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SYLLABUS

OF

III & IV semesters

B.E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

2017-18

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) III Semester
2017-18
Sl. Sub. Title Teaching Teaching Examination Credits
No Code Dept. hours/Week

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L T P Duration C.I.E. End Total
(Hrs.) Marks Exam Marks
Marks
1 3MAT3B Engineering Maths-III Maths 3 1 0 3 50 50 100 3.5
2 3ME01 Engineering ME 3 0 0 3 50 50 100 3.0

2
Materials
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3 3ME02 Kinematics of ME 3 1 0 3 50 50 100 3.5

Machines
4 3ME03 Basic ME 4 1 0 3 50 50 100 4.5
Thermodynamics
5 3ME04 Strength of Materials ME 4 1 0 3 50 50 100 4.5

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6 3ME06 Metal Casting & ME 3 0 0 3 50 50 100 3.0
Joining Process
7 3MEL1 Computer Aided ME 2 0 2 3 50 50 100 2.0
Machine Drawing
(Lab)
8 3MEL2 Material Testing Lab ME 0 0 2 3 50 50 100 1.0
Total 24 4 5 450 450 900 25

2
L-Lecture T-Tutorials P- Practical CIE-Continuous Internal Evaluation.
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
B.E (Mechanical Engineering) IV Semester
2017-18
Sl. Sub. Title Teaching Teaching Examination Credits
No. Code Dept. hours/Week

III and IV Sem. Syllabus 2009-10

L T P Duration C.I.E. End Total
(Hrs.) Marks Exam Marks
Marks
1 4MAT1 Engineering Maths-IV Maths 3 1 0 3 50 50 100 3.5
2 4ME02 Metrology & ME 3 0 0 3 50 50 100 3.0

3
Instrumentation
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3 4ME03 Applied ME 4 1 0 3 50 50 100 4.5

Thermodynamics
4 4ME04 Dynamics of Machines ME 4 1 0 3 50 50 100 4.5
5 4ME05 Fluid Mechanics ME 3 1 0 3 50 50 100 3.5
6 4ME06 Operation Research ME 4 0 0 3 50 50 100 4.0
7 ME 0 0 3 3 50 50 100 1.5

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4MEL1 Mechanical
Measurements And
Metrology Laboratory
8 4MEL2 Smithy, Foundry and ME 0 0 3 3 50 50 100 1.5
Wood Turning Lab
9 MC03 Constitution of India & HSS 2 0 0 3 50 50 100 0.0
professional ethics

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Total 22 4 6 450 450 900 26
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ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – III

Contact Hours/ Week : 3 (L)+1(T) Credits : 3.5
Total Lecture Hours : 39 +13 CIE Marks : 50
Total Tutorial Hours : 13 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3MAT3ME

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply basic mathematical operations on complex numbers in
Cartesian and polar forms. Determine
continuity/differentiability/analyticity of a function and find the
derivative of a function. Identify the transformation (L3,L1)
2. Evaluate a contour integral using Cauchy’s integral formula.
Compute singularities and also the residues (L3).
3. Formulate and solve partial differential equations. Use of
separation of variable method to solve wave, heat and Laplace
equations(L4).
4. Represent a periodic function as a Fourier series. Determine the
Fourier transform of a given function(L3).
5. Compute extreme values of a variational problems like geodesics,
least time and shortest path(L3).

Unit-I :Complex Variables

Functions of complex variable, Definition of Limit, Continuity,
Differentiability. Analytic functions, Cauchy’s-Reimann equation in
Cartesian and polar forms (Statement only), Properties of analytic
functions(Statement only). Geometrical representation f(z)=w,
Conformal transformation: w=ez, w= w=z2, w=cosh z.
12 Hours

Unit-II: Complex Integration

Bilinear transformation, Properties, Complex integration, Cauchy’s
theorem (statement only), Converse of Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s
integral formula (statement only), zeros & singularities of an analytic
function, residues, residues theorem, calculation of residues.
9 Hours

Unit – III: Partial differential equations (P.D.E.)

Formation of Partial Differential Equation, Solution of Langrange’s
Linear P.D.E. of the type Pp+Qq=R. Method of Separation of Variables.
Applications of P.D.E.: Classification of PDE, solution of one

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dimensional heat wave and two dimensional Laplace’s equation by the

method of separation of variables.
11 Hours

Unit-IV :Numerical Solutions to the Partial differential equations

Introduction, Finite difference approximation to derivatives, Elliptic
equations, Solution of Laplace’s equations, Parabolic equations,
Solution of heat equation, Hyperbolic equations, Solution of wave
equation.
10 Hours
Unit-V :Calculus of Variation
Variation of a function and a functional, Extremal of a functional,
Variational problems, Euler’s equation, Standard Variational problems
including geodesics, Minimal surface of revolution, hanging chain and
Brachistrochrone problem.
10 Hours

Text Book:
1. B.S.Grewal, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, 43rd edition,
Khanna Publications, 2015.

Reference Books:

1. Ramana B.V, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, latest edition,

Tata-McGraw Hill, 2016
2. Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 10th edition,
Wiley Publications, 2015.
3. C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett, “Advanced Engineering
Mathematics”, 6th Edition, Tata-McGraw Hill 2005.
4. Louis A. Pipes and Lawrence R. Harvill, “Applied Mathematics for
Engineers and Physicists”, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2014.

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ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Contact Hours/ Week : 3 Credits : 3.0
Total Lecture Hours : 42 CIE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3ME01 SEE Marks : 50

Course Learning Objectives: Knowledge of Materials and Material

Science is very important for all engineers. Knowledge of materials
characteristics is very important for design and manufacturing a
component and this forms the basic for any mechanical/
manufacturing industry. The main objective of this course is to impart
knowledge of materials, material science and its characterization. It is
useful in mechanical design, analysis, development, research, process
planning, production planning and controlling activities of an
industry. From this course student will learn;

i) to distinguish between various types of deformation/fracture

occurs in materials.
ii) the mechanical properties of materials.
iii) Mechanism and type of solidification in metals.
iv) Heat treatment of materials and various characteristics obtained
due to heat treatment.
v) Conventional and advanced materials with its characteristics
and applications.

