B.E. (Automobile Engineering) Tire Technology Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Tire Technology
Module 1
- Introduction to Tyres - The Global Tire Industry, Tire Technology, Tire Construction, Mission Profile and Design Envelopes, Dimensions and Nomenclature, Tire Speed and Load Rating, Trends in Tire Sizes, Secondary Factors Influencing Tire Design. ,Off-Road Tires , Farm Tires
Module 2
- Tire Tread Technology -Introduction, Tread Compounds, Radial Tire Tread Design Parameters, Tire Footprint Pressure, Tread Extrusion Contour, Tread Radius, Tread Wear Mechanisms
Module 3
- Tire Casing Construction -Introduction, Casing Components, Belt Design, Casing Construction, Inner Liner and Barrier, Ply ,Sidewall, Bead,Apex (Bead Filler), Chafer (Toe Guard), Shoulder Wedge, Model Compound Line-up.
Module 4: Radial Tire Materials-Polymers used in tires, Natural Rubber and Grades(TSL L,5,10,20,50), properties of natural rubber compounds, synthetic elastomers used in tires, Carbon black and its properties, Vulcanization systems, Pressing aids. Tire Manufacturing- Component Preparation, Electron beam radiation process, Tire building, Tire curing, Final Finish, Impact on Environment due to Tire
- Manufacturing.
Module 5
- Tire grip on RoadSurface-How Road Surface affects Grips, Generation of grip forces in contact patch, Grip on wet surfaces, Grip and Vehicle Handling, Testing tire grip.
Module 6
- Rolling resistance and Fuel Saving-Tires Contribution to fuel efficiency, Fuel saving and reduction of exhaust emission, Viscoelastic material and energy dissipation, Measurement of Tire rolling resistance-As per standard ISO8767 and 9948 and Laboratory Measurement
Text Books
- 1 Rubber Products Manufacturing Technology By: Anil K. Bhowmick
- 2 Tyre Technology By: Tom French.
- 3 Tyre Manufacturing & Engineering By: F. J. Kovac.
- 1 Tire Engineering: An Introduction by Rodgers,Brendan 24
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automobile Engineering) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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