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Program Name and Code : Mechanical Engineering, ME Academic Year : 2024-25

Course Name & Code : Automobile Engineering (22655) Semester : 6- I

A Micro Project Entitled

Collect information of chassis specifications of different vehicles.

MICRO PROJECT REPORT

Submitted in 2025 by the group of 3 students

Sr. No Roll No Full Name of Student Enrollment No Seat No

1 89 Omkar Rajendra Gaikwad 23611780685

2 66 Athrava Sandeep Alhate 2211670439
3 59 Vijay Shivaji Chouke 2211670413

Name of Course Teacher

Prof.C.K.Bakshi

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SANDIP FOUNDATION’S
SANDIP POLYTECHNIC
AT MAHIRAVANI, TRIMBAK ROAD, NASHIK – 422 213
[2024-25]
 MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL
EDUCATION, MUMBAI

Certificate
This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. ______

Roll No: of SIXTH SEMESTER of Diploma Programme in Mechanical

Engineering at Sandip Foundation’s, Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik Institute

Code: 1167 has completed the Micro Project satisfactorily in Course

_____________________________________ for the academic year 2024-25 as prescribed in

the MSBTE curriculum of ‘I Scheme’.

Place: NASHIK Enrollment No:

Date: / / 2025 Exam. Seat No:

Prof.C.K.Bhakshi Prof.J.R.Wadile Prof. Dharmadhikari sir

Course Teacher Head of the Department Principal
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of
Institute
 INDEX
Sr.
Title Page No
No
1 Annexure –I A

1.1 Brief Introduction

1.2 Aim of Micro Project

1.3 Action Plan

1.4 Resources Required

2 Annexure –II A

2.1 Brief Introduction

2.2 Aim of Micro Project

2.3 Course Outcome Integrated

2.4 Actual Procedure Followed

2.5 Actual Resources Used

2.6 Outputs of the Micro Project

2.7 Skill Developed or Learning Out of this Project

3 Annexure –IV

Evaluation as per suggested Rubric for Assessment of

3.1
Micro project.

3.2 Micro Project Evaluation Sheet

 Annexure- I A

PART A- Plan

Format for Micro-Project Proposal

Collect information of chassis specifications of different vehicles.

1.1 Brief Introduction
It is the frame which holds both the car body and the power train. Various mechanical parts like the engine
and the drive train, the axle assemblies including the wheels, the suspension parts, the brakes, the steering
components, etc., are bolted onto the chassis.

1.2 Aim of the Micro-Project

The report mainly aims to understand the concepts of automobile chassis and its types in automobile industry.

1.3 Action Plan

Name of
Sr. Planned Start Planned Finish
Details of Activity Responsible team
No. Date Date
member
1 Select the title of the microproject
Collected information about selected
2
topic from internet
Collect information about selected topic
3
from various reference books
4 Make project report

1.4 Resources required

Sr.
Name of Resource/Material Specification Quantity Remark
No.
Reference book
Internet various websites
Computer
 Annexure- II A

PART B (Outcome after Execution)

Format for Micro Project Report

Collect information of chassis specifications of different vehicles

2.1 Brief Introduction

The automobile vehicles both passenger car and goods trucks, are generally considered to be made up
of two major assemblies:
1. Chassis
2. Body So in this article, we are focusing on Chassis, Frames, and the types of chassis and frames.
 What is Chassis?
The Chassis is a French word and was originally use to indicate the frame or main structure of a vehicle.
And now it is use to indicate the complete vehicle except the body for the heavy vehicle having a
separate body. Chassis is the most important part of a vehicle and only fewer people care about it.
Chassis contains all the major parts to propel the vehicle, direct its movement, stop it, and also run
smoothly over uneven surfaces. It is also known as a carrying unit because all of the components are
mounted on it including the body
Types of Chassis Following are the types of chassis according to the fitting of engine:
1. Conventional Chassis
2. Non-Conventional Chassis
3. Full forward
4. Semi forward
5. Bus chassis
6. Engine in front
7. Engine at the center

1. Conventional chassis
It is also known as a non-load-carrying frame. This type of conventional chassis is made as a separate unit and
joined with a ladder frame. This supports all the systems like braking system, transmission system, suspension
system, etc. These chassis frames are normally seen in large trucks and SUVs. Here loads on the vehicle
transferred to the suspension system by frame.

