ANIL NEERUKONDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES

(Affiliated to Andhra University Accredited by NBA)

Sangivalasa-531162, Bheemunipatnam Mandal, Visakhapatnam Dt.
Phone: 08933-225084, Fax: 08933- 226395
[Link]

principal@[Link]

hodmech@[Link]

Mechanical Engineering Department

Vision and Mission of ANITS

Vision
ANITS envisions to emerge as a world-class technical institution whose products
represent a good blend of technological excellence and the best of human values.

Mission
To train young men and women into competent and confident engineers with
excellent communicational skills, to face the challenges of future technology
changes, by imparting holistic technical education using the best of infrastructure,
outstanding technical and teaching expertise and an exemplary work culture,
besides molding them into good citizens.

Foreword
by Principal

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ANITS

The Genesis and Growth:
The Mechanical Engineering Department of ANITS was started in the academic year
2005-06 with an intake of 60 for B Tech programme and the present intake in 240. The
department also offers M Tech ( Machine Design ) and the in-take is 18. The department is
autonomous and NBA accredited.
The Human resources and Infrastructure:
The department is presently having 37 highly qualified faculty members who are having
rich academic and industrial experience. To make teaching and learning processes more
effective, 1:15 faculty student ratio is being maintained in the department since inception. The
department posses best infrastructure facilities in various labs like Workshop, Strength of
Material lab, Thermal Engineering lab, Industrial engineering lab, Metrology lab,
Manufacturing Technology lab, Fluid Mechanics lab, CAD/CAM Lab, Heat transfer lab,
Mechatronics Lab and Experimental stress analysis lab. To serve the student needs beyond
curriculum and make them industry ready, additional experiments are being conducted in the
labs and softwares were installed which are beyond the prescribed syllabus.
The faculty strongly believe that for disseminating knowledge to the students and to
make them abreast with latest developments, good research activities are the need of the day
along with regular teaching. About 60 papers were published by the faculty in various
international peer reviewed journals and Conferences in the last 2 years. Faculty are dynamic and
regularly upgrade their skills by attending various workshops and seminars. The departments
activities and infrastructure are being further improved with funding from agencies like AICTE,
UGC etc., under various schemes like MODROBS, Travel grants and Seminar grants.
The students and the outcomes:
Due to the subtle efforts of faculty and the infrastructure available, the department
attracts students of good EAMCET ranks in this region. The academic performance of the
students is also a matter of prestige to the department as it stands first amongst all the affiliated
colleges of Andhra University on the basis of student pass percentage. Special impetus is given
to students to improve their managerial skills. They are motivated to organize various events in
the department by themselves which includes national seminars and technical symposiums. They

are also encouraged to participate in various events organized by reputed colleges and have won
many prizes every year bringing laurels to the department.
To make the students aware of latest technologies and also industrial needs, guest lectures
by eminent persons from academics and industry, industrial visits etc., are being organized
regularly in the department. Apart from this, Mechanical Engineering department has started
ISHRAE {Indian Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers} student
chapter in 2009, IE student chapter in 2013 and COMSOI chapter in 2014-15 which organizes
various industry oriented programs in the field of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and other
technical knowledge related activities .

The department is also having entrepreneurship

development cell (EDC) and encourages for start-ups and motivates the students to become
entrepreneurs.

Vision
ANITS, Mechanical Department envisages to become a premier centre of learning
for knowledge seekers with state of art laboratories, research facilities and highly
competent luminaries in the faculty ranks.

Mission
To make our students competent and build their career upon a solid foundation of
knowledge.
To make our students future leaders for industry, academia and society whose
ideas are based on fundamental knowledge, analytical skills, creativity and ethics.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS)

PEO - 1 To enable the students to address the challenges faced in mechanical and
other allied streams with a solid foundation on the principles of
mechanical

engineering,

mathematics,

sciences

and

with

good

knowledge in modern computational, analytical and simulation tools and

techniques.
PEO -2 To educate the

students to design, construct, manage and develop

mechanical engineering systems with a research orientation, in a way

such that the systems are strong technically, viable economically and
accepted socially to enhance quality of life.
PEO 3 To enable the students to communicate effectively to excel in their
profession, pursue life-long learning, good at teamwork and adhere to
ethics to achieve their career and organizational goals.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
PO -1

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals

to solve complex mechanical engineering problems.

PO -2

Attain the capability to identify, formulate and analyze problems related

to mechanical engineering with authentic conclusions.

PO -3

Design

mechanical

system components

and

processes

with

contemplation on issues concern to the society such as environment,

public health and safety.
PO -4

Employ the knowledge and apply research methodology for design,

analysis and experimentation to provide valid conclusions.

PO -5

Select and apply appropriate and latest technological and software tools
for

problem solving in Mechanical engineering systems with an

understanding of their limitations.

PO -6

Carry out their professional practice by evaluating various societal issues

with good reasoning blended with knowledge.

PO -7

Apply the knowledge of engineering for eco-friendly and sustainable

growth in the prospect of limited resources available for mankind.

PO -8

Transform into responsible citizens by adhering to professional ethics

and norms of engineering practice.

PO-9

Function effectively in individual capacity as well as a team member in

diverse and multidisciplinary streams.

PO-10

Communicate effectively on various technological aspects with the

engineering community and society at large.

PO-11

Apply knowledge of engineering and management to manage projects in

multidisciplinary environments.

PO-12

Realize and engage themselves in life-long learning to be abreast with

technological changes and enhancing skills set.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR [Link] PROGRAMME UNDER

AUTONOMOUS STATUS
W.E.F. THE ADMITTED BATCH OF 2015-16

I.

Admissions:
Admissions into first year of [Link] Programme of the Institute will be as per the norms
stipulated by Andhra University & Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education
(APSCHE), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

II. Programmes Offered:

The following are the [Link]. programmes offered by the Institute.
01. Control Systems Engineering EEE Department
02. Computer Science and Technology CSE Department
03. Communication Systems ECE Department
04. Machine Design Mech. Engg Department

III. Structure Of The M. Tech. Programme:

The normal duration of the course is 2 academic years for [Link] Degree. Candidates
should pursue a regular course of study, as detailed below, for not less than two academic
years which consists of 4 semesters and should fulfil the academic requirements and pass all
the prescribed examinations for the award of the degree.

The curriculum of [Link] programme is designed to have a total of about 80 credits of

which a student should acquire a minimum of 74 credits to get the degree awarded. If a
student earns all the total credits, then the best 74 credits are considered to determine the
final CGPA. However, the credits which a student can forego will be in accordance with the
mandatory courses and electives offered by the individual departments.

IV. Duration of the Programme:

The duration of the programme is 2 academic years consisting of 2 semesters in each
academic year. A student is permitted to complete the Programme in a stipulated time
frame of 4 consecutive academic years from the date of initial admission and if fails will
forfeit his seat in M. Tech Programme.

V.

Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction and examination is English.

VI. Minimum Instruction Days:

Each semester normally consists of a minimum of 16 weeks of instruction.

VII. Academic Calendar:

The dates of all important events, such as commencement of class work, examinations,
vacations, etc., during the academic year will be specified in the Academic Calendar of the
Institute, as approved by the Academic Council.
VIII. Examinations & Evaluation Process:
The performance of a student in each semester shall be evaluated course-wise with a
maximum of 100 marks each for theory and practical courses.
(a) Theory Course:
For all lecture based theory courses, the assessment shall be for 40 marks through internal
evaluation and 60 marks through external semester-end examination of three hours
duration.
The sessional marks shall be awarded through internal evaluation by the teachers
concerned based on the continuous assessment which includes class tests, quiz, viva-voce,
assignments, student regularity, two mid-examinations etc., according to a scheme notified
by the department at the beginning of the semester.

Out of the 40 internal evaluation marks, 20 marks are assigned for 2 internal-mid exams,
10 marks are assigned for assignments, 5 marks are assigned for projects/ case studies

/quiz/tests and 5 marks are assigned for attendance. The average of 2 internal-mid exams
is considered for the 20 marks allocated.
Under any circumstances, no re-examination shall be conducted for the internal mid
examinations.
ii) External evaluation:
The question paper shall be set externally and the answer scripts are valued through a
double valuation system.
The average of the two valuations will be taken for award of marks. In case, the difference
of the marks obtained in the two valuations is more than 20% then a third examiner shall
value the script. Out of the three valuations, the average of marks obtained in third
valuation and the marks obtained nearer to third valuation out of first two valuations shall
be considered. No revaluation for any subject/course shall be entertained as already
double valuation system is in existence. However, recounting is allowed on the request of
the candidate on payment of specified fee. Challenge valuation shall also be entertained
on payment of specified fee.

(b) Laboratory Course:

Each student will perform about 10 to 12 experiments in each laboratory course.
Laboratory course will be evaluated for 100 marks, out of which 50 marks are for
external examination and 50 marks are for internal evaluation. The internal marks are
awarded based on continuous assessment, record work, internal lab examination and
student regularity. The external examination will be conducted by two examiners, one of
them being laboratory class teacher as internal examiner (nominated by the Principal on
recommendation of HOD) and an external examiner nominated by the Principal from the
panel of experts recommended by the HOD.

A candidate shall be declared to have passed in any theory subject/course if he secures

not less than 40% in external theory examination and also a minimum of 50% of total
marks of that course which assures a minimum of E grade.

A candidate shall be declared to have passed in any practical course if he secures not
less than 50% of total marks of that course which assures a minimum of E grade.
Any student appearing for the semester-end practical examination is eligible only if he
submits the bonafide record certified by the laboratory class teacher and the HOD.

(C ) Thesis Work:
The thesis work shall be carried out in two semesters of one full academic year. The
students will be allotted for thesis by the Department committee to various faculty
members who act as guides. However, a student can carry-out his thesis work either in the
Department or in any other industry / research institute. In any such request to carryout
thesis work outside the college, the permission of the Principal and an internal guide is
mandatory. Such students should report to the internal guide once in a week essentially
through mail or other communication.
The progress report of such work is to be submitted by the guide/external guide every
month to the HOD. If the work is not found satisfactory, the HOD has the right to call
back the student with the permission of the Principal. In any case the time and conditions
for submission of the thesis will be same as for the regular candidates working in the
college.

