SNJB's SHRI H. H. B.

POLYTECHNIC
Neminagar, Chandwad, Dist. Nasik, Pin – 423101
Year of Establishment: 1983
(All AICTE Approved Programs NBA Accredited)
Affiliated to M.S.B.T.E., Mumbai

Department of Mechanical
Engineering
Micro Project Report

Academic Year 2023 – 2024 Name of Faculty Prof. G. J. Pagar Sir

Course: Automobile Engineering (AEN)

Course Code: 22656 Semester: Sixth

Collect Information of Chassis Specifications of Different

Title of Micro Project:
Vehicles

Sr. No. Name of Group Members Enrollment No. Exam Seat No.

1. Bhandari Sambhav Sachin 2100790352

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Vision and Mission of Institute

Vision

To enhance technical skills of students to meet industry needs along with human values.

Mission

M1 – To provide industry- oriented quality technical education to face industrial challenges.

M2 – To inculcate professional skills and human values among students.
M3 – To develop entrepreneurial qualities among students and motivate them towards lifelong
learning.

Vision and Mission of Program

Vision

Develop skilled Mechanical Engineers to meet the needs of industry and society.

Mission

M1 – To provide Quality technical education in Mechanical Engineering.

M2 – To enrich Employability and Entrepreneurial qualities among students.
M3 – To enhance professional skills and lifelong learning approach among students.

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion
Of Micro-Project Assessment at the end of semester
(By respective Faculty and Head of the Department)

This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. Bhandari Sambhav Sachin

From (Institute) SNJB’s SHRI H. H. J. B. POLYTECHNIC, CHANDWAD
Having Enrollment Number: 2100790352 have completed Micro-Project having title
Collect Information of Chassis Specifications of Different Vehicles.
Individually under the guidance of the Faculty Guide.

Name and Signature of Guide:

Name and Signature of HOD:

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 Micro – Project Report
1.0 Rationale (Importance of the Micro- Project)

Automobile sector has been helping the world for the overall development and it has been creating
wage and self-employment opportunities in both public and private sector. This course provides a
broad knowledge about vehicle layout, transmission and controls, electric and electronic systems,
features of motor vehicle acts.

2.0 Aims/Benefits of the Micro-Project:

To know about various types of chassis, their specifications, and applications.

3.0 Course Outcomes Achieved:

Co a: Prepare vehicle layouts with chassis specifications.

4.0 Actual Methodology Followed (Write step wise work done, data collected and its
analysis -if any. The contribution of individual member may also be noted)

First, I collected information related to our topic.

I referred to books and searched on the internet about the topic.
Then I used this information for making the report.
Then I started making the report.

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5.0 Actual Resources Used (major resources such as raw materials, some
machining facility,software etc.)

Sr.no Name of Resources/Material Specifications Qty. Remarks

1. Laptop With M.S. office 01
2. Internet High speed -

6.0 Skill Developed / Learning outcome of this Micro -Project

Improved internet surfing skills.
Improved research skills.
Learned about different types of chassis.

7.0 Applications of this Micro-Project

It is used in automobiles.
It is the backbone of vehicles.
It is an important component of overall safety system of vehicle.

7.0 Outputs of the Micro-Project (Color photo of students group with micro
project, photo of micro project 2D/3D, Drawing of the prototype, drawing of survey,
presentation of collected data,finding, any other related material documents etc.)

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INTRODUCTION:

What is a car Chassis?

The car chassis is technically the "skeleton" of the car. This skeleton is what your car's body is
built on, and it bears the weight of the body and car parts. A car chassis is made of steel and
includes parts such as tires, car engine, the axle system, car's transmission, steering system, the
brakes, and suspension.

TYPES OF CHASSIS:

There are two types of chassis:

1) Conventional Chassis:

In this type of chassis, the body is made as a separate unit and then joined with ladder frame. It
supports all the systems in a vehicle such as engine, transmission system, steering system,
suspension system.

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Advantage:
Higher load capacity and strength.

Disadvantage:
The body tends to vibrate easily, and the overall vehicle handling and refinement is lower.

Applications:
It is used in trucks, buses, SUVs, and other heavy vehicles.

2) Non-Conventional or Frameless Chassis:

In this type of chassis, the ladder frame is absent and the body itself acts as the frame. It supports
all the systems in a vehicle such as engine, transmission system, steering system, suspension
system.

Advantage:
Less rattles and squeaks are developed.
Handling is better.

Disadvantage:
The load carrying capacity is lower.

Applications:
Used mostly in hatchback and sedan cars.

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Four Main Types of Car Chassis:

1) Ladder Frame Chassis:

Ladder frames are one of the oldest yet most reliable car chassis frames out there.
Ladder frames are constructed by fitting 2 long beams perpendicular to 2 short beams.
These frames are simple to construct but are heavy. This makes them ideal for transporting goods
and many people. Vehicles that use ladder frames are buses, trucks, and semis.
Ladder frames are easy to assemble. This makes it easy to replace and repair parts for vehicles
with this frame. Since several components in the ladder frame are separate, it's simple to replace
them, and cheaper too.
A disadvantage of the ladder frame is that it's difficult to maneuver corners, which is why it isn't
great for passenger cars or performance vehicles.