2. Non-conventional chassis

It is also known as frameless chassis or unibody chassis. This type of chassis doesn’t have a ladder
frame the body itself acts as a frame. It also supports all the parts and components of the vehicles.
These are mostly used on most modern vehicles just as conventional chassis.

3. Full forward chassis

Full forward chassis in which the engine is fitted outside the driver cabin or seats like in cars and old
Tata trucks. In this arrangement, the driver’s seat is far enough from the front wheel.

4. Semi forward

In this types of chassis, half portion of the engine is in the driver cabin and the other remaining half is
outside of the cabin Bedford pack up. It gives better visibility of the road to the driver.
A semi-forward chassis configuration refers to a layout in which the engine is placed closer to the front
of the vehicle but not entirely at the very front. This design is commonly used in commercial vehicles
like trucks, buses, and certain passenger vehicles, with the goal of balancing engine placement, cabin
space, and overall vehicle handling.
5. Bus chassis

In this type of chassis, the whole engine is fitted in the driver cabin. As shown in the figure. It provides
an increased floor space in the vehicle. The driver’s seat is above the front wheel and he can see the full
front road right from the front wheels.

6. Engine in front

In most vehicles, the engine is fitted in the front portion of the chassis. The drive is given to the front
wheels. The engine may also be added at the back portion of the chassis. This arrangement does not
require a long propeller shaft. Gearbox and differential arc combined in one unit.
What is Frame?
The frame is an important part of the chassis. All the remaining components of the chassis are mounted
on it. It is a rigid structure that forms a skeleton to hold all the components together. The engine is fixed
in the front end of the frame and attaches to the clutch and transmission unit to form the power
assembly. At the rear end of the frame, the rear axle is attached through the rear spring. On the steering
system, some parts are bolted to the frame and some on the body. The petrol tank is fixed to the rear of
the frame.

Working of the Frame

1. To carry the weight of a vehicle and passengers.
2. It withstand the engine and transmission torque and thrust stresses, as well as accelerating and
braking torques.
3. To withstand the centrifugal force while cornering.
4. To withstand the bending stresses and twisting due to the. As and fall of the front and rear axles.

Types of Chassis Frames

 There are three types of frames:
1. Conventional Frame
2. Semi-Integral Frame
3. Integral or Unit Frame
1.Conventional Frame
Conventional-frame is also known as non-load carrying frame. In this type of frame, the loads on the
vehicle are transferred to the suspension by the frame, which is the main skeleton of the vehicle. The
frame supports the engine, power train, and vehicle body. It is supported on the wheel axles by means
of springs. The bodywork is done by flexible material such as a wood and is completely different from
frame deflection with the help of rubber mounting. This type of construction is widely used in trucks.
The frame sections are normally channel, tubular, or box type. The channel frame section is good in
bending, a tubular section in torsion, and a box in bending and torsion.

2. Semi-integral frame
In the semi-integral frame, the rubber body mounts are replaced by relatively stiff mounts so that a
part of the frame load is transferred to the body structure also. This type of frame is quite popular for
small. European cars and American cars. is, however, heavy.

3. Integral or unit frame

In the integral or unit frame and body type construction, there is no frame and all assembly units are
attached to the body. The body and frame is a single unit which is welded together and all the function
of the frame are carried out on it

2.2 Aim of Micro-Project

The aim of this project is to collect and analyze the chassis specifications of different types of
vehicles, focusing on how the chassis design contributes to the vehicle's performance, safety, weight
distribution, handling, and overall functionality. By comparing the chassis specifications of various
vehicle types—ranging from passenger cars to commercial trucks and specialized vehicles—we aim to
understand the impact of different chassis layouts and materials on the vehicle's overall efficiency and
design.
 2.3 Course Outcomes Integrated
a. Identify various automobile components and their location on the given vehicle.
b. Describe with sketches the the function of the given part of the specified automobile chassis/frame/body
c. Select relevant type of alternative fuel for the given application with justification.
d. Draw labeled vehicle layout of the given vehicle.

