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ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
sH 401

Lecture 3 Year : I
Tutorial 2 Part : I
Practical 0

Course Objective:
To provide students a sound knowledge of calculus and analytic geometry to
apply them in their relevant fields.

1. Derivatives and their Applications (14 hours)

1.1 lntroduction
1.2 Higher order derivatives
1.3 Mean value theorem
1.3.1 Rolle's Theorem
1.3.2 Lagrange's mean value theorem
1.3.3 Cauchy's mean value theorem
1.4 Power series of single valued function
1.4.1 Taylor's series
1.4.2 Maclaurin'sseries
.5
'l lndeterminate forms; L'Hospital rule
1.6 Asymptotes to Cartesian and polar curves
1.7 Pedal equations to Cartesian and polar curves; curvature and radius of
curvature

2. lntegration and its Applications (11 hours)

2.1 lntroduction
2.2 Definite integrals and their properties
2.3 lmproper integrals
2.4 Differentiation under integral sign
2.5 Reduction formula; Beta Gama functions
2.6 Application of integrals for finding areas, arc length, surface and
solid of revolution in the plane for Cartesian and polar curves

3. Plane Analytic Geometry (8 hours)

3.1 Transformation of coordinates: Translation and rotation
3.2 Ellipse and hyperbola; Standard forms, tangent, and normal
3.3 General equation of conics in Cartesian and polar forms

4. Ordinary Differential Equations and their Applications (12 hours)

4.1 First order and first degree differential equations
4.2 Homogenousdifferential equations
4.3 Linear differential equations
4.4 Equations reducible to linear differential equations; Bernoulli's
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equation
4.5 Fiist order and higher degree differential equation; Clairaut,s equation
4.6 Second order and first degree linear differential equations with constant
coefficients.
4.7 Second order and first degree linear differential equations with variable
coefficients; Cauchy's equations
4.8 Applications in engineering field

References:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, "Advance Engineering Mathematics' , John Wiley and Sons
lnc
2. Thomas,Finney, "Calculus and Analytical Geometry'Addison- Wesley
3. M. B. Singh, B. C. Bajrachrya, "Differential Calculus', Sukunda Pustak
Bhandar,Nepal
4. M. B. Singh, S. P. Shrestha, 'Applied Mathematics', RTU, Department of
Engineering Science and Humanities.
5. G.D. Pant, G. S. Shrestha, 'lntegral Calculus and Differential Equations",
Sunila Prakashan, Nepal
6. M. R. Joshi, 'Analytical Geometry', SukundaPustak Bhandar,Nepal
7. S. P. Shrestha, H. D. Chaudhary, P. R. Pokharel, "A Textbook of Engineering
Mathematics - Vol l', Vidyarthi Pustak Bhandar.
8. Santosh Man Maskey, "Calculus', Ratna Pustak Bhandar, Nepal
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
CT 401

Lecture : 3 Year : I
Tutorial : 0 Part : I
Practical : 3

Course Objective:
To familiarize the student with computer software and high level programming
languages and to develop the programming skill using C language

1 Overview of Computer Software & Programming Languages (3 hours)

1.1. System software
1.2. Application software
1.3. Ceneral software features and recent trends
1.4. Generation of programming languages
1:5. Categorization of high level languages
2. Problem Solving Using Computer (3 hours)
2.1 . Problem analysis
2.2. Algorithm development and Flowchart
2.3. Compilation and Execution
2.4. Debugging and Testing
2.5. Programming Documentation
3. lntroduction to 'C' Programming (4 hours)
3.1. Character set, Keywords, and Data types
3.2. Preprocessor Directives
3.3. Constants and Variables
3.4. Operators and statements

4. lnput and Output (3 hours)

4.1 . Formafted input/output
4.2. Character input/output
4.3. Programs using input/output statements

5. Control Statements (6 hours)

5.1. lntroduction
5.2. The goto, if, if ... ... else, switch statements
5.3. The while, do ... while, for statements
6. UsenDefinedFunctions (4 hours)
6.1. lntroduction
6.2. Function definition and return statement
6.3. Function Prototypes
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6.4. Function invocation, call by value and call by reference, Recursive
Functions

7. Arrays and Strings (5 hours)

7.1 . Defining an Array
7.2. One-dimensional Arrays
7.3. Multidimensional Arrays
7.4. Strings and string manipulation
7.5. Passing Array and String to function