Unit-I
Mechanical Behavior Materials: Stress- strain diagrams to show
ductile and brittle behavior of materials, linear and non-linear elastic
behavior, Mechanical properties in plastic range, yield strength, offset
yield strength, ductility, ultimate tensile strength, toughness. Plastic
deformation of single crystal by slip, dislocation and twinning,
deformation of polycrystalline metals.
08 Hrs.
Unit-II
Fracture: Types of fracture, Griffith theory of Brittle fracture,
Theoretical Cohesive strength. Creep: Phenomenon with examples,
three stages of creep, creep properties, Creep test, stress relaxation.
Fatigue: Types of fatigue loading with example, Mechanism of fatigue,
fatigue properties, fatigue testing and SN diagram.
08 Hrs.
Unit-III
Solidification: Mechanism of solidification, Homogenous and
Heterogeneous Nucleation, crystal growth. Cast metal structures.
Phase diagram: Solid solutions, Hume Rothary rules, substitution,
and interstitial solid solutions, Gibbs phase rule, construction of
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equilibrium diagrams, equilibrium diagrams involving complete and

partial solubility, lever rule. Numericals on phase diagrams.
Iron Carbon system: Iron carbon equilibrium diagram description of
phases, Solidification of steels and cast irons and invariant reactions.
10 Hrs.
Unit-IV
TTT Diagrams: TTT curves, continuous cooling curves, Effect of
cooling rate on TTT diagram, effect of carbon and alloying elements on
TTT diagram.
Heat treatment of metals: Annealing and its types, Normalizing,
Hardening, Tempering, Martempering, Austempering, Hardebnability,
surface hardening methods like Carburizing cyaniding, nitrading flame
hardening and induction hardening.
08 Hrs.
Unit-V
Advanced Materials: Composite materials, definition, classification,
types of matrix materials & reinforcements, fundamentals of
production of FRP’s and MMC's, advantages and application of
composites.
Smart Materials: Introduction, Classification, definition of each type
of smart material.
Ferrous and non-ferrous materials: Properties, composition and uses
of Grey cast Iron, malleable iron, S.G. iron and steel, Copper alloys-
Brasses and Bronzes. Aluminium alloys- Cast Alloys and Wrought
alloys, AISI & BIS designation of steels.
08 Hrs.
TEXT BOOK
1 William D. Materials Science & Engineering. Ed 5. John
Callister Jr. Wiley & Sons. 2001.
REFERENCE BOOK
1 Raghavan V. Materials Science and Engineering. PHI. 2006.
2 VanVlack H. Elements of materials science & Engg. Addison–
Wesley. 1998.
3 Donald R. The science and Engineering of Materials. Ed 4.
Askeland Thomson Asia. Singapore. 2007.
4 Mel Scwartz M Encyclopedia of Smart Materials, Wiley Inter
science Publication.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
End Semester – Total Six questions, answer five questions, first
question is compulsory, answer any four full questions from question
numbers two to six.

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KINEMATICS OF MACHINES
Contact Hours/ Week : 3+1 (L+T)
Total Lecture Hours : 42 Credits : 3.5
Total Tutorial Hours : 14 CIE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3ME02 SEE Marks : 50
OBJECTIVES
• To understand the layout of linkages in the assembly of a
system/machine.
• To study the principles involved in assessing the displacement,
velocity and acceleration at any point in a link of a mechanism.
• To analyse the motion resulting from a specified set of linkages
in a mechanism.
Unit-I
Introduction:
Definitions: Link or element, pairing of elements with degrees of
freedom, Grubler’s criterion (without derivation), Kinematic chain,
Mechanism, Mobility of Mechanism, Inversion, Machine. Kinematic
chain with Four bar chain; Single slider crank chain & Double slider
crank chain and their inversions.
i) Quick return motion mechanisms - Whitworth mechanism and
Crank & slotted lever Mechanism
ii) Straight line motion mechanisms -Peaucellier’s mechanism
iii) Intermittent Motion mechanisms–Geneva mechanism and Ratchet
& Pawl mechanism.
10 Hrs.
Unit -II
Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms (Graphical
Methods):
Velocity and acceleration analysis of Four Bar mechanism and Slider
crank mechanism by vector polygons, Relative velocity and
acceleration of particles in a common link, relative velocity and
accelerations of coincident Particles on separate links, Coriolis
component of acceleration.
12 Hrs.
Unit-III
Kinematics synthesis of Planar Mechanisms:
Introduction, Movabilty or Mobility or Number Synthesis. Dimensional
Synthesis. Graphical methods-Pole, Relative Pole. Design of
Mechanism by relative pole method-Four bar Mechanism, slider-
Crank mechanism. Errors in Kinematics synthesis of Mechanisms.
Analytical Method-function Generation, Chebyshev,s spacing for
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precision points, Graphical method to locate precision points,

Freudenstein,s Equation for the precision points. Freudenstein,s
Equation for Slider-Crank Mechanism for three precision points. Least
Square Technique. 11 Hrs.
Unit-IV
Spur Gears: Law of gearing, Definitions, Path of contact, Arc of
contact, Contact ratio, Interference in involute gears, Methods of
avoiding: interference, Back lash,
Gear Trains: Simple gear trains, Compound gear trains for large
speed reduction, Reverted gear trains, Epicyclic gear trains, and
tabular methods of finding velocity ratio of epicyclic gear trains.
11 Hrs.
Unit-V
Cams: Types of cams, Types of followers, Displacement diagrams.
Cam profile for roller follower.
CAM Profile Design-Analytical Methods:
Tangent cam with roller follower, Circular arc cam operating Flat-
Faced Follower, Circular cam with Roller Follower. Radius of
Curvature and Undercutting-Kloomok and Muffley Method.Pressure
angle.
12 Hrs.
TEXT BOOK:
1 Rattan S.S. Theory of Machines. Ed 3. Tata McGraw-Hill. New
Delhi. 2005.
REFERENCE BOOK
1 Shigley J.V. and Theory of Machines & Mechanisms. Ed 2.
Uickers J.J. McGraw Hill International. 1995.
2 Sadhu Singh. Theory of Machines. Ed 2. Pearson Education
(Singapore),
Indian Branch. New Delhi. 2006.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
Six questions will be set, Ist question will be of objective nature and
should be compulsorily answered by the student. In the remaining
five questions(Questions must be set from each Units) students must
answer any four full questions.

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BASIC THERMODYNAMICS
Contact Hours/ Week : 4 (L)+1(T) Credits : 4.5
Total Lecture Hours : 56 CIE Marks : 50
Total Tutorial Hours : 14
Sub. Code : 3ME03 SEE Marks : 50

Learning Objective of the subject:

1) Students should be able to understand the basics involved in
construction of different types of thermometers.
2) Can learn the differences between heat and work, Basic definition of
a Heat engine, heat pump refrigerator etc.
3) Can learn the importance of P-V diagram, area below P-V diagram
represents work done.
4) Can learn the working principles of Carnots heat engine, Carnots
refrigerator etc.
5) Can learn the basic about Ideal and real gases, Vander waal’s
equation etc.