2.4 Actual procedure followed.

The procedure for collecting chassis specifications involves gathering detailed technical data from
vehicle manufacturers' websites, automotive databases, and engineering journals, focusing on chassis
types, materials, suspension systems, engine positions, weight distribution, and performance
characteristics across different vehicle categories such as passenger cars, commercial trucks, and
performance vehicles.

2.5 Actual Resources Used

(Mention the actual resources used)

Sr. No. Name of Resource/Material Specification Quantity Remark

1 Reference book
2 Internet various websites
3 Computer

2.6 Output of the micro-project

The output of the micro-project will be a comprehensive database of chassis specifications from various
vehicles, a comparative analysis of different chassis configurations, insights into their impact on vehicle
performance and safety, and visual representations such as graphs or charts to highlight key data like weight
distribution and chassis stiffness.
2.7 Skill developed or learning out of this project.

Through this project, several valuable skills and learning outcomes were developed, enhancing both technical
knowledge and practical expertise in the automotive field.
First, I gained an in-depth understanding of the various chassis configurations used in different types of
vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial trucks, and performance vehicles. By collecting and analyzing
specifications from diverse vehicle categories, I developed a keen ability to identify the impact of different
chassis materials, suspension systems, and engine positions on vehicle performance, handling, and safety.
This allowed me to appreciate how design choices influence everything from ride comfort to load-bearing
capacity and overall driving dynamics.
Moreover, the process of data collection and comparison taught me how to gather reliable technical data from
a variety of sources, such as manufacturer websites, automotive databases, and engineering journals. This
honed my research skills, particularly in identifying credible sources and extracting relevant information for
analysis.
Additionally, I learned how to critically assess and compare different vehicle designs, recognizing the trade-
offs between performance, safety, and manufacturing costs. I developed the ability to present complex
technical data clearly, summarizing findings into digestible formats such as charts, tables, and comparative
analyses.
The project also enhanced my problem-solving abilities as I analyzed how different chassis configurations
contribute to various aspects of vehicle operation, such as weight distribution, stability, and fuel efficiency.
Overall, the project significantly strengthened my analytical thinking, technical research skills, and
understanding of automotive engineering principles, preparing me for future work in vehicle design or related
fields.
 Annexure- IV

TEACHER EVALUATION SHEET

Name of student: _______________________________ Enrollment No. ___________________

Name of Program: _____________________________ Semester:__________________________

Course Title: ____________________________________ Code:_______________________________

Title of project:

Course outcomes achieved:

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3.1 EVALUATION AS PER SUGGESTED RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT OF MICRO PROJECT.

Poor Average Good Excellent

Sr.
Characteristics to be assessed (Mark: (Mark: (Mark: (Mark:
No.
01 to 03) 04 to 05) 06 to 08) 09 to 10)
1 Relevance to the course
2 Literature survey or Information collection
3 Project Proposal
Compilation of the target as per project
4
proposal.
5 Analysis of data and representation
6 Quality of prototype or Model
7 Report preparation
8 Presentation
9 Defense
3.2 MICRO PROJECT EVALUATION SHEET:-

Process Assessment Product Assessment

PART B- Project
PART A- Project Project Individual Total Marks (10)
Report on working
Proposal Methodology presentation or
model
(2 Mark) (2 Mark) Viva (4 Marks)
(2 Mark)

Comments or suggestion about team work/leadership/ inter-personal communication (if any)

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____________________________________________________________________________________________

Any other comment

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Name and Designation of Faculty Member

Signature