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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SAUA3006 Off Road Vehicles Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SAUA3006 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 CLASSIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES 9 Hrs.
Construction layout, capacity and applications of off-road vehicle - prime mover, chassis and transmission, Multi-axle
vehicles.

UNIT 2 INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS 9 Hrs.
Constructional and working details of Jib crane, concrete ready mixers, compactors - vibratory compactors, forklift, utility
vehicles, man - lift, scissors, lift trucks, material handlers, power generators.

UNIT 3 VEHICLE SYSTEMS 9 Hrs.
Brake system and actuation – OCDB and dry disc caliper brakes. Body hoist and bucket operational hydraulics. Hydropneumatic
suspension cylinders. Power steering system. Articulated steering assembly - power and capacity of earth
moving machines.

UNIT 4 EARTH MOVING CONSTRUCTIONAL MACHINES 9 Hrs.
dumpers - safety features, safe warning system for dumper , Design aspects on dumper body, Articulated Dumpers, loaders
- single bucket, Multi bucket and rotary types - bulldozers, kinematics for loader and bulldozers with operational linkages,
excavators, backhoe loaders, scrapers, motor graders, power shawl, bush cutters, Bush cutters, stumpers, rippers.

UNIT 5 FARM EQUIPMENTS, MILITARY AND COMBAT VEHICLES 9 Hrs.
Tractors, classification - working attachments, power take-off, special implements, paddy harvester, sugarcane harvester,
feller bunchers, special features and constructional details of military tankers, AVLB gun carriers and transport vehicles.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, students will be able to
CO1 - To understand the construction and applications of off road vehicles.
CO2 - Understand the types, special features, design methodology, working principle, application of various off-road
vehicles.
CO3 - Demonstrate the techniques, skills of various components in the vehicle system.
CO4 - Associate towards the construction of heavy-duty vehicles for various purpose in the global, economic and
environmental conditions.
CO5 - Relate firm technological base that would help them in designing special features for multi-disciplinary areas.
CO6 - Develop new design, and engineering practice in the field of Automobile Engineering and other industries.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Nakra C.P., “Farm machines and equipments” Dhanparai Publishing companyPvt. Ltd.
2. Robert L Peurifoy, “Construction, planning, equipment and methods” 9th Edition 2017.
3. SAE Handbook Vol.VI., Society of Automotive Engineers, 2017.
4. Wong.J.T., "Theory of Ground Vehicles”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 5th Edition 2013.
5. Bart H Vanderveen, "Tanks and Transport Vehicles", Frederic Warne and Co Ltd., London.Ia.
6. S. Ageikin, “Off the Road Wheeled and Combined Traction Devices: Theory and Calculation”, Ashgate Publishing Co.
Ltd. 2016.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit with internal choice, each carrying 16 mark 80 Marks