Unit-I
Fundamental Concepts & Definitions
Thermodynamics; definition and scope. Microscopic and Macroscopic
approaches. Engineering Thermodynamics Definition, some practical
applications of engineering thermodynamics. System and Control
Volume . Characteristics of system boundary and control surface,
examples. Thermodynamic properties; definition and units, intensive
and extensive properties. Thermodynamic state, state point, state
diagram, path and process, quasi-static process, cyclic and non-cyclic
processes; Thermodynamic equilibrium; definition, mechanical
equilibrium; diathermic wall, thermal equilibrium, chemical
equilibrium- Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Temperature; concepts,
scales, measurement. International fixed points.
9 Hrs.
Work & Heat
Mechanics, definition of work and its limitations. Thermodynamic
definition of work; examples, sign convention. Displacement work,
expressions for displacement work in various processes through p-v
diagrams. Shaft work; Electrical work. Other types of work. Heat
definition, units and sign convention. Comparison of heat and work,
Numerical examples.
10 Hrs
Unit-II
First Law of Thermodynamics
Joule’s experiments, equivalence of heat and work. Statement of the
First law of thermodynamics, extension of the First law to non -cyclic
processes, energy,Internal energy as a property, , pure substance;
definition of pure substance.Statement of two-property rule, Specific
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heat at constant volume, enthalpy, specific heat constant pressure.

Extension of the First law to control volume; steady state-steady flow
energy equation, important applications, Simple analysis of unsteady
processes such as filling and evacuation of vessels with and without
heat transfer .PMMK 1. Numerical examples.
10 Hrs.
Unit-III
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Limitations of First law of thermodynamics
Devices converting heat to work in a thermodynamic cycle and vice
versa. Thermal reservoir. heat engine; schematic representation and
efficiency; reversed heat engine, schematic representation, coefficients
of performance. Kelvin -Planck statement of the Second law of
Thermodynamic; Clasius's statement of Second law of
Thermodynamic; Equivalence of the two statements; Reversible and
irreversible processes; factors that make a process .irreversible,
reversible heat engines, Carnot cycle, Carnot principles.
Thermodynamic temperature scale.
11 Hrs.
Unit-IV
Entropy
Limitations of II law of thermodynamics Clasius inequality; statement,
proof, application to a reversible cycle. ĶQR/T as independent of the
path. Entropy; definition, principle of increase of entropy, entropy as a
quantitative test for irreversibility, calculation of entropy using Tds
relations, entropy as a coordinate. Numerical examples.
9 Hrs.
Availability and Irreversibility
Available and unavailable energy, Maximum Work, maximum useful
work for a system and a control volume, availability of a system and a
steady flowing stream, irreversibility. Second law efficiency. Numerical
examples. 9 Hrs.
Unit-V
Ideal and real gases
Ideal gas; equation of state, universal and particular gas constants,
perfect and semi-perfect gases. Ideal gas mixture; Dalton's law of
additive pressures, Amagat's law of additive volumes, evaluation of
properties. Analysis of various processes. Real Gases: Introduction;
Vander Waal's Equation ,Van der Waal's constants in terms of critical
properties, law of corresponding states, compressibility factor;
compressibility chart. Numerical examples.
12 Hrs

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TEXT BOOK
1 Rajput R.K. Thermal Engineering. Lakshmi publications.
2 Nag P.K. Basic & Applied Thermodynamics.
Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. 2002.

REFERENCE BOOK
1 Radhakrishnan E. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics.
Prentice-hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2 Yunus A. Cenegal and Thermodynamics -An Engineering Approach.
Michael A. Boles Tata McGraw-Hill. 2002
3 Van Wylen and Sonntag Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics,
Wiley, 1986
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
Six questions will be set, Ist question will be of objective nature and should be
compulsorily answered by the student. In the remaining five questions(Questions
must be set from each Units) students must answer any four full questions.

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STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Contact Hours/ Week : 4+1 (L+T) Credits : 4.5
Total Lecture Hours : 56 CIE Marks : 50
Tutorial Hours : 14 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3ME04

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of the subject ‘Strength of Materials’ is determination of
the stresses, strains and displacements produced by the various types of
loads and also gives a complete picture of the mechanical behavior of the
body.
At the end of this course, the students will be able to
1. Analyze the machine member subjected to stresses, strains and
stability due to tensile and compressive forces, thermal stresses and
volumetric deformation.
2. Stresses in two dimensions, concepts of principal stresses and stress
in thin-walled pressure vessels due to internal pressure.
3. Compute shear force and bending moment diagram, stresses due to
bending in beams and deflection of beams.
4. Evaluate buckling in column due to a variety of loading and support
conditions and shafts
Classroom lectures are supplemented with some physical
demonstrations and also includes some practical problems where the
students can link between theory and application of the subject can
be made.
Unit-I
Simple stress and strain: Introduction, stress, strain, mechanical
properties of materials, Linear elasticity, Hooke’s Law and Poisson’s ratio,
Stress-Strain relation, behavior in Tension for ductile and brittle
material. Extension /Shortening of a bar, bars with cross sections
varying in steps, bars with continuously varying cross sections (circular
and rectangular), Elongation due to self weight, Principle of super
position, Statically Indeterminate members.
Stress in composite section: Volumetric strain, expression for
volumetric strain, elastic constants, simple shear stress, shear strain,
temperature stresses (including compound bars).
14 Hrs.
Unit-II
Compound stresses: Introduction, plane stress, stresses on inclined
sections, principal stresses and maximum shear stresses, Mohr’s circle
for plane stress.
Thick and thin cylinders: Stresses in thin cylinders, changes in
dimensions of cylinder (diameter, length and volume), Thick cylinders
subjected to internal and external pressures (Lame’s equation),
(compound cylinders not included). 13 Hrs.

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Unit-III
Shear force and bending moment diagrams
Introduction, Types of beams, loads and reactions, shear forces and
bending moments, rate of loading, sign conventions, relationship between
shear force and bending moments, shear force and bending moment
diagrams for different beams subjected to concentrated loads, uniform
distributed load (UDL) and couple for different types of beams.
14 Hrs.
Unit-IV
Bending and shear stresses in beams: Introduction, theory of simple
bending, assumptions in simple bending, relationship between bending
stresses and radius of curvature, relationship between bending moment
and radius of curvature, moment carrying capacity of a section, shearing
stresses in beams, shear stress across rectangular, T sections (composite
/ fletched beams not included).
Deflection of beams: Introduction, differential equation for deflection,
equations for deflections, slope and moments, double integration method
for cantilever and simply supported beams for point load, UDL, and
Couple, Macaulay’s method. 14 Hrs.
Unit-V
Torsion of circular shafts and Elastic stability of columns:
Introduction, pure torsion, assumptions, derivation of torsional
equations, polar modulus, torsional rigidity / stiffness of shafts, power
transmitted by solid and hollow circular shafts. Introduction to columns,
Euler’s theory for axially loaded elastic long columns, derivation of
Euler’s load for both ends pinned or hinged, end conditions for other
cases, effective length, limitations of Euler’s theory, Rankine’s formula.
13 Hrs.
TEXT BOOK
1 S Ramamrutham Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai Publishing
Company (p) Ltd-New Delhi, 2003.
REFERENCE BOOK
1 Ferdinand Beer & Mechanics of materials- S.I. Units. Tata
Russell Johnston MaGrawHill. 2003.
2 Nash W.A. Strength of Materials. Ed 4. Schaum’s Outline
Series. 2007.
3 Egor P. Popov Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Second
Edition, Pearson Education
4 S. S. Rattan Strength Of Materials, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Education Private Limited, 2011.
Scheme of Examination:
Question paper contains 6 question
Question No. 1 is Compulsory, it has questions of 2 marks each and it
covers full syllabus.
5 questions to be set from 5 Units and students have to answer any 4 full
questions from question from 5 questions i.e., No. 2 to Question No. 6.

