Department of Mechanical Engineering: Machine Design & Analysis
Department of Mechanical Engineering: Machine Design & Analysis
Department of Mechanical Engineering: Machine Design & Analysis
COURSE STRUCTURE
&
DETAILED SYLLABUS
For
M.TECH
SPECIALIZATION
IN
MACHINE DESIGN & ANALYSIS
Elective Subjects
Elective-I & Elective-II Elective-III & Elective-IV
1.Automatic Control Systems 1.Advanced Theory of Mechanisms and Machines
2.CAD and Computer Graphics 2.Product Design
3.Fatigue,Creep and Fracture 3.Tribology
4.Theory Plates and Shells 4.Engineering Design Optimization
5.Robotics and Control 5.Mechatronics
Module 1
1. Introductions: Elasticity, Fundamental Assumptions in Elementary Elasticity, Stress, Strain, Hookes Law
Plane Stress and Plane Strain. [4]
2. Plane Stress and Plane Strain: Stress and Strain at appoint, measurement of surface strains, equation
of equilibrium and compatibility, boundary conditions, stress function. [6]
Module 2
Module 3
5. Analysis of Stress and Strain in Three Dimensions: Principal Stresses, Determination of the Principal
Stresses and Maximum Shear Stresses, Stress Invariants. [8]
Module 4
6. Introduction to Plasticity: General Concept of Plasticity, Concept of Yielding and Elastic Failure, Yield
Functions, Axioms and Postulates in Phenomenological Theory of Plasticity, Stress-Space Plasticity,
Normality, Consistency conditions and Flow-rules, Associated and Non-Associated Plasticity, Perfect-
Plasticity, Concept of hardening, Isotropic and Kinematic hardening, Constitutive relations for
Elastoplasticity with hardening and perfect plasticity. [8]
Text Book:
1. S. P. Timoshenko and J. N. Goodier Theory of Elasticity (Mc.Graw Hills)
2. O. Hoffman and G. Sachs Theory of Plasticity (Mc.Graw Hills)
References:
COURSE OUTCOME
1. Explain the concept of elasticity, and the difference between stress and strain
2. Explain the terms: isotropic, orthotropic and anisotropic, as applied to materials
3. Explain the terms: plane stress and plane strain
4. Conduct the transformation of plane stress or plane strain components using Mohr's circle, the
method of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the method of quadratic form of ellipsoids, and the method
of stress or strain trajectories
5. Use the concepts of principal stress and principal strains
6. Use the basic tensor notations, the stress, strain and inertia tensors, and their reduction to principal
axes
7. Apply the analytical procedures involved in strain gauge measurements, in particular the
transformation equations
8. Solve basic problems in two-dimensional elasticity using Airy's stress function
9. Evaluate solutions of simple engineering problems using mechanics of material theories
10. Use basic stability and yield criteria for elasto-plastic materials
11. Apply basic concepts of elastic stability and buckling of elastic
12. Using finite difference approximations to solve elasticity problems governed by partial differential
equations
13. Understand the importance of various yield criteria and material stability.
Module I
Analysis of stress and Strain: 3-D dimensional stress and strain: Analysis of Stresses and Strains in
rectangular and polar coordinates, Generalized Hookes law, Relation between elastic constants, Cauchys
formula, Principal stresses and principal strains, 3D Mohrs Circle, Octahedral Stresses, Hydrostatic and
deviatoric stress, Differential equations of equilibrium, Plane stress and plane strain, compatibility conditions.
Theories of failure: Factors of safety in design. Ideally plastic in solids. Yield surfaces of Tresca and von
Mices. prandtal renss and saint venant von mises equations. [10]
Module II
Energy Theorems: Strain energy due to axial load, bending, shear and torsion, Maxwells reciprocal
theorem, Energy methods in first and second theorems of Castigliano. Maxwell-Mohr integrals asymmetric
bending of beams. analysis of helical springs by energy method. [5]
Unsymmetrical bending & Curved Beam Theory: Shear centers for sections with one axis of symmetry, shear
center for any unsymmetrical Section, stress and deflection of beams subjected to unsymmetrical bending.
