B.TechSemester 52023-24Automotive Chassis And SuspensionKAU052

Automotive Chassis And Suspension (KAU052) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Automotive Chassis And Suspension Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Automotive Chassis And Suspension (KAU052) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    What is a chassis? Name its different components 2 1
  • b
    Discuss the different materials used for making the frame 2 1
  • c
    Describe the different parts of clutch and state the function of each part 2 2
  • d
    Differentiate between differentia l and differential lock. 2 2
  • e
    Describe the weight transfer ph enomenon braking system in an automobile
  • f
    Discuss the different types of s prings used in suspension system 2 3
  • g
    Explain the significance of full floating axle. 2 4
  • h
    Differentiate between over s teering and understeering 2 4 i. Describe the requirements of wheel used in automobile. 2 5 j. Explain the operation of hill assist system 2 5
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 3 = 30
  • a
    Describe the layout of front engine rear wheel drive with th e help of neat sketch. Also list its advantages and disadvantages
  • b
    Discuss the working of constant mesh Gear Box with help of n eat sketch 10 2
  • c
    Explain the working of Macphers on Strut with the help of neat sketch 10 3
  • d
    Discuss the different types of steering gears used in steering system. 10 4
  • e
    Describe the construction a nd different parts of tyre 10 5
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 1 = 10
  • a
    Explain the different types of frame used in vehicle 10 1
  • b
    Describe the layout of front engine front wheel drive with t he help of neat sketch. Also list its advantages and disadvantages
  • a
    Describe the function of differential gear box with the help of neat sketch
  • b
    A four speed gear box is to be constructed providing the rat ios of 1.0, 1.46, 2.28 and 3.93 to 1 as nearly p ossible. The diametral pitch of each gear is 3.25 mm and the smallest pinion is to have at least 15 teeth. The centre distance between the layshaft and main shaft is 78 mm. Evaluate the suitable number of teeth on different gears and exact gear ratio’s thus available
  • a
    Describe the construction a nd working of wishbone suspension system 10 3
  • b
    A vehicle weighing 15000 N has a wheel base of 3 m. The cent re of gravity lies 1.5 m behind the front axle and 0.8 m above the ground. The vehicle moves on the level ground with a speed of 15 m/s. When brakes are applied to rear wheels only, calculate the load distributio n and stopping distance of the vehicle
  • a
    Derive the condition for Davis steering mechanism 10 4
  • b
    A vehicle using Ackermann steer ing system has a wheel base of 280 cm and front wheel track 122 cm, the distance between kingpin axis 108cm. If the maximum deflection of inner front wheel is 40 o. Calculate the turning radius of outer front wheel
  • a
    Explain the working of antilock braking system with neat ske tch 10 5
  • b
    Describe in detail the differe nt type of bearings for radial loads. 10 5

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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