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METAL CASTING AND JOINING PROCESSES

Contact Hours/ Week :3 Credits : 3
Total Lecture Hours : 42 CIE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3ME06 SEE Marks : 50

Unit-I
Manufacturing Process: Introduction to basic manufacturing,
Classification of manufacturing process, Applications.
Metal Casting: Introduction about metal casting, Steps involved in
making casting, Advantages and limitations, Applications.
Pattern making: Functions of pattern. Classification of pattern,
Different pattern materials, various pattern allowances in design of
pattern, Simple problems in design of pattern using pattern
allowances.
Moulding sand ingredients: Types of base sand, properties of base
sand, Types of binders and its functions, various types of additives
and its functions.
10 Hrs
UNIT- 2
Mould making & Core making: Sand moulding procedure, Moulding
Processes- Green, Dry, Loam, Skin dried moulding and CO2 Moulding.
Core- definition and functions
Gating System: Elements of gating system, requirements of gating
system, Factors considered for proper functioning of gating system,
Objectives of gating system and defects due to improper design.
Risering: functions, increasing riser efficiency, riser location.
(Problems on pouring time only)
Defects in casting: Introduction, Types of defects, causes and
remedies.
8 Hrs
UNIT- 3
Melting Furnaces: Types of furnaces, constructional features &
working of Cupola, Resistance furnace, Electric arc furnace, Induction
furnace.
Special casting Processes: Shell moulding, investment casting,
Gravity die casting, Pressure dies casting, Centrifugal casting, Slush
casting, Continuous casting, Injection moulding.
8 Hrs
UNIT- 4
Welding Processes: Introduction to Joining & Welding Processes,
Weldability, Classification of Welding Processes, Types of joints,
welding positions and techniques, Principle of arc and gas welding,
Resistance welding-Spot welding, projection and seam. Solid state
welding-Friction, Explosive, Forge welding, Thermo chemical
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welding- thermit welding, Radiant energy welding- EBW and LBW, TIG
welding, MIG welding, advantages and applications.
8 Hrs
UNIT- 5
Metallurgical effects of welding: Metallurgical effects of welding,
formation of different weld zones, defects in welding and remedies.
Non Destructive testing of casting and welding: Magnetic particle
testing, Eddy current, X-ray Radiography, Ultrasonic and Die
penetrant test
Powder Metallurgy- Basic steps, flow chart, advantages, limitations
and applications.
8 Hrs
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Foundry Technology, O.P Khanna, Dhanpat rai publications-2003
reprint.
2. Manufacturing Technology: Foundry, Forming and Welding, P N
Rao, 2nd Edition Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publication

REFERENCES :
1. Manufacturing Technology, Swaroop Kalpak Jain, Steuen R.
Schmid, Pearson Education Asia, 5th Ed.2006.
2. Principles of metal casting, Richard W Heine, Carl R Loper, Philip C
Rosenthal, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publication 2002.
3. Workshop Technology, Vol-1, H.K Hajara Choudhary,12th Edition,
MPP Publisher,2001.
4. Workshop Technology, O.P Khanna, Dhanpat rai publications-2001.
5. Manufacturing Process-1, K Radhakrishna,Sapana.

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COMPUTER AIDED MACHINE DRAWING

Contact Hours/ Week : 2 (Theory) + 2 (Practice) Credits : 2.0
Total Lecture Hours : 52 CIE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 3MEL1 SEE Marks : 50

Note:
* 10% of the marks are for annotations and dimensioning.
* No viva voce to be conducted.
* Indicated marks for evaluation.
Course Objectives:
 Provides knowledge to serve as a link between Machine design
and Manufacturing, which is an integral part of industry.
 To study the conventions (ISO/BIN standards) and rules to be
followed by the engineer for making accurate drawings that are
easily understood or visualized at machine shop level.
 To visualize the sectional views of different machine component.
 To sketch machine parts, showing the relative positions of
different components and prepare assembly drawings.

Course outcomes:
1. The students will be capable of converting concepts of machine
design into product drawings.
2. The students will be capable of making accurate drawings that
are easily visualized at machine shop level.
3. The students will be capable of making the sectional views of
different machine component to get interior details.
4. The students will be capable of making Assembly Drawings of
different mechanical systems.

PART A
Introduction:
Review of graphic interface of the software. Review of basic sketching
commands and navigational commands. Starting a new drawing sheet.
Sheet sizes. Naming a drawing. Drawing Modules, grid and snap.
2 Hrs.
Sectional views (2D only): Conversion of pictorial views into
orthographic projections of simple machine parts with and without
section. (Bureau of Indian Standards conventions are to be followed
for the drawings) Hidden line conventions.
12 Hrs.

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PART B
(2D only)
Thread forms: Thread terminology, sectional views of threads. ISO
Metric (Internal & External) BSW (Internal & External) square and
ACME. Sellers thread, American Standard thread.
Fasteners: Hexagonal headed bolt and nut with washer (assembly),
square headed bolt and nut with washer. Studs, lock nuts, taper and
split pin for locking, Parallel key, and taper key, Feather key, Gibhead
key and Woodruff key.
8 Hrs.

Geometric Tolerances and Dimensioning: Introduction to

specifications like Limits, Surface finish, Introduction to surface
modeling.
5Hrs.
Riveted and pin Joints:
Single and double riveted lap joints, butt joints with single/double
cover straps (Chain and Zigzag, using snap head rivets). Cotter joint
(socket and spigot), knuckle joint (pin joint) for two rods.
5 Hrs.
PART C
Assembly Drawings: 3D model of simple machine parts.
1. Screw jack (Bottle type)
2. Plummer block (Pedestal Bearing)
3. Machine vice (on drawing sheet)
4. Protected type flanged coupling.

