Topic ID Topic Name Detailed Sub-topics

FBD construction rules

1.1.1 Free-body diagrams and
equilibrium Force resolution techniques
Equilibrium equations (ΣF=0; ΣM=0)
Static and kinetic friction laws
1.1.2
Rolling friction analysis
Belt-pulley systems (flat, V-belt)
Friction and applications Brake mechanisms (band, block, disc)
Clutch analysis (single-plate, multi-plate, cone)
Screw jack mechanics
Wedge problems
Vehicle motion on inclines
1.1.3 Method of joints
Trusses and frames Method of sections
Zero-force members
1.1.4 Virtual work principle
Virtual work
Application to mechanisms
Plane motion analysis (translation, rotation, general)

1.1.5 Kinematics and dynamics

of rigid bodies Instantaneous center method
Relative motion analysis
D'Alembert's principle
Linear impulse-momentum theorem
1.1.6
Impulse and momentum
Angular impulse-momentum theorem
Impact problems (coefficient of restitution)
1.1.7 Work-energy theorem
Energy formulations Conservation of energy
Power transmission
1.1.8 Generalized coordinates
Lagrange's equation
Lagrangian formulation
1.2.1 Normal and shear stress
Strain definitions
Stress and strain
Elastic constants (E, G, K)
Poisson's ratio relationships
1.2.2 Construction for plane stress
Construction for plane strain
Mohr's circle
Principal stresses and strains
Maximum shear stress
1.2.3 Hoop stress
Thin cylinders Longitudinal stress
Volumetric strain
SFD construction methods

1.2.4 Shear force and bending

moment diagrams BMD construction methods
 Relationships between load, shear, and moment

Bending stress distribution (flexure formula)

