Mechanical Engineering

Course Structure Academic Session

2020-21 onwards SEMESTER VI

S. No. Course Code Subject L T P Credit

Theory
1. MEC601 Solid Mechanics 3 1 0 4
2. MEC602 Automobile Engineering 2 1 0 3
3. MEC603 Design of Transmission System 2 1 0 3

4 .* MEP604 Computer Aided Design 2 1 0 3

MEP605 Mechatronic Systems
MEP606 Microprocessor in Automation
5.** MEO607 Operations Research 2 1 0 3
MEO608 Reliability Engineering
MEO609 Machine Tool Design

Laboratory/Sessionals
1. ME601P Solid Mechanics 0 0 2 1
2. ME602P Automobile Engineering 0 0 2 1
3. ME603P Manufacturing Lab 0 0 2 1
4. ME604P Computer Aided Design 0 0 2 1
5 ME605I Internship/Tour & Training/Industrial 0 0 2 2
Training

Total Credit 22

*Professional Elective II
** Open Elective II
 SOLID MECHANICS
Course Code – MEC601
Objectives:
The objective is to present the mathematical and physical principles in understanding the linear
continuum behavior of solids.
Course Contents:
Module-I
Introduction to Cartesian tensors, Strains: Concept of strain, derivation of small strain tensor and
compatibility, strain gauges and rosettes. (8hrs)
Module-II
Stress: Derivation of Cauchy relations and equilibrium and symmetry equations, principal
stresses and directions, octahedral shear stresses. (8hrs)
Module-III
Constitutive equations: Generalized Hooke’s Linear law, elasticity, Material symmetry;
Boundary Value Problems: concepts of uniqueness and superposition. (6hrs)
Module-IV
Plane stress and plane strain problems, introduction to governing equations in polar and
cylindrical coordinates, axisymmetric problems. (7hrs)
Module-V
Application to thick cylinders, rotating discs, torsion of non-circular cross-sections, stress
concentration, thermo-elasticity. (8hrs)
Module-VI
Solutions using potentials energy methods, Introduction to plasticity. (5hrs)
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the deformation behavior of solids under different types of loading.
2. Find mathematical solutions for simple geometries under different types of loading.
3. Transform the state of stress from one set of co-ordinate axes to another set of co-
ordinate axes.
4. Apply compatibility equation for different system of strain.
5. Find the mathematical solution for axisymmetric problem.
6. Understand the concept of elasticity and plasticity.
Text Books:
[1] G. T. Mase, R. E. Smelser and G. E. Mase, Continuum Mechanics for Engineers, Third
Edition, CRC Press, 2004.
[2] Y. C. Fung, Foundations of Solid Mechanics, Prentice Hall International, 1965.
[3] Lawrence. E. Malvern, Introduction to Mechanics of a Continuous Medium, Prentice Hall
international, 1969.
[4] S M A Kazimi, Solid Mechanics, Mc Graw Hill, 2016
 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Course Code – MEC602
Objectives:
To understand the construction and working principle of various parts of an automobile

Contents:
Module-I
Types of automobiles, vehicle construction and layouts, chassis, frame and body, vehicle aerodynamics,
IC engines- components, function and materials, (5)

Module-II
Engine auxiliary systems, fuel supply system, starting system, ignition system, electronic injection for SI
and CI engines, engine lubrication and cooling system, engine emission control by 3-way catalytic
converter system, Emission norms .(10)

Module-III
Transmission systems, AWD and 4WD transmission, clutch types & construction, gear boxes, Automatic
transmission, fluid flywheel, torque converter, propeller shaft, slip joints, universal joints, differential
and rear axle, (6)

Module-IV
Steering geometry and types of steering gear box, power steering, types of front axle, wheel alignment
types of suspension systems. (5)

Module-V
General braking requirement, elementary theory of shoe brake, weight transfer, mean lining pressure
and heat generation during braking, mechanical Pneumatic and hydraulic braking systems, power brake,
antilock braking system(ABS), (6)

Module-VI
Alternative energy sources, natural gas, LPG, biodiesel, bio-ethanol, gasohol and hydrogen fuels in
automobiles, modifications needed, performance, combustion &emission characteristics of alternative
fuels in SI and CI engines. Electric and Hybrid vehicles, application of Fuel Cells, ( 10)

Module-VII

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will understand the function of each automobile component
and also have a clear idea about the overall vehicle performance.
Text books:
(i)Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, 7thed., Standard Publishers, New Delhi, 1997.
(ii) Jain K.K. and Asthana R.B., Automobile Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,2002.
(iii)Heitner J., Automotive Mechanics, 2nd ed., East-West Press, 1999.
(iv)Heisler H., Advanced Engine Technology, SAE International Publ., USA, 1998.
 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Course Code – MEC603
Objectives:
 To learn about the design procedures for mechanical power transmission components