The third semester work is evaluated internally by the committee nominated by the HOD
consisting a minimum of four members (concerned in area of specialization) including the
HOD. If the work is not satisfactory, the candidate has to improve to the satisfaction of
the committee within one month from the end of the semester to carry on his fourth
semester work. If he fails to satisfy the committee in the second attempt he has to get
readmitted into the third semester as per college norms. The grades will be awarded just
as in the case of laboratory work. An internal viva voce by a committee nominated by the
HOD is a prerequisite for the submission of the thesis. The fourth semester evaluation
will be done through the viva voce examination on the thesis by a board consisting of the
following four examiners after submission of the thesis by the candidate duly certified by
the Guide and the HOD.

1. The Head of the Department as Chairman

2. Senior Professor in the Department
3. Internal Guide and External Guide ( if any)
4. External examiner nominated by the Principal from a panel recommended by the
HOD.
The panel of the external subject experts shall be submitted to the Principal by the HOD in
mutual consent with the guide and other subject experts of the Department.

The valuation of the thesis shall be as specified in the scheme of examination of the
laboratory course.
If the candidate fails in the viva voce examination of the thesis he has to reappear for the
viva voce. The candidate has to bear the charges for re-conducting the viva voce.
The prerequisite for submission of the [Link]. thesis is that one should have published a
paper in a reputed international journal/ proceedings of an annual conference.
(d) Supplementary Exam:
There will be NO Supplementary examination for [Link] courses.
IX.

Attendance Regulations:
Attendance of a student is computed by considering total number of periods conducted in
all courses as the denominator and the total number of periods actually attended by the
student in all courses, as the numerator. It is desirable for a student to put in 100%
attendance in all the subjects. However, a candidate shall be permitted to appear for the
semester end examination provided he/she maintains a minimum of 75% overall
attendance in the semester.
The shortage of attendance on medical grounds can be condoned up to a maximum of 9%
provided the student puts in at least 66% attendance and provided the Principal is
satisfied with the genuineness of the reasons. The Medical Certificates are to be
submitted to the Head of the Department when the candidate reports to the classes
immediately after the leave. Certificates submitted afterwards shall not be entertained.

Condonation fee as fixed by the college for those who put in attendance between 66%
and <75% shall be charged before the semester-end examinations.
In the case of students who participate in co-curricular, extra-curricular activities like
student seminars, N.S.S, N.C.C, Inter-collegiate tournaments and any such other
activities involving the representation of the Institute, with the prior approval of the
Principal, the candidate may be deemed to have attended the classes during the actual
period of such activity, solely for the purpose of attendance.
A student, who could not satisfy the minimum attendance requirement of 66% in any
semester, shall be declared Detained. He/she is not eligible to appear for the semester end
examinations. He will not be promoted to the next semester and shall have to repeat that
semester with the next batch(es) of students. Such students who are detained and seek
readmission, should submit undertaking/declaration that they will abide by the regulations
existing at the time of readmission.

X. Minimum Academic Requirements:

The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance
requirements mentioned in item No. IX.

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and
earned the credits allotted to each theory subject if only he secures not less than 40%
marks in the semester-end examination and a minimum of 50% marks in the sum of
the internal evaluation and semester-end examination taken together. In the
labs/projects, the student should secure a minimum of 50% marks in the external
examination and a minimum of 50% marks in the sum of internal evaluation and
external examination evaluation taken together.

A student will be promoted to the next semester, if only he satisfies the minimum
attendance requirement.

Students, who fail to complete their two year course study within Four academic
years from the year of their admission or fail to acquire the credits stipulated for the
course shall forfeit their seat in M. Tech course and their admission shall stand
cancelled.

XI. Award Of Grades:

The absolute grading system is adopted as follows:
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Range of Marks {%}

Grade

Description

Grade
Points

90-100

Outstanding

10

80-89

Excellent

70-79

Very Good

60-69

Good

55-59

Fair

50-54

Satisfactory

49 and below

Fail

The grade I represents absent

(subsequently changed into pass or
higher grades.)

Absent

The performance of a student at the end of the each semester is indicated in terms of
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA). The SGPA is calculated as below:

SGPA =

(Credits of a course x Grade points awarded for a course)

________________________________________________
(Credits of a course)

SGPA is calculated for the candidates who have passed in all the courses in that semester.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be calculated from II semester onwards up
to the final semester and its calculation is similar to that of SGPA, considering all the
courses offered from the first semester onwards.
CGPA is calculated for those who clear all the courses in all the previous semesters.

XII. Award of Class:

For the award of class, a total of best 74 credits are considered. A candidate, who becomes
eligible for the award of [Link]. Degree, shall be placed in one of the following classes.

[Link]. Class

CGPA

First Class with Distinction

7.5 or more*

First Class

6.5 or more but less than 7.5

Second Class/Pass

5.0 or more but less than 6.5

*First class with Distinction will be awarded only to those students who clear all the
subjects of the program in first attempt of regular examinations.
The CGPA can be converted to aggregate percentage by multiplying CGPA with 10, in
case of requirement by any other university or for any other purpose.
XIII. Eligibility for Award of [Link]. Degree:
A student shall be eligible for the award of the [Link] degree if he/she fulfils all the
following conditions:
1) Registered and successfully completed all the components prescribed for eligibility in
the programme of study to which he/she is admitted within the stipulated period,
2) Obtained CGPA greater than or equal to 5.0 (Minimum requirement for Pass),
3) No disciplinary action is pending against him/her and
4) Has no dues to the Institute including hostels.

XIV. Malpractices:
The Controller of Examinations/Dean of Examinations shall refer the cases of suspected
malpractices in mid examinations and semester-end examinations to Malpractice Enquiry
Committee constituted by the Institute. Such committee shall follow the approved scales
of punishment. The Principal shall take necessary final action against the erring students
based on the recommendations of the committee.

XV.

Amendments to Regulations:
The Institute may, from time to time, revise, amend, or change the Regulations, Schemes
of Examinations, and / or Syllabi and the changes or amendments made shall be applicable
to all the students with effect from the dates notified by the Institute.

XVI. General:
(i) Where the words he, him, his, occur in the regulations, they include she,
her, hers.
(ii) The academic regulation should be read as a whole for the purpose of any
interpretation.
(iii) In case of any doubt or ambiguity in the interpretation of the above rules,
the decision of the Principal is final.

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR M TECH (Machine Design)

DEPT. OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: ANITS
I Year I Semester
Course No.

Name of the course

MECMD111
MECMD112

Advanced Mechanics of Solids

Mechanics of Machinery

MECMD113

Advanced Optimization Techniques

40

60

MECMD114

Design Engineering

40

60

MECMD115

Elective-I

40

60

MECMD116

Elective - II

40

60

MECMD117

CAD Lab

50

MECMD118

*Online Open Elective (MOOCS)

MECMD119

Seminar
Total

Periods per week

Lec.
Lab
4

Max. marks
Sess. Exams
40
60
40
60

50

24

340

4
4

2
100

Credits

4
2

460

32

I Year II Semester
Course No.

Name of the course

Periods per
week
Lec.
Lab
4

MECMD121

Mechanical Vibrations

MECMD122

MECMD123

Instrumentation & Experimental Stress

Analysis
Advanced Finite Element Analysis

MECMD124

Robotics

MECMD125

Max. marks
Sess.
40

Exams
60

Credits

40

60

40

60

40

60

Elective III

40

60

MECMD126

Elective IV

40

60

MECMD127

Instrumentation & Experimental Stress

Analysis Lab
*Online Open Elective (MOOCS)

50

100

MECMD128

Total

24

290

460

30

ElectiveI:

A. Integrated Computer Aided Design

C. Fatigue, Creep & Fracture Mechanics

B. Pressure Vessel Design

D. DBMS

ElectiveII:

A. Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity

C. Theory of Plates and Shells

B. Computational Methods in Engg.

D. Vehicle Dynamics

ElectiveIII:

A. Concurrent Engineering
C. Computational Fluid Dynamics

B. Mechatronics
D. Tribology

Elective - IV

A. Gear Engineering
C. Signal analysis & Condition Monitoring

B. Quality concepts in design

D. Composite Materials

MOOCS{Massive online open courses} in any of the courses

offered by Premium institutions such MIT, Stanford etc.,

*Online Open Elective

II Year I Semester
Course No.

Name of the course

Periods per
week

MECMD211 Project Seminar

12

Exam (Hrs)

Max. marks

Credits

Sessionals Exam
100
-

II Year II Semester

Course No.

MECMD221

Name of the
course
Project

Periods per
week
12

Duration of
exam (hours)

Max. marks
Exam
Recommended with
grade O,A,B,C,D /Not
recommended

Max. marks

Credits

200

The prerequisite for submission of the M Tech thesis is that one should communicate his/her work to any
referred journal or Publication in a conference.

*A student can also opt for MOOCS{Massive online open courses} at any time during the 1
Year M Tech course in any of the courses offered by Premium institutions such MIT, Stanford
etc., and have to provide course completion certificate for award of credits.
To award degree, a student has to obtain 74 credits. For a student who has obtained all 82 credits by
successfully completing all courses and 4 electives + 2 MOOCS , the best 74 credits will be considered
for calculating final CGPA.

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MECHANCIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS

Course Code: MECMD111

L
4

T
0

P
0

C
4

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To make students understand the advanced topics related to flat plates, torsion in
rectangular and circular bars, stress concentration and experimental techniques,
assumptions and analysis of contact stresses.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1
CO2
CO3

Understand the crack propagations and their testing techniques for an out coming of
various structures.
Design new components based on the concept of contact stresses
Design various mechanical systems subjected to torsional loads and different types of
beams.
.

SYLLABUS

UNIT I
Flat plates: Introduction - Stress resultants in a flat plate - Kinematics: Strain - Displacement
relations for plates - Equilibrium equations for small displacement theory of flat plates - Stressstrain-temperature relations for isotropic elastic plates - Strain energy of a plate - Boundary
conditions for plates - Solutions of rectangular and circular plate problems.
UNIT II
Torsion: Torsion of cylindrical bar of circular cross-section Saint-Venant's semi-inverse method
- Linear elastic solution - The Prandtl elastic - Membrane (soap-film) analogy - Narrow
rectangular cross-section - Hollow thin-wall torsion members: Multiply connected cross-section Thin-wall torsion members with restrained ends - Fully plastic torsion.
UNIT III
Beams on elastic foundation: General theory - Infinite beam subjected to concentrated load:
Boundary conditions - Infinite beam subjected to a distributed load segment - Semi-infinite beam
subjected to loads of its end - Semi-infinite beam with concentrated load near its end - Short
beams - Thin-wall circular cylinders.

