NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

WARANGAL

M.TECH – Machine Design

SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION AND SYLLABI

for M.Tech. Programme in Machine Design

(Effective from 2021-22)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 Department of Mechanical Engineering

Vision and Mission of the Institute

National Institute of Technology Warangal

VISION
Towards a Global Knowledge Hub, striving continuously in pursuit of excellence in
Education, Research, Entrepreneurship and Technological services to the society
MISSION
 Imparting total quality education to develop innovative, entrepreneurial and ethical
future professionals fit for globally competitive environment.
 Allowing stake holders to share our reservoir of experience in education and knowledge
for mutual enrichment in the field of technical education.
 Fostering product-oriented research for establishing a self-sustaining and wealth
creating centre to serve the societal needs.

Vision and Mission of the Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

VISION
 To be a global knowledge hub in mechanical engineering education, research,
entrepreneurship and industry outreach services.

MISSION
 Impart quality education and training to nurture globally competitive mechanical
engineers.

 Provide vital state-of-the-art research facilities to create, interpret, apply and

disseminate knowledge.

 Develop linkages with world class educational institutions and R&D organizations for
excellence in teaching, research and consultancy services.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering:

Brief about the Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in the year 1959. The department
presently offers one Under Graduate Programme, i.e., B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with an
intake of 170 students, seven M.Tech programs - Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Machine Design, Automobile Engineering,
Materials and Systems Engineering Design, Additive Manufacturing, - one PG Diploma in Additive
Manufacturing and Ph.D programs. At present, the Department has 48 faculty members with
research expertise in different specializations of Mechanical Engineering. The Department has
good research facilities for both experimental as well as simulation-based research. The
department has liaison with reputed industries and R&D organizations such as NFTDC, DMRL,
DRDL, ARCI, BHEL, CPRI, CMTI etc. All the faculty of the department are actively engaged in
R&D and Consultancy. Presently the department is handling about 25 funded projects worth Rs.
3.00 Crores. The department has recently acquired Metal 3D Printer at a cost of Rs.1.4 Crores
under TEQIP -III grants. The institute is establishing SIEMENS Centre of Excellence in Digital
Manufacturing and Industry 4.o in which the department is playing a key role. The department
produces a large number of publications, and offers solutions to the industry regularly and is also
active with regular outreach activities like workshops, conferences and executive programs for
industry personnel. The department has been recognized as QIP Centre for M.Tech and Ph. D.
programmes.

List of Programs offered by the Department:

Program Title of the Program
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
M.Tech. Machine Design
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Materials and Systems Engineering Design
Additive Manufacturing
PG Diploma Additive Manufacturing
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Note: Refer to the following weblink for Rules and Regulations of M.Tech. program:
https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/MTechProgram/rulesandregulations/

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M.Tech. – Machine Design

Programme Educational Objectives:

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe the career and
professional accomplishments that the programme is preparing graduates to achieve. They are
consistent with the mission of the Institution and Department. Department faculty members
continuously worked with stakeholders (local employers, industry and R&D advisors and the
alumni) to review and update them periodically.

PEO1 Analyze the concepts and tools for design and development of machine
components and systems.
PEO2 Analyze the physical systems and establish schematics and mathematical models
PEO3 Design, analyze and simulate mechanical components and systems.
PEO4 Develop life skills to become design professionals, administrators and
Academicians.
PEO5 Engage in lifelong learning to adopt socio-economic -technological developments

M.Tech. – Machine Design Programme Programme Articulation Matrix

PEO
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4 PEO5
Mission Statements
Impart quality education and training to 3 3 2 2 2
nurture globally competitive mechanical
engineers
Provide vital state-of-the-art research 3 3 2 2 2
facilities to create, interpret, apply and
disseminate knowledge
Develop linkages with world class 3 3 2 2 2
educational institutions and R&D
organizations for excellence teaching,
research and consultancy services
1-Slightly 2-Moderately 3-Substantially

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Programme Outcomes:
Programme Outcomes (POs) are narrower statements that describe what the students are
expected to know and be able to do upon the graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills
and behavior the students acquire through the programme. The POs are specific to the programme
and facilitate the attainment of PEOs.
At the end of the programme the student shall be able to:
PO1 Carryout independent research/investigation and development work to solve
practical problems
PO2 Write and present a substantial technical report/document
PO3 Demonstrate a degree of mastery in machine design at a level higher than the
bachelors programme
PO4 Use state of art tools and techniques to model and analyze machine
components
PO5 Design, develop and evaluate mechanical components and systems
PO6 Engage in lifelong learning adhering to professional, ethical, legal, safety,
environmental and societal aspects for career excellence.

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

Programme PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4 PEO5
outcomes
PO1 2 3 2 2 3
PO2 3 2 2 2
PO3 2 2 2 3
PO4 3 3 2 2 3
PO5 3 2 3 3 2
PO6 2 2 3 3 3
1: Slightly 2: Moderately 3: Substantially

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CREDITS IN EACH SEMESTER

Category I Year, I Year, II Year, II Year, Total No. of

Sem – I Sem – II Sem – I Sem – II credits to be
earned
Core courses 12 06 -- -- 18
Electives 06 12 -- -- 18
Lab Courses 04 04 -- -- 08
ComprehensiveViva- -- -- 02 -- 02
Voce (CVV)
Seminar (SEM) 01 01 -- -- 02
Dissertation (DW) -- -- 12 20 32
Total 23 23 14 20 80

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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION

M.Tech. Machine Design – Course Structure

M. Tech I - Year, I – Semester

S. No. Course Course Title L T P Credits Cat.
Code Code
1. ME 5401 Advanced Mechanical Design 3 0 0 3 PCC
2. ME 5402 Advanced Mechanics of Solids 3 0 0 3 PCC
3. ME 5403 Mechanical Vibrations 3 0 0 3 PCC
4. ME 5404 Computer Aided Geometric 3 0 0 3 PCC
Design
5. Elective-1 3 0 0 3 PEC
6. Elective-2 3 0 0 3 PEC
7. ME 5408 Numerical Simulation Lab 0 0 3 2 PCC
8. ME 5409 Machine Dynamics Lab 0 0 3 2 PCC
9. ME 5448 Seminar – 1 0 0 2 1 SEM
Total 23

M. Tech I - Year, II – Semester

S. No. Course Course Title L T P Credits Cat.
Code Code
1. ME 5451 Product Design & Development 3 0 0 3 PCC
2. ME 5452 Finite Element Analysis for 3 0 0 3 PCC
Design
3. Elective-3 3 0 0 3 PEC
4. Elective-4 3 0 0 3 PEC
5. Elective-5 3 0 0 3 PEC
6. Elective-6 3 0 0 3 PEC
7. ME 5458 Tribology and Composites Lab 0 0 3 2 PCC
8. ME 5459 Modelling and Analysis Lab 0 0 3 2 PCC
9. ME 5498 Seminar – 2 0 0 2 1 SEM
Total 23

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M. Tech II - Year, I – Semester