Winkler Bach formula for circumferential stress Limitations Correction factors Radial stress in curved
beams closed ring subjected to concentrated and uniform lads- stresses in chain links. [5]
Module III
Torsion: Torsion of a cylindrical bar of Circular cross Section; Saint-Venants semi-inverse methods; Linear
elastic solution; Prandtl elastic membrane ( Soap-Film) Analogy; Narrow rectangular cross Section; Hallow
thin wall torsion members, Multiply connected Cross section, Thin wall torsion members with restrained ends
Axi-Symmetric Problems: Rotating Discs Flat discs, Discs of uniform thickness, Discs of Uniform Strength,
Rotating Cylinders. [10]
Module IV
Contact Stresses: Introduction, problem of determining contact stresses; Assumptions on which a solution
for contact stresses is based; Expressions for principal stresses; Methods of computing contact stresses;
Deflection of bodies in point contact; Stresses for two bodies in contact over narrow rectangular area (Line
contact), Loads normal to area; Stresses for two bodies in line contact. Normal and Tangent to contact area.
[5]
Buckling of columns: Beam columns single concentrated load, number of concentrated loads, continuous
lateral Load, end couple, couples at both ends triangular loads.
Beam on Elastic Foundations: General theory, infinite, semi infinite, finite beams classification of beams
.Beam supported by equally spaced elastic elements. [5]
Text Book:
1. Advanced strength and applied elasticity by R.C. Ugural, S.K. Fenster, Elsevier.
2. Advanced mechanics of solids by Hugh ford Longmans.
Reference Book:
3. Strength of material by S.Timoshenko affiliated East-West press pvt.Ltd, .N. Delhi
4. Mechanics of Solids By L.S Srinath
COURSE OUTCOME
1. Methods of three-dimensional stress and strain analysis will be extended to allow the student to
obtain solutions using analytical and/or numerical methods.
2. These will include the analyses of principal stresses and strains, three dimensional Mohr's circles,
strain gauge experimentation and failure criteria.
3. In addition, this unit will focus on plastic deformation of solids, including the analysis of residual
stresses and the collapse load of structures.
4. The responses of materials to fatigue and fracture, as well as their creep and viscoelastic behaviour,
will also be explored.
5. Finally, this unit will provide a number of examples of experimental applications of solid mechanics
analysis based on modern research techniques.
1. fully understand and appreciate the importance of vibrations in mechanical design of machine parts
that operate in vibratory conditions,
2. be able to obtain linear vibratory models of dynamic systems with changing complexities (SDOF,
MDOF),
3. be able to write the differential equation of motion of vibratory systems,
4. be able to make free and forced (harmonic, periodic, non-periodic) vibration analysis of single and
multi degree of freedom linear systems.
Module I:
1. Review of free and forced vibrations with and without damping. Hamiltons Principle. [5]
2. Isolation: Theory of oscillation of single degree freedom system with application to Vibration isolation and
vibration measurement. Vibration isolation and transmissibility; Un-damped vibration absorbers. [5]
Module II:
3. Multi degree of freedom system: Generalized coordinates and coordinate coupling; Orthogonality of
modes, Free and forced vibration of multi-degree of freedom systems with and without viscous damping;
Lagranges equation; Holzers method. Solution of Eigen value problem, transfer matrix and modal analysis.