1.2.5 Bending and shear
stresses Shear stress distribution in beams
Section modulus
Definition and location
1.2.6 Concept of shear center
Unsymmetrical sections
1.2.7 Double integration method
Macaulay's method
Deflection of beams
Moment-area theorems
Conjugate beam method
Torsion formula
1.2.8
Torsion of circular shafts
Power transmission
Compound shafts
Critical load for different end conditions
1.2.9
Euler's theory of columns
Slenderness ratio
Rankine-Gordon formula
1.2.10 Strain energy in tension, bending, torsion
Energy methods
Castigliano's theorems
1.2.11 Free expansion
Thermal stresses Constrained members
Composite bars
Working principle
1.2.12 Strain gauges and
rosettes Gauge factor
Rosette configurations (rectangular, delta)
1.2.13 UTM testing (tensile, compression)
Testing of materials Hardness tests (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers)
Impact tests (Charpy, Izod)
Graphical methods (velocity polygon, acceleration
1.3.1 Displacement; velocity; polygon)
2.2.7 and acceleration analysis Analytical methods
2.2.8 Kennedy's theorem
2.2.9 Inertia force analysis
Dynamic analysis of Force analysis in mechanisms
2.2.10 linkages
2.2.11 Cam profiles and followers
Motion curves (SHM, uniform velocity, cycloidal)
2.2.12
2.2.13 Cams Pressure angle and undercutting
2.3.1 Gear terminology and law of gearing
2.3.2 Interference and undercutting
Gear train analysis (simple, compound, epicyclic)
Gears and gear trains
2.3.3
2.3.4 Energy fluctuation
2.3.5 Coefficient of fluctuation
2.3.6 Flywheels Flywheel sizing
2.3.7 Types (Watt, Porter, Proell, Hartnell)
2.3.8 Sensitivity and stability
2.3.9 Governors Effort and power
2.3.10 Static and dynamic balancing
2.3.11 Balancing of rotating masses
Balancing of reciprocating masses (single, multi-
Balancing
2.4.1 cylinder)
2.4.2 Gyroscopic couple
1.3.8 Gyroscope Applications (vehicles, ships, aircraft)
1.4.1 Undamped natural frequency
2.4.5 Energy method
Free vibration of single Rayleigh's method
2.4.6 DOF systems
2.4.7 Harmonic excitation
2.4.8 Magnification factor
2.4.9 Forced vibration Phase angle
2.4.10 Viscous damping
2.4.11 Critical damping coefficient
2.4.12 Effect of damping Logarithmic decrement
2.4.13 Transmissibility
2.4.14 Vibration isolation Force and motion transmissibility
2.4.15 Conditions for resonance
2.4.16 Resonance Avoidance strategies
2.4.17 Whirling of shafts
Dunkerley's equation
Critical speeds of shafts
1.4.6
1.5.1 Factor of safety
Stress concentration factors
Design for static loading
3.1.2
3.1.3 Variable loading considerations
Design for dynamic Stress concentration under dynamic loads
3.1.4 loading
3.2.1 Maximum principal stress theory
3.2.2 Maximum shear stress theory
3.2.3 Maximum strain energy theory
3.2.4 Failure theories Distortion energy theory (von Mises)
3.2.5 Endurance limit
3.2.6 Factors affecting fatigue (size, surface, loading)
Fatigue strength and S-N Goodman and Soderberg criteria
3.2.7 diagram
3.2.8 Design under tensile and shear loads
3.2.9 Bolted joints Eccentric loading
3.2.10 Failure modes
3.2.11 Riveted joints Efficiency of joints
3.2.12 Types of welds
3.2.13 Welded joints Stress analysis in welds
3.2.14 Design for strength and rigidity
3.2.15 Shaft design Combined loading
3.2.16 Lewis equation
3.3.1 Dynamic load considerations
3.3.2 Gear design Wear strength
3.3.3 Journal bearing design (Petroff's equation)
Rolling bearing selection (static and dynamic load
Bearing design
3.3.4 ratings)
3.3.5 Band brakes
3.3.6 Brake design Disc brakes
3.3.7 Friction clutch design
3.3.8 Clutch design Torque capacity
3.3.9 Helical spring design (compression, tension)
1.5.13 Spring design Spring rate and stiffness
2.1.1 Density, specific gravity, specific weight
3.3.12 Viscosity (dynamic, kinematic)
3.3.13 Surface tension and capillarity
3.4.1 Fluid properties Compressibility and bulk modulus
3.4.2 Pressure variation in static fluids
3.4.3 Manometry
3.4.4 Fluid statics Force on submerged surfaces (plane, curved)
3.4.5 Buoyancy force
3.4.6 Submerged bodies Metacentric height
3.4.7 Conditions for stability
Metacentric height calculations
Stability of floating bodies
3.4.8
3.4.9 Mass conservation (continuity equation)
3.4.10 Momentum equation applications
Energy equation (steady flow)
Control-volume analysis
3.5.1
3.5.2 Local and convective acceleration
3.5.3 Fluid acceleration Material derivative
3.6.1 Differential form
3.6.2 Continuity equation Integral form
3.6.3 Force on pipe bends
3.6.4 Momentum equation Jet propulsion
3.6.5 Derivation and assumptions
3.7.1 Bernoulli's equation Applications (Venturi, orifice, pitot tube)
3.7.2 Buckingham Pi theorem
2.1.10 Dimensional analysis Dimensionless numbers (Re, Fr, Ma, We)
3.8.1 Hagen-Poiseuille equation
Viscous incompressible Couette flow
3.8.2 flows
3.8.3 Boundary layer thickness definitions
3.8.4 Laminar and turbulent boundary layers
3.8.5 Boundary layer Boundary layer separation
3.8.6 Reynolds stresses
3.8.7 Turbulent flow Characteristics of turbulent flow
Darcy-Weisbach equation
Moody chart
Pipe flow Major and minor losses
Mach number
Stagnation properties
 Basics of compressible Isentropic flow relations
2.1.15 flow
2.2.1 Conduction mechanisms
Convection types
Modes of heat transfer Radiation principles
Fourier's law
Plane wall, cylinder, sphere
1D steady conduction Thermal resistance concept
Thermal circuits
Electrical analogy Series and parallel resistances
Fin efficiency
Fin effectiveness
Fin equation and solutions
Heat transfer through fins
Lumped system analysis (Biot number)
Heisler charts application
Unsteady conduction Fourier number
Boundary layer development
Thermal boundary layer thickness
Thermal boundary layer
Nusselt number
Prandtl number
Grashof number
Dimensionless Reynolds number in convection
parameters
Flat plate correlations (laminar, turbulent)
Internal flow correlations (fully developed)
External flow over cylinders/spheres
Heat transfer correlations
LMTD method
NTU-effectiveness method
Heat exchanger types (parallel, counter, cross flow)
Heat exchanger analysis
Stefan-Boltzmann law
Wien's displacement law
Kirchhoff's law
Radiation heat transfer
Emissivity and absorptivity
Grey body radiation
Black and grey surfaces
View factor algebra
View factors Reciprocity and summation rules
Surface resistance
Space resistance