S No Course Code Course Title Credits Cat. Code
1 ME6447 Comprehensive Viva Voce 2 CVV
2 ME6449 Dissertation Part A 12 DW
Total 14

M. Tech II - Year, II – Semester

S No Course Code Course Title Credits Cat. Code
1 ME6499 Dissertation Part B 20 DW
Total 20

Programme Elective Courses

List of Electives (I Year, I Semester)

S. No. Course Code Course
1 ME5411 Mechanics of Composite Materials
2 ME5412 Characterization of Engineering Materials
3 ME5413 Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms
4 ME5414 Automatic Controls
5 ME5415 Mathematical Methods in Engineering
6 ME5416 Failure Analysis and Design
7 ME5417 Mechanics and Processing of Polymer Materials
List of Electives (I Year, II Semester)
S. No. Course Code Course
1 ME5461 Fracture Mechanics
2 ME5462 Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics
3 ME5463 Rotor Dynamics
4 ME5464 Theory of Plates and Shells
5 ME5465 Smart Materials and Sensors
6 ME5466 Tribology in Design
7 ME5467 Advanced Composite Technologies
8 ME5468 Robotics
9 ME5469 Optimization Methods for Engineering Design
10 ME5552 Vehicle Dynamics
11 ME5371 AI and ML for Mechanical Systems

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DETAILED SYLLABUS
M.Tech. – Machine Design

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

PROGRAMME CORE COURSES

(I – YEAR, I – SEMESTER)

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5401 ADVANCED MECHANICAL DESIGN
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Design mechanical components by selecting a suitable material and failure criteria.
CO2 Evaluate fatigue life of mechanical components for ductile and brittle materials.
CO3 Analyze and predict the fracture strength of mechanical components under
different fracture modes.
CO4 Design mechanical components involving contacts avoiding the surface failures.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO2 2 2 3 3 2
CO3 2 3 2 2 3
CO4 3 2 3 3 2 3

Syllabus:

Material selection for design

Engineering Design process and the role of materials; Materials classification and their properties;
Types of Material Failure – Elastic & Plastic Deformation, Creep deformation, Fatigue fracture under
static and impact loading, Fatigue under cyclic loading, Combined effects; Design and Materials
Selection – Iterative and Stepwise nature design, Safety factors, Prototype and Component Testing,
Service Experience, Examples of material selection for typical applications; Fundamentals of
Plasticity – Theory of limit design, Bauschinger effect, Ludwik, Hollomon equations and voce
equation.

Review of fundamental concepts: Load analysis - 2D and 3D static load analysis; Case studies of
static load analysis - Bicycle hand brake lever, Bicycle with pedal arm, Plier-wrench; Understanding
of static failure for ductile and brittle materials; Comparison of experimental data with failure theories;
Significance of the theories of failure; Importance of factor of safety in design; Design case studies
- Bracket, Bicycle hand brake lever, Bicycle with pedal arm, Plier-wrench.

Fatigue failure theories: Introduction to fatigue; Fatigue failure models; Fatigue life; Estimation of
theoretical fatigue strength; Correction factors to the theoretical fatigue strength; Stress
concentration; Cumulative damage and life exhaustion; Effect of mean stress on the fatigue failure;
Designing for fully reversed uniaxial stresses; Designing for fluctuating uniaxial stresses; Designing
for multi-axial stresses in fatigue.

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Introduction to fracture and creep: Fundamentals of Fracture mechanics; Mechanism of fracture

- Cleavage fracture, Ductile fracture and Inter-granular fracture; Griffiths theory; Orowan theory;
Theoretical fracture strength; Irwin’s fracture analysis; Design case studies - Bicycle with pedal arm,
Plier-wrench.
Fundamentals of degradation; Creep mechanisms; Temperature dependence of creep; Correlations
to determine rupture time under creep condition – Larson – Miller, Manson and Haferd, Orr-Sherby-
Dorn.

Design for failure prevention: Surface Geometry; Mating surfaces; Friction; Surface failures -
Adhesive wear, Abrasive wear, Corrosion wear, Surface fatigue wear; Static and Dynamic Contact
stresses – Spherical contact, Cylindrical contact and General contact, Design Case Studies – Ball
bearing, Cylindrical roller bearing, Cam-follower contact.

Learning Resources:

1. Machine design an integrated approach, Robert L Norton, Pearson Education, Second

edition, 2009.
2. Mechanical Engineering Design, Richard G. Budynas, J Keith Nisbett, Shigley’s McGraw
Hill, Ninth edition, 2011.
3. Mechanical Behavior of materials, Marc Meyers and Krishan Chawla, CambridgeUniversity
Press, 2nd Edition, 2009.
4. Mechanical properties of engineered materials, Wolé Soboyejo, Marcel Dekker, Inc.,2002.
5. Elements of Fracture Mechanics, Prashant Kumar, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private
Limited, 2014.
6. Materials Selection in Design, Ashby, M.F., Butterworth-Heinemann, 4/e, 2010.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5402 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Analyze state of stresses and strains in a 3-D continuum
CO2 Establish stress-strain relations for deformable solids
CO3 Analyze mechanical structures using energy methods.
CO4 Evaluate stresses in symmetrical and asymmetrical beams
CO5 Analyze thin wall beams, torsional bars and axisymmetric problems

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 3 3 3 2
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 2 2 2 3 2
CO4 3 2 2 2
CO5 3 2 2 2 2

Syllabus:

Analysis of Stress: Introduction, Body Force, surface force and stress tensor, The
state of stress at a point, Normal, Shear and Rectangular stress components, Stress
components on an arbitrary plane, Equality of cross shears, A more general theorem,
Principal stresses, Stress invariants, Principal planes, cubic equations, The state of
stress referred to principal axes, Mohr’s circles for the 3-D state of stress, Octahedral
stresses, the state of pure shear, Lame’s Ellipsoid, The plane state of stress,
Differential equations of equilibrium, Equations of equilibrium in cylindrical
coordinates, Axisymmetric case and plane stress case.

Analysis of Strain: Introduction, Deformations in the neighbourhood of a point,

Change in length of a linear element, Change in length of a linear element-linear
components, The state of strain at a point, Interpretation of shear strain
components, Cubical dilatation, angle between two-line elements, Principal axes of
strain and principal strains, Plane state of strain, Plane strains in polar coordinates,
Compatibility conditions.

Stress-Strain Relations for Linearly Elastic Solids: Introduction, generalized

statement of Hooke’s law, Stress-strain relations for isotropic materials, Modulus
of rigidity, bulk modulus, Young’s modulus and poison’s ratio, Relation between
the elastic constants, Displacement equations of equilibrium.
Energy Methods: Hooke’s law and the principle of superposition, Work done by
forces and elastic strain energy, Maxwell-Betti-Rayleigh Reciprocal theorem,
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First and second theorem of Castigliano, expressions for strain energy when an elastic
member is subjected to axial force, Shear force, Bending moment and Torsion.
Theorem of virtual work, Kirchhoff’s theorem.

