5 Table of Contents
5 Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i
ABSTRACT ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
LIST OF TABLES ix
LIST OF SYMBOLS x
CHAPTER TITLE
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. Introduction to Automotion 1
1.2. History of Automobile 2
1.3. Aim and Objective 3
1.4. Scope of Thesis 4
1.5. Implementation Program 4
1.6. Outlines of Thesis 4
2 OVERVIEW OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND
BRAKING SYSTEM 6
2.1. Overview of the Automobile 6
2.2. Engine 6
2.2.1. Lubrication System 7
2.2.2. Cooling System 7
2.2.3. Fuel System 8
2.2.4. Ignition System 8
2.2.5. Electrical System 8
2.3. Frame 8
2.4. Suspension System 9
2.5. Power Train 10
2.5.1. Clutch 10
2.5.2. Transmission 10
2.5.3. Drive Shaft 10
2.5.4. Differential 10
2.5.5. Axles 10
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2.5.6. Wheels
11
2.6. Steering System 11
2.7. Braking System 11
2.7.1. Function of a Brake 12
2.7.2. Basic Brake System Components
and Operation 13
2.7.3. Friction 13
2.7.4. Friction Principle 14
2.7.5. Friction in Vehicle Brakes 14
2.7.6. Friction of Rest and Motion 14
2.7.7. Hydraulic 15
2.7.8. Transmission of Force
15
2.7.9. Brake Action 16
2.8. Drum Brake 17
2.8.1. Self- energizing Brakes 18
2.8.2. Duo-servo Drum Brakes 19
2.8.3. Leading and Trailing Drum Brakes 19
2.8.4. Backing Plate and Brake Shoes 20
2.8.5. Wheel Cylinder 21
2.8.6. Drum 21
2.9. Discs Brakes 22
2.9.1. Fixed- Caliper Disc Brakes ` 23
2.9.2. Floating Caliper Disc Brakes 24
2.9.3. Sliding Caliper Disc Brakes 24
2.10. Master Cylinder 24
2.10.1. Working of Master Cylinder 25
2.10.2. Check Valve 26
2.10.3. Wheel Cylinder 26
2.11. Car Body 27
2.12. Accessories 27
3 DESIGN CONSIDERATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM 28
3.1. Stopping Distance 28
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5.1. Discussion 81
5.2. Conclusion 82
REFERENCES 83
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A 84
APPENDIX B 86