Multi-degree freedom system with application to measurement. Multiple degree of freedom systems with
applications to dynamic vibration absorbers. Application of matrix to vibrational problems, General theory of
small oscillation of conservative systems, principlal frequencies and modes. Introduction of Rayleigh and
Rayleigh-ritz Methods. [15]
Module III:
4. Continuous System: Transverse vibration of a string, longitudinal vibration of a bar, torsional vibration of
a shaft, transverse vibration of a beam. [8]
Module IV:
5. Vibration of membranes and plates, Lap lace Transforms and operational Methods. [7]
Text Book:
1. Mechanical Vibrations by G.K. Groover
2. Mechanical Vibration by W.T. Thompson
COURSE OUTCOME
1. Appreciating the need and importance of vibration analysis in mechanical design of machine parts
that operate in vibratory conditions
2. Ability to analyze the mathematical model of a linear vibratory system to determine its response
3. Ability to obtain linear mathematical models of real life engineering systems
4. Ability to use Lagranges equations for linear and nonlinear vibratory systems
5. Ability to determine vibratory responses of SDOF and MDOF systems to harmonic, periodic and non-
periodic excitation
6. General notion on frequency and time response of vibratory systems
1. To teach the fundamental concepts of Control systems and mathematical modeling of the
2. system
3. To study the concept of time response and frequency response of the system
4. To teach the basics of stability analysis of the system
Module-I
Closed loop & open loop systems; Linear & non-linear systems; Proportional, Derivative & integral controller;
Laplace transform method; Transfer function & Block diagrams; Deriving transfer functions of physical
systems; Block diagram reduction; Signal flow graphs; Construction of signal flow graphs from block
diagram; Masons gain formula. [8]
Module-II
First order systems; Second order systems; Higher order systems; Steady-state error & error constants;
Routh stability criterion; Bode plot; Gain margin & Phase margin. [10]
Module-III
Root locus method; Nyquist criterion; Closed loop frequency response; M-circle & N-circle; Lag & lead
compensation. [10]
Module-IV
State space analysis- State variables; State-space representation; State equations; Relationship between
state equations & transfer functions; Characteristics equation; Eigen values & Eigen vectors; State diagram;
Solution of state equation; State transition matrix & its properties; Transfer matrix. [12]
Text Book
1. Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogata, Prentice Hall, India.
Control Systems Engineering, L. J. Nagrath & M. Gopal, Fifth Edition, New Age International Publishers
COURSE OUTCOME
Module-I
1. Fundamental of CAD: The design process, Application of computers for design. Creating the
manufacturing database. The design workstation, Graphics terminal, operator input devices, Plotters and
other output devices. The CPU, Secondary storage. [7]
Module-II
4. The benefits and cost of CAD: Principles of concurrent Engineering. Soft and hard prototyping, Workflow
in Concurrent Engineering. Key factors influencing the success of Concurrent Engineering. [5]
Module-III
Module-IV
7. Automated Drafting, Menu based drafting, Use of software for drawing/colour processing, Optimum
Design: Optimum Design for Normal Specification, Optimum design for Redundant specification. [7]
8. Simple Engineering Design Problems. [3]
Text Books: 1. CAM: Computer Aided design & Manufacturing-MP Groover & E.W.Zimmer
Jr. PHI. CAD.
2. CAD,CAM,CIM: P. Radhakrishana & S. Subramanyam New Age International
Publishers.
3. Optimization Theory & Applications: SS Rao, Wiely Eastern Ltd.
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Explain the concepts and underlying theory of modeling and the usage of models in different
engineering applications. Explain the benefits of a comprehensive and integrated CAD/CAM system.
2. Create accurate and precise geometry of complex engineering systems and use the geometric
models in different engineering applications.
3. Compare the different types of modeling techniques and explain the central role solid models play in
the successful completion of CAD/CAM-based product development.
4. Use and assess state-of-the-art CAD/CAM codes efficiently, effectively and intelligently in advanced
engineering applications.
5. Develop algorithms for 2D and 3D geometric modeling.
6. Use current state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology in research.
7. Extend CAD/CAM technology for research and development purposes, for example by developing
CAD/CAM applications using open architecture solid modeling kernels.
8. Explain the basic concepts of CNC programming and machining.
Module-I
Fracture - Basic modes of fracture, Ductile & brittle fracture, Energy release rate, Grifth theory of brittle
fracture, Crack resistance, Stable and unstable crack growth, Critical energy release rate, Irwins theory of
fracture in elastic-plastic materials, theories of linear elastic fracture mechanics, Anelastic deformation at
crack tip, stress intensity function, Fracture toughness testing. [10]
Module-II
Fatigue - Fatigue and endurance limit, Fatigue under normal conditions, Relation between endurance limit &
ultimate tensile strength, factor of safety in fatigue loading, stress concentration, controlling factors in fatigue
design, design for fatigue fracture, Theories of strength and working stress. [10]
Module-III
Growth of fatigue crack, Sigmoidal curve, Paris-Erdogan law, Effect of overload, Basquin and Manson-Coffin
relation, Damage accumulation and the wholler curve. [10]
Module-IV
Creep - Low temperature properties, High temperature properties, Temperature and Creep stress-strain
properties, Creep-time curve, Creep-stress-time-temperature relation for simple tension.