Bending of Beams: Straight beams and asymmetrical bending, shear center or center
of flexure, shear stresses in thin walled open sections: Bending of curved beams
(Winkler –Bach formula).

Torsion: Torsion of general prismatic bars-solid sections, Torsion of circular,

elliptical, triangular bars, Torsion of thin walled tubes and multiple closed sections,
center of twist and flexure center.

Axi-symmetric Problems: Thick walled cylinder subjected to internal and external

pressures-Lames-problems, sphere with purely radial displacements, rotating disc of
uniform thickness, rotating shafts and cylinders.

Learning Resources:

1. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, L.S. Srinath, 3rd Edition, TMH, 2009.

2. Mechanics of Deformable Solids, Irving H. Shames, Krieger Pub Co, 2008.
3. Advanced Mechanics of Solids Otto T. Bruhns, Springer, 2003
4. Theory of Elasticity, Sadhu Singh, 4th edition, Khanna Publishers, 2015
5. Theory of Elasticity, Timoshenko and Goodier, 3rd Edition, TMH, 2011

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5403 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Analyze the causes and effects of vibrations in mechanical systems andidentify discrete
and continuous systems.
CO2 Model the physical systems into schematic models and formulate thegoverning
equations of motion.
CO3 Compute the free and forced vibration responses of multi degree of freedom systems
through modal analysis and interpret the results.
CO4 Analyze and design systems involving unbalances, transmissibility, vibrationisolation and
absorption.
CO5 Analyze and design to control and reduce vibration effects in machinery.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 2 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 2
CO3 2 3 2 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 2 3 2
CO5 2 3 2 2 3 2

Syllabus:

Introduction: Causes and effects of vibration, Classification of vibrating system, Discrete and
continuous systems, degrees of freedom, Identification of variables and Parameters, Linear and
nonlinear systems, linearization of nonlinear systems, Physical models, Schematic models and
Mathematical models.

Single Degree of Freedom (SDF) systems: Formulation of equation of motion: Newton – Euler
method, De Alembert’s method, Energy method, Free Vibration: Undamped Free vibration
response, Damped Free vibration response, Case studies on formulation and response
calculation. Forced vibration response of SDF systems: Response to harmonic excitations, solution
of differential equation of motion, Vector approach, Complex frequency response, Magnification
factor Resonance, Rotating/reciprocating unbalances.

Dynamics of Rotors: Whirling of rotors, Computation of critical speeds, influence of bearings,

Critical speeds of Multi rotor systems.

Design case studies: Design case studies dealing with Transmissibility of forces and motion,
Vehicular suspension, Analysis of Vehicles as single degree of freedom systems -vibration
transmitted due to unevenness of the roads, preliminary design of automobile suspension. Design
of machine foundations and isolators.
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Two degree of freedom systems: Introduction, Formulation of equation of motion:

Equilibrium method, Lagrangian method, Case studies on formulation of equations of motion, Free
vibration response, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Normal modes and mode superposition,
Coordinate coupling, decoupling of equations of motion, Natural coordinates, Response to initial
conditions, coupled pendulum, free vibration response case studies, Forced vibration response,
Automobile as a two degree of freedom system –bouncing and pitching modes undamped
vibration absorbers, Case studies on identification of system parameters and design of undamped
vibration absorbers. Analysis and design of damped vibration absorbers.

Multi degree of freedom systems: Introduction, Formulation of equations of motion, Free

vibration response, Natural modes and mode shapes, Orthogonally of modal vectors,
normalization of modal vectors, Decoupling of modes, modal analysis, mode superposition
technique, Free vibration response through modal analysis, Forced vibration analysis through modal
analysis, Modal damping, Rayleigh’s damping, Introduction to experimental modal analysis.

Continuous systems: Introduction to continuous systems, discrete vs continuous systems,

Exact and approximate solutions, free vibrations of bars and shafts, Free vibrations of beams,
Forced vibrations of continuous systems Case studies, Approximate methods for continuous
systems and introduction to Finite element method.

Vibration control in structures: Introduction, State space representation of equations of

motion. Passive control, active control and semi active control, Free layer and constrained
damping layers, Piezo electric sensors and actuators for active control, semi active control of
automotive suspension systems.

Learning Resources:

1. Elements of Vibration Analysis, L. Meirovich, 2nd Ed. Tata Mc-Grawhill, 2007

2. Mechanical Vibrations. S Rao, 4th Ed., Pearson education, 2011
3. Theory of Vibration, W.T, Thompson, CBS Publishers
4. Vibration: Fundamentals and Practice, Clarence W. De Silva , CRC Press LLC,2000
5. Mechanical Vibrations, Venkatachalam R., PHI Publications, 2018

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5404 COMPUTER-AIDED GEOMETRIC DESIGN
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Apply geometric transformations and projection methods in CAD
CO2 Develop geometric models to represent curves
CO3 Design surface and solid models for engineering design
CO4 Apply mesh generation techniques for engineering analysis

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 3 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 2
CO3 3 2 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 2 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:

Introduction: Introduction to CAE, CAD. Role of CAD in Mechanical Engineering, Design process,
software tools for CAD, Geometric modelling.

Transformations in Geometric Modeling: Introduction, Translation, Scaling, Reflection,

Rotation in 2D and 3D. Homogeneous representation of transformation, Concatenation of
transformations. Computer-Aided assembly of rigid bodies, Applications of transformations in
design and analysis of mechanisms, etc. Implementation of the transformations using computer
codes.

Projections: Projective geometry, transformation matrices for Perspective, Axonometric

projections, Orthographic and Oblique projections. Implementation of the projection
formulations using computer codes.

Introduction to Geometric Modeling for Design: Introduction to CAGD, CAD input devices,
CAD output devices, CAD Software, Display Visualization Aids, and Requirements of Modelling.

Curves in Geometric Modeling for Design: Differential geometry of curves, Analytic Curves,
PC curve, Ferguson’s Cubic Curve, Composite Ferguson, Curve Trimming and Blending.
Bezier segments, de Casteljau's algorithm, Bernstein polynomials, Bezier-subdivision, Degree
elevation, Composite Bezier. B-spline basis functions, Properties of basic functions, Knot Vector
generation, NURBS, Conversionof one form of curve to other. Implementation of the all the curve
models using computer codes in an interactive manner.

Surfaces in Geometric Modeling for Design: Differential geometry of surfaces, Parametric

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representation, Curvatures, Developable surfaces. Surfaces entities (planar, surfac of

revolution, lofted etc). Free-for surface models (Hermite, Bezier, B-spline surface). Boundary
interpolating surfaces (Coon’s). Implementation of the all the surface models using computer
codes.

Solids in Geometric Modeling for Design: Solid entities, Boolean operations, Topological
aspects, Invariants. Write-frame modeling, B-rep of Solid Modelling, CSG approach of solid
modelling. Popular modeling methods in CAD softwares. Data Exchange Formats and CAD
Applications:

Meshing Methods for Engineering Analysis: FEM, Meshing, Quality of meshing, Mesh
generation methods.

