ENGINE VALVES AND MECHANISM

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AN AUTOMOBILE



Self propelled – transport goods and passengers on ground

Power required – produced from within

Differs from aerial transportation vehicles

Other names


CHASSIS - FUNCTIONS


Carry load of the passengers/goods

Support the load of the body, engine, gear box etc.,

Withstand the forces of sudden braking or acceleration

Withstand the stresses due to the bad road conditions

Withstand centrifugal force while cornering


TYPES OF CHASSIS FRAME:

Conventional frame
Integral frame
Semi-integral frame

LOADS ACTING ON THE FRAME

Short duration Load - While crossing a broken patch.
Momentary duration Load - While taking a curve.
Impact Loads - Due to the collision of the vehicle.
Inertia Load - While applying brakes.
Static Loads - Loads due to chassis parts.
Over Loads - Beyond Design capacity