Mechanics of creep - Creep in tension, Creep in bending, Creep in torsion, Creep buckling, Member
subjected to creep and combined stresses. [10]
Text books:
1. Fracture Mechanics- T L Anderson ( CRC press)
2. Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Material- J Marin (PHI)
3. Mechanical Metallurgy George E. Dieter (Mc Graw-Hill)
COURSE OUTCOME
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Introduce students to the classical structural mechanics approximations of Membrane, Plate and
Shell theories.
2. Use energy formulations to demonstrate the consistent derivation of approximate boundary
conditions and edge effects.
3. Demonstrate the analysis tools necessary to describe static, dynamic and non-linear motions.
4. Demonstrate the approximation of the classical formulations using numerical approximation
techniques.
Module-I
1. Introduction: Assumptions in the theory of thin plates, Pure bending of Plates, Relations between
bending moments and curvature, Particular cases of pure bending of rectangular plates, Cylindrical bending,
Strain energy in pure bending of plates in Cartesian and polar co-ordinates, Limitations. [7]
2. Laterally Loaded Rectangular Plates: Differential equation of plates, Boundary conditions, Navier
solution for simply supported plates subjected to uniformly distributed load and point load, Levys method of
solution for plates, Simply supported plates with moments distributed along the edges, Approximate
Methods. [10]
Module-II
3. Effect of transverse shear deformation: plates of variable thickness, Anisotropic plates, thick plates,
orthotropic plates and grids, Large Deflection theory. [6]
Module-III
4. Deformation of Shells without Bending: Definitions and notation, shells in the form of a surface of
revolution, displacements, membrane theory of cylindrical shells, the use of stress function in calculating
membrane forces of shells. [8]
Module-IV
5. General Theory of Cylindrical Shells: A circular cylindrical shell loaded symmetrically with respect to its
axis, symmetrical deformation, pressure vessels, cylindrical tanks, general case of deformation, the use of a
strain and stress function, stress analysis of cylindrical roof shells. [9]
TEXT BOOK
1. Theory of Plates and Shells by Stephen P. Timoshenko, Sergius Woinowsky-Krieger (McGraw- Hill)
2. Thin Plates and Shells: Theory: Analysis, and Applications by Eduard Ventsel, Theodor Krauthammer
(CRC)
REFERENCES
1. Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis by J. N. Reddy (CRC)
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To develop the students knowledge in various robot structures and their workspace.
2. To develop students skills in performing spatial transformations associated with rigid body motions.
3. To develop students skills in perform kinematics analysis of robot systems.
4. To provide the student with knowledge of the singularity issues associated with the operation of
robotic systems.
5. To provide the student with some knowledge and analysis skills associated with trajectory planning.
6. To provide the student with some knowledge and skills associated with robot control.
Module I
1.Introduction: Definition, Structure, Classification and Specifications of Robots, Industrial Robots. [2]
2.Robot Elements and Control: Manipulators, Drives, Sensors, End Effectors, Configuration, Force/Torque
Relationship, Trajectory Planning, Position Control, Feedback System, Digital Control [5]
Module II
3.Modeling of Robots: Coordinate Frames, Mapping and Transformation; Direct Kinematic Model; Inverse
Kinematics; Manipulator Differential Motion; Static Analysis; Jacobian [10]
Module III
4.Manipulator Dynamics: Acceleration of a rigid body, mass distribution, Newtons equation, iterative
Newton Euler dynamic formulation, Lagrangian formulation of manipulator dynamics, Bond graph modeling
of manipulators, Trajectory Planning. [10]
5.Linear and Non Linear Control of Manipulators: Control law partitioning, trajectory following control,
multi input multi output control systems, Cartesian based control scheme. [10]
Module IV
7. Robot Programming: Robot Programming for Manufacturing and Other Applications, Robot Integration
with CAD and CAM. (2)
Text Book:
1. Craig John J., Introduction to robotics: Mechanics & Control, Addison- Wesley, 1986.
2. Niku Saeed B., Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Systems, Applications, PHI, New Delhi, 2001.
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between mechanical structures of industrial
robots and their operational workspace characteristics.
2. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply spatial transformation to obtain forward kinematics
equation of robot manipulators.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to solve inverse kinematics of simple robot manipulators.
4. Students will demonstrate an ability to obtain the Jacobian matrix and use it to identify singularities.
5. Students will demonstrate an ability to generate joint trajectory for motion planning.
This course will develop your Technical Competence capability. Upon successful completion of this course,
student should:
1. Possess a good understanding of the theoretical basis of the weighted residual Finite Element
Method.
2. Be able to implement the Galerkin residual weak formulation into the Finite Element Method for the
solution of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, using mathematical software such as Maple.
3. Be able to use the commercial Finite Element package ANSYS to build Finite Element models and
solve a selected range of engineering problems.
4. Be able to validate a Finite Element model using a range of techniques.
5. Be able to communicate effectively in writing to report (both textually and graphically) the method
used, the implementation and the numerical results obtained.
6. Be able to discuss the accuracy of the Finite Element solutions.
Module 1
1. Introduction: Role of the Computer, General Steps of the Finite Element Method, Applications of the
Finite Element Method, Advantages of the Finite Element Method. [2]
2. Introduction to the Stiffness (Displacement) Method: Definition of the Stiffness Matrix, Derivation of
the Stiffness Matrix for a Spring Element, Example of a Spring Assemblage, Assembling the Total
Stiffness Matrix by Superposition (Direct Stiffness Method),Boundary Conditions, Potential Energy
Approach to Derive Spring Element Equations. [4]
3. Development of Truss Equations: Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Bar Element
in Local Coordinates, Selecting Approximation Functions for Displacements, Transformation of Vectors in
Two Dimensions, Global Stiffness Matrix, Computation of Stress for a Bar in the x-y Plane, Solution of a
Plane Truss. [4]
Module 2
4. Energy Approach to Derive Bar Element Equations: Potential Energy Approach to Derive Bar Element
Equations, Comparison of Finite Element Solution to Exact Solution for Bar, Galerkins Residual Method
and Its Use to Derive the One-Dimensional Bar Element Equations, Other Residual Methods and Their
Application to a One-Dimensional. [5]
5. Development of Beam Equations: Derivation of the Beam Stiffness matrices, Distributed Loading,
Potential Energy Approach to Derive Beam Element Equations, Galerkins Method for Deriving Beam
Element Equations. [5]
Module 3
6. Development of the Plane Stress and Plane Strain Stiffness Equations: Basic Concepts of Plane
Stress and Plane Strain, Derivation of the Constant-Strain Triangular Element Stiffness Matrix and
Equations, Treatment of Body and Surface Forces. [3]
7. Development of the Linear-Strain Triangle Equations: Derivation of the Linear-Strain Triangular
Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. [3]
8. Axisymmetric Elements: Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix, Solution of an Axisymmetric Pressure Vessel,
Applications of Axisymmetric Elements. [4]
Module 4
9. Isoparametric Formulation: Isoparametric Formulation of the Bar Element Stiffness Matrix, Rectangular
Plane Stress Element, Gaussian and Newton-Cotes Quadrature (Numerical Integration), Evaluation of the
Stiffness Matrix and Stress Matrix by Gaussian Quadrature. [5]
10. Three-Dimensional Stress Analysis: Three-Dimensional Stress and Strain, Tetrahedral Element.
(2)
11. Plate Bending Element: Basic Concepts of Plate Bending, Derivation of a Plate Bending Element
Stiffness Matrix and Equations. [3]
Text Books:
1. A First Course in the Finite Element Method- Daryl L. Logan, Thomson
2. Introduction to finite element method Abel and Desal, EWP
References:
1. The Finite Element method in Engineering Science O.C. Zienkiwiecs, TMH
2. Introduction to the finite element method-J. N. Reddy, Mc Graw Hill
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Apply variation principles to develop advanced finite element models for various problems in solids.