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 2) Backbone Chassis:

The backbone car chassis frame looks like a backbone and holds the entire vehicle together.
It's an H-shaped frame with a tube that connects both ends of the frame together.
This rigid construction gives this type of vehicle excellent ground clearance.
A vehicle with a backbone chassis is ideal for off-roading, and heavy usage like trucks.
A backbone chassis comes with a significant drawback, though. It doesn't take side impact
collisions very well, which is why its bodywork should offer superior protection.
A feature of the backbone frame is that it safeguards fragile components of the drive shaft with a
system of thicker tubes. This makes vehicles with backbone frames excellent for rugged
conditions.

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 3) Unibody or Monocoque Chassis:

In this type of Chassis Frame, the body and frame of the car are constructed together to make one
cohesive unit. Some of the car's bodywork may be incorporated into the unibody construction. You
might find parts like panels, roof, the sides of doors, and the car floor in a unibody structure.
One of the reasons that the unibody frame became popular, as compared to the body-on-frame
technique, is that it is far more lightweight. Since it's lightweight and aerodynamic, it contributes
to better driving, and fuel efficiency. Although unibody frames are lighter, they're durable and
offer better strength during crashes.
Since the body-on-frame structure was made of a chassis and frame separately, it was a lot louder
and choppy while driving. The monocoque frame is quieter and gives you a seamless drive.
Because the framework is compact, you'll get a lot more space to store your belongings and fit a
lot more people too.

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 4) Tubular Chassis:

This frame has hollow tubes that make up the body of this lightweight frame. It's designed
specifically for performance vehicles like race cars and sports cars because it's lightweight and
very aerodynamic.
A tubular chassis is made from lightweight aluminum or specially constructed steel. The tubular
frame is lighter but doesn't compromise on strength. Because of its construction, the tubular frame
takes on impact and distributes it across the frame for a safe drive, and even durability in a crash.
Vehicles built for endurance are usually customized, and tubular frames offer this level of expert
customization. Racing enthusiasts and companies alike prefer to build their race cars from scratch,
with a frame to match, and usually don't buy showroom cars or stock cars. Also, with an intricate
level of customization comes a higher price tag. Tubular chassis are expensive and need special
welding techniques to create a system of tubes that perform seamlessly on racetracks and
challenging conditions.

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CONCLUSION:

A Car Chassis is integral to vehicle construction and movement. The Car Chassis is like a skeleton,
on which the body or frame is analogous to our skin and muscle! Cars were constructed with a
chassis and a frame, known as a body-on-frame construction. Nowadays, passenger vehicles or
cars are fitted with unibody or monocoque frames.

The car chassis is the skeleton of a vehicle, and it supports the body built around it and also aids
in smooth handling.

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 Suggested rubrics for Assessment of Micro Project Annexure - II
(The marks may be allotted to the characteristics of the Micro-Project by considering the
suggested rubrics)

Sr Characteristic Poor Average Good Excellent

No to be assessed (Marks 1-3) (Marks 4-5) (Marks 6-8) (Marks 9-10 )

Relevance to Related to very Related to some Addressed at-least Addressed more

1
the course few LOs LOs one CO than one CO

Completion in Completed less Completed 50 to Completed 60 to Completed more

2
Time than 50% 60% 80% than 80 %

Well
Just Well
assembled/fabricate
assembled/fabricate assembled/fabricate
d with proper
d and parts are not d with proper
functioning parts.
functioning well. functioning parts.
Quality of Incomplete In proper shape,
Not in proper In proper shape,
3 Prototype/Mod fabrication/assembl within tolerance
shape, dimensions within tolerance
el. y dimensions and
beyond tolerance dimensions and
good
limit. good finish. But no
finish/appearance.
Appearance/finish creativity in design
Creativity in design
is shabby and use of materials
and use of materials

Nearly sufficient
Very short, poor and correct details Detailed, correct Very detailed,
quality sketches, about methods, and clear correct, clear
Details about material, description of description of
Report methods, material, precautions and methods, materials, methods, materials,
4
Preparation. precaution and conclusion, but precautions and precautions and
conclusions clarity is not there Conclusions. conclusions.
omitted, some in presentation, not Sufficient Graphic Enough tables,
details are wrong enough graphic Description charts and sketches
description

Major information Includes major Includes major Well organized,

Presentation of
is not included, information but not information and includes major
5 the Micro
information is not well organized and well organized but information ,well-
project.
well organized not presented well not presented well presented

replied to
Could not reply to considerable replied properly to
replied most of the
6 Viva considerable number of question considerable
question properly
number of question but not very number of question
properly

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 Annexure III
Micro-Project Evaluation Sheet
Name of Student: Bhandari Sambhav Sachin Enrollment No: 2100790352
Name of Program: Mechanical Engineering Semester: Sixth
Course Title: Automobile Engineering Code: 22656

Title of the Micro-Project: Collect Information of Chassis Specifications of Different Vehicles

Coarse Outcome Achieved:

a Prepare vehicle layout with chassis specifications.
b
c
d
e
Practical Outcomes:
a Prepare a layout of vehicle available in your laboratory.
b
Poor Average Good Excellent
Sr Characteristic to be
Sub total
.no assessed (Marks 1-3) (Marks 4-5) (Marks 6-8) (Marks 9-10)

A) Process and product assessment (convert below total marks out of 06 marks)
1 Relevance to the course
2 Completion of the Target
3 Quality of Prototype/Model
4 Report Preparation
B) Individual presentation / Viva (convert below total marks out of 04 marks)
5 Preparation
6 Viva

(A) (B)
Total Marks
Process and Product Assessment Individual presentation/ Viva
10
(06 marks) (04 marks)

Comments/Suggestions about team work/leadership/inter-personal communication (if any):

Name and Dated Signature of the Teacher:

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