UNIT IV
Stress concentrations: Basic concepts - Nature of a stress concentration problem. Stress
concentration factor - Stress concentration factor. Theory of elasticity - Stress concentration
factors. Experimental techniques - Stress gradients due to concentrated load - The stationary
crack - Crack propagation. Stress intensity factor. Effective stress concentration factor:
Applications - Stress concentration factor. Combined loads - Effective stress concentration
factors - Effective stress concentration factors. Repeated loads - Effective stress concentration
factors - Other influences - Effective stress concentration factors - In-elastic strains.
UNIT V
Contact stresses: Introduction - The problem of determining contact stresses - Assumptions on
which a solution for contact stresses is based - Notation and meaning of terms - Expressions for
principal stresses - Method of computing contact stresses - Deflection of bodies in point contact Stress for two bodies in contact over narrow rectangular area (line contact). Loads normal to area
- Stresses for two bodies in line contact. Loads normal and tangent to contact area.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Advanced Mechanics of Materials by Boresi, A.P. and Sidebottm, O.M.

Advanced Mechanics of Materials by Seely and Smith.
Advanced Strength of Materials by Den Hartog.
Advanced Strength of Materials by Timoshenko S.P.

MECHANCIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

I YEAR I SEMESTER
MECHANICS OF MACHINERY

Course Code: MECMD112

L
4

T
0

P
0

C
4

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To make the students to understand synthesis and analysis of complex mechanisms and
concepts of cam dynamics.

COURSE OUTCOMES
The student will be able to
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3

Determine velocity and acceleration of various components in complex

mechanisms by applying graphical and analytical methods
Understand the concepts of synthesis and use it for the design of mechanical
systems
Understand Cam dynamics and use it in designing of Cams

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I:
Kinematics of complex mechanisms - Complex mechanisms, Low and high degree of
complexity, Goodman's indirect acceleration analysis, Method of normal accelerations, Hall and
Ault's auxiliary point method, Carter's method and comparison of methods.
UNIT-II:
Advanced kinematics of plane motion - The inflexion circle - Euler-Savary equation,
Analytical and graphical determination of diameter of inflection circle - Bobbileier's
construction, Collineation axis - Hartman's construction, Application of inflection circle to
kinematic analysis - Polode curvature - General case and special case, Polode curvature in the
four-bar mechanism - Coupler motion, Relative motion of the output and input links,
Freudenstein'scollineation axis theorem - Carter Hall circle, Circling-point curve (general case).
UNIT-III:
Introduction to synthesis (graphical methods) guiding a point through two, three and four
distinct positions - Burmaster's curve, Function generation - Overlay's method, Path generation Robert's theorem.

UNIT-IV:
Introduction to synthesis (analytical methods) - Freudenstein's equation - Precision point
approximation - Precision derivative approximation - Method of components - Block synthesis
and Reven's method.
UNIT-V:
Cam dynamics - Forces in rigid systems, Mathematical models, Response of a uniform - Motion
undamped cam mechanism - Analytical method, Follower response by phase - Plane method Position error, Jump, Crossover shock - Johnson's numerical analysis.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kinematics and Dynamics of Plane Mechanisms by J. Hirschhorn, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
1962.
2. Theory of Mechanics by J.E. Shigley, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1961 .
3. Theory of Mechanisms and Machines/ Amitabh Ghosh and Ashok Kumar Mallik/ E. [Link]
4. Kinematics and Linkage Design/ Allen [Link] Jr./ PHI,1964.

5. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery/Charles E Wilson/Pearson/3rd Edition

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Course Code: MECMD113

L
4

T
0

P
0

C
4

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the course is to provide students

Ability to understand and analyze managerial problems in industry so that they are able to
use resources (capitals, materials, staffing, and machines) more effectively;

Knowledge of formulating mathematical models for quantitative analysis of managerial
problems in industry;

Skills in the use of optimization approaches and computer tools in solving real problems in
industry;

Ability to develop mathematical models for analysis of real problems in optimization
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1

Recognize the importance and value of optimization and mathematical modeling in

solving practical problems in industry.

CO2

Formulate a managerial decision problem into a mathematical model.

CO3

Understand optimization models and apply them to real-life problems.

CO4

Use computer tools to solve a mathematical model for a practical problem.

SYLLABUS

UNIT I
Geometric programming (G.P): Solution of an unconstrained geometric programming,
differential calculus method and arithmetic method. Primal dual relationship and sufficiency
conditions. Solution of a constrained geometric programming problem (G.P.P), Complementary
Geometric Programming (C.G.P)

UNIT II
Dynamic programming(D.P): Multistage decision processes. Concepts of sub optimization and
Principal of optimality, computational procedure in dynamic programming calculus method and
tabular methods. Linear programming as a case of D.P. and continuous D.P.
UNIT III
Integer programming(I.P): Graphical representation. Gomory's cutting plane method. Bala's
algorithm for zero-one programming problem. Branch-and-bound method, Sequential linear
discrete Programming, Generalized penalty function method.
UNIT IV
Stochastic Programming (S.P.): Basic Concepts of Probability Theory, Stochastic Linear
programming.
UNIT V
Non-traditional optimization techniques: Multi-objective optimization - Lexicographic
method, Goal programming method, Genetic algorithms, Simulated annealing, Neural Networks
based Optimization.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Operations Research- Principles and Practice by Ravindran, Phillips and Solberg, John Wiely
2. Introduction to Operations Research by Hiller and Lieberman, Mc Graw Hill
3. Engineering Optimization - Theory and Practice by Rao, S.S., New Age International (P)
Ltd. Publishers.
4. Engineering Optimization By Kalyanmanai Deb, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
5. Genetic Algorithms - In Search, Optimization and Machine Learning by David E. Goldberg,
Addison-Wesley Longman (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.

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DESIGN ENGINEERING

Course Code: MECMD114

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop the ability:

To identify different design models, steps involved in it and he ability to apply the
fundamentals of product design and manufacturing design techniques for metallic and
non metallic parts along with material selection criteria in design.

To gain knowledge of economic factors, human engineering, ergonomics, and value
engineering and modern approaches in design.

To find static failure theories, surface failures and fatigue strengths.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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Approach a design problem successfully, taking decisions when there is not a unique
answer.
Devise a list of concepts for a design application using idea-generation techniques for
product design, material selection and design for manufacturing along with their
failures and fatigue strengths.
Use proficiently the economic factors, human engineering, ergonomics, and value
engineering and modern approaches in design.

SYLLABUS

Unit-I
Design philosophy: Design process, Problem formation, Introduction to product design, various
design models-Shigley model, Asimov model and Norton model, Need analysis, Strength
considerations -standardization. Creativity, Creative techniques, Material selections, Notches and
stress concentration, design for safety and Reliability

Unit II
Product Design: Product strategies, Product value, Product planning, product specifications,
concept generation, concept selection, concept testing.
Design for manufacturing: Forging design, Casting design, Design process for non metallic
parts, Plastics, Rubber, Ceramic, Wood, Glass parts. Material selection in machine design
Unit III
Failure theories: Static failure theories, Distortion energy theory, Maximum shear stress theory,
Coulomb-Mohrs theory, Modified Mohrs theory, Fracture mechanics theory., Fatigue
mechanisms, Fatigue failure models, Design for fatigue strength and life, creep: Types of stress
variation, design for fluctuating stresses, design for limited cycles, multiple stress cycles, Fatigue
failure theories ,cumulative fatigue damage, thermal fatigue and shock, harmful and beneficial
residual stresses, Yielding and transformation
Unit -IV
Surface failures: Surface geometry, mating surfaces, oil film and their effects, design values and
procedures, adhesive wear, abrasive wear, corrosion wear, surface fatigue, different contacts,
dynamic contact stresses, surface fatigue failures, surface fatigue strength,
Unit -V
Economic factors influencing design: Economic analysis, Break-even analysis, Human
engineering considerations, Ergonomics, Design of controls, Design of displays. Value
engineering, Material and process selection in value engineering, Modern approaches in design.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Machine Design An Integrated Approach by Robert L. Norton, Prentice-Hall New Jersey,
USA.
2. Mechanical Engineering Design by J.E. Shigley and L.D. Mitchell published by McGrawHill International Book Company, New Delhi.
3. Fundamentals of machine elements by Hamrock, Schmid and Jacobian, 2nd edition,
McGraw- Hill International edition.
4. Product design and development by Karl T. Ulrich and Steven D. Eppinger. 3rd edition, Tata
McGraw Hill.
5. Product Design and Manufacturing by A.K. Chitale and R.C. Gupta, Prentice Hall

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-I A
INTEGRATED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

Course Code: MECMD115

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
To make students

Learn advanced concepts of feature based modeling

Understand the methods of representation of wireframe, surface, and solid modeling
systems.

Learn role of CAD in MDO (Multidisciplinary Design Optimization).

Gain extensive hands-on experience with two commercial CAD systems to gain
proficiency in using the systems at advanced levels, migrating and sharing data between
systems, and applying the theory covered in this course.

Understand the tools and techniques used to come up with a proper design

Better communicate their design to an audience

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1
CO2
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Develop capacity for creativity and innovation.

Apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Utilize systems approach to design and operational performance
Use appropriate techniques and resources
Conduct an engineering project

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
Fundamentals of CAD: Introduction, Design process, Application of computer for design,
Creating the manufacturing database, Benefits of CAD, Design work station, CAD hardware.
UNIT-II
Geometric modeling: Geometric modeling techniques - Multiple view 2D input, Wire frame
geometry, Surface models, Geometric entities - Curves and Surfaces, Solid modelers, Feature
recognition.

Computer aided drafting: AutoCAD tools, 3D model building using solid primitives and
boolean operations, 3D model building using extrusion, Editing tools, Multiple views:
Orthogonal, Isometric.
UNIT-III
Visual realism: Shading solids, Coloring, Color models, Using interface for shading and
coloring.
Graphic aids: Geometric modifiers, Naming scheme, Layers, Grids, Groups, Dragging and
rubber banding.
UNIT-IV
Computer animation: Conventional animation, Computer animation - Entertainment animation,
Engineering animation, Animation types, Animation techniques.
Mechanical assembly: Assembly modeling, Part modeling, Mating conditions, Generation of
assembling sequences, Precedence diagram, Liaison-sequence analysis.
UNIT-V
Mechanical tolerancing: Tolerance concepts, Geometric tolerancing, Types of geometric
tolerances, Location tolerances, Drafting practices in dimensioning and tolerancing, Tolerance
analysis.
Mass property calculations: Geometrical property formulation - Curve length, Cross-sectional
area, Surface area, Mass property formulation - Mass, Centroid, Moments of inertia, Property
mapping. Properties of composite objects.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. CAD/CAM Theory and Practice by Ibrahim Zeid.
2. CAD/CAM Principles and Applications by P.N. Rao, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd.
3. CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover and Emory W.
Zimmer, Jr.
4. Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing by David D. Bedworth, Mark R. Henderson,
Philip M. Wolfe.