Assembly Drawings for practice only (Assignment)

1. Tailstock of lathe
2. Rams bottom safety valve
3. I.C. Engine connecting rod 20 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:
1 K.R. Gopala Machine Drawing, Subhas Publication.
Krishna Bangalore.1992
2 N.D. Bhat & Machine Drawing. Charotar Publishing House.
V.M. Panchal ANAND, ISBN : 978-93-85039-23-2

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 VTU A Primer on Computer Aided Machine Drawing.
VTU, Belgaum.
2 JunnarkerN.D. Machine Drawing. Pearson Education. Delhi.2005.
Scheme of Examination:
One question to be set from Part-A, Two questions to be set from Part -
B (Any One question in part –B to be answered) and One from Part-C.
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MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY

Lab Hours/ :3 Credits : 1.0
Week
Sub. Code : 3MEL2 CIE Marks : 50
SEE Marks : 50
Objectives:
1) To verify mechanics of materials theory on real specimens
2) To conduct an experiment
3) Learn to use testing equipment and measurement instrumentation
4) Learn to write a laboratory report

Part - A
1) Tensile test for mild steel (0.2% Carbon steel) & C.I.
2) Compression test for low & high carbon steel.
3) Torsion test for mild steel.
4) Bending test for rectangular section of wood

Part - B
1) Shear test for low carbon steel.
2) Rockwell hardness test for mild steel , C.I., Tool Steel.
3) Brinell hardness test for mild steel & Aluminium.
4) Izod Impact tests low carbon steel.
5) Charpy Impact tests low carbon steel
6) Preparation of Specimen for Metallographic Examination
i. For Aluminum, Mild Steel and Medium Carbon Steel Metal
ii. Observation of Microstructure for prepared specimen
7) Die penetration test – For Demo
8) Magnetic particle test – For Demo

REFERENCE BOOK:
1 William D. Callister Jr. Materials Science & Engineering.
Ed 5. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2001.
2 Raghavan V. Materials Science and Engineering.
PHI. 2006.
3 VanVlack H. Elements of materials science & Engg.
Addison–Wesley Edition. 1998.
4 Donald R. Askeland The science and Engineering of Materials.
Ed 4. Thomson Asia. Singapore. 2007.
CIE:
Conduction of Experiment and calculation in the class =20 marks
Laboratory record submission = 20 marks
Viva related experiment = 10 marks
Final Semester Examination:
1. One question from part A for 20 marks.
2. One question from part B for 20 marks.
3. Viva for 10 marks.
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STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY FOR ENGINEERING

Contact Hours/ Week : 3+1 (L+T) Credits : 3.5
Total Lecture Hours : 39 CIE Marks : 50
Total Tutorial Hours : 13 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 4MAT1

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply least square method to fit a curve for the given data and
evaluate the correlation coefficient and regression lines for the
data (L3).
2. Determine the nature of the events and hence calculate the
appropriate probabilities of the events (L3).
3. Classify the random variables to determine the appropriate
probability distributions (L2).
4. Determine the joint probability distribution, its mean, variance and
covariance and calculate the transition matrix and fixed
probability vector for a given Markov chain (L3).
5. Estimate the parameter of a population, important role of normal
distribution as a sampling distribution (L2).

Unit-I : Statistics
Introduction, Definitions, Curve Fitting, equation of Straight line,
parabola and exponential. Correlation and regression, formula for
correlation coefficient, regression lines and angle between the
regression lines. 10 Hours
Unit-II :Probability
Basic terminology, Definition of probability, Probability and set
notations, Addition law of probability, independent events, conditional
probability, multiplication law of probability, Baye’s theorem.
9 Hours

Unit- III :Random Variable

Discrete Probability distribution, Continuous Probability distribution,
expectation, Variance, Moments, Moment generating function,
Probability generating function, Binomial distribution, Poisson
distribution, Normal distribution and Exponential distributions.
10 Hours
Unit- IV :Joint Probability
Joint probability distribution, Discrete and independent random
variables, Expectation, Covariance, Correlation coefficient. Probability
vectors, stochastic matrices, fixed point matrices, Regular stochastic
matrices, Markov chains, Higher transition-probabilities, stationary
distribution of regular markov chains and absorbing states.
11 Hours
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UNIT-V: Sampling Distribution

Introduction, Objectives, sampling distribution, testing of hypothesis,
level of significance, confidence limits, simple sampling of attributes,
test of significance of large samples, comparison of large samples,
sampling of variables, central limit theorem, confidence limits for
unknown mean, test of significance for means of two large samples,
Sampling of variables – small samples , Student’s t-distribution.
11 Hours
Text Books:
1. B.S.Grewal, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, 43rd edition,
Khanna Publications, 2015.

2. Ramana .B.V, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, latest edition,

Tata-McGraw Hill, 2016

Reference Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 10th edition,
Wiley Publications, 2015.

2. C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett, “Advanced Engineering

Mathematics”, 6th Edition, Tata-McGraw Hill 2005.

3. Louis A. Pipes and Lawrence R. Harvill, “Applied Mathematics for

Engineers and Physicists”, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2014.

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Sub Code: 4ME06 Credits: 4 IA Marks: 50
Hrs/Week: 04 Exam Hours: 03
Total Hrs: 52 Exam Marks: 100

Course Objectives: To equip the students with the knowledge base on

the basic constructs of operations research models for problem -
solving and decision making situations in organizations.

OUTCOMES:
• Make decisions on various parameters to maximize industrial
output.
• Plan and evaluate an alternative approach to the problems.

Unit-1
Introduction:- Definition of OR, The Historical Development, Phases
of OR study, Features and Limitations of OR.
Linear programming- Mathematical formulation, Standard form,
Solution space, Types of Solution-Feasible, Basic, Optimal, Infeasible,
Multiple, Pseudo Optimal, Graphical method,
Simplex method:- Standard Form, Slack and surplus variables,
Artificial variable, Big M-Method(Charnes Penalty Method).
10 Hrs
Unit-2
Duality theory, Dual Simplex method:- Concept of Duality, General
rules For Converting primal to its dual, Duality problems, Advantages
of Duality, Dual Simplex Method, Advantages of Dual Simplex Method.
9 Hrs
Unit-3
Transportation model: Mathematical formulation, Tabular
representation, Initial Basic feasible solution using North-West corner
method, Matrix Minima method and Vogals Approximation
method(VAM), Optimal solution using Modified Distribution
method(MODI), Unbalanced Transportation problems, Degeneracy in
transportation. 10 Hrs
Unit-4
Assignment problem: Mathematical formulation, Solution to
Assignment problems using Hungarian Method, Unbalanced
Assignment problem, The Traveling salesman problem.
Game Theory- Introduction, Pure strategy, Mixed strategy, Optimal
strategy, Payoff Maximin and Minmax principle, Saddle Point, Solution
to (m x n) games, Solution to Two-by-Two(2 x 2 ) games without saddle
point, Arithmetic Method, Dominance Rule, Modified Dominance Rule,
Graphical Method for (2 x n) and (m x2) games.
11 Hrs
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Unit-5
PERT-CPM Techniques: Network Diagram Representation, Rules for
Drawing Network Diagram, Common Errors in Drawing Network
Diagram, Fulkerson’s i-j Rule. Time estimates and critical path in
Network Analysis, Determination of probability of completion of
project, Total float, Free float, Independent float, Crashing of
Networks, cost slope, Normal time, Crash time, normal cost, crash
cost, Optimum schedule, Minimum Cost schedule.
12 Hrs
Text Books:
1. Taha H A - Operations Research and Introduction, McMillan ISBN-
0-02-408940-5 2001.
2. S D Sharma - Operations Research, Kedarnath Ramnath and
Co2002.