2. Develop and solve finite models in nonlinear mechanics including geometric and material
nonlinearities.
3. Solve advanced problems in solid mechanics using general-purpose finite element codes for two- and
three-dimensional solid elasticity and plate bending problems.
4. Use various structured and unstructured mesh generation techniques for complex geometries.
5. Analyze and evaluate the solution of finite element codes.
6. Code advanced finite element programs with minimum extra training.
7. Apply the method to advanced problems in their specific field of study.
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Module-I
Introduction Definition & classification of composites; Reinforcing fibers-Types, Characteristics & Selection;
Natural fibers, Boron; Carbon; Ceramic; Glass; Armids; Particulate fillers; Matrices-Polymer; Graphite;
Ceramic & Metal matrices; Fiber surface treatments; Fillers & additives; Fiber content; Short & continuous
fiber reinforced composites. [8]
Module-II
Processing Pultrusion; Filament winding; Pre-page technology; Injection & compression moulding; Bag
moulding; Resin transfer moulding; Other manufacturing processes; Processing of MMC- Diffusion bonding;
Stir casting; Squeeze casting. [8]
Module-III
Mechanics Rule of mixture; Volume & mass fractions; Density & void content; Stress-strain relations for
anisotropic materials; Generallized Hooks law; Stiffenesses, Compliances & engineering constants for
orthotropic materials; Stress-strain relations for plane stress in orthotropic materials; Stress-strain relations
for a lamina; Characteristics of fiber reinforced lamina. [12]
Module-IV
Analysis Classical lamination theory; Stress analysis of composite laminates; Failure predictions
Maximum stress theory; Maximum strain theory; Tsai-Hill theory; Modes of failure of composites; First ply
failure; Partial ply failure; Total ply failure. [12]
Text Book
1. Mechanics of composite materials, R. M. Jones, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
2. Mechanics of composite materials & structures, M Mukhopadhay, Universities Press.
3. Fiber-Reinforced composite materials, Manufacturing & Design, P. K. Mallick, Marcel Dekken, Inc.
New York & Basel.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. (Knowledge based) identify and explain the types of composite materials and their characteristic
features;
2. understand the differences in the strengthening mechanism of composite and its corresponding effect
on performance and application;
3. understand and explain the methods employed in composite fabrication;
4. Appreciate the theoretical basis of the experimental techniques utilized for failure mode of
composites.
5. (Skills) develop expertise on the applicable engineering design of composite;
6. Learn simple micromechanics and failure modes of composites.
EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
COURSE OBJECTIVE
1. To gain understanding of advanced concepts of 3D stress and strain by analysis of solids and
structures
2. To study engineering properties of materials, force-deformation, and stress-strain relationship
3. To learn advanced principles of equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationship, and
principle of superposition in linear solids and structures
4. To analyze problems related to stresses in composite tubes, thermo-elastic stress and strain,
buckling, and
5. Asymmetric bending etc.
Module-I
Electrical Wire Resistance Strain Gauges: Strain sensitivity, strain gauge construction, temperature
effects in bonded strain gauges. Gauge factor and gauge sensitivities. Determination of actual strain.
Measurement of stress by a strain gauge, stress gauge, strain gauge Rosette. [7]
Measuring Circuits: The potentiometer circuit, circuit sensitivity of potentiometer, Wheatstone bridge circuit,
Null-balance bridge, strain gauge applications. [5]
Module-II
Moir Fringe Method: Moir method, geometry of moir fringe, advantages and limitations of moir method.