2.2.13 Radiation networks Network analysis for enclosures
2.3.1 Open, closed, isolated systems
Surroundings and boundary
Thermodynamic systems
Isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric
Thermodynamic Polytropic processes
processes
Phase change processes
T-v and P-v diagrams
Properties of pure Steam tables
substances
Ideal gas equation
Specific heats
Ideal gases Internal energy and enthalpy
Compressibility factor
Real gases Van der Waals equation
Thermal equilibrium
Zeroth Law Temperature concept
Energy conservation
Work and heat calculations
First Law Closed and open systems
Kelvin-Planck statement
Clausius statement
Second Law Carnot cycle efficiency
Mollier diagram
Property charts and Property table usage
tables
Available energy
Irreversibility
Availability Second law efficiency
Maxwell relations
Clapeyron equation
TdS equations
Thermodynamic relations
Reciprocating compressor work
Multistage compression with intercooling
Compressors Rotary compressor types
Otto cycle
Diesel cycle
Dual cycle
Gas power cycles Brayton cycle
Rankine cycle
Vapour power cycles Reheat and regeneration
Air standard efficiency
Mean effective pressure
I.C. Engines - Otto cycle
Cut-off ratio
Air standard efficiency
I.C. Engines - Diesel cycle
Combined combustion model
Performance parameters
I.C. Engines - Dual cycle
Vapour compression cycle
Refrigeration - Vapour COP and performance
cycles
 Reversed Brayton cycle
Air refrigeration
Refrigeration - Gas cycles
COP of heat pump
Heat pumps Relationship with refrigeration COP
Humidity ratio
Relative humidity
Moist air properties Dew point temperature
Psychrometric chart
Psychrometric processes (heating, cooling,
Psychrometrics
humidification, dehumidification)
Velocity triangles
Turbomachinery - Impulse Impulse turbine analysis
principle
Degree of reaction
Turbomachinery - Reaction turbine analysis
Reaction principle
Design and performance
Pelton turbine Efficiency calculations
Radial flow characteristics
Francis turbine Performance curves
Axial flow characteristics
Kaplan turbine Specific speed
Impulse and reaction stages
Steam turbines Compounding
Brayton cycle implementation
Gas turbines Performance parameters
Crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP)
Material property relationships
Mechanical properties
Structure and properties
Binary phase diagrams
Lever rule
Phase diagrams Fe-C diagram
Annealing, normalizing
Hardening and tempering
Heat treatment TTT and CCT diagrams
True and engineering stress-strain
Stress-strain diagrams Yield strength, UTS, ductility
Sand casting
Die casting
Investment casting
Casting types Centrifugal casting
Pattern allowances
Pattern design Pattern materials
Mold materials
Mold and core design Core making
Solidification time (Chvorinov's rule)
Solidification Directional solidification
Gating system design
Cooling and gating Riser design
True stress-strain in plastic region
Plastic deformation Flow stress
Tresca criterion
Yield criteria Von Mises criterion
Recrystallization temperature
Hot and cold working Advantages and limitations
Load estimation
Forging Forging types
Rolling load and torque
Rolling Draft and reduction
Direct and indirect extrusion
Extrusion Extrusion force
Wire and tube drawing
Drawing Drawing force
Blanking, punching, bending
Deep drawing (LDR, drawing force)
Spring back
Sheet metal operations
Arc welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
Resistance welding
Welding processes Defects in welding
Process principles
Brazing and soldering Applications
Adhesive types
Adhesive bonding Joint design
Merchant's circle diagram
Shear angle and cutting forces
Chip formation
Mechanics of machining
Lathe, milling, drilling, shaping operations
Machine tools Machine tool specifications
Tool geometry and nomenclature
Tool signature (ORS, ASA)
Single-point cutting tools
Milling cutters
Drilling tools
Multi-point cutting tools
Types of wear (flank, crater)
Tool wear Wear mechanisms
Taylor's tool life equation
Tool life Tool life criteria
Optimum cutting speed
Machining economics Cost analysis
USM, EDM, ECM, LBM, WJM
Process selection
Non-traditional machining
Chucks, fixtures, vices
Work holding devices Locating principles
Design principles
Jigs and fixtures 3-2-1 locating principle
Grinding wheel specification
Abrasive processes Grinding parameters
NC principles
NC/CNC machines Coordinate systems
G-codes and M-codes
CNC programming Program structure
Tolerance systems (hole basis, shaft basis)
Types of fits (clearance, transition, interference)
Limits and fits
Bilateral and unilateral tolerances
Tolerances Geometric tolerances
Vernier, micrometer
Linear measurements Slip gauges
Bevel protractor
Sine bar
Angular measurements
Comparators Mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic
Principle and applications
Interferometry Laser interferometry
Surface roughness parameters (Ra, Rz)
Form and finish Straightness, flatness, roundness
measurement
Autocollimator
Alignment and testing Tool maker's microscope
methods
Tolerance stack-up
Tolerance analysis Statistical tolerancing
CMM types
CMM concepts Probe systems
CAD modeling techniques
CAD/CAM basics CAM process planning
Data exchange formats
CAD/CAM integration Integrated systems
3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)
Process parameters and applications
Additive manufacturing
Time series methods (moving average, exponential
smoothing)
Forecasting Forecast accuracy
Aggregate planning
Production planning Master production schedule
Job sequencing rules (SPT, EDD, FCFS)
Scheduling Johnson's rule (n/2, n/3)
MRP logic
MRP Bill of materials
JIT principles
Lean manufacturing Waste elimination
EOQ model
Deterministic models EPQ model with production rate
 Safety stock calculation
Safety stock Service level
Continuous review (Q-system)
Inventory systems Periodic review (P-system)
Formulation of LPP
Simplex method steps
Linear programming - Artificial variables
Simplex
Northwest corner, least cost, VAM methods
Transportation model MODI method for optimality
Hungarian method
Assignment model Unbalanced assignment
Shortest path (Dijkstra's)
Network flow models Minimum spanning tree
M/M/1, M/M/c models
Queuing models Performance measures (Lq, Wq, L, W)
Network construction
Critical path
PERT Expected time and variance
Time-cost trade-off
CPM Crashing