Reference Books :
1. Philips, Ravindran and Soleberg – Principles of Operations
Research- Theory and practice, PHI 2003.
2. Hiller and Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research.

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METROLOGY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Contact Hours/ Week : 3 (L) CIE Marks : 50
Total Lecture Hours : 42 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 4ME02 Credits : 3

Course Learning Objectives: Complete quality concept of any

organization is mainly based on metrology and measurements. The
knowledge of this course is necessary in all aspects of engineering as
well as in day today life. In this course student will learn;
i) about standards used for measurement and its importance.
ii) about methods of modern manufacturing like interchangeability
and selective manufacturing.
iii) concept of measurement and measurement system.
iv) about transducers and its use in measurement systems.
v) various instruments used in measurement of various parameters
like force, pressure, temperature etc.

Unit-I
Standards of measurement
Definition and Objectives of metrology, Standards of length -
International prototype meter, standard of temperature, Imperial
standard yard, Wave length standard, subdivision of standards, line
and end standard, comparison, transfer from line standard to end
standard, calibration of end bars, Slip gauges, Wringing phenomena,
Indian Standards (M-87, M-112), Numerical problems on building of
slip gauges.

System of limits, Fits, Tolerances and gauging

Definition of tolerance, limits, deviation etc., Principle of
interchangeability and selective assembly, Indian standards, concept
of limits of size and tolerances, definition of fits, types of fits and their
designation, hole basis system, shaft basis of system, classification of
gauges, brief concept of design of gauges (Taylor's principle), Wear
allowance and machining allowance on gauges, Types of gauges -plain
plug gauge, ring Gauge, snap gauge, limit gauge, Numerical problems
on gauges. 10 Hrs.
Unit- II
Comparators
Introduction to Comparator, Characteristics, classification of
comparators, mechanical comparators -Johansson Mikrokator, Sigma
Comparators, Dial indicator, Optical Comparators -principles, Zeiss
ultra opti meter, Electric and Electronic Comparators, Pneumatic
Comparators, Solex Comparator.
Measurement of Angle
Angular measurements, Bevel Protractor, Sine Principle and. use of
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Sine bars, Sine center, use of angle gauges, (numerical on building of

angles), Clinometer. 08 Hrs.
Unit- III
Measurements and Measurement systems
Definition, Significance of measurement, generalized measurement
system, definitions and concept of accuracy, precision, calibration,
threshold, sensitivity, hystersis, repeatability, linearity, loading effect,
system response-time delay. Errors in Measurements, Classification of
Errors.
Transducers
Transfer efficiency, Primary and Secondary transducers, electrical,
Mechanical, electronic transducers, variable resistance transducer,
variable mutual inductance transducer, variable self inductance
transducer, linear variable differential transducer, piezo electric
transducer, photo electric transducer, electronic transducer.
08 Hrs.
Unit- IV
Intermediate modifying devices
Mechanical systems, electrical intermediate modifying devices, input
circuitry, ballast circuit, electronic amplifiers and telemetry.
Terminating devices
Mechanical counters, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, Oscillographs, X-Y
Plotters. 08 Hrs.
Unit-V
Measurement of Force
Principle of analytical balance, platform balance, proving ring.
Measurement of Pressure
Principle, use of elastic members, Bridgeman gauge, Mc-leod gage,
Pirani Gauge.
Measurement of Temperature
Resistance thermometers, thermocouple, law of thermocouple
materials used for construction, pyrometer, Total radiation pyrometer
and Optical Pyrometer. 08 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:
1 R.K. Jain Engineering Metrology, Khanna
Publishers, 1994
2 Beckwith Marangoni Mechanical Measurements. Pearson
and Lienhard Buck Education Publications, 6th Ed., 2006.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 I.C.Gupta Engineering Metrology. Dhanpat Rai Publications, Delhi
2 R.K.Jain Mechanical measurements
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3 Deoblin Mechanical measurements

4 Hollman Mechanical measurements and Instrumentation

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
I Mid-Term – Unit – 1
II Mid-Term – Unit - 2
Comp. Mid Sem.- Complete Syllabus
End Semester – Total Six questions, answer five questions, first
question is compulsory, answer any four full questions from question
numbers two to six.

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Contact Hours/ Week : 4 + 1 (L+T) Credits : 4.5
Total Lecture + Tut Hours : 56 + 14 (Tut) CIE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 4ME03 SEE Marks : 50

Learning Objective of the subject:

1) Students should be able to understand different PV & TS diagram
for Air standard cycles, (Carnot Cycle, Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle,
Dual Cycle, & MEP for the same)
2) Can learn Gas Turbine PV & TS diagram of Brayton cycle, Steam
Turbine PV & TS diagram of Rankine cycle & analyze work ratio &
pressure ratio for maximum power output.
3) Can learn concepts of Pure substance, & Study the Mollier chart to
solve problems.
4) Can learn concepts of IC engines, Calculations of BP, IP,
Mechanical efficiency, Heat balance sheet etc.
5) Can learn the basic working principles of a Reciprocating
Compressor, Multistage air compressor, few problems in
calculations of volumetric efficiency, Isothermal efficiency etc.
6) Can learn the basics of Psychrometry, about air conditioning
equipment, study of summer Air conditioning and winter air
conditioning.