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ELECTIVE-I B
PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN

Course Code: MECMD115

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To make students:

Develop an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Develop an ability to design a pressure vessel system, component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic constraints.

Develop an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Develop an ability to identify discontinuity stresses in pressure vessels.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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Analyze the stress and strain on cylindrical, spherical and arbitrary shaped shells
subjected to internal pressure, wind load bending etc.
Understand the theory of Rectangular and circular plates subjected to pure bending and
different edge conditions.
Understand the effect of stress concentration influencing various factors such as surface,
thermal stress ,fatigue, creep ,hydrogen embrittlement of pressure vessels.
.

SYLLABUS

Unit-I
Introduction, Materials- shapes of Vessels stresses in cylindrical spherical and arbitrary,
shaped shells. Cylindrical Vessels subjected to internal pressure, wind load bending and torqueilation of pressure vessels conical and tetrahedral vessels.
Theory of thick cylinders; Shrink fit stresses in built up cylinders auto frettage of thick
Cylinders Thermal stresses in Pressure Vessels.
Unit-II
THEORY OF RECTANGULAR PLATES: Pure bending different edge conditions.
Theory circular plates: Simple support and clamped ends subjected to concentrated and
Uniformly distributed loads-stresses from local loads. Design of dome bends, shell connections,
flat heads and cone openings.
DISCONTINUITY STRESSES IN PRESSURE VESSELS: Introduction beam on an elastic

Foundation, infinitely long beam semi infinite beam, cylindrical vessel under axially
symmetrical Loading, extent and significance of load deformations on pressure vessels,
discontinuity stresses in vessels, stresses in a bimetallic joints, deformation and stresses in
flanges.
Unit-III
Pressure vessel materials and their environment: Introduction ductile material tensile tests,
Structure and strength of steel Leuders lines determination of stress patterns from plastic flow
Observations, behavior of steel beyond the yield point, effect of cold work or strain hardening on
The physical properties of pressure vessel steels fracture types in tension. Toughness of
Materials, effect of neutron irradiation of steels, fatigue of metals, fatigue crack growth fatigue
life.
Prediction cumulative fatigue damage stress theory of failure of vessels subject to steady state
And fatigue conditions.
Unit-IV
STRESS CONCENTRATIONS: Influence of surface effects on fatigue, effect of the
environment
And other factors on fatigue life thermal stress fatigue creep and rupture of metals at elevated
Temperatures, hydrogen embitterment of pressure vessel steels brittle fracture effect of
Environment on fracture toughness, fracture toughness relationships criteria for design with
Defects, significance of fracture mechanics evaluations, effect of warm prestressing on the
Ambient temperature toughness of pressure vessel steels.
Unit-V
DESIGN FEATURES: Localized stresses and their significance, stress concentration at a
Variable thickness transition section in a cylindrical vessel, stress concentration about a circular
Hole in a plate subject to tension, elliptical openings, stress concentration, stress concentration
Factors for position, dynamic and thermal transient conditions, theory of reinforced openings and
Reinforcement, placement and shape fatigue and stress concentration.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Theory and design of modern Pressure Vessels / John F. Harvey Van/ Nostrand Reihold
Company / New York.
2. Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis / Bickell M. B. Ruizes / Macmillan Publishers
3. Process Equipment design / Beowll & Yound Ett.
4. Indian standard code for unfired Pressure vessels IS 2825.
5. Pressure Vessels Design Hand Book Henry H. Bednar PE / CB S Publishers / New
Delhi.
6. Theory of plates and shells / Timoshenko& Noinosky / Dover Publications.
7. Stress in Beams, Plates and Shells / Ansel C. Ugural / CRC Press / 3rd EditionSIGNAL

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-I C
FATIGUE, CREEP AND FRACTURE MECHANICS

Course Code: MECMD115

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To make students:

Develop an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Develop an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints

Develop an ability to identify the Crack growth in fracture mechanics.

Develop an object or component subjected to creep and fluctuating loads.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1 Analyze the stress and strain on mechanical components; and understand, identify and
quantify failure modes for mechanical parts.
CO2 Understand the Crack growth and Energy release rate and establishing a relationship
between Crack tip stress and Displacement fields.
CO3 Design the welded structures subjected to fatigue with the use of fracture mechanics to
supplement design rules with practical Examples.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
INTRODUCTION: Fracture behaviour of metals and alloys. The ductile/brittle transition
temperatures for notched and un-notched components, Ductile rupture as a failure mechanism
Fracture at elevated temperature.
Definitions of types of fracture and failure, Introduction to stress intensity factor and strain
energy release rate, Equivalence of energy approach and stress intensity approach.
Basic stress analysis and mechanical properties: Elasticity, General 3-D relations, Plane stress
and plane strain, Mohrs circle-principal stresses, Yield in materials, Tresca and Von Mises
criteria, Ideal and actual strength of materials. Typical stress/strain curves for different classes of
materials.

UNIT-II:
STRESS INTENSITY FACTOR AND ITS USE IN FRACTURE MECHANICS: Early
concepts of stress concentrators and flaws, Ingles solution to stress round an elliptical holeimplications of results. Stress intensity factor for a crack. Westergaards solution for crack tip
stresses. Stresses and displacement in Cartesian and polar coordinates, Linear Elastic Fracture
Mechanics. Typical values of fracture toughness, Different modes of crack opening.
Superposition of crack tip stress fields, Direction of crack growth under mixed mode loadings.
Crack tip plasticity, Early estimates of plastics zone, Irwin plastic zone correction and Dugdale
approach, Plastic zone shape in three dimensions and shape under plane stress and plane strain
conditions, Allowable plasticity for LEFM to apply, the thickness criterion Experimental
methods for measuring Kic.
UNIT-III:
ELASTIC/PLASTIC FRACTURE MECHANICS: Elastic/plastic fracture mechanics: The
crack opening displacement and J-integral approaches, R-curve analysis Testing procedures,
Measurement of these parameters, RAD, Fail sage and safe life design approaches, Practical
applications. Advanced topics in EOFM.
UNIT-IV:
FATIGUE: Importance of fatigue in engineering, Low cycle fatigue, Coffin-Manson law, Cyclic
work hardening and softening. Micro structural models of crack initiation. Stage I, II and III
crack growth.
Analysis of Fatigue: The empirical laws of fatigue failure. High cycle-low strain fatigue,
Basquins law, Goodman, Soderberg and Gerber mean stress corrections, Miners law of damage
summation. Low cycle fatigue, Crack growth and application of fracture mechanics to fatigue,
Paris-Ergodan law, Threshold stress intensity range. Crack closure and its theories Cycle
counting methods, Developments in using rain-flow counting methods to recreate fatigue
standard spectra. Standard spectra suitable for different applications.
UNIT-V:
FATIGUE OF WELDED STRUCTURES: Factors affecting the fatigue lives of welded joints,
the codes and standards available to the designer, the use of fracture mechanics to supplement
design rules. Practical examples.
Creep: Phenomenology, Creep curves, Creep properties, Multi-axial creep, Creep-fatigue
interaction, Creep integrals.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mechanical Metallurgy / Dieter / McGraw Hill
2. Fracture Mechanics: Fundamental and Applications /Anderson T.L & Boca Raton/ CRC
Press, Florida, 1998.
3. Deformation and Fracture mechanics of Engineering Materials / Richard W Hertz /Wiley
4. Plasticity for structural Engineers / W.F. Chen and D.J,. Ha,
5. Engineering Fracture Mechanics/ D.R.J. Owen and A.J. Fawkes /Pincridge press,
Swansea, U.K.
6. Fracture and fatigue control in structures/ S.T. Rolfe and J.M. Barsom/ Printice Hall,
Eglewood cliffs, N.J..
7. Fracture of brittle solids/ B.R. Lawn and T.R. Wilshaw/ Cambridge university press.
8. Plastic deformation of Metals/ R.W.K. Honeycombe/ 2nd edition, Edward

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-I D
DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Course Code: MECMD115

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To make students understand the concepts of Data Base Management Systems.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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CO 5

Understand the basic concepts and the applications of database systems.

Master the basics of SQL and construct queries using SOL.
Understand the relational database design principles.
Familiar with the basic issues of transaction processing and concurrency
control.
Familiar with database storage structures and access techniques.

SYLLABUS

UNIT- I
Introduction-Database System Applications, Purpose. of Database Systems, View of Data
Data Abstraction, [Link] and Schems, Data Models, Database Languages DDL, DML,
[Link] from Application Programs, Transaction Management, Datahtorag bnd
Querying, Database Architecture, Database Users and Administrators, History of Data base
Systems.
Introduction to Data base design, ER diagrams, Beyond ER Design, Entities, Attributes and
Entity sets, Relationships and Relationship sets, Additional features of ER Model, Conceptual
Design with the ER Model, Conceptual Design for Large enterprise9.. Relational Model:
Introduction to the Relational Model Integrity Constraints over Relations, Enforcing
Integrity consti aints, Querying relational data, Logical data base Design, Introduction to
Views Destroying /altering Tables and Views.
UNIT- II
Relational Algebra and Calculus: Relational Algebra Selection and Projection, Set
operations, Renaming, Joins, Division, Examples of Algebra Queries, Relational calculus
Tuple relational Calculus - Domain relational calculus Expressive Power of Algebra and
calculus.