[5]
Module-III
Photoelasticity: Introduction, basic principle, stress and strain optic law, plane polariscope, circular
polariscope, white light illumination. [8]
Analysis Of Photoelastic Data: Materials and properties of material for photoelastic models, stress loci,
fractional fringe orders, methods of compensation, calibration techniques, the frozen stress method,
Reflection polariscope, separation of principal stresses. [10]
Module-IV
Brittle Coating Method: Brittle coating, calibration of coating, application of failure theory to brittle coating,
advantages and limitations. [5]
Text Books:
1. J.W. Dally and W.F. Riley, Experimental stress Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1991.
2. Durelli, Augusto J., and William Franklin Riley. " Introduction to photomechanics. Prentice-Hall, 1965.
COURSE OUTCOMES
The course has been designed to cover the basic concepts of kinematic aspects of mechanical machines
and major parts used in running of the machines and
1. The students will understand the basic concepts of machines and able to understand constructional
and working features of important machine elements.
2. The students should be able to understand various parts involved in kinematics of machines for
different applications.
3. The students shall also be able to understand requirements of basic machine parts which would help
them to understand the design aspects of the machine parts.
Module-I [8]
Review of determination of velocity & acceleration of points & links in mechanisms Analytical & graphical
methods; Synthesis of Mechanisms - Function generation; Overlays method; Congnate linkages; Two
position & three position synthesis of 4-bar linkages & slider crank mechanisms; Coupler curve synthesis;
Intermittent rotary motion-Geneva mechanism.
Module-II [12]
Static & Dynamic Force Analysis Forces, Couples, Conditions of equilibrium Free body diagram; Analysis
of 4-bar linkages & slider crank mechanisms; Spur, Helical & Bevel gear force analysis; Static force analysis
with friction; Dynamic force analysis Centroid & Centre of mass; Moment of inertia; D Alemberts principle;
Rotation about a fixed centre; Dynamic analysis of 4-bar mechanism.
Module-III [10]
Balancing Primary balancing, Secondary balancing, Balancing of 2-cylinder & multi-cylinder engines, V-
engines.
Gyroscope Motion of a rigid body in 3-dimensions; Rigid body in spheric motion; Eullers equation; Eullers
modified equation; Simple precession of a symmetrical rotor.
Module-IV [10]
Analysis of Cams Basic curves; Cam size determination; Cam profile determination-Analytical & graphical
methods; Advanced cam curves; Analytical cam design.
Cam Dynamics Response of undamped cam mechanisms; Follower response-Phase plane method;
Numerical method; Jump & Cross-over shock.
Text Book
1. Theory of Machines & Mechanisms, J. E. Shigley, McGraw-Hill Publication.
2. Theory of Mechanisms & Machines, Ghose & Mallick, East-West Press.
COURSE OUTCOMES
PRODUCT DESIGN
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Module-I
Module-II
Design factors-functions, attributes, circumstances, Resources, restraints, and uncertainly Design logic. [6]
Design method-stages, investigation product design, development test. [6]
Module-III
Design for function, Designing for use, design for appearance, Design for production. [5]
Standardization Effects of standard, quality, reliability, Interchangeability, variety reduction. [5]
Module-IV
Value Engineering Value analysis, Analysis of function. [5]
Material selection, properties, cost manufacturing process. [5]
Text Books:
COURSE OUTCOMES
TRIBOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Module-I
1. INTRODUCTION: Defining Tribology, Tribology in Design - Mechanical design of oil seals and gasket -
Tribological design of oil seals and gasket, Tribology in Industry (Maintenance), Defining Lubrication, Basic
Modes of Lubrication, Properties of Lubricants, Lubricant Additives, Defining Bearing Terminology - Sliding
contact bearings - Rolling contact bearings, Comparison between Sliding and Rolling Contact Bearings. [4]
2. FRICTION and WEAR: Friction - Laws of friction - Friction classification - Causes of friction, Theories of
Dry Friction, Friction Measurement, Stick-Slip Motion and Friction Instabilities, Wear - Wear classification -
Wear between solids - Wear between solid and liquid - Factors affecting wear - Measurement of wear,
Theories of Wear, Approaches to Friction Control and Wear Prevention, Boundary Lubrication, Bearing
Materials and Bearing Construction. [4]
Module-II
