Automotive Engineering

2.

Fundamental Principles

2.1.

Engineering Mechanics

2.1.1.

Statics and Dynamics

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.1.1.

Free Body Diagrams

2.1.1.1.2.

Force Vectors and Components

2.1.1.1.3.

Moment and Torque Analysis

2.1.1.2.

Equilibrium Conditions

2.1.1.2.1.

Static Equilibrium

2.1.1.2.2.

Dynamic Equilibrium

2.1.1.2.3.

Stability Analysis

2.1.1.3.

Newton's Laws of Motion

2.1.1.3.1.

First Law (Inertia)

2.1.1.3.2.

Second Law (Force and Acceleration)

2.1.1.3.3.

Third Law (Action and Reaction)

2.1.2.

Kinematics of Mechanisms

2.1.2.1.

Linkages and Joints

2.1.2.1.1.

Four-Bar Linkages

2.1.2.1.2.

Slider-Crank Mechanisms

2.1.2.1.3.

Joint Types and Constraints

2.1.2.2.

Velocity and Acceleration Analysis

2.1.2.2.1.

Graphical Methods

2.1.2.2.2.

Analytical Methods

2.1.2.2.3.

Instantaneous Centers

2.1.3.

Strength of Materials

2.1.3.1.

Stress and Strain

2.1.3.1.1.

Normal and Shear Stress

2.1.3.1.2.

Strain Definitions

2.1.3.1.3.

Stress-Strain Relationships

2.1.3.2.

Elasticity and Plasticity

2.1.3.2.1.

Elastic Deformation

2.1.3.2.2.

Plastic Deformation

2.1.3.2.3.

2.1.3.3.

Fatigue and Fracture

2.1.3.3.1.

Fatigue Life Prediction

2.1.3.3.2.

Crack Propagation

2.1.3.3.3.

Fracture Mechanics

2.2.

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

2.2.1.

Thermodynamic Cycles

2.2.1.1.

2.2.1.1.1.

Ideal Otto Cycle Analysis

2.2.1.1.2.

Efficiency Calculations

2.2.1.1.3.

Practical Deviations

2.2.1.2.

2.2.1.2.1.

Ideal Diesel Cycle Analysis

2.2.1.2.2.

Compression Ratio Effects

2.2.1.2.3.

Efficiency Comparisons

2.2.1.3.

2.2.1.3.1.

Gas Turbine Applications

2.2.1.3.2.

2.2.1.3.3.

Performance Parameters

2.2.2.

Heat Transfer Fundamentals

2.2.2.1.

2.2.2.1.1.

2.2.2.1.2.

Thermal Conductivity

2.2.2.1.3.

Steady-State and Transient Analysis

2.2.2.2.

2.2.2.2.1.

Natural Convection

2.2.2.2.2.

Forced Convection

2.2.2.2.3.

Heat Transfer Coefficients

2.2.2.3.

2.2.2.3.1.

Stefan-Boltzmann Law

2.2.2.3.2.

Emissivity and Absorptivity

2.2.2.3.3.

Radiation Heat Exchange

2.2.3.

Heat Exchanger Principles

2.2.3.1.

Types of Heat Exchangers

2.2.3.1.1.

2.2.3.1.2.

Plate Heat Exchangers

2.2.3.1.3.

Compact Heat Exchangers

2.2.3.2.

Performance Analysis

2.2.3.2.1.

Effectiveness-NTU Method

2.2.3.2.2.

2.2.3.2.3.

Pressure Drop Considerations

2.3.

Fluid Mechanics

2.3.1.

Fluid Properties

2.3.1.1.

Density and Specific Gravity

2.3.1.2.

2.3.1.2.1.

Dynamic Viscosity

2.3.1.2.2.

Kinematic Viscosity

2.3.1.2.3.

Temperature Effects

2.3.1.3.

Compressibility

2.3.1.3.1.

2.3.1.3.2.

Mach Number Effects

2.3.2.

2.3.2.1.

2.3.2.1.1.

Laminar and Turbulent Flow

2.3.2.1.2.

Friction Factors

2.3.2.1.3.

Pressure Drop Calculations

2.3.2.2.

2.3.2.2.1.

Non-Circular Ducts

2.3.2.2.2.

Flow Distribution

2.3.2.2.3.

Losses in Fittings

2.3.3.

2.3.3.1.

Flow Around Bodies

2.3.3.1.1.

Boundary Layer Theory

2.3.3.1.2.

Separation and Wake Formation

2.3.3.1.3.

Pressure Distribution

2.3.4.

2.3.4.1.

2.3.4.1.1.

2.3.4.1.2.

2.3.4.1.3.

Skin Friction Drag

2.3.4.2.

2.3.4.2.1.

Circulation Theory

2.3.4.2.2.

Downforce Generation

2.3.4.3.

2.3.4.3.1.

Flow Separation

2.3.4.3.2.

2.3.4.3.3.

Vortex Formation

2.3.4.4.

Wind Tunnel Testing

2.3.4.4.1.

Test Setup and Procedures

2.3.4.4.2.

Data Acquisition

2.3.4.4.3.

2.4.

Materials Science in Automotive

2.4.1.

Metallic Materials

2.4.1.1.

2.4.1.1.1.

2.4.1.1.2.

2.4.1.1.3.

Stainless Steels

2.4.1.1.4.

2.4.1.2.

Non-ferrous Metals

2.4.1.2.1.

Aluminum Alloys

2.4.1.2.1.1.

2.4.1.2.1.2.

2.4.1.2.1.3.

2.4.1.2.2.

Magnesium Alloys

2.4.1.2.2.1.

Properties and Applications

2.4.1.2.2.2.

Corrosion Considerations

2.4.1.2.3.

2.4.1.2.4.

Titanium Alloys

2.4.2.

Polymeric Materials

2.4.2.1.

2.4.2.1.1.

2.4.2.1.2.

2.4.2.1.3.

2.4.2.1.4.

2.4.2.2.

2.4.2.2.1.

2.4.2.2.2.

2.4.2.2.3.

Phenolic Resins

2.4.2.3.

2.4.2.3.1.

2.4.2.3.2.

Synthetic Rubbers

2.4.2.3.3.

Thermoplastic Elastomers

2.4.3.

Composite Materials

2.4.3.1.

Fiber-Reinforced Composites

2.4.3.1.1.

Carbon Fiber Composites

2.4.3.1.1.1.

Manufacturing Processes

2.4.3.1.1.2.

Properties and Applications

2.4.3.1.2.

Glass Fiber Composites

2.4.3.1.2.1.

Types of Glass Fibers

2.4.3.1.2.2.

Matrix Materials

2.4.3.1.3.

Natural Fiber Composites

2.4.3.2.

Particulate Composites

2.4.3.3.

Laminated Composites

2.4.4.

Advanced Materials

2.4.4.1.

2.4.4.1.1.

Carbon Nanotubes

2.4.4.1.2.

Graphene Applications

2.4.4.1.3.

2.4.4.2.

Smart Materials

2.4.4.2.1.

Shape Memory Alloys

2.4.4.2.2.

Piezoelectric Materials

2.4.5.

Material Selection and Testing

2.4.5.1.

Selection Criteria

2.4.5.1.1.

Mechanical Properties

2.4.5.1.2.

Physical Properties

2.4.5.1.3.

Chemical Properties

2.4.5.1.4.

Economic Factors

2.4.5.2.

Testing Methods

2.4.5.2.1.

Tensile Testing

2.4.5.2.2.

2.4.5.2.3.

Fatigue Testing

2.4.5.2.4.

Corrosion Testing

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