Form of Basic SQL Ouey Examples of Basic SQL Queites, Introduction to Nested
Queries, Correlated Nested Queries, Set Comparison Operators, Aggregate Operators.
NULL values Comparison using Null values Logical connectives AND, OR and
NOT Impact on SQL Constructs, Outer Joins, Disallowing NULL values, Complex
Integrity Constraints in SQL Triggers and Active Data bases.
UNIT- III
Introduction to Schema Refinement Problems Caused by redundancy, Decompositions
Problem related to decomposition, Functional Dependencies - Reasoning about FDS, Normal
Forms FIRST, SECOND, THIRD Normal forms BCNF Properties of
Decompositions- Loss less- join Decomposition, Dependency preserving Decomposition,
Schema Refinement in Data base Design Multi valued Dependencies FOURTH Normal
Form, Join Dependencies, FIFTH Normal form, Inclusion Dependencies.
UNIT- IV
Transaction Management-Transaction Concept- Transaction State- Implementation of Atomicity
and Durability Concurrent Executions Serializabil'ity- Recoverability Implementation
of Isolation Testing for serializability.
Concurrency Control- Lock Based Protocols Timestamp Based Protocols- ValidationBased Protocols Multiple Granularity.
Recovery System-Failure Classification-Storage Structure-Recovery and Atomicity Log Based Recovery Recovery with Concurrent Transactions Buffer Management Failure
with loss of nonvolatile storage-Advance Recovery systems- Remote Backup systems.
UNIT- V
Overview of Storage and Indexing: Data on External Storage, File Organization and Indexing
Clustered Indexes, Primary and Secondary Indexes, Index data Structures Hash Based
Indexing, Tree based Indexing, Comparison of File Organizations.
Tree Structured Indexing: Intuitions for tree Indexes, Indexed Sequential Access Methods
(ISAM) B+ Trees: A Dynamic Index Structure, Search, Insert, Delete.
Hash Based Indexing: Static Hashing, Extendable hashing, Linear Hashing, Exlendible vs.
Linear Hashing.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Data base Management Systems, Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke, TMH, 3rd
Edition, 2003.
2. Data base System Concepts, [Link], H.F. Korth, [Link], McGraw hill, Vl
edition, 2006.
3. Database Systems, 6th edition, Ramez Elmasri, Shamkant [Link], Pearson
Education, 2013.
4. Database Principles, Programming, and Performance, P.O'Neil, [Link], 2nd ed.,
ELSEVIER.

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-II A
THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY

Course Code: MECMD116

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To study the classical theory of linear elasticity for two and three dimensional state of
stress and obtain solutions for selected problems in rectangular and polar coordinates as
well as torsion of prismatic bars.

To understand the plastic stress strain relations, criteria of yielding and elasto- plastic
Problems.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO 1
CO2
CO3
CO4

Form various equations to study the effect of forces on two dimensional and three
dimensional type problems.
identify the stresses induced in curved bars, rings by considering the stresses
induced in the polar coordinate system
Write down stress-strain and displacement components equations in rectangular
and polar coordinate system for various types of problems.
Understand the concepts of plastic deformation of metals ,Creep.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I:
Elasticity: Two dimensional stress analysis - Plane stress - Plane strain - Equations of
compatibility - Stress function - Boundary conditions.
Problem in rectangular coordinates - Solution by polynomials - Saint Venent's principles Determination of displacement - Simple beam problems.
UNIT-II:
Problems in polar coordinates - General equations in polar coordinates - Stress distribution
symmetrical about axis - Strain components in polar coordinates - Simple and symmetric
problems.
Analysis of stress and strain in three dimensions - Principle stresses - Homogeneous
deformations - Strain spherical and deviatoric stress - Hydrostatic strain.

UNIT-III:
General theorems: Differential equations of equilibrium and compatibility - Displacement Uniqueness of solution - Reciprocal theorem.
Bending of prismatic bars - Stress function - Bending of cantilever beam - Beam of rectangular
cross-section - Beams of circular cross-section.
UNIT-IV:
Plasticity: Plastic deformation of metals - Structure of metals - Deformation - Creep stress
relaxation of deformation - Strain rate condition of constant maximum shear stress - Condition of
constant strain energy - Approximate equation of plasticity.
UNIT-V:
Methods of solving practical problems - The characteristic method - Engineering method Compression of metal under press - Theoretical and experimental data drawing.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
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4.

Theory of Elasticity by Timoshenko, S.P. and Goodier, J.N.

An Engineering Theory of Plasticity by E.P. Unksov.
Applied Elasticity by W.T. Wang.
Theory of Plasticity by Hoffman and Sacks.

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-II B
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

Course Code: MECMD116

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To make students familiar with the numerical methods for scientific and engineering
computation.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Discuss several important methods with widespread application for solving large
system of equations.
Appraise the importance of eigen value problems in engineering sciences.
Analyze experimental data by fitting a polynomial or estimating the derivative or
finding the integrals or performing Fourier analysis.
Prepare mathematical model for physical situations and numerically analyze the
corresponding ordinary linear/nonlinear, initial/boundary value differential equations.
Prepare mathematical model for physical situations and numerically analyze the
corresponding partial linear/nonlinear, initial value/ initial boundary value differential
equations.
.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
Linear System of Equations: Gauss elimination method, Triangularization method, Cholesky
method, Partition method, Error Analysis for Direct Methods. Iteration Methods: Jacobi Iteration
Method, Gauss Seidel Iteration Method, SOR Method
UNIT-II
Eigenvalue and Eigen Vectors, Bounds on Eigen values, Jacobi Method for symmetric Matrices,
Givens Method for Symmetric Matrices, Householders Method, Power Method
UNIT-III
Numerical differentiation: Introduction, Methods based on undetermined coefficients, Optimum
choice of step length, Extrapolation Methods, Partial Differentiation Numerical Integration:
Introduction, Open type integration rules, Methods based on undetermined coefficients: Gauss-

Legendre, Gauss- Chebyshev, Romberg Integration. Double integration: Trapezoidal method,

Simpsons method.
UNIT-IV
Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations (Boundary Value Problem):
Introduction, Shooting Method: Linear and Non Linear Second order Differential Equations.
UNIT-V
Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations: Introduction, Finite difference
Approximation to Derivatives. Laplace equation- Jacobi method, Gauss Seidel Iteration Method,
SOR Method. Parabolic Equations, Iterative methods for Parabolic Equations, Hyperbolic
equations.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. M.K. Jain, S.R.K. Iyengar and [Link], Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering
Computation, New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, 4th edition, 2003.
2. S.S. Sastry, Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall India Pvt., Limited,
4th edition, 2009.
3. Samuel Daniel Conte, Carl W. De Boor, Elementary Numerical Analysis: An Algorithm
Approach, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2005.

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-II C
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

Course Code: MECMD116

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To make students:

Familiar with the concepts allied to Bending of long rectangular plates to a cylindrical
surface, Pure bending of plates which consists of small deflections of laterally loaded
plates with various edge conditions.

Familiar with the various views of deformation of shells in the form of a surface of
revolution.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1
CO2

Understand the concepts of bending of plates.

Design plates and shell for different engineering applications.
.

SYLLABUS

Unit I:
Bending of long rectangular plates to a cylindrical surface: Differential equation for
cylindrical bending of plates - Cylindrical bending of uniformly loaded rectangular plates with
simply supported edges - Cylindrical bending of uniformly loaded rectangular plates with builtin edges
Pure bending of plates: Slope and curvature of slightly bent plates - Relations between bending
moments and curvature in pure bending of plates - Particular cases of pure bending - Strain
energy in pure bending of plates.
Unit II:
Symmetrical bending of circular plates: Differential equation for symmetrical bending of
laterally loaded circular plates - Uniformly loaded circular plates - Circular plate with a circular
hole at the center - Circular plate concentrically loaded - Circular plate loaded at the center.

Unit III:
Small deflections of laterally loaded plates: The differential equation of the deflection surface
- Boundary conditions - Alternate method of derivation of the boundary condition - Reduction of
the problem of bending of a plate to that of deflection of a membrane
Unit IV:
Simply supported rectangular plates: Simply supported rectangular plates under sinusoidal
load - Navier solution for simply supported rectangular plates.
Rectangular plates with various edge conditions: Bending of rectangular plates by moments
distributed along the edges - Rectangular plates with two opposite edges simply supported and
the other two edges clamped.
Continuous rectangular plates: Simply supported continuous plates - Approximate design of
continuous plates with equal spans - Bending symmetrical with respect to a center.
Unit V:
Deformation of shells without bending: Definition and notation - Shells in the form of a
surface of revolution and loaded symmetrically with respect to their axis - Particular cases of
shells in the form of surfaces of revolution - Shells of constant strength.
General theory of cylindrical shells: A circular cylindrical shell loaded symmetrically with
respect to its axis - Particular cases of symmetrical deformation of circular cylindrical shells Pressure vessels.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Theory of Plates and Shells / Timoshenko, S. and Woinowsky-Krieger, S/McGraw Hill
2. Stress in Beams, Plates and Shells / Ansel C. Ugural / CRC Press / 3rd Edition.

I YEAR I SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-II D
VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Course Code: MECMD116

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To make the students understand the intricacies of vehicle dynamics and apply them for
road safety and ride comfort.
COURSE OUTCOMES
The student will be able to
CO 1
CO 2

Understand the mechanisms of pneumatic tyres

Understand performance, handling, stability and ride characteristics of road vehicles.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I:
Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics: Various kinds of vehicles, Motions, Mathematical
modelling methods, Multibody system approach, Lagrangian formulations, Methods of
investigations, Stability concepts.
UNIT-II:
Mechanics of pneumatic tyres:Tyre construction, SAE recommended practice, Tyre forces and
moments, Rolling resistance of tyres, Tractive effort and longitudinal slip, Cornering properties
of tyres, Performance of tyre traction on dry and wet surfaces, Ride properties of tyres.
UNIT-III:
Performance characteristics of road vehicle: Equation of motion and maximum tractive effort,
Aerodynamic forces and moments, Vehicle power plant and transmission characteristics,
Prediction of vehicle performance, Operating fuel economy, Braking performance.
UNIT-IV:
Handling and stability characteristics of road vehicles: Steering geometry, Steady state
handling characteristics, Steady state response to steering input, Testing of handling
characteristics, Transient response characteristics, Directional stability, Effects of tyre factors,
Mass distribution and engine location on stability of handling.

UNIT-V:
Vehicle ride characteristics: Human response to vibration, Vehicle ride models, Introduction to
random vibration - 1) Road suirface profile as a random function, 2) Frequency response
function, 3) Evaluation of vehicle vertical vibration in relation to ride comfort criteria, 4) Active
and semi active systems, 5) Optimum design for ride comfort and road holding.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Theory of Ground Vehicles by Wong, J.Y., John Wiley and Sons, NY, 1993.
2. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics by Gillespie, T.D., SAE Publication, Warrendal, USA,
1992.
3. Tyres, Suspension and Handling by Dixon, J.C., SAE Publication, Warrendal, USA and
Arnold Publication, London, 1997.

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CAD LAB

Course Code: MECMD117

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To train students in such way that they can prepare Part model, Assembly of parts and
obtaining the final production drawing from the assembly.

To explain basics concepts of 2D drafting using Auto CAD.

3D modelling techniques are explained using Autodesk Inventor.

Model the 3D geometric information of machine components including assemblies, and
automatically generate 2D production drawings.

To enhance the students knowledge in presentation and simulation of the assemblies.