Contents:
Module-I
Flexible transmission elements- design of flat belts & pulleys, selection of V-belts and pulleys,
selection of hoisting wire ropes and pulleys, design of chains and sprockets. (6 hrs)
Module-II
Gear transmission- speed ratios and number of teeth, force analysis, tooth stresses, dynamic
effects, fatigue strength, factor safety, gear materials; Design of straight tooth spur gear and
parallel axis helical gears based on strength and wear considerations, pressure angle in the
normal and transverse plane; equivalent number of teeth and forces for helical gears. (6 hrs)
Module-III
Straight bevel gear- tooth terminology, tooth forces and stresses, equivalent number of teeth.
Estimating the dimensions of a pair of straight bevel gears. (4 hrs)
Module-IV
Worm gear, merits & demerits, terminology, thermal capacity, materials, forces & stresses,
efficiency, estimating the size of worm gear pair. Cross helical gears, terminology, helix angles,
sizing of a pair of helical gears. (4 hrs)
Module-V
Gear box- geometric progression, standard step ratio; Ray diagram, kinematics layout; Design of
sliding mesh gear box- Design of multi-seed gear box for machine too applications; constant
mesh gear box, speed reducer unit; Variable speed gear box; Fluid couplings, Torque converters
for automotive applications. (10 hrs)
Module-VI
Cam design, types: pressure angle and undercutting base circle determination, forces and surface
stresses; Design of plate clutches, axial clutches, cone clutches, internal expandingrim clutches;
Electromagnetic clutches; Band and Block brakes. (6 hrs)
Module-VII
External shoe brakes, internal expanding shoe brake. (4 hrs)
Course Outcomes:
1. Upon completing this course the students will be able to design transmission systems for
engines and machines.
Text Books:
(i) Shigley J., Mischke C., Budynas R. and Nisbett K., Mechanical Engineering Design,
8thed., Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
(ii) Jindal U.C., Machine Design: Design of Transmission System, Dorling Kindersley,
2010.
(iii) Maitra G. and Prasad L., Handbook of Mechanical Design, 2nd ed., Tata McGraw
Hill,2001.
 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Course Code – MEP604
Objectives:
 To provide an overview of how computers can be utilized in mechanical component
design

Contents:
Module- I
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics- Product cycle, sequential and concurrent engineering,
Computer Aided Design, CAD system architecture, computer graphics, Coordinate systems, 2D
and 3D transformations, viewing transformation (8 hrs)

Module- II
Geometric Modelling- straight line, representation of curves, Hermite curves, Bezier curves, B-
spline curves, rational curves (5 hrs)

Module- III
Techniques of surface modelling, plane surface, cylindrical surface, surface of revolution,
surface patch, Coons and bicubic patches, Bezier and B-spline surfaces (6 hrs)

Module- IV
Fundamental of solid design, parametric space of a solid, surface and curves in a solid, Solid
modelling techniques, CSG and B-rep. (6 hrs)

Module- V
Visual realism- hidden line-surface-solid removal algorithms, shading, colouring, computer
animation (5 hrs)

Module- VI
Assembly of parts- assembly modelling, interferences of positions and orientation, tolerance
analysis, mass property calculations, mechanism simulation and interefence checking CAD
standards- Graphical Kernel System (GKS), standards for vexchange images, Open Graphics
Library (OpenGL), Data exchange standards- IGES, STEP, CALS etc., Communication
standards (12 hrs)

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Use computer and CAD software for modelling mechanical components
2. draw different types of curves in 2D
3. draw different types of surface
4. draw solid modelling
5. assembly of different part modelling
Text Books:
1. Ibrahim Zeid, Mastering CAD CAM, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. 2007.
2. C. McMohan and J. Browne, CAD/CAM Principles, II edition, Pearson Education, 1999.
3. W. M. Neumann and R.F. Sproul, Principles of Computer Gra[hics, McGraw Hill, 1989.
4. D. Hearn and M.P Baker, Computer Graphics, Prentice Hall Inc., 1992.
 OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Code-MEO607

Course Objectives : This course enables the students:

