3. A) Explain all types of aerodynamic aids useful in
automobiles, draw neat sketches.
B) Explain importance of SAE Axis system and vehicle Earth
Coordinate system for understanding universal convention of
vehicle’s dynamic forces.
3. A) Explain all types of aerodynamic aids useful in automobiles, draw neat sketches. B) Explain...
(b) Define Roof. Explain different types of roofs based upon their shape. Draw neat sketches of different forms of sloping roofs.
a) The horizontal force(s) (direction and magnitude) acting on the gate per unit width and draw the pressure distribution diagram(s) [6 marks] b) The vertical force(s) acting on the gate per unit width (Include direction and magnitude). [6 marks] c) If the gate is 5 m long (into the page), calculate the magnitude, direction and angle of the resultant hydrostatic force acting on the gate. [7 marks] d) The net horizontal force acting on the dam per unit width. Include...
LO 2 8-47 Target costing Mercedes-Benz All Activity Vehicle (AAV)'3 Introduction During the recession beginning in the early 1990s, Mercedes-Benz (MB) struggled with product development, cost efficiency, material purchasing, and problems in adapting to changing mar- kets. In 1993, these problems caused the worst sales slump in decades, and the luxury car maker lost money for the first time in its history. Since then, MB has streamlined the core business, re- duced parts and system complexity, and established simultaneous engineering...