Learning Resources:

1. Geometric Modeling, Michael E. Mortenson, Tata McGraw Hill, 2013.

2. Computer-Aided Engineering Design, Saxena and B. Sahay, Anamaya Publishers, New
Delhi, 2005.
3. An introduction to NURBS: with historical perspective, Rogers, David F.MorganKaufmann
Publishers, USA, 2001.
4. Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics, David F. Rogers, J. A. Adams, TMH,2008.
5. Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE systems, Kunwoo Lee, Addison-Wesley (1999).

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5408 NUMERICAL SIMULATION LABORATORY
0-0-3: 2

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the lab sessions, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Apply built-in functions in MATLAB/ SCILAB to solve numerical problems.
CO2 Develop code for solving problems involving different types of mathematicalmodels
and equations (ODE, PDE, Linear and nonlinear equations).
CO3 Solve simulation problems encountered in mechanical design, vibrationanalysis and
CAD
CO4 Model a system and Develop a simulation code towards a mini project

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3 2 1 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 2 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
List of Experiments conducted in this laboratory:
Week Exercises
1 Introduction to MATLAB and practice
2 Practice session on handling basic arithmetic etc.
3 Writing codes with control loops, functions and scripts
4 Developing codes for visualization and plotting
5 Solving problems involving linear and nonlinear equations
6 Solving problems involving curve fitting and interpolations
7 Solving problems involving ordinary and partial differential equations
8 Solving problems related to optimization
9 Solving problems involving numerical differentiation and integrations
10 Practice session
11 Introduction to Simulink
12 Case studies and working on projects
13 Case studies and working on projects
14 Case studies and working on projects

Reading:
1. laboratory Instruction Manual

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5409 MACHINE DYNAMICS LABORATORY
0-0-3: 2

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the lab sessions, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Study and analyze the kinematics of different mechanisms.
CO2 Evaluate the vibration parameters using undamped and damped freeand forced
vibrations.
CO3 Estimate the unbalance and balance the rotors.
CO4 Identify the natural modes and study the influence of initial conditions onthe response
of a two degree of freedom systems.
CO5 Determine the critical speed of shafts with short and long bearings.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 3 2
CO2 3 3 3 2
CO3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 2
CO5 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
List of Experiments conducted in this laboratory:
1. Undamped Free Vibrations:
a. Trifilar Pendulum
b. A Slender Rod on a Cylindrical Surface
c. A Semi Cylindrical Shell on aHorizontal surface.
d. Compound Pendulum
2. Damped Free Vibrations:
a. Viscous Damper
b. Logarithmic Decrement
c. Spring-Mass-Damper System Coulomb Damping
3. Damped Free Vibrations of Two Degree Freedom System: Coupled Pendulum 4.
Vibrations of Continuous System: A Cantilever Beam
4. Balancing of Rotors: Rotor Balancing Machine
5. Balancing of Reciprocating Machines: Balancing a Twin Cylinder Engine (A Locomotive
Engine)
6. Critical speeds of shafts with hinged and fixed end conditions
7. Tuning of Dynamic Absorber
8. Case studies on mechanisms and inversions.

Reading:
1. laboratory Instruction Manual
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Course Code: Credits

ME 5448 SEMINAR-1
0-0-2: 1

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:

CO1 Identify and compare technical and practical issues related to the area of course
specialization.
CO2 Outline annotated bibliography of research demonstrating scholarly skills.
CO3 Prepare a well-organized report employing elements of technical writing and
critical thinking
CO4 Demonstrate the ability to describe, interpret and analyze technical issues and
develop competence in presenting.

Evaluation Scheme:

Task Description Weightage

I Clarity on the topic 10
II Literature survey 30
III Content 30
IV Presentation 20
V Response to Questions 10
TOTAL 100

Task-CO mapping:

Task/CO CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4

I X
II X
III X
IV X
V X

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 3
CO2 3 2 2 3
CO3 3 3 2 3
CO4 3 3 2 3

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PROGRAMME CORE COURSES

(I – YEAR, II– SEMESTER)

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5451 PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Develop conceptual product models using creativity and product design techniques
CO2 Apply embodiment principles in product development process.
CO3 Develop products by considering the social, environmental and ethical concerns.
CO4 Experience by developing CAD/ physical models using the concepts of product design
theory.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 2 2
CO3 1 3
CO4 3 3 3 3 3 3

Syllabus:

Introduction: Design thinking philosophy - Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test. Product design
context- types of designs, Asimov model, Design method vs scientific method, Considerations of a
good design, Design activities/ Process, Product life and technological insertion cycles,
organizational structures, business models, Design in teams-Team behavior and dynamics. Team
formation and Course project assignment.

Problem identification: Need analysis, customer study and need identification tools, Product
Quality and classification of Customer requirements, Kano Diagram. Establishing Engineering
characteristics- Benchmarking, Quality Function Deployment- HOQ, Preparation of Initial PDS for
the Course Project.

Gathering Information: Transformation from Data to knowledge, types and sources of information,
intellectual property rights- classification, Patent searching, stages of patent filing. Importance of
Codes and standards in Product Design

Concept Generation/Improvement and Decision making: Creative thinking models, creative

thinking aids and barriers, structured and unstructured creative design methods/theories-
Brainstorming techniques, Random input technique and Synectics, concept map, Functional
decomposition, Morphological analysis, TRIZ, Axiomatic Design, practice exercises. Decision
making theories- criteria based selection, Pugh’s concept, AHP.

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Embodiment and Detailed Design : Product Architecture, Configuration and Parametric design
Concepts, Detailed design, Engineering Requirements- failure mode and effects analyses, Legal
and ethical issues in design. DFX, Course Project Reviews

Learning Resources:

1. Engineering Design, George E Dieter, Publisher, McGraw Hill, 4th edition

2. Product Design, Kevin N. Otto, Kristin L. Wood, Pearson Education, 2004.
3. Design Engineering, W. Ernest Eder, S. Hosendl, CRC Press, 2008.
4. The Mechanical Design Process, David G. Ullman, McGraw Hill, 2000.

Online Resources:

1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107/103/107103082/

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5452 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR DESIGN
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Make use of the concept of finite element method for solving machine design problems
CO2 Solve problems in 1-D structural systems involving bars, trusses, beams and frames.
CO3 Develop 2-D and 3-D FE formulations involving triangular, quadrilateral elements and
higher order elements.
CO4 Apply the knowledge of FEM for stress analysis, model analysis, heat transfer analysis
and flow analysis.
CO5 Develop algorithms and FE code for solving design problems and adapt commercial
packages for complex problems.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2
CO2 2 2 2
CO3 2 2 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 2
CO5 3 2 3 3 3

Syllabus:

Introduction: Historical Perspective of FEM and applicability to mechanical engineering design

problems.

Mathematical Models and Approximations: Review of elasticity. Mathematical models for

structural problems: Equilibrium of continuum-Differential formulation, Energy Approach- Integral
formulation: Principle of Virtual work - Variational formulation. Overview of approximate methods
for the solution of the mathematical models, Residual methods and weighted residual methods, Ritz,
Rayleigh-Ritz and Gelarkin’s methods. Philosophy of solving continuum problems using Finite
Element Method.