To impart the analysis skills in student by performing various Finite Element Analysis in
ANSYS.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Student will be able to
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CO 2
CO 3
CO 4
CO 5

Experiments in the CAD lab will give better knowledge in 2D drafting

Students can prepare 3D Models, Assemblies and Drawings
Students can solve Analysis problems.
Students can do the real time industrial projects in the lab using the available softwares.
Students will become industry ready.

SYLLABUS

2D and 3D modeling and assembly modeling using modeling packages like AutoCAD, Auto
Desk Mechanical desktop, ProEngineer, IDEAS.
Linear and non-linear static and dynamic analysis using any FEA package ANSYS / CAEFEM /
NASTRAN.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Course Code: MECMD121

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To make students familiar with the concepts of various types of Mechanical vibrations
and apply them in various engineering applications

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3

Measure various vibration parameters of vibrating systems subjected to

longitudinal vibrations with different degrees of freedom
Understand the concepts of torsional vibrations
Apply the principals of vibration to continuous systems

SYLLABUS

UNIT I
Single degree freedom systems -Introduction - Single degree freedom systems - free and forced
vibrations - Damping classification and damped systems.
UNIT II
Two degree freedom systems - Free, forced damped and undamped motions - Use of influence
coefficients, Matrix methods and Lagrange's equations - Phenomenon of beat - Dynamic
absorbers Applications.
UNIT III
Transient (Shock) vibrations as applied to single and two degree freedom systems - Use of
mathematics and graphical techniques in the analysis (superposition integral, Laplace
transformations, phase plane techniques).
UNIT IV
Multi degree freedom systems - Free and forced motions in longitudinal, torsional and lateral
modes - damped and undamped, critical speeds of rotors.

UNIT V
Continuous systems:
Free and forced vibrations of string, bars and beams - Principle of orthogonality Classical and
energy methods by Rayleigh, Ritz and Gelerkin.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
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Mechanical Vibrations by A.H. Church.

Vibration Problems in Engineering by Timoshenko and Young.
Mechanical Vibrations by Den Hartog.
Mechanical vibrations by S S Rao
Mechanical vibrations by Grover

I YEAR II SEMESTER
INSTRUMRNTATION & EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Course Code: MECMD122

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1. To give a brief theoretical knowledge related to Instrumentation.
2. The central purpose of this subject is to help students to develop their understanding and
ability to apply, both theoretical and experimental stress analysis techniques to real world
engineering design tasks.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:
CO 1
CO 2

Use the fundamental knowledge in Instrumentation systems.

Understand the concepts of Stress Analysis.

CO 3

Use the experimental techniques on the practical problems

SYLLABUS

PART - A (Instrumentation)
UNIT-I
Basic concepts: Calibration - Standards - Basic concepts in dynamic measurements System
response - Distortion.
Sensing devices: Bridge circuits - Amplifiers - Filter circuits - Oscilloscope - Oscillograph Transducers - variable resistance transducers - LVDT - Capacitive and piezoelectric transducers.
Pressure measurement: Mechanical pressure measurement devices - Bourdon tube pressure gauge Diaphragm and bellow gauges - Low pressure measurement - McLeod gauge Pirani gauge Ionization gauge.
UNIT-II
Flow measurement: Positive displacement methods - Flow obstruction methods Flow
measurement by drag effect - Hot wire anemometer.
Temperature measurement: Temperature measurements by mechanical effects, Electrical effects
and by Radiation - Thermocouples;
Force and Torque measurement; Motion and Vibration measurement.

PART - B (Stress Analysis)

UNIT-III
Brittle lacquer method of stress analysis: Application of lacquer - Stress determination - Dynamic
stresses; Grid methods.
UNIT-IV
Strain Measurement Methods: Mechanical resistance wire gauges - Types of resistance gauges
Cements and cementing of gauges - Wheatstone bridge - Balanced and unbalanced gauge factor Calibration of gauges - Strain gauge rosette - Evaluation and principal stresses static and dynamic
instrumentation.
UNIT-V
Photo elasticity: Polariscope - Plane and circularly polarized light, Bright and dark field setups,
Photo elastic materials - Isochromatic fringes - Isoclinics - Calibration - Isoclines stress
determination.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Experimental Stress Analysis and Motion Measurement by Dove and Adams.
2. Experimental Methods for Engineers by Holman, J.P., McGraw Hill Book Company.
3. Experimental stress analysis by Dally and Riley, Mc Graw-Hill.
4. Photo Elasticity by Frocht.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Course Code: MECMD123

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To introduce students to the basics of theory of elasticity.

To enable the students understand the mathematical and physical principles underlying
the Finite Element Method (FEM) as applied to solid mechanics and Heat transfer

To teach students the characteristics of various elements in structural and thermal
analysis and selection of suitable elements for the problems being solved.

To make the students derive finite element equations for different elements.

To teach students the application of finite element in dynamic analysis and analysis of
plates.

COURSE OUTCOMES
The students will be able to:
CO1

Apply the knowledge of Mathematics and Engineering to solve problems in

structural mechanics by approximate and numerical methods.

CO2

Solve the problems in solid mechanics and heat transfer using FEM.

CO3

Use commercial FEA packages like ANSYS for solving real life problems.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I:
Introduction to FEM, basic concepts, historical back ground, applications of FEM, general
description, comparison of FEM with other methods, variational approach, Glerkins Methods.
Coordinates, basic element shapes, interpolation function, Virtual energy principle, Rayleigh
Ritz method, properties of stiffness matrix, treatment of boundary conditions, solution of system
of equations, shape functions and characteristics, Basic equations of elasticity, straindisplacement relations.

UNIT-II:
1-D STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS: Axial bar element stiffness matrix, load vector,
temperature effects, Quadratic shape functions and problems.
ANALYSIS OF TRUSSES, BEAMS & FRAMES: : Plane Trusses and Space Truss elements
and problems, Hermite shape functions stiffness matrix Load vector Problems, Plane
Frames, Three-Dimensional frames.
UNIT-III:
2-D PROBLEMS: CST, LST, force terms, Stiffness matrix and load vectors, boundary
conditions, Isoparametric elements quadrilateral element, shape functions Numerical
Integration. Finite element modelling of Axi-symmetric solids subjected to Axi-symmetric
loading with triangular elements.
3-D PROBLEMS: Tetrahedran element, Hexahedral elements Jacobian matrix Stiffness
matrix.
UNIT-IV:
SCALAR FIELD PROBLEMS: 1-D Heat conduction-Slabs Fins - 2-D heat conduction
problems Introduction to Torsional problems.
DYNAMIC CONSIDERATIONS: Dynamic equations consistent mass matrix Eigen
Values, Eigen vector, natural frequencies mode shapes modal analysis.
UNIT-V
Analysis of Plates:
Introduction, Triangular Membrane element, Quadratic Triangle element, Rectangular plate
element(in-plane forces), Bending behavior of plates, finite element analysis of plates in
bending, triangular plate bending element.
Introduction to FEA packages: ANSYS, SOLID WORKS
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, by Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla, Ashok
[Link]. Third edition, Pearson education.
2. Finite element method in engineering by [Link].
3. Introduction to Finite Element Method, by Abel & Desai.
4. Finite Element Method, by O.C. Zienkiewicz.
5. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, by Robert D. Cook.
6. Finite element method by JN Reddy.
7. Finite element method by [Link].

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ROBOTICS

Course Code: MECMD124

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To be familiar with the automation and brief history of robot and applications.
To give the student familiarities with the kinematics of robots.
To give knowledge about robot end effectors and their design.
To give knowledge about various Sensors and their applications in robots.
To learn about Robot Programming methods & Languages of robot.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3
CO 4
CO 5
CO 6
CO 7

Define a robot and identify different robotics components.

Describe different mechanical configurations of robot manipulators and
undertake kinematics analysis of robot manipulators.
Understand the importance of robot dynamics
Equip with the automation and brief history of robot and applications.
Familiar with robot end effectors and their design concepts.
Equip with the principles of various Sensors and their applications in robots.
Equip with the Programming methods & various Languages of robots.
.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
Introduction: Transformations and kinematics: Historical development, A sense of mechanisms,
Robotic systems, Classification of robots, Position, orientation and location of a rigid body,
Mechanics of robot manipulators. Objectives, Homogeneous coordinates, Homogeneous
transformations, Coordinate reference frames, some properties of transformation matrices,
Homogeneous transformations and the manipulator: The position of the manipulator in space,
moving the base of the manipulator via transformations, Moving the tool position and
orientation.
UNIT-II
Position analysis of serial manipulators: Link parameters and link coordinate systems, DenavitHartenberg homogeneous transformation matrices, Loop-closure equations, Other coordinate
systems, Denavit-Hartenberg method: Position analysis of a planar 3-DOF manipulator: Direct

kinematics, Inverse kinematics, Method of successive screw displacements, Wrist centre

position.
UNIT-III
Position analysis of parallel manipulators: Structure classification of parallel manipulators,
Denavit-Hartenberg method versus geometric method, Position analysis of a planar 3RRR
parallel manipulator, Geometry, Inverse kinematics and Direct kinematics, Position analysis of a
spatial orientation mechanism.
UNIT-IV
Jacobian analysis of serial manipulators: Differential kinematics of a rigid body, Differential
kinematics of serial manipulators, Screw coordinates and screw systems, Manipulator Jacobian
matrix.
UNIT-V
Trajectory generation: General considerations in path description and generation, Joint space
schemes, Cartesian space schemes, Geometric problems with Cartesian paths, Path generation at
run time, Description of paths, planning paths using the dynamic model, Collision-free path
planning. Robot Programming: Robot languages: AL, AML, RAIL, RPL, VAL, Demonstration
of points in space: Continuous path (CP), Via points (VP), Programmed points (PP).

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Robot Analysis - The Mechanics of Serial and Parallel Manipulators by Lung-Wen Tsai,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2. Introduction to Robotics - Mechanics and Control by John J. Craig, Addison-Wesley
Longman Inc., 1999.
3. Robotic Engineering - An Integrated Approach by Richard D. Klafter, Thomas A.
Chmielewski and Michael Negin, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, 1994.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-III A
CONCURRENT ENGINEERING

Course Code: MECMD125

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To make the students familiar with the concepts of concurrent engineering and apply
them in the industry.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to
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CO 3

Understand design principles such as systematic approach to the integrated,

concurrent design of products
Understand the related processes to concurrent engineering which includes
manufacturing and support.
Design of automated fabrication systems , Assembly workstation.

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Enhance their knowledge through various case studies..