(1) Formulate a real-world problem as a mathematical programming model
(2) Know the theoretical workings of the simplex method for linear programming and
perform iterations of it
(3) Analyze the relationship between a linear program and its dual, including strong duality
and complementary slackness
(4) Solve specialized linear programming problems like the transportation, assignment,
sequencing, games theory, and queuing model problems
(5) The use of Operations Research approaches in solving real problems in industry;
mathematical models for analysis of real problems in Operations Research.
Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the learners will be able to:
(1) Capability to recognize the importance and value of Operations Research and
mathematical modeling.
(2) Ability to formulate a managerial decision problem into a mathematical model;
(3) Recognize Operations Research models and apply them to real-life problems;
(4) Use various approaches to solve a mathematical model for various practical problems in
industry.
(5) Describe dynamic programming terminology.
Syllabus
MODULE I
Introduction: Scope and limitations of O.R., Linear Programming: Mathematical formulation of
the problem. Graphical solution and Simplex Method. 8L
MODULE II
Linear Programming: Big-M Method, Concept of duality, Dual simplex method. 6L
MODULE III
Transportation Model: Basic feasible solution by different methods, Finding optimal solutions,
Degeneracy in transportation problems, Unbalanced transportation problems.
Assignment Model: Balanced and unbalanced assignments,Assignment to given schedules.10L
MODULE IV
Sequencing: Processing of 2 jobs through machines –graphical method, Processing of n jobs
through two machines, processing n jobs through three machines. 5L
MOLULE V
Games Theory: Two-persons zero sum games, Pure and mixed strategies, Rules of dominance,
Solution methods without saddle point. 5L
MOLULE VI
Queuing Model: Queuing systems and their characteristics, The M/M/1/FIFO/ Queuing
system, Introduction to dynamic programming. 8L
Text Books:
1. P. Rama Murthy , Operations Research, New Age, New Delhi
2. P.K. Gupta & D. S. Hira , Operations Research, [Link] & Company Ltd, New Delhi.
References Books:
1. Hamdy A Taha, 1999. Introduction to Operations Research, PHI Limited, New Delhi.
[Link], J.K., 1989. Mathematical Models in Operations Research, Tata McGraw Hill
publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.
[Link], Stafford, 1966. Decision and Control, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
 Solid Mechanic laboratory (ME601P)

List of Experiments

1. To conduct tension test on the given steel specimen for determining the
Stress at yield point.
Ultimate stress.
Nominal breaking stress.
Actual breaking stress.
Percentage elongation.
Percentage reduction in area.
Young's modulus.

2. To determine the shear stress and rigidity modulus orate given material using the
torsion testing machine.
3. To determine the impact strength of the given specimen by conducting Charpy test.
4. To determine the suitability of a material, which is expected to resist repeated shocks
by determining the energy required to break the material by conducting Izod test.
5. Compression test to determine the ultimate crushing strength of concrete and wood.
6. To measure the Rockwell hardness number for the given material (hard steel).
7. To measure the Brinnel hardness number for given material (mild steel).
8. To determine the young's modulus and bending stress for the given steel beam by
conducting deflection test.
9. To determine the Stiffness of the spring while Tension and Compression loads are
applied and to determine in which case tension / compression the stiffness is more.
10. To determine bending moment in simply supported beam.
 Automobile Engineering Laboratory (ME602P)

List of Experiments

1. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Clutches.

2. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Transmission systems.

3. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Drive Lines & Differentials.

4. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Multi-cylinder: Diesel and Petrol Engines.

5. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Engine Systems & Sub Systems.

6. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Fuels supply systems.

7. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Engine cooling & lubricating Systems.

8. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Suspension Systems.

9. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and operation
of the Automotive Steering Systems.

10. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and
operation of the Automotive Brake systems.

11. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and
operation of the Automotive Tyres & wheels.

12. To study and prepare report on the constructional details, working principles and
operation of Automotive Emission / Pollution control systems.
 Manufacturing laboratory (ME603P)

Objective:

To Study and practice the various operations that can be performed in lathe, shaper, drilling,
milling machines etc. and to equip with the practical knowledge required in the core
industries.

List of Experiments

1. Fabrication of simple structural shapes using Gas and Arc Welding.

2. Preparation of green sand moulds from the prepared pattern .
3. Manufacturing of simple sheet metal components using shearing and bending
operations.
4. Spur gear cutting in milling ma chine.
5. Helical Gear Cutting in milling machine .
6. Plain Surface grinding.
7. Cylindrical grinding.
8. External slot cutting in shaper.
9. Machining and Machining time estimations for:
(a) Straight Turning (b) Taper Turning (c) External Thread cutting
10. Study of chip morphology and tool wear in turning of ductile and brittle metals.
11. Measurement of cutting forces in Milling / Turning Process .
 Computer Aided Design lab (ME604P)
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Introduction of 3D Modelling software
2. Initiating the Graphics Package; Setting the paper size, space; setting the limits, units; use
of snap and grid commands.
3. Drawing of primitives (Line, arc, circle, ellipse, triangle etc.)
4. Dimensioning the drawing and adding text.
5. Setting the layers and application of layers.
6. Isometric and Orthographic projections.
7. Viewing in three dimensions.
8. Removal of hidden lines – Shading and Rendering.
Creation of 3D assembly model of following machine elements using 3D Modelling
software:
Flange Coupling
Screw Jack
Lathe Tailstock
Universal Joint
Machine Vice
Stuffing box
Crosshead
Safety Valves
Connecting rod
Piston
Crankshaft