Finite Element Formulation: Generalized FE formulation based on weightedresidual method

and through minimization of potential, displacement based formulation, Concept of discretization,
Interpolation, Formulation of Finite element characteristic matrices and vectors, Compatibility
conditions, Assembly and boundary considerations.

Finite Element Analysis for One Dimensional Structural problems: Structural problems with
one dimensional geometry. Bar element: formulation of stiffness matrix,consistent and lumped load
vectors. Boundary conditions and their incorporation: Elimination method, Penalty Method,
Introduction to higher order elements and their advantages and disadvantages. Formulation for
Truss elements, Case studies involving hand calculations with an emphasis on Assembly,

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boundary conditions,contact conditions and multipoint constraints.

Beams and Frames: Review of bending of beams, higher order continuity (C0 and C1
Continuity), interpolation for beam elements and formulation of FE characteristics, Plane and
space frames and examples problems involving hand calculations. Algorithmic approach for
developing computer codes involving 1-D elements.

Two dimensional Problems: Interpolation in two dimensions, natural coordinates, Isoparametric

representation, Concept of Jacobian. Finite element formulation for plane stress plane strain
and axi-symmetric problems; Triangular and Quadrilateral elements, higher order elements,
sub-parametric, Isoparametric and superparametric elements. Formulation of plate bending
elements using linear and higher order bending theories, Shell elements, General considerations in
finite element analysis of design problems, Choosing an appropriate element and the solution
strategies. Introduction to pre and post processing of the results and analysis.

Three Dimensional Problems: Finite element formulation for 3-D problems, mesh
preparation, tetrahedral and hexahedral elements, case studies.

Dynamic Analysis: FE formulation in dynamic problems in structures using Lagrangian Method,

Consistent and lumped mass models, Formulation of dynamic equations of motion, Modelling of
structural damping and formulation of damping matrices, Model analysis, Mode superposition
methods and reduction techniques.

FEM in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics problems: Finite element solution for one
dimensional heat conduction with convective boundaries. Formulation of element
characteristics and simple numerical problems. Formulation for 2-D and 3-D heat conduction
problems with convective boundaries. Introduction to thermo-elastic contact problems. Finite
element applications in potential flows; Formulation based on Potential function and stream
function. Case studies.

Algorithmic Approach for problem solving: Algorithmic approach for Finite element
formulation of element characteristics, Assembly and incorporation of boundary conditions.
Guidelines for code development. Introduction to commercial Finite Element software packages
like ANSYS.

Learning Resources:

1. Finite element Method in Engineering, Singiresu S.Rao, 5ed, Elsevier, 2012.

2. Textbook of Finite Element Analysis, Seshu P, PHI. 2004
3. Finite Element Method in Engineering, Reddy, J.N., Tata McGraw Hill, 2017
4. The Finite Element Method 4 Vol set, Zeincowicz, 4th Edition, Elsevier 2007.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5458 TRIBOLOGY AND COMPOSITES LABORATORY
0-0-3: 2

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the lab sessions, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Apply the knowledge of dynamics to determine the frequencies of component.
CO2 Estimate friction and wear between interacting material surfaces of given
materials.
CO3 Estimate the lubricant characteristics and identify a suitable lubricant for thegiven
application.
CO4 Analyze the influence of additives on the mechanical properties ofpolymer
CO5 Design and fabricate prototypes through rapid prototyping techniques.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6
CO1 2 2 3 2 1 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 2 3
CO3 2 1 3 3 3 3
CO4 1 2 3 3 2 3
CO5 1 2 3 3 2 3

Syllabus:
List of Experiments conducted in this Laboratory:
1. Determination of critical speed of rotating shaft with centre mass approach.
2. Measurement of the natural frequencies of hinged-hinged and fixed-fixed configuration of
rotating shaft.
3. Determination of friction and wear of dry sliding contacts using friction and wear testrig.
4. Measurement of the abrasive wear by using dry sand abrasion test rig.
5. Measurement of the erosive wear by using air jet erosion test rig.
6. Determination of lubricity of lubricants using four ball test rig.
7. Fabrication of polymer composites using hand layup technique.
8. Fabrication of a mechanical component using fused deposition modelling technique.
9. Measurement of kinematic and dynamic viscosities of an oil using redwood viscometer.
10. Determination of flash and fire point of an oil / lubricant.
11. Measurement of the emissions of vehicle using chassis dynamometer.
12. Measurement of stress due to bending using a strain gauge.
13. Determination of Modulus of Elasticity using Strain gages.
14. Determination of stress concentration factor for a plate with a hole (Photoelastic)

Reading:

1. laboratory Instruction Manual

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5459 MODELING AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY
0-0-3: 2

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Develop programs for modeling the synthetic curves and surfaces.
CO2 Develop finite element code to solve problems involving Trusses,Beams and Frames
CO3 Build 2D and 3D objects using a modeling software
CO4 Solve structural problems using finite element software
CO5 Execute mini project involving both modeling and analysis

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 2 2
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 2 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 2
CO5 3 3 3 2 3

Syllabus:

List of Experiments conducted in this laboratory:

1. Develop Programs for Transformations in CAD

2. Develop programs for Synthetic Curves in CAD
3. Introduction to Pro/E and working with features like Extrude & Revolve insketch mode
4. Model solids with features like Hole, Round, Chamfer and Rib
5. Model solids with features like Pattern, Copy, Rotate, Move and Mirror
6. Advanced modeling tools (Sweep, Blend, Variable section Sweep etc)
7. Assembly modelling in Pro/E, Generating, editing and modifying drawings in Pro/E
8. Introduction to developing program for finite element analysis in MATLAB
9. Solution of Trusses problems using the developed code
10. Solution of Beams and Frames using the developed code
11. Solution of problems involving triangular element using the developed code
12. Introduction to FEA software, ANSYS
13. Solution of problems of Trusses using ANSYS
14. Solution of problems of Beams and Frames using ANSYS
15. Solution of problems involving triangular element etc. using ANSYS
16. Solution of 3D analysis problems using ANSYSReading:
Reading:

1. laboratory Instruction Manual

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5498 SEMINAR-2
0-0-2: 1

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:

CO1 Identify and compare technical and practical issues related to the area ofcourse
specialization.
CO2 Outline annotated bibliography of research demonstrating scholarly skills.
CO3 Prepare a well-organized report employing elements of technical writing andcritical
thinking
CO4 Demonstrate the ability to describe, interpret and analyze technical issues and
develop competence in presenting.