CO 2

SYLLABUS

Unit-I
Introduction: Concurrent design of products and systems - Product design - Fabrication and
assembly system design - designing production systems for robustness and structure.
Unit-II
Strategic approach and technical aspects of product design: Steps in the strategic approach to
product design - Comparison to other product design methods - Assembly sequence generation Choosing a good assembly sequence - Tolerances and their relation to assembly - Design for
material handling and part mating - Creation and evaluation of testing strategies.
Unit III
Basic issues in manufacturing system design: System design procedure - Design factors Intangibles - Assembly resource alternatives - Task assignment - Tools and tool changing - Part

feeding alternatives - Material handling alternatives - Floor layout and system architecture
alternatives.
Assembly workstation design: Strategic issues - Technical issues analysis.
Unit IV
Design of automated fabrication systems: Objectives of modern fabrication system design System design methodology - Preliminary system feasibility study - Perform detailed work
content analysis - Define alternative fabrication configurations - Configuration design and layout
- Human resource considerations - Evaluate technical performance of solution.
Unit V
Case studies: Automobile air conditioning module - Robot assembly of automobile rear axles.
REFERENCE BOOK:
1. Concurrent Design of Product and Processes by James L. Nevins and Daniel E. Whitney,
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1989.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-III B
MECHATRONICS

Course Code: MECMD125

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To impart the knowledge of integrated design issues in Mechatronics and Mechatronics
design process and the basic knowledge of modelling and simulation of block diagrams
and also about sensors, transducers, signals and system controls.

To make students aware of advanced applications in mechatronics.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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CO2
CO3
CO4

Design the mechatronics systems.

Model and simulate the block diagrams of systems
Gain knowledge of operation of different sensors and transducers for various
applications.
Gain knowledge in application of Artificial intelligence and micro sensors in
mechatronics.
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SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
Mechatronics system design: Introduction to Mechatronics: What is mechatronics,
Integrated design issues in mechatronics, Mechatronics key elements, The mechatronics
design process, Advanced approaches in mechatronics.
UNIT-II
Modelling and simulation of physical systems: Simulation and block diagrams, Analogies and
impedance diagrams, Electrical systems, Mechanical translational systems, Mechanical
rotational systems, Electromechanical coupling, Fluid systems.
UNIT-III
Sensors and transducers: An introduction to sensors and transducers, Sensors for motion and
position measurement, Force, torque and tactile sensors, Flow sensors, Temperature sensing
devices. Actuating devices: Direct current motor, Permanent magnet stepper motor, Fluid power
actuation.

UNIT-IV
Signals, systems and controls: Introduction to signals, systems and controls, System
representation, Linearization of nonlinear systems, Time delays.
Real time interfacing: Introduction, Elements of a data acquisition and control system,
Overview of the I/O process, Installation of the I/O card and software.
UNIT-V
Advanced applications in mechatronics: Sensors for condition monitoring, Mechatronic
control in automated manufacturing, Artificial intelligence in mechatronics, Microsensors in
mechatronics.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mechatronics System Design by Devdas Shetty and Richard A. Kolk, P.W.S. Publishing
Company, 2001.
2. Mechatronics by W. Bolton, Pearson Education, Asia, II-Edition, 2001.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-III C
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Course Code: MECMD125

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To introduce students to the governing equations of Fluid dynamics and the application
of finite difference method for solving partial differential equations.

The objective is also to equip them to solve incompressible viscous flows, compressible
flows, steady state, transient, two dimensional and three dimensional problems.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO1
CO2
CO3

Understand the basic concept of fluid dynamics, solution methods & apply it to real
time problems to develop mathematical model.
Solve problems related to Incompressible viscous flows, compressible flows, steady
state and transient analysis.
Apply finite volume method to solve two and three-dimensional problems.
.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I:
Introduction: Finite difference method, finite volume method, finite element method, governing
equations and boundary conditions. Derivation of finite difference equations.
Solution methods: Solution methods of elliptical equations - finite difference formulations, interactive
solution methods, direct method with Gaussian [Link] equations-explicit schemes and Von
Neumann stability analysis, implicit schemes, alternating direction implicit schemes, approximate
factorization, fractional step methods, direct method with tridiagonal matrix algorithm.
UNIT-II:
Hyperbolic equations: explicit schemes and Von Neumann stability analysis, implicit schemes, multi
step methods, nonlinear problems, second order one-dimensional wave [Link] equations:
Explicit and implicit schemes, Runge-Kutta method.
UNIT-III:
Formulations of incompressible viscous flows: Formulations of incompressible viscous flows by finite
difference methods, pressure correction methods, vortex methods.
Treatment of compressible flows: potential equation, Eluer equations, Navier-stokes system of
equations, flowfield-dependent variation methods, boundary conditions, example problems.

UNIT-IV:
Finite volume method: Finite volume method via finite difference method, formulations for two and
three-dimensional problems.
UNIT-V:
Standard variational methods - 1: Linear fluid flow problems, steady state problems,
Standard variational methods - 2: Transient problems.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Computational fluid dynamics, T. [Link], Cambridge University press, 2002.
2. Text book of fluid dynamics, Frank Chorlton, CBS Publishers & distributors, 1985.
3. D.A. Hoffmann & S.T. Chiang, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Volume-I, II&III, A publication of
Engineering Education SystemTM, Wichita, Kansas, USA.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-III D
TRIBOLOGY

Course Code: MECMD125

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To provide broad based understanding of the interdisciplinary subject Tribology and its
technological significance.

Understanding the principles for selecting compatible materials for minimizing friction
and wear in machinery.

To understand the genesis of friction, the theories/laws of sliding and rolling friction.

To understand the principles of bearing selection and bearing arrangement in machines.

Learn the computations required for selecting and designing bearings in machines.

To understand the nature of engineering surfaces, their topography and learn about
surface characterisation techniques.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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CO2
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CO4

Apply the basic theories of friction, wear and lubrication to predictions about the
frictional behaviour of commonly encountered sliding interfaces.
Learn about the principles of lubrication, lubrication regimes, theories of
hydrodynamic, elasto-hydrodynamic and mixed/ boundary lubrication.
Learn about Tribology of different machine components.
Optimize existing and new systems to improve performance.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I

Historical background - Viscosity - Viscometry - Effect of temperature on viscosity Effect of

pressure in viscosity - Other physical properties of mineral oils - The generalized Reynolds equation
- Flow and shear stress - The energy equation - The equation of state Mechanism of pressure
development.
UNIT-II

Circumferential flow - Oil flow through a bearing having a circumferential oil groove Heat
generation and lubricant temperature - Heat balance and effective temperature Bearing design:
Practical considerations - Design of journal bearings - Parallel surface bearing Step bearing - Some

situations under squeeze film lubrication - The mechanism of hydrodynamic instability - Stiffness
and damping coefficients - Stability.
UNIT-III

Elastohydrodynamic lubrication: Theoretical consideration - Grubin type solution - Accurate

solution - Point contact - Dimensionless parameters - Film thickness equations - Different regimes in
EHL contact - Deep-groove radial bearings - Angular contact bearings - Thrust ball bearings Geometry - Kinematics - Stress and deformations - Load capacity.
UNIT-IV

Surface topography - Surface characterization - Apparent and real area of contact - Derivation of
average Reynolds equation for partially lubricated surface - Effect of surface roughness on journal
bearings.
UNIT-V
Friction & Wear-Laws of friction - Friction theories - Surface contaminants - Frictional heating Effect of sliding speed on friction - Classification of wear Mechanisms of wear - Quantitative laws
of wear - Wear resistance materials.
REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Introduction to Tribology of Bearings by Majumdar. B.C.

2. Engineering Tribology, Prasanta Sahu, Prentice - Hall of India, 2005
3. Fundamentals of Tribology, [Link], S.N. Sengupta and [Link], Prentice - Hall of
India, 2005

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-IV A
GEAR ENGINEERING

Course Code: MECMD126

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This advanced course on gear engineering is intended to provide a thorough
understanding of the principles involved in gear design, selection of gears, manufacturing
techniques and failures in operation.

The student will be imbibed with the knowledge of analysing gear tooth loads, stresses
and methodology of different types of gears.

The design of gear boxes for automobiles, aircrafts and other systems is also included to
acquaint the student with the design of gear trains for any practical applications.

To introduce optimization techniques in the design of gears and gear trains so as to
involve compactness as a feature in the production of gear boxes.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:
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CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5

Get a thorough understanding of the philosophy involved in the design and selection of
gears.
Analyse the different factors to be considered like strength, dynamic loads ,wear etc. in
the design of different types of gears.
Analyse Gear tooth failures like pitting, scoring etc. and their causes like excessive
wear, overloading and lubrication failures.
Handle Design of gear boxes for any application like automobiles, aircrafts and ship
propulsion.
Use optimization as a tool in the design of gears and gear trains.

SYLLABUS

UNIT I
Introduction: Principles of gear tooth action, Generation of Cycloid and Involute gears,
Involutometry, gear manufacturing processes and inspection, gear tooth failure modes, stresses,
selection of right kind of gears.

UNIT II
Spur Gears : Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,
Complete design of spur gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.
Helical Gears:Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and
methodology,Complete design of helical gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength,
Buckinghams dynamic load and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.
UNIT III
Bevel Gears: Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,
Complete design of bevel gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.
Worm Gears: Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,
Complete design of worm gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Heat dissipation considerations. Design of gear shaft and bearings.
UNIT IV
Gear failures, Analysis of gear tooth failures, Nomenclature of gear tooth wear and failure, tooth
breakage, pitting, scoring, wear, overloading, gear-casing problems, lubrication failures
Gear trains: Simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains, Ray diagrams, Design of a gear box of
an automobile, Design of gear trains from the propeller shafts of airplanes for auxiliary systems.
UNIT V
Optimal Gear design: Optimization of gear design parameters, Weight minimization,
Constraints in gear train design-space, interference, strength, dynamic considerations, rigidity
etc. Compact design of gear trains, multi objective optimization of gear trains. Application of
Traditional and non-traditional optimization techniques
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Machine Design/ Maleev and Hartman/ C.B.S Publishers, India.
2 Gear engineering/ Henry [Link] / Wheeler publishing, Allahabad. 1992.
3 Practical Gear design/ [Link]/ McGraw-Hill book company.
4 Analytical mechanics of gears/ Earle Buckingham/ Dover publications, New York, 1949.
5 Hand book of gear design/ [Link] / Tata McGraw Hill publishing company Ltd, NewDelhi, 1994.
6 Machine Design / Shaum series / McGraw Hill

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-IV B
QUALITY CONCEPTS IN DESIGN
Course Code: MECMD126

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge on various concepts in engineering design and principles of implementing
quality in a product or service through tools such as quality houses, control charts, statistical
process control method, failure mode effect analysis and various strategies of designing
experiments, methods to uphold the status of six sigma and improve the reliability of a product.

COURSE OUTCOME:
The students will be able to:
CO 1

Get familiarize with various concepts in design, quality and reliability principles in the
design of an engineering product or a service.

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SYLLABUS
UNIT I
DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS, METHODS AND MATERIAL SELECTION
Morphology of Design The Design Process Computer Aided Engineering Concurrent
Engineering Competition Bench Marking Creativity Theory of Problem solving (TRIZ)
Value Analysis - Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly Design for casting, Forging,
Metal Forming, Machining and Welding
UNIT II
DESIGN FOR QUALITY
Quality Function Deployment -House of Quality-Objectives and functions-Targets-StakeholdersMeasures and Matrices-Design of Experiments design process-Identification of control factors,
noise factors, and performance metrics - developing the experimental plan- experimental design
testing noise factors- Running the experiments Conducting the analysis-Selecting and
conforming factor-Set points-reflecting and repeating.
UNIT III
FAILURE MODE EFFECT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA
Basic methods: Refining geometry and layout, general process of product embodiment Embodiment checklist- Advanced methods: systems modeling, mechanical embodiment
principles-FMEA method- linking fault states to systems modeling - Basis of SIX SIGMA
Project selection for SIX SIGMA- SIX SIGMA problem solving- SIX SIGMA in service and
small organizations - SIX SIGMA and lean production Lean SIX SIGMA and services

UNIT IV
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
Importance of Experiments, Experimental Strategies, Basic principles of Design, Terminology,
ANOVA, Steps in Experimentation, Sample size, Single Factor experiments - Completely
Randomized design, Randomized Block design, Statistical Analysis, Multifactor experiments Two and three factor full Factorial experiments, 2 K factorial Experiments, Confounding and
Blocking designs, Fractional factorial design, Taguchis approach - Steps in experimentation,
Design using Orthogonal Arrays, Data Analysis, Robust Design- Control and Noise factors, S/N
ratios
UNIT V
STATISTICAL CONSIDERATION AND RELIABILITY
Frequency distributions and Histograms- Run charts stem and leaf plots- Pareto diagramsCause and Effect diagrams-Box plots- Probability distribution-Statistical Process controlScatter
diagrams Multivariable charts Matrix plots and 3-D plots.-Reliability-Survival and FailureSeries and parallel systems-Mean time between failure-Weibull distribution
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Dieter, George E., Engineering Design - A Materials and Processing Approach, McGraw
Hill, International Editions, Singapore, 2000.
2. Product Design Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development, KEVIN
OTTO & KRISTIN WOOD, Pearson Education (LPE), 2001.
3. Product Design And Development, KARL T. ULRICH, STEVEN D. EPPINGER, TATA
McGRAW-HILL- 3 rd Edition, 2003.
4. The Management and control of Quality-6 th edition-James R. Evens, William M Lindsay
Pub:son south-western([Link])
5. Fundamentals of Quality control and improvement 2nd edition, AMITAVA MITRA, Pearson
Education Asia, 2002.
6. Montgomery, D.C., Design and Analysis of experiments, John Wiley and Sons, 2003.
7. Phillip [Link], Taguchi techniques for quality engineering, McGraw Hill, 1996.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-IV C
SIGNAL ANALYSIS AND CONDITION MONITORING

Course Code: MECMD126

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To make the student Understand

The use of advanced instrumentation and sensing methods.

System integration.
Apply signal processing methods and system design methods.
Introduce condition monitoring procedures.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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CO2
CO3
CO4

Apply signal-processing methods, the principles of instrumentation and measurement

systems.
Perform practical analysis on actual machines and systems, Develop a maintenance
strategy based on system response.
Understand the advantages and limitations of a variety of techniques for condition
monitoring.
Understand the environmental benefits of condition monitoring techniques, Condition
monitoring approaches, sensor types, sensor placement, data analysis.
.

SYLLABUS

UNIT-I
INTRODUCTION: Basic concepts, Fourier analysis, Bandwidth, Signal types, Convolution.
SIGNAL ANALYSIS: Filter response time, Detectors, Recorders, Analog analyzer types.
UNIT-II
PRACTICAL ANALYSIS OF STATIONARY SIGNALS:
Stepped filter analysis. Swept filter analysis. High speed analysis, Real-time analysis.

UNIT-III
PRACTICAL ANALYSIS OF CONTINUOUS NON-STATIONARY SIGNALS:
Choice of window type, Choice of window length, Choice of incremental step, Practical details,
Scaling of the results.
UNIT-IV
PRACTICAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSIENTS: Analysis as a periodic signal, Analysis by
repeated playback (constant bandwidth), Analysis by repeated playback (variable bandwidth)
UNIT-V
CONDITION MONITORING IN REAL SYSTEMS: Diagnostic tools, Condition monitoring
of two stage compressor, Cement mill foundation, I.D. fan, Sugar centrifugal, Cooling tower fan,
Air separator. Preheater fan, Field balancing of rotors. ISO standards on vibrations.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Systems by Kolacat.
2. Frequency Analysis by [Link].
3. Mechanical Vibrations Practice with Basic Theory by V. Ramamurti,
Narosa Publishing House.

I YEAR II SEMESTER
ELECTIVE-IV D
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Course Code: MECMD126

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To understand the fundamentals of composite material strength and its mechanical behavior
Understanding the analysis of fiber reinforced Laminate design for different combinations
of plies with different orientations of the fiber.
Thermo-mechanical behavior and study of residual stresses in Laminates during
processing.
Implementation of Classical Laminate Theory (CLT) to study and analysis for residual
stresses in an isotropic layered structure such as electronic chips.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
CO 1

Understand the mechanics and design related to layered components such as fiber
reinforced polymer composites, isotropic layered structures (example electronic
chips) etc and its manufacturing methodologies.

SYLLABUS

UNIT I
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Definition-Matrix materials-polymers-metals-ceramics - Reinforcements: Particles, whiskers,
inorganic fibers, metal filaments- ceramic fibers- fiber fabrication- natural composite wood, Jute
- Advantages and drawbacks of composites over monolithic materials. Mechanical properties and
applications of composites, Particulate-Reinforced composite Materials, DispersionStrengthened composite, Fiber-reinforced composites Rule of mixtures-Characteristics of fiberReinforced composites, Manufacturing fiber and composites.
UNIT II
MANUFACTURING OF COMPOSITES
Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs)-handlay-up, spray technique, filament
winding, Pultrusion, Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)-, bag moulding, injection moulding,

Sandwich 15 Mould Composites (SMC) - Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) Solid state, liquid state,vapour state processing, Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites
(CMCs) hot pressing-reaction bonding process-infiltration technique, direct oxidationinterfaces.
UNIT III
INTRODUCTION, LAMINA CONSTITUTIVE EQUATIONS
Lamina Constitutive Equations: Lamina Assumptions Macroscopic Viewpoint. Generalized
Hookes Law. Reduction to Homogeneous Orthotropic Lamina Isotropic limit case,
Orthotropic Stiffness matrix (Qij), Definition of stress and Moment Resultants. Strain
Displacement relations. Basic Assumptions of Laminated anisotropic plates. Laminate
Constitutive Equations Coupling Interactions, Balanced Laminates, Symmetric Laminates,
Angle Ply Laminates, Cross Ply Laminates. Laminate Structural Moduli. Evaluation of Lamina
Properties from Laminate Tests. Quasi-Isotropic Laminates. Determination of Lamina stresses
within Laminates.
UNIT IV
LAMINA STRENGTH ANALYSIS AND ANALYSIS OF LAMINATED FLAT PLATES
Introduction - Maximum Stress and Strain Criteria. Von-Misses Yield criterion for Isotropic
Materials. Generalized Hills Criterion for Anisotropic materials. Tsai-Hills Failure Criterion for
Composites. Tensor Polynomial (Tsai-Wu) Failure criterion. Prediction of laminate Failure
Equilibrium Equations of Motion. Energy Formulations. Static Bending Analysis. Buckling
Analysis. Free Vibrations Natural Frequencies
UNIT V
THERMAL ANALYSIS
Assumption of Constant Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion (C.T.E.) - Modification of Hookes
Law. Modification of Laminate Constitutive Equations. Orthotropic Lamina [Link]. [Link] for
special Laminate Configurations Unidirectional, Off-axis, Symmetric Balanced Laminates,
Zero C.T.E laminates, Thermally Quasi-Isotropic Laminates.
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1. Gibson, R.F., Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, 1994, Second
Edition - CRC press in progress.
2. Hyer, M.W., Stress Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials, McGraw-Hill,
1998

3. Issac M. Daniel and Ori Ishai, Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials, Oxford
University Press-2006, First Indian Edition - 2007
4. Mallick, P.K., Fiber Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design,
Maneel Dekker Inc, 1993.
5. Halpin, J.C., Primer on Composite Materials, Analysis, Techomic Publishing Co., 1984.
6. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman L.J., Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
7. Mallick, P.K. and Newman, S., (edition), Composite Materials Technology: Processes and
Properties, Hansen Publisher, Munish, 1990.
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Ltd./Springer, New Delhi, 1st Indian Reprint, 2009

I YEAR II SEMESTER
INSTRUMENTATION & EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS LAB

Course Code: MECMD127

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To demonstrate students, how to measure strain, Vibration parameters, Damped and
Undamped frequencies, Velocity of gas by using various instruments.

And to demonstrate, how the Rotameter and Thermocouples are calibrated.

To perform Stress analysis experimentally by using Photo elasticity.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to:
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Measure the Rate of Flow, Strain, Vibration Parameters, Velocity of Air, Damped
and undamped Frequencies
Understand, Experimental methods may be used in cases where mathematical
approaches are cumbersome.
Compare the theory and correlate with experiment.

List of Experiments:
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Measurement of strain by Digital strain measuring system on Cantilever beam

Calibration of Rotameter
Calibration of Thermocouples for Temperature Measurement
Experiment with constant voltage/Current Hot-Wire Anemometer
Experimental determination of Undamped and Damped frequencies of spring mass system
Measurement of Vibration parameters by using Vibrometer setup
Study of Photo elastic bench (Plain Polariscope and Circular Polariscope)
Photo elastic analysis of disc under diametric compression
Photo elastic analysis of ring under diametric compression
Ultrasonic flaw detector.