Unit-I
Air Standard cycles
Air standard cycles, Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Dual and Stirling cycles, p-v
and T-s diagrams, description, efficiencies and mean effective
pressures. Comparison of Carnot’s Otto, diesel and Dual cycles.
Problems for finding efficiency and mean effective pressures.
I.C. Engines

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Basic definitions of Brake power, Indicated power, Thermal efficiencies

etc. Testing of two-stroke and four-stroke Sl and CI engines for
performance, related numerical problems, heat balance, Morse test.
Turbocharged IC engines, different configurations of Turbochargers,
advantages and disadvantages of Turbochargers.
16 Hrs.
Unit-II
Gas turbines
Gas turbine (Brayton) cycle; description and analysis .Derivations of
equations for work ratio and Pressure ratio for maximum power
output. Considering machine efficiencies. Methods of improving
efficiency of Gas turbine cycle, Regenerative gas turbine cycle. Inter-
cooling and reheating in gas turbine cycles with numerical problems.
Reciprocating air Compressors
Operation of a single stage reciprocating compressors. Work input
through p-v diagram and steady state steady flow analysis. Effect of
clearance and volumetric efficiency. Adiabatic, isothermal and
mechanical efficiencies. Multi-stage compressor, Saving in work,
optimum intermediate pressure, inter-cooling, minimum work for
compression. Numerical problems
18Hrs
Unit-III
Pure substances
P-T and P-V diagrams, triple point and critical points. Sub cooled
liquid, saturated liquid, mixture of saturated liquid and vapor,
saturated vapor and superheated vapour states of a pure substance
with water as example. Enthalpy of change of phase (Latent heat).
Dryness fraction (quality), T-s and h-S diagrams, representation of
various processes on these diagrams. Steam tables and its use.
Throttling calorimeter, separating and throttling calorimeter.
9 Hrs.
Unit-IV
Vapour Power Cycles
Carnot vapour power cycle, drawbacks as a reference cycle. Simple
Rankine cycle; description. T–s diagram, analysis for performance.
Comparison of Carnot and Rankine cycles. Effects of pressure and
temperature on Rankine cycle performance. Actual vapour power
cycles.. Reheat Rankine cycle. Numerical problems.
9 Hrs
Unit-V
Refrigeration
Vapour compression refrigeration system; description, analysis,
refrigerating effect, capacity, power required, units of refrigeration,
COP. Refrigerants and their desirable properties. Air cycle
refrigeration; reversed Carnot cycle, reversed Brayton cycle. Vapour
absorption refrigeration system.
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Psychorometry
Atmospheric air and psychorometric properties; Dry bulb temperature,
wet bulb temperature, dew point temperature; partial pressures,
specific and relative humidifies and the relation between the two
Enthalpy and adiabatic saturation temperature. Construction and Use
of psychometric chart. Analysis of various processes; heating, cooling,
dehumidifying and humidifying. Adiabatic mixing of stream of moist
air. Summer and winter air–conditioning Numerical problems
18 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS
1 Rajput R.K. Thermal Engineering. Lakshmi publications.
2 Nag P.K. Basic & Applied Thermodynamics. Tata McGraw
Hill.2002.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Radhakrishnan E. Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics. Prentice-hall of India.
2 Yunus A. Cenegal and Thermodynamics-An Engineering Approach.
Michael A.Boles Tata McGraw Hill. 2002.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
Six questions will be set, I question will be of objective nature and
should be compulsorily answered by the student. In the remaining
five questions(Questions must be set from each Units) students must
answer any four full questions.

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DYNAMICS OF MACHINES
Contact Hours/ Week : 4 +1 (L+T) Credits : 4.5
Total Lecture Hours : 56 CIE Marks : 50
Total Tutorial Hours : 14 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 4ME04

Pre Requisites: Knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, FMES, CAED and KOM

Mechanical engineering systems invariably consist of moving parts. With
ever increasing emphasis on high speed machines (for higher productivity),
effects of accelerating/decelerating moving masses plays a significant role.
This course aims to equip the student with fundamental knowledge of
Dynamics of Machines so that he can appreciate problems of static force
analysis, signatures of engines and flywheel design along with balancing of
rotating and reciprocating masses, Applications of Governors and
Gyroscopes.

Course Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the forces and torques on the mechanisms to know the
magnitudes and directions of forces to keep the mechanism in
static equilibrium.
• Design the belt drives for the given conditions.
• Distinguish various turning moment diagrams of the engines and
design the flywheel.
• Analyze the Balancing of the rotating masses along with Balancing
of IC engines.
• Analyze the importance and application of Governors in
automobiles.
• Analyze the Gyroscope and Gyroscopic effects along with their
applications.

Unit-I
Static Force Analysis and Belt drives:
Reaction between members without friction. Analysis of engine mechanism,
four bar mechanism (without friction). Definition, Laws of solid friction, Belt
drives, ratio of belt tensions, centrifugal tension, power transmitted, Effect of
centrifugal tension on power transmitted and V -belt drives, principle of
superposition. 13 Hrs.
Unit-II
Dynamics of Engine Mechanism:
Turning Moment Diagrams of single cylinder and multi cylinder IC engines,
Design of flywheels for IC engines and punching press.
14 Hrs
Unit-III
Balancing of rotating masses: Static and dynamic balancing, balancing of
single rotating mass in same plane and in different planes. Balancing of
several rotating masses in same plane and in different planes.
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Balancing of Reciprocating masses: Balancing of reciprocating masses.

single cylinder engine, balancing of multi cylinder-inline engine and
V-engines (primary & secondary forces) and radial engines(direct crank and
reverse crank balancing) 17 Hrs.
Unit-IV
Governors:
Types of governors; force analysis of Porter, Proell and Hartnell governors.
[Controlling force, stability, sensitiveness, isochronism, effort and power]
(Only definitions) 13 Hrs.
Unit-V
Gyroscope:
Vectorial representation of angular motion, Gyroscopic couple, Effect of
gyroscopic couple on disc, ship, plane, two wheelers and four wheelers.
13 Hrs.
TEXT BOOKS
1 Rattan S.S. Theory of Machines. Ed3. Tata McGraw-Hill. New
Delhi. 2005.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Shigley J.V. and Theory of Machines & Mechanisms Ed 2. McGraw
Uickers J.J. Hill. 1995.
2 Sadhu Singh. Theory of Machines. Ed2. Pearson Education
(Singapore), Indian Branch. New Delhi. 2006.