Evaluation Scheme:

Task Description Weightage

I Clarity on the topic 10
II Literature survey 30
III Content 30
IV Presentation 20
V Response to Questions 10
TOTAL 100

Task-CO mapping:

Task/CO CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4

I X
II X
III X
IV X
V X

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 3
CO2 3 2 2 3
CO3 3 3 2 3
CO4 3 3 2 3

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5411
MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Understand the characteristics of composite materials.
CO2 Select suitable manufacturing processes to develop fiber reinforced composites.
CO3 Analyze the micro and macro mechanical behavior of fiber reinforced composites.
Develop the governing equations for bending, buckling and vibration of laminated
CO4 plates.
CO5 Design the composite structures for engineering applications.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6
CO1 2
CO2 1 2
CO3 1 3 2
CO4 2 3 2 2
CO5 3 3 2 2

Syllabus:
General Introduction: Introduction, Classification of Composites, Constituent materials in
Composites, Composition of Fiber Reinforced Composites, Types and properties of Reinforcement,
Types and properties of Resins, Types of additives, Mechanical behaviour of composite materials,
Basic Terminology of Laminated fiber reinforced composite materials, Manufacture of Laminated
fiber reinforced composite materials.

Manufacturing Composite materials: Tooling and Specialty Materials, Classification of

Manufacturing Processes, Open mold Process, Closed mold Process, Continuous Process, Forming
Structural Shapes, Processing of composite materials, Manufacturing Defects, Mechanical Testing
of Composites, Joining of Composites, Environmental Effects on Composites

Micromechanics of Laminae: Introduction, Stress-strain relation for anisotropic materials,

Stiffnesses, Behaviour of Laminae, Equations of Equilibrium, Anisotropic Elasticity, Hooke's Law in
Compliance Form, Hooke's Law in Stiffness Form, Orthotropic and Transverse Isotropic materials
compliances, Engineering constants, Restriction on Engineering constants, Stress-strain relation for
plane stress in orthotropic materials.

Macromechanical behaviour of laminates and plate theories: Elastic approach to stiffness,

Mechanics of materials approach to stiffness, Mechanics of materials approach to strength,
Transformed reduced stiffnesses Classical Laminate theory, Special cases of laminate Stiffnesses,
Strength of Laminates, Theories of failures related to FRP composires, Interlaminar stresses
axisymmetric shells.

Design of composite structures: Design Issues, Structural Component Design Process,

Macromechanical failure theories, Bending, Deflection of Simply supported laminated plates,
Governing equation for Bending, Buckling, and Vibration of Laminated plates.

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Learning Resources:

1. Principles of composite material mechanics, Ronald F. Gibson, CRC Press, 2011.

2. Mechanics of Composite Materials, Robert M Jones, Taylor & Francis, 2000.
3. Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Composites, Lawrence E. Nielsen, Nielson, Paul
NielsenSecond Edition, CRC press, 2000.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5412
CHARACTERIZATION OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Identify advanced techniques available for characterization of materials
CO2 Select a characterization technique to evaluate the behavior of materials
CO3 Analyze defects and failure surfaces of materials
CO4 Analyze the characterization results by various equipment

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2 3 3
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 2 2 2 3

Syllabus:

Introduction: Overview of the course; materials classification and their properties, Importance of
materials selection, property classification, Criteria for selection of materials, Ashby charts for
materials selection, Engineering Design process and the role of materials; material property charts;
selection of materials based on function, objective, constraints and free variables; examples of
material selection for typical applications;

Computer aided materials selection: Selection of process based on material classification; pencil
curve approach; material selection for multiple constraints and multiple objective cases; multiple
constraints and conflicting objectives. Co-selection of material and shape; concept of macroscopic
and microscopic shape factors; Four quadrant method of material selection. General Properties of
plastics, polymers and elastomers; visco-elastic properties; short-term and long-term properties of
plastics;

High temperature materials: families of super alloys and their characteristics; creep and fatigue
resistance of super alloys; role of precipitates in strengthening of super alloys; repair of super alloys
after creep damage; coatings for high temperature materials.

Fundamentals of ceramics: general properties, applications of ceramics for critical applications.

Design considerations. Surface treatment of materials using coatings; type of coatings; PVD and
CVD coatings. Basics of electro-plating and electro-less plating.

Physical characterization of materials: Optical Microscopy, SEM,TEM, Density, Void content in

materials, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM),
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), nano indentation, NMR spectroscopy, EDAX, FTIR, XRD

Mechanical characterization: Tensile test, flexural test, compression test, ILSS, creep, fatigue,
Hardness, Impact test, Fracture toughness test, Principle, construction and operation working
parameters, equipment operation. selection of plastics based on mechanical properties,
degradation due to environment, of laminates.

Tribological characterization: Abrasive wear, Pin-on Disc, Erosion test, Corrosion test, sand
abrasion, slurry erosion, scratch test, nano indent scratch test, wear; Design methods for snap fits;
case studies. Fundamentals of fiber reinforced plastics; Stress, strain analysis of continuous fiber

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composites, rule of mixtures, general deformation behavior

.

Learning Resources:

1. Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, M.F. Ashby, Butterworth Heinemann, 4/e, 2010
2. Materials Characterization-Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods - Yang
Leng, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd, 2008
3. ASM Handbook: Materials Characterization, ASM International, 2008.
4. Experimental Techniques in Physical Metallurgy, V. T. Cherapin and A. K. Mallik, Asia
Publishing House, 1967.
5. Mechanical Metallurgy, Dieter,George E. McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2005
6. Plastics Engineering, Crawford, R. J., Butterworth-Heinemann, 3/e, 2002.
7. Super alloys: A technical guide, Donachie, M. J. and Donachie, S. J., ASM International,
2002.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5413
ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS OF MECHANISMS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Understand basic mechanisms and machines and formulate the design problem.
Develop analytical equations for relative position, velocity and acceleration of all
CO2
moving links.
CO3 Analyze Simple and Complex mechanisms.
Apply the knowledge of Kinematic theories to practical problems of
CO4
mechanism design and synthesis.
CO5 Design higher pair kinematic linkages for a given application.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 3 2 1
CO2 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO3 2 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 2 2 2
CO5 3 3 3 3 2 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: review of kinematic chains, equivalent chains and their inversions.

Position analysis: position and systems, co-ordinate transformation, rotation, translation and
combined motion, algebraic position analysis, loop closure equations, position of any point on a
linkage, transmission angles and toggle positions, position based synthesis of planar mechanisms.

Kinematics of rigid bodies: plane motion of a rigid body, graphical velocity and acceleration
analysis, instantaneous centers of velocity, centrodes, velocity of rub, analytical solutions for
velocity analysis – velocity of any point on a linkage, acceleration of any point on a linkage,
coriollis acceleration, analytical solutions for
velocity and acceleration analysis, case studies – four-bar pin joined linkage, four link slider-
crank.

Analytical linkage synthesis: types of kinematic synthesis – motion and path generation,
number synthesis, dimensional synthesis, two position synthesis for rocker output, precision
points, comparison of analytical and graphical two positionsynthesis, three position synthesis.

Graphical linkage synthesis: two position synthesis for rocker output, three position
synthesis, position synthesis for more than three positions (four and six bar quick return),
coupler curves, exact and approximate straight line mechanisms.

Cam: terminology, types of follower, follower motions, cams, svaj diagrams, law of cam design,
single and double dwell cam design using shm, cycloidal displacement, combined functions, critical
path motion, practical design considerations.