8. Structures (4 hours)
8.1. lntroduction
8.2. Processing a Structure
8.3. Arrays of Structures
8.4. Arrays within Structures
8.5. Structures and Function
9. Pointers (4 hours)
9.1. lntroduction
9.2. Pointerdeclaration
9.3. Pointerarithmetic
9.4. Pointer and Array
9.5. Passing Pointers to a Function
9.6. Pointers and Structures
10. Data Files (5 hours)
1 0.1 . Defining opening and closing a file
'10.2. lnput/Output operations on Files
10.3. Error handling during input/output operations

11. Programming Languages: FORTRAN (4 hours)

11 .1 Character set
11.2 Data types, Constants and variables
11.3 Arithmetic operations, Library Functions
1 1.4 Structure of Fortran program

11.5 Formatted and Unformafted lnput/Output Statements

11.6 Control Structures: Goto, Logical lF, Arithmetic lF, Do loops
11 .7 Arrays; one dimensional and two dimensional

Practical
o Minimum 6 sets of computer programs in C (from Unit 4 to Unit 10) and
2 sets in FORTRAN (from Unit 1 1) should be done individually. (30 marks
out of 50 marks)
r Student (maximum 4 persons in a group) should submit a mini project at
the end of course. (20 marks out of 50 marks)
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References:
1. Kelly & Pohl, "A Book on C", Benjamin/Cumming
2. Brian W, Keringhan & Dennis M. Ritchie, 'The 'C' Programming Language",
PHI
3. Daya Sagar Baral, Diwakar Baral and Sharad Kumar Chimire "The Secrets of
C Programm i ng Language", Bh und ipuran Publ ication
4. Bryons S. Gofterfried, "Programming with C', TMH
5. Yashavant Kanetkar, "Let Us C", BPB
6. Alexis Leon, Mathews Leon, "Fundamentals of lnformation Technology',
Leon Press and Vikas Publishing House
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ENGINEERINC DRAWING !
ME 401

Lectures :1 Year : I
Tutorial :0 Part : I
Practical :3
Course Objectlve:
To develop basic projection concepts with reference to points, lines, planes
artd geometrical solids. Also to develop sketching and drafting skills to facilitate
communication.

1. lnstrumental Drawing Technica! Lettering Practices and Techniques (2 hours)

1.1 Equipment and materials
1.2 Description of drawing instruments, auxiliary equipment.pnd drawing
materials
1.3 Techniques of instrumental drawing
1.4 Pencil sharpening, securing paper, proper use of T- squafes, triangles,
scales dividers, compasses, erasing shields, French curves, inking
pens
'l .5 Lettering strokes, lefter proportions, use of pencils and pens, uniformity
and appearance of letters, freehand techniques, inclined and vertical
letters and numerals, upper and lower cases, standard English lettering
forms

2. Dimensioning (2 hours)
2.1 Fundamentals and techniques
2.2 Size and location dimensioning, Sl conversions
2.3 Use of scales, measurement units, reducing and enlarging drawings
2.4 Placement of dimensions: aligned and unidirectiortal
.
3. Applied Geometry (6 hours)
3.1 Plane geometrical construction: Proportional division of lines, arc &
line tangents
3.2 Methods for drawing standard curves such as ellipses, parabolas,
hyperbolas, involutes, spirals, cycloids and helices (cyllndrical and
conical)
3.3 Techniques to reproduce a given drawlng (by construction)

4. Geometry
Basic Descriptive (I4 hourg)
4.1 lntroduction to Orthographic projection, Principal Planes, Four
Quadrants or Angles
4.2 Projection of points on first, second, third and fourth quadrants
4.3 Projection of Lines: Parallel to one of the principal plane, lnclined
to one of the principal piane and parallel to other, lnclined to both
principal planes
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4.4 Pro.iection Planes: Perpendicular to both principal planes, Parallel to

one of the principal planes and lnclined to one of the principal planes,
perpendicular to other and lnclined to both principal planes
4.5 True length of lines: horizontal, inclined and oblique lines
4.6 Rules for parallel and perpendicular lines
4.7 Point view or end view of a line
4.8 Shortest distance from a point to a line
4.9 Edge View and True shape of an oblique plane
4.10 Angle between two intersecting lines
4.11 lntersection of a line and a plane
4.'l 2 Angle between a line and a plane
4.13 Dihedral angle between two planes
4.14 Shortest distance between two skew lines
4.15 Angle between two non- intersecting (skew) lines

5. Multi view (orthographic) projections (18 hours)

5.'l Orthographic Projections
5.'l .l First and third angle projection
5.1 .2 Principal views: methods for obtaining orthographic views,
Projection of lines, angles and plane surfaces, analysis in
tliree views, projection of curved lines and surfaces, object
orientation and selection of views for best representation, full
and hidden lines
5.1.3 Orthographic drawings: making an orthographic drawing,
visualizing objects (pictorial view) from the given views
5. 1 .4 lnterpretation of adjacent areas, true-length lines, representation
of holes, conventional practices
5.2 Sectional Views: Full, half, broken revolved, removed (detail) sections,
phantom of hidden section, Auxiliary sectional views, specifying cutting
planes for sections, conventions for hidden lines, holes, ribs, spokes
5.3 Auxiliary views: Basic concept and use, drawing methods and types,
symmetrical and unilateral auxiliary views. Projection of curved lines
and boundaries, line of intersection between two planes, true size of
dihedral angles, true size and shape of plane surfaces

6. Developments and lntersections (18 hours)

6.1 lntroduction and Projection of Solids
6.2 Developments: general concepts and practical considerations,
development of a right or oblique prism, cylinder, pyramid, and cone,
development of truncated pyramid and cone, Triangulation method
for approximately developed surfaces, transition pieces for connecting
different shapes, development of a sphere
6.3 lntersections: lines of intersection of geometric surfaces, piercing
point of a line and a geometric solid, intersection lines of two planes,
intersections of -prisms and pyramids, cylinder and an oblique plane.
Constructing a development using auxiliary views, intersection of -
two cylinders, a cylinder & a cone
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Practica!:
1. Drawing Sheet Layout, Freehand Leftering, Sketching of parallel lines, circles,
Dimensioning
2. Applied Ceometry(Sketch and lnstrumental Drawing)
3. Descriptive Ceometry l: Projection of Point and Lines (4.1 to 4.3XSketch and
lnstrumental Drawing)
4. Descriptive Ceometry ll: Projection of Planes (4.4) (Sketch and lnstrumental
Drawing)
5. Descriptive Ceometry lll: Applications in Three dimensional Space (4.5 to
4.15) (Sketch and lnstrumental Drawing)
6. Multiview Drawings (5.1)(Sketch and lnstrumental Drawing)
7. Multiview, Sectional Drawings and Dimensioning l(5.2XSketch and
lnstrumental Drawing)
8. Multiview, Sectional Drawings and Dimensioning ll (5.2) (Sketch and
lnstrumental Drawing)
9. Auxiliary View, Sectional Drawings and Dimensioning (5.3) (Sketch and
lnstrumental Drawing)
10. Projection of Regular Ceometrical Solids (Sketch and Instrumental Drawing)
11. Developmentand lntersection l(6.1) (Sketch and lnstrumental Drawin$
12. Developmentand Intersection ll (6.2) (Sketch and lnstrumental Drawing)
13. Development and lntersection lll (6.3) (Sketch and lnstrumental Drawing)

References:
1. M. C. Luintel, "Engineering Drawing (Vol.l)", Athrai Publication (P) Limited.
2. W. J. Luzadder, 'Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing", Prentice Hall.
3. T. E. French, C. J. Vierck, and R. J. Foster, "Engineering Drawing and Graphic
Technology', Mc Graw Hill Publshing Co.
4. A . Mitchell, H. C. Spencer and J. T. Dygdone, "Technical Drawing", F. E.
Ciescke, Macmillan Publshing Co.
5. N. D. Bhatt, "Elementary Engineering Drawing', Charotar Publshing House,
lndia.
6. P. S. Gill, "A Text Book of Engineering Drawing', S. K. Kataria and Sons, lndia
7. R. K. Dhawan, "A Text Book of Engineering Drawing", S. Chand and Company
Limited, lndia
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS
sH 402

lecture z4 Year: I
Tutorial :l Part : I
, Practical z2

Course objectives:
To provide the concept and knowledge of physics with the emphasis of present
day application.

t. Oscillation: (7 hours)
1.1 Mechanical Oscillation: lntroduction
1.2 Free oscillation
1.3 Damped oscillation
1.4 Forced mechanical oscillation
1.5 EM Oscillation: Free, damped and Forced electromagnetic oscillation
2. Wave motion (2 hours)
2.1 Waves and particles,
2.2 Progressive wave,
2.3 Energy, power and intensity of progressive wave
3. ,Acoustics (3 hours)
3.1 Reverberation
3.2 Sabine'Law
3.3 Ultrasound and its applications
4. PhysicalOptics (12 hours)
4.1 lnterference,
4.1.1 lntensity in double slit interference,
4.1.2 lnterference in thin films,
4.1 .3 NeMon's rings,
4.1 .4 Hadinger fringes
4.2 Diffraction,
4.2.1 Fresnel and Fraunhoffer's diffraction,
4.2.2 lntensity due to a single slit;
4.2.3 Diffraction grating,
4.2.4 X+ay diffraction, x-ray for material test
4.3 Polarization,
4.3.1 Double refraction,
4.3.2 Nichol prism, wave plates,
4.3.3 Optical activity, specific rotation
5. Geometrical Optics (3 hours)
5.1 Lenses, combination of lenses,
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5.2 Cardinal points,

5.3 Chromaticaberration

6. Laser and Fiber Optics (4 hours)

6.1 Laser production,
6.1.1 HeNe laser,
6.1 .2Uses of laser
6.2 Fiber Optics,
6.2.1 Self focusing,
6.2.2 Applications of optical fiber

7. Electrostatics (8 hours)
7.1 Electric charge and force,
7.2 Electric field and potential,
7.3 Electrostatic potential energy,
7.4 Capacitors, capacitor with dielectric,
7.5 Charging and discharging of a capacitor
8. Electromagnetism (11 hours)
8.1 Direct current Electric current,
8.1.1 Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity,
8.1 .2
Semiconductor and superconductor
8.2 Magnetic fields:
8.2.1 Magnetic force and Torque,
8.2.2 Hall effect,
8.2.3 Cyclotron, synchrotron,
8.2.4 Biot-Savart law,
8.2.5 Ampere's circuit law; magnetic fields straight conductors,
8.2.6 Faraday's laws, lnduction and energy transformation, induced field,
8.2.7 LR circuit, induced magnetic field,
8.2.8 Displacementcurrent
9. Electromagnetic waves (5 hours)

9.1 Maxwell'sequations,
9.2 Wave equations, sPeed,
9.3 EandBfields,
9.4 Continuityequation,
9.5 Energy transfer

t0. Photon and matter waves (5 hours)

10.1 Quantization of energy;

10.2 Electrons and matter waves;
10.3 Schrodinger wave equation;
10.4 Probability distribution;
10.5 One dimensional potential we[l;
10.6 Uncertainty princiPle;
10.7 Barrier tunneling
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Practical:
1. To determine the acceleration due to gravity and radius of gyration of the bar
about an axis passing through its center of gravity.
2. To determine the value of modulus of elasticity of the materials given and
moment of inertia of a circular disc using torsion pendulum.
3. To determine the angle of prism and dispersive power of materials of the
prism using spectrometer.
4. To determine the wavelength of sodium light by Newton's rings.
5. To determine the wavelength of HeNe laser light and use it to measure the
thickness of a thin wire by diffraction of light.
6. To study the variation of angle of rotation of plane of polarization using
concentration of the cane sugar solution
7. To determine the specific rotation of the cane sugar solution using polarimeter.
8. To determine the low resistance of a given wire by Carey Foster bridge and to
determine the resistance per unit length of the wire of the bridge.
9. To determine the capacitance of a given capacitor by charging and discharging
through resistor.
10. To plot a graph between current and frequency in an LRC series circuit and
find the resonant frequency and quality factor.
1 1. To determine dielectric constant of a given substance and study its variation

with frequency by resonance method.

12. To determine the susceptibility of a solution of given materials by Quinkes
method.
13. To study the electric field mapping.
References:
1. Halliday, Resnick, Walker, "Fundamentals of Physics', John Wiley & Sons.
lnc.
2. Sapkota, Pokharel, Bhaftarai, "Fundamentals of Engineering Physics",
Benchmark Publication.
3. Brij Lal and Subrahmanyam, 'A text book of Optics", S. Chand Publisher.
4. A. S. Basudeva, 'Modern Engineering Physics", S. Chand Publisher.
5. R. K. Caur and S. L. Gupta, "Engineering Physics', Dhanpat Publisher.
6. Brij Lal and Subrahmanyam, 'Waves and Oscillation", S. Chand publisher.
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APPLIED MECHANICS
cE 40r

lecture :3 Year: I
Tutorial :2 Part : I
Practical :0

Course Objective:
To provide concept and knowledge of engineering mechanics and help understand
structural engineering stress analysis principles in later courses or to use basics of
mechanics in their branch of engineering. Emphasis has been given to Statics.

1. lntroduction (2 hours)
1.1 Definitions and scope of Applied Mechanics
1.2 Concept of Rigid and Deformed Bodies
't.3 Fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics: NeMonian
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Mechanics
2. Basic Concept in Statics and Static Equilibriu/n (4 hours)
2.1 Concept of Particles and Free Body Diagram
2.2 Physical meaningof Equilibrium and itsessence in structural application
2.3 Equation of Equilibrium in Two Dimension

3. Forces Acting on Particle and Rigid Body (5 hours)

3.1 Different types of Forces: Point, Surface Traction and Body Forces
-Translational Force and Rotational Force: Relevant Examples
3.2 Resolution and Composition of Forces: Relevant Examples
3.3 Principle of Transmissibility and Equivalent Forces: Relevant Examples
3.4 Moments and couples: Relevant Examples
3.5 Resolution of a Force into Forces and a Couple: Relevant Examples
3.6 Resultant of Force and Moment for a System of Force: Examples

4. Center of Gravity, Centroid and Moment of lnertia (6 hours)

4.1 Concepts and Calculation of Centre of Cravity and Centroid: Examples

4.2 Calculation of Second Moment of Area / Moment of lnertia and Radius
of Gyration: And Relevant usages
4.3 Use of Parallel axis Theorem: Relevant Examples

5. Friction (2 hours)

5.1 Laws of Friction, Static and Dynamic Coefficient of Friction, Angle of

Friction: Engineering Examples of usage of friction
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5.2 Calculations involving friction in structures: Example as High Tension

Friction Crip bolts and its free body diagram

6. Analysis of Beams and Frames (9 hours)

6.1 lntroduction to Structures: Discrete and Continuum

6.2 Concept of Load Estimating and Support ldealizations: Examples and
Standard symbols
6.3 Use of beams/frames in engineering: Concept of rigid joints/distribute
, loads in beamJframes.
6.4 Concept of Statically/Kinematically Determinate and lndeterminate
Beams and Frames: Relevant Examples
6.5 Calculation of Axial Force, Shear Force and Bending Moment for
Determinate Beams and Frames
6.6 Axial Force, Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams and Examples
for drawing it.

7. Analysis of Plane Trusses (4 hours)

7.1 Use of trusses in engineering: Concept of pin joints/joint loads in

trusses.
7.2 Calculation of Member Forces of Truss by method of joints: Simple
Examples
7.3 Calculation of Member Forces of Truss by method of sections: Simple
Examples

8. Kinematics of Particles and Rigid Body (7 hours)

8.1 Rectilinear Kinematics: Continuous Motion
8.2 Position, Velocity and Acceleration of a Particle and Rigid Body
8.3 Determination of Motion of Particle and Rigid Body
8.4 Uniform Rectilinear Motion of Particles
8.5 Uniformly Accelerated Rectilinear Motion of Particles
8.6 Curvilinear Motion: Rectangular Components with Examples of
Particles

g. Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration (5 hours)

9.1 Newton's Second Law of Motion and momentum
9.2 Equation of Motion and Dynamic Equilibrium: Relevant Examples
9.3 Angular Momentum and Rate of Change
9.4 Equation of Motion-Rectilinear and Curvilinear
9.5 Rectangular: Tangential and Normal Components and Polar
Coordinates: Radial and Transverse Components
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Tutorial:
There shall be related tutorials exercised in class and given as regular homework
exercises. Tutorials can be as following for each specified chapters.

1. lntroduction (l hour)
A. Theory; definition and concept type questions.
2, Basic Concept in Statics and Static Equilibrium (2 hours)
A. Theory; definition and concept type questions.

3. Concept of Force acting on structures (3 hours)

A. Practical examples; numerical examples and derivation types of
questions.
B. There can be tutorials for each subsection.

4. Center of Gravity, Centroid and Moment of lnertia (4 hours)

A. Concept type; numerical examples and practical examples type
questions.

5. Friction (2 hours)
A. Definition type; Practical example type and numerical type questions.
6. Analysis of Beam and Frame (5 hours)
A. Concept type; definition type; numerical examples type with diagrams
questions.
B. There can be tutorials for each subsection.

7. Analysis of Plane Trusses (5 hours)

A. Concept type; definition type; numerical examples type questions.

B. There can be tutorials for each subsection.

8. Kinematics of Particles and Rigid Body (4 hours)

A. Definition type; numerical examples type questions.
B. There can be tutorials for each sub.section.

9. Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration (4 hours)

A. Concept type; definition type; numerical examples type questions.

B. There can be tutorials for each subsection.

References:
1. F.P. Beer and E.R.Johnston, Jr. ,'Mechanics of Engineers- Statics and
Dynamics", Mc Craw-Hill.
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2. R.C. Hibbeler, Ashok Cupta, "Engineering Mechanics-Statics and Dynamics",

New Delhi, Pearson.
3. l.C. Jong and B.G. Rogers, "Engineering Mechanics- Statics and Dynamics",
4. D.K. Anand and P.F. Cunnif, "Engineering Mechanics- Statics and Dynamics",
5. R.S. Khurmi, "A Text Book of Engineering Mechanics",
6. R.S.Khurmi, "Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials",
7. l.B.Prasad, "A Text Book of Applied Mechanics",
8. Shame, 1.H., "Engineering Mechanics-Statics and Dynamics', Prentice Hall of
lndia, New Delhi.
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BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EE 401

Lecture :3 Year: I
Tutorial : 1 Part : I
Practical : 312

Course Objectives:
To provide the fundamental concept of DC, AC & 3-phase elec'trical circuits

1. General Electric System (5 hours)

1.1 Constituent parts of an electrical system (source, load, communication
& control)
1.2 Current flow in a circuit
1.3 Electromotive force and potential difference
1.4 Electrical units
1.5 Ohm's law
1.6 Resistors,resistivity
1.7 Temperature rise & temperature coefficient of resistance
1.8 Voltage & current sources

2. DC circuits (4 hours)
2.1 Series circuits
2.2 Parallel networks
2.3 Krichhhof's laws
2.4 Power and energy

3. Network Theorems (12 hours)

3.1 Application of Krichhof's laws in network solution
3.1.1 Nodal Analysis
3.1 .2
Mesh analysis
3.2 Stardelta & delta-star transformation
3.3 Superpositiontheorem
3.4 Thevninn's theorem
3.5 Nortan's theorem
3.6 Maximum power transfer theorem
3.7 Reciprocitytheorem

4. Inductance & Capacitance in electric circuits (4 hours)

4.1 General concept of capacitance
4.1.1 Charge & voltage
4.1 .2 Capacitors in series and parallel
4.2 General concept of inductance
4.2.1 lnductive & non-inductive circuits
4.2.2 lnductance in series & parallel
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5. AlternatingQuantities (3 hours)
5.1 AC systems
5.2 Wave form, terms & definitions
5.3 Average and rms values of current & voltage
5.4 Phasorrepresentation

6. Singlephase AC Circuits (5 hours)

6.1 AC in resistive circuits

6.2 Curent & voltage in an inductive circuits
6.3 Current and voltage in an capacitive circuits
6.4 Concept of complex impedance and admittance
6.5 AC series and parallel circuit
6.6 RL, RC and RLC circuit analysis & phasor representation

7 Power in AC Circuits (4 hours)

7.1 Power in resistive circuits
7.2 Power in inductive and capacitive circuits
7.3 Power in circuit with resistance and reactance
7.4 Active and reactive power
7.5 Power factor, its practical importance
7.6 lmprovement of power factor
7.7 Measurement of power in a singlephase AC circuits

8. ThreePhase Circuit Analysis (5 hours)

8.1 Basic concept & advantage of Three.phase circuit
8.2 Phasor representation of star & delta connection
8.3 Phase and line quantities
8.4 Voltage & current computation in 3-phase balance & unbalance circuits
8.5 Real and reactive power computation
8.6 Measurements of power & power factor in 3-phase system

Practical:
1 . Measurement of Voltage, current& power in DC circuit
Verification of Ohm's Law
Temperature effects in Resistance

2. Krichoff's Voltage & current Law

Evaluate power from V & I
Note loading effects of meter
3. Measurement amplitude, frequency and time with oscilloscope
Calculate & verify average and rms value
Examine phase relation in RL & RC circuit

4. Measurements of alternating quantities

R, RL,RC circuits with AC excitation
AC power, power factor, VARs, phasor diagrams
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5. Threephase AC circuits
Measure currents and voltages in thre+phase balanced AC circuits
Prove Y-A transformation
Exercise on phasor diagrams for three-phase circuits

6. Measurement of Voltage, current & power in a thre+phase circuit

Two-wattmeter method of power measurement in R, RL and RC three phase
circuits
Watts ratio curve

References:
1. J. R. Cogdell, " Foundations of Electrical Engineering', printice Hall,
Englewood Chiffs, New Jersy.
2. l. M. Smith,'Haughes Electrical Technology", Addison-Wesley, ISR Rprint.