4. HYDRODYNAMIC THRUST BEARING: Introduction - Flat plate thrust bearing - Tilting pad thrust bearing,
Pressure Equation - Flat plate thrust bearing - Tilting pad thrust bearing, Load - Flat plate thrust bearing -
Tilting pad thrust bearing, Center of Pressure - Flat plate thrust bearing - Tilting pad thrust bearing, Friction -
Flat plate thrust bearing - Tilting pad thrust bearing. [5]
Module-III
Module-IV
7. GAS (AIR-) LUBRICATED BEARINGS: Introduction, Merits, Demerits and Applications, Tilting pad
bearings, Magnetic recording discs with flying head, Hydrostatic bearings with air lubrication, Hydrodynamic
bearings with air lubrication, Thrust bearings with air lubrication [6]
8. TRIBOLOGICAL ASPECTS of ROLLING MOTION: The mechanics of tyre-road interactions, Road grip
and rolling resistance, Tribological aspects of wheel on rail contact. [3]
Text Book:
1. Lubrication of bearing by E. I. Radzimogky (John Willey)
2. Lubrication in Practice by W. L. Robertson (CRC)
COURSE OUTCOME
The focus of Tribology & Lubrication is the fundamentals of interfacial contact, adhesion, friction, wear and
lubrication. By the end of the course student should:
1. Have a knowledge of surface topography and know how to model a rough engineering
surface;
2. Have a clear overall picture about the basics of tribology and related sciences, theoretical
background about processes in tribological system, mechanisms and forms of interaction of
friction surfaces;
3. Be familiar with adhesion theories and the effect of adhesion on friction and wear;
4. Have a mastery of the friction/lubrication mechanisms and know how to apply them to the
practical engineering problem;
5. Know the methods to reduce the friction for engineering surface
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The course aims at integrating traditional design methodologies with concepts and techniques of modern
optimization theory and practice. In the course the student will learn to create an appropriate mathematical
description (a simulation model) of the design problem, to formulate the optimization problem and finally to
use numerical optimization techniques and computer support tools in order to solve the problem.
Module 1
Introduction: Introduction to design and specifically system design, Morphology of design with a flow chart,
Very brief discussion on market analysis, profit, time value of money, an example of discounted cash flow
technique, Concept of workable design, practical example on workable system and optimal design. [8]
Module 2
System Simulation: Classification, Successive substitution method examples, Newton Raphson method -
one unknown examples, Newton Raphson method - multiple unknowns examples, Gauss Seidel method
examples, Rudiments of finite difference method for partial differential equations, with an example. [8]
Module 3
Regression and Curve Fitting: Need for regression in simulation and optimization, Concept of best fit and
exact fit, Exact fit - Lagrange interpolation, Newton's divided difference examples, Least square regression
- theory, examples from linear regression with one and more unknowns examples, Power law forms
examples, Gauss Newton method for non-linear least squares regression - examples. [8]
Module 4
Text Book:
1. Optimization for engineering design - algorithms and examples, K. Deb, Prentice Hall
COURSE OUTCOMES
MECHATRONICS
COURSE OBJEJCTIVE
Module I
Module II
3. Actuators: Actuation systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, process control valves, rotary actuators,
mechanical actuation systems, electrical actuation systems. [5]
4Signal Conditioning: Signal conditioning, filtering digital signal, multiplexers, data acquisition, digital signal
processing, pulse modulation, data presentation systems. [4]
Module III
5.Microprocessors and Microcontrollers: Microcomputer structure, microcontrollers, applications,
programmable logic controllers. [8]
6.Modeling and System Response: Mathematical models, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and thermal
systems, dynamic response of systems, transfer function and frequency response, closed loop controllers.[8]
Module IV
7.Design and Mechatronics: Input/output systems, computer based modular design, system validation,
remote monitoring and control, designing, possible design solutions, detailed case studies of mechatronic
systems used in photocopier, automobile, robots. [6]
Text Book:
3. Bolton, W., Mechatronics, Longman, 1999.
4. Bolton, W., Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2009.
5. Mahalik, N., Principles, Concept and Applications: Mechatronics, Tata McGraw, 2003.
COURSE OUTCOMES