Unit 1 Introduction

3 lecture hours

• Classification of Special Purpose Vehicles
• wheel type & track type
• Vehicles for differently challenged persons

Unit 2 Principles and design considerations of special purpose vehicles

10 lecture hours

• Study of working principles and design considerations of different systems involved such as power system
• final drive
• pneumatic & hydraulic control circuits

Unit 3 Earth Moving Machines

10 lecture hours

• Construction and working features of different types of earth moving machinery such as Tippers
• Scrapers and shovels
• Fork Lift and Road rollers

Unit 4 Tractors

6 lecture hours

• Classification of tractors-lay out of wheeled tractor- power transmission system & drive line - steering system - accessories of wheeled tractors- hydraulic control system- power take off unit

Unit 5 Mobile Cranes

• Basic characteristics of truck cranes
• stability and design features
• control systems and safety devices. 5 Subject Code: 3160213 wef AY 2018-19

Unit 6 Special purpose vehicles

6 lecture hours

• Features of Oil tankers- Articulated vehicles
• working -features of Ambulance
• fire extinguishing vehicle and Tipper-working of Hover craft

Unit 7 Ergonomic considerations

5 lecture hours

• Human factors in special purpose vehicle design with reference to comfort
• convenience and safety
• effects of noise
• vibration and thermal stresses on human performance
• Economics of special purpose vehicle utilization