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Gears and gear trains: law of gearing, involute tooth form, pressure angle, backlash, contact
ratio, interference and method to avoid interference, gear trainand its analysis.

Learning Resources:

1. Kinematics Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms, A K Mallik, Amitabha Ghosh and

Guntur, D CRC Press, 2011
2. Planar Multibody Dynamics, Parviz E Nikravesh, CRC Press, 2016
3. Design of Machinery An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and
Machines, Robert L Norton, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill reprint 2011
4. Advanced Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis, Sandor and Erdman, vol II, PHI,
New Delhi, 2010
5. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Shigley, Pennock and Uicker, 4th Edition, Oxford
University Press, 2011

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5414
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Analyze electromechanical systems by mathematical modelling.
CO2 Determine Transient and Steady State behavior of systems using standard test signals.
Analyze linear systems for steady state errors, absolute stability and relative stability
CO3
using time domain and frequency domain techniques.
CO4 Identify and design a control system satisfying specified requirements.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 3 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 2 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 2

Syllabus:

Introduction: System, control system, types of control systems, open-loop and closed loop systems,
types of feedback, feedback and its effects. Concept of linearization with incremental changes.

Mathematical Modelling Of Physical Systems: Mathematical modelling of Electrical, Mechanical

and Electro-mechanical elements, D.C. motors, flapper amplifiers, pneumatic amplifiers. Block
diagram representation. Concept and use of Transfer function.

Transfer Function From Block Diagrams And Signal Flow Graphs: Introduction, impulse
response and its relation with transfer function of linear systems. Block diagram reduction technique
and signal flow graph, Mason’s gain formula.

State Variable Analysis Of Linear Dynamic Systems: State variables, state variable
representation of system, dynamic equations, merits for higher order differential equations and
solution. Concept of controllability and observability and techniques to test them.

Time Domain Analysis Of Control Systems: Introduction- typical Test signals, time domain
indices, steady state error constants, concept of BIBO stability, absolute stability, Routh Hurwitz
Criterion. Effect of P, PI & PID controllers.

Root Locus Techniques: Introduction, Root loci theory, Application to system stability studies.
Illustration of the effect of addition of a zero and a pole.

Frequency Domain Analysis Of Control Systems: Introduction, polar plots, Nyquist stability
criterion, Frequency domain indices (gain margin, phase margin, bandwidth), Bode plots, application
of Bode plots, Introduction to lag and lead compensation.

Qualitative Analysis Of Controllers: Introduction, Additions of Poles and Zeros, compensation –

Phase Lag, Phase lead, feedback compensation, introduction to state space analysis – generalized
state equation, techniques for deriving system state-space equations.

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Control Applications: Active vibration control – Principle of active control, structural vibration
control, Active vibration isolation system, Engine Governing – Mechanical governors, Electronic
governors, carburetor control, Diesel fuel Ignition control, Boiler control – combustion control, feed
water control, steam temperature control.

Learning Resources:

1. Automatic Control Systems, Benjamin C Kuo and Golnaraghi, 10th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2017.
2. Control Systems Engineering, J. Nagarath, M. Gopal, New Age Pub. Co, 6th Edition, 2017.
3. Automatic control engineering, Francis Harvey Raven, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
4. Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogata, Pearson Education India, 5th Edition, 2015.
5. Theory and Application of Automatic Controls, B. C. Nakra and S. P. Singh, 3rd Edition, New
Age International Publishers., 2017.
6. Vibration and Acoustics, C Sujatha, Tata McGraw Hill, 2017

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5415
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Formulate a design task as an optimization problem
Identify constrained and unconstrained optimization problems and solve using
CO2
corresponding methods
CO3 Solve nonlinear optimization problems with evolutionary methods
CO4 Apply data driven methods to solve engineering problems

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 3 3 1 2
CO2 2 2 3 3 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
Mathematical Modeling: Modeling of systems related to mechanical engineering, assumptions,
appropriate methods and fundamental of a computer implementation

Numerical Linear Equations: Introduction, Basic Ideas of Applied Linear Algebra, Systems of
Linear Equations, Square, Non-Singular Systems, the Algebraic Eigenvalue Problem, Matrix
Decompositions, Computer implementation of the methods for applications in engineering analysis.

Outline of Optimization Techniques: Introduction to Optimization, Multivariate Optimization,

Constrained Optimization, Optimality Criteria, Computer implementation of the methods for
applications in design optimization, manufacturing and thermal process optimization.

Topics in Numerical Analysis: Interpolation, Regression, Numerical Integration, Numerical

Solution of ODE's as IVP Boundary Value Problems. Application of numerical methods for research
in mechanical engineering.

Overviews: PDE's and Variational Calculus: Separation of Variables in PDE's, Hyperbolic

Equations, Parabolic and Elliptic Equations, Membrane Equation, and Calculus of Variations.
Applications in mechanical engineering research.

Learning Resources:

1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, E. Kreyszig , Wiley, 2010.

2. Applied Mathematical Methods, B. Dasgupta , Pearson Education, 2006.
3. Scientific Computing, M. T. Heath, McGraw-Hill Education, 2001.
4. Applied Numerical Methods with Matlab, Steven Chapra, McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.

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Course Code: Credits

FAILURE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
ME 5416 3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Analyze m aterial failure prevention in mechanical design
CO2 Establish various stresses and failure theories on static and dynamic loading
CO3 Analyze high, low cycle fatigue and interpretation of data by combined loading.
CO4 Design various mechanical components and prevent the failure by proper analysis

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2
CO2 3 3 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 2 2 3 2 2
CO4 3 2 2 2 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: The role of failure prevention analysis in Mechanical Design, Material failure
modes and their identification.

Combined stress, theories of failure and their use in Design: State of stress and relation
between stress and strain. Static loading, Fatigue loading

High cycle fatigue: Fatigue testing, S-N-P curves, endurance diagrams, influence factors,
stress concentration factors and notch sensitivity, fatigue design for combined stress,
cumulative damage and life prediction.

Fatigue testing procedures and statistical interpretation of data: Loading regimes for testing
and statistical interpretation, low cycle fatigue, fretting. Fracture mechanics principles in design
practice, contact fatigue, high temperatures, corrosion. Shock and impact loading.

Failure Analysis Techniques and Preventive Measures: Non-Destructive Testing Techniques

and Metallographic Techniques.

Component Failures: Bearings, Gears, Chain and Belt Drives, Lifting Equipment’s, Welded
constructions and Screw fastenings, Pressure Vessel, Seals, Shafts, Springs.

Learning Resources:
1. Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design: Analysis, Prediction and Prevention, Jacks A.
Collins, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1993.
2. Mechanical behaviour of Materials, Norman E. Dowling, 4th edition, Pearson, 2013.
3. Fatigue of Materials, S.Suresh, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2012.
4. Elements of Fracture Mechanics, Prashanth kumar, Mc-Graw Hill, 2014
5. Failure Analysis and Prevention (ASM Hand Book), Metals Hand Book 9th Edition,Vol.11.