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FLUID MECHANICS
Contact Hours/ Week : 3 +1 (L+T) Credits : 3.5
Total Lecture Hours : 42 CIE Marks : 50
Total Tutorial Hours : 14 SEE Marks : 50
Sub. Code : 4ME05

Objective of the course: Objectives of the course:

1. This course helps the student to understand the basics of fluid
mechanics. By studying this subject the student will be capable of
understanding the fundamental equations like Continuity equation,
Euler’s equation and Bernoulli’s equation and applying the above
equations to solve real time problems.
2. This course also gives a broad idea to estimate the fluid properties,
different measuring techniques, estimation of fluid flow losses and
application of non dimensional numbers to solve the fluid flow problems.
Unit-I
Introduction, Properties of fluids-Mass Density, Weight density, specific
gravity, Bulk modulus, compressibility, surface tension, capillarity, vapour
pressure, Viscosity,. – Introduction to fluid pressure at a point, Hydrostatic
law, Pascal’s law. Terms of pressure, Pressure measuring devices simple,
differential, Inverted differential manometers. Simple problems.
12 hrs
Unit-II
Introduction, Total pressure, Center of pressure on horizontal ,vertical and
inclined surfaces.. Buoyancy, center of buoyancy, Metacenter, metacentric
height, Conditions of stability of floating bodies and submerged bodies.
Determination of metacentric height-Analytical and experimental method.
Simple problems. 12 hrs

Unit-III
Fluid kinematics- Introduction, types of flow, Continuity equation in three
dimensions(Cartesian co-ordinate system only), Velocity and acceleration.
Stream function and velocity potential function. Simple Problems.
10 hrs
Unit-IV
Fluid dynamics-Introduction, Various forces acting on the fluid flow. Eulers
equation of motion along a stream line, Derivation of Bernoulli’s equation
from Euler’s equation. Modification of Bernoulli’s equation, Impulse-
momentum equation, Simple problems.

Application of Bernoulli’s equation-Fluid flow measurements, Hydraulic Co-

efficients, Vertical orifice, Venturimeter, Orifice meter, Pitot-tube, V-notch,
Simple problems.
12Hrs.

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Unit-V
Flow through pipes-Frictional losses in pipe flow-Darcy equation, Chezy
equation. Reynolds number, its Significance. Dimensional analysis-
Introduction, dimensions of physical quantities, Buckingham’s π-theorem,
dimensionless numbers. Simple problems.
10Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS
1 Dr. Bansal R.S. Fluid mechanics. Lakshmi publications. 2006.
2 Hegde R.K. Fluid Mechanics. Niranjan murthy. Sapna book
house.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Dr.Jagdeeshlal Fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Metropoliton book.
2 Dr Kumar D.S. Fluid mechanics and fluid power engineering. Katson
publishing.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
Question paper contains six questions.Question no.1 consists of short
answer questions of 20 marks (Covering all Units) and is compulsory.
Student have to answer 4 full questions in the remaining 5 questions.

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MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS AND METROLOGY

LABORATORY
Lab Hours/ Week :3 Credits : 1.5
Sub. Code : 4MEL1 CIE Marks : 50
SEE Marks : 50

Objective: Metrology is the science of engineering measurements. It is

concerned with the methods, execution, & estimation of accuracy of
measurements & measuring instruments. This laboratory covers areas
of linear & angular measurements, limits, fits and gauges,
Comparators, screw thread measurements, gear measurements,
surface finish measurements, machine tool alignment testing,
geometrical feature testing.

Mechanical measurement forms basic and important aspect of

mechanical engineering application. The mechanical engineers are
required to use various measurement tools and make necessary
changes in the parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow and
speed to control the process. They should know the complete working
principle of the measuring instruments and should be able to select
the appropriate instrument as per the requirement of the process and
handle, operate and manipulate the same.

Mechanical measurement is a subject having practical applications of

various measurement techniques used for measurement of pressure,
force, strain, temperature, flow, speed, level, etc.

PART – A: MCHANICAL MEASUREMENTS

1. Calibration of Pressure Gauge
2. Calibration of Thermocouple
3. Calibration of LVDT
4. Calibration of Load cell
5. Determination of modulus of elasticity of a mild steel specimen
using strain gauges
PART-B: METROLOGY
6. Measurements using Profile Projector / Toolmaker Microscope
7. Measurements of angle using Sine Center / Sine bar / Bevel
protractor

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8. Measurements of alignment using Autocollimator / Roller set

9. Measurements of cutting tool forces using Lathe tool Dynamometer
10. Measurements of Tolerance using Mechanical Comparator
11. Measurements of gear tooth profile using gear tooth vernier /gear
tooth micrometer
12. Calibration of micrometer using slip gauges
13. Measurement of the flatness using Optical Flats

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
ONE question from Metrology (part -A) : 20 Marks
ONE question from Instrumentation (part -B) : 20 Marks
Viva –Voce : 10 Marks
Total: 50 Marks

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SMITHY, FOUNDRY & WOOD TURNING LABORATORY

Lab Hours/ Week :3 Credits : 1.5

Sub. Code : 4MEL2 CIE Marks : 50

SEE Marks : 50

PART – A

1. Testing of Moulding sand and core sand

Preparation of specimen and conduction of the following tests:
a. Compression, Shear and Tensile tests
b. Permeability test
c. Core hardness and mould hardness tests
d. Grain fineness test
e. Clay content test
f. Moisture content test

PART – B

2. Foundry Practice
Use of foundry tools and other equipments
Preparation of moulds (ready to pour) using two boxes
Use of Split pattern, Match plate pattern and Core
3. Smithy models
Preparing one model involving upsetting, drawing and bending
operations.
4. Wood Turning – Only for Demonstration

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
One question is to be set from Part-A : 20 marks
One question is to be set from either Part-B : 20 marks
Viva : 10 marks
Total : 50 marks

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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA AND PROFESSIONAL

ETHICS
Contact Hours/ Week : 2 (L) Credits : 0
Total Lecture Hours : 26 CIE Marks : 50

Sub. Code : MC03 SEE Marks : 50

Unit-I
Preamble to the constitution of India, fundamental rights under part III-details of
exercise of rights, Limitations & important cases. Relevance of Directive principles
of state policy under part-IV, Fundamental duties & their significance. 7 Hrs.

Unit-II
Union executive-President, Prime minister, Parliament & the Supreme court of
India.State executive–Governors, Chief Minister, State legislator and High courts.

6 Hrs.
Unit-III
Constitutional provisions for Scheduled castes & tribes, women, Children &
backward classes. Emergency provisions. Electoral process, Amendment procedure,
42nd, 44th, 74th, 76th 86th & 91st constitutional amendments. 7 Hrs.

Unit-IV
Scope & aims of Engineering Ethics, responsibility of Engineers, impediments to
responsibility. Honesty, Integrity and Reliability, Risks, Safety & Liability in
Engineering. 6 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS

1 Durga Das Basu Introduction to Constitution of India. Ed 19/20.

(students edition) Prentice-Hall EEE. 2001.
2 Charles E Haries Engineering Ethics.
and others Thompson Asia. 2003.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1 Pylee M.V. Introduction to constitution of India.

Vikas publishing. 2002.
2 Govindarajan M. Engineering Ethics.
and others New Delhi. Prentice Hall of India. 2004.

Scheme of Examination:
Question paper is of objective type. Students have to pass this subject
compulsorily.
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