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Course Code: MECHANICS AND PROCESSING OF POLYMER MATERIALS Credits

ME 5417 3-0:0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the structures of polymers
CO2 Select a characterization technique to evaluate the polymers
CO3 Analyze and Characterize polymers.
CO4 Understanding the polymer processing

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 3
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 3
CO3 3 2 2 3 2 2
CO4 3 2 2 2 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction to polymers, applications and processing: Introduction and Classification of
Polymers. History of Polymers, Thermosets, Factors influencing the polymer properties,
Monomers used for polymer synthesis, Polymer Manufacturing and Processing, Polymer
Mechanics Creep, stress relaxation, Boltzmann superposition principle, mechanical models,
dynamic behavior of polymers, Impact and fatigue in polymers
Synthesis and properties: Commodity and general purpose thermoplastics: PE, PP, PS, PVC,
Polyesters, Acrylic, PU polymers. Engineering Plastics: Nylon, PC, PBT, PSU, PPO, ABS,
Fluoropolymers Thermosetting polymers: PF, MF, UF, Epoxy, Unsaturated polyester, Alkyds.
Natural and synthetic rubbers: Recovery of NR hydrocarbon from latex, SBR, Nitrile, CR, CSM,
EPDM, IIR, BR, Silicone, TPE.
Polymer processing: Compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding, blow molding,
reaction injection molding, extrusion, pultrusion, calendaring, rotational molding, thermoforming,
rubber processing in two-roll mill, internal mixer.
Experimental methods to measure properties of solid polymers: Mechanical-static and
dynamic tensile, flexural, compressive, abrasion, endurance, fatigue, hardness, tear, resilience,
impact, toughness. Conductivity-thermal and electrical, dielectric constant, dissipation factor,
power factor, electric resistance, surface resistivity, volume resistivity, swelling, ageing resistance,
environmental stress cracking resistance.
Learning Resources:
1. Robert O. Ebewele , Polymer Science and Technology, CRC press, 2000
2. Tesoro, G. (1984), Textbook of polymer science, 3rd ed., Fred W. Billmeyer, Jr., Wiley-
Interscience, New York, 1984
3. I L.H. Sperling, N. Introduction To Physical Polymer Science 2006 By John Wiley & Sons, Inc,
Fourth Edition

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PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5461
FRACTURE MECHANICS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Understand the concept of crack subsequently leading to fracture failure Further
analyze the mechanical components against fracture.

CO2 Analyze and predict the fracture strength of mechanical components under
different fracture modes.

CO3 Application of fracture mechanics principles by Determining Fracture Parameters using

Experimental Methods.

CO4 Designing of mechanical components against fracture by Determining Fracture

Parameters for the analysis of cracks in solids.

CO5 Analyze the mechanical components against fracture by Detection of crack and its
growth through Non-Destructive Testing.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 3 3 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 2 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 3 3 2
CO5 2 2 3 3 2 3

Syllabus:
Introduction: Brittle and Ductile Fracture, Modes of Fracture Failure, Surface Energy, Griffith's
Dilemma, Realization and Analysis. Energy Release Rate, Energy Release Rate of DCB Specimen,
Anelastic Deformation at Crack-tip, Crack Resistance, Stable and Unstable Crack Growth, Critical
Energy Release Rate.

Stress Intensity Factor: Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM), Westergaard's Approach,
Applications of Westergaard Approach, Crack in a Plate of Finite Dimensions, Edge Cracks,
Embedded Cracks, The Relation between GIand KI , Critical Stress Intensity Factor, Bending and
Twisting of Cracked Plates. Approximate Shape and Size of the Plastic Zone, Effective Crack Length,
Effect of Plate Thickness.

J-Integral: Definition of the J-Integral, Path Independence, Stress-Strain Relation, Experiments to

Determine the CriticalJ-Integral, Comments on the Numerical Evaluation ofJ-Integral, A Simplified
Relation for the J-Integral, Applications to Engineering Problems. Crack Tip Opening Displacement,
Relationship between CTOD, Kr and Gr for Small Scale Yielding, Equivalence between CTOD and J.

Test Methods: KIC-Test Technique, Test Methods to Determine JIC , Test Methods to Determine GIC
and GIIC , Determination of Critical CTOD.

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Fracture Parameters: Direct Methods to Determine Fracture Parameters. Indirect Methods to

Determine Fracture Parameters. Mixed Mode Crack Initiation and Growth.

Crack Detection through Non-Destructive Testing: Examination through Human Senses, Liquid
Penetration Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Imaging, Magnetic Particle Inspection.

Learning Resources:
1. Elements of fracture mechanics, Kumar, Prashant, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2009.
2. Fracture mechanics: fundamentals and applications. Anderson, Ted L., CRC press, 2017.
3. Elementary engineering fracture mechanics, Broek, David, Springer Science & Business Media,
2012.
4. Fracture and Fatigue control in Structures, S.T. Rolfe and J.M. Barson, Prentice Hall Inc. New
Jersy, 1977.
5. Advanced Fracture Mechanics, M.F. Kanninen and C.H. Popelar, Oxford University Press, 1985.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5462
CONDITION MONITORING AND FAULT DIAGNOSTICS
3-0-0: 3

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Understand effective maintenance schemes in industries.
CO2 Apply vibration monitoring techniques for system diagnoses.
CO3 Apply oil analysis technique to diagnose the wear debris.
CO4 Identify nonconventional methods for machine diagnoses.
CO5 Develop modern technologies for effective plant maintenance.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3
CO2 3 3 2
CO3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 2
CO5 3 3 2 3

Syllabus:
Vibration based condition monitoring: Introduction, Type of failures, investigation and
occurrences, Service failures, Principles of predictive maintenance, Predictive maintenance
techniques, sensors for fault detection, Vibration transducers, Vibration basics, Spring-mass system:
mass, stiffness, damping, System response, Nature of vibration, Harmonics, Limits and standards
of vibration.
Data acquisition and analysis: Introduction, Vibration sensors, characteristics and mountings
Collection of vibration signal, Vibration signature of active systems, Vibration monitoring equipment,
Critical vibration levels, Conversion of vibrations to electrical signal, The fast Fourier transform (FFT)
analysis, Frequency analysis techniques, Derived functions, Time waveform analysis, Phase signal
analysis.
Machinery fault diagnosis and correcting faults: Introduction, Commonly witnessed machinery
faults diagnosed, Simple vibration, Belt drives, Gear excitation, Rolling elements bearing, Balancing,
Alignment, Resonance vibration control with dynamic absorbers.
Wear debris analysis: Introduction, Oil fundamentals, sampling methods, lubricant properties,
Contaminants in used lubricating oils, Contaminants monitoring techniques, Spectrometric oil
analysis, Magnetic chip detectors, Ferrograph particle precipitation, XRF, Temperature analysis.
Other predictive maintenance techniques: Performance trend monitoring, Performance
monitoring systems, Introduction to non-destructive techniques, Ultrasound, Infrared thermography,
Eddy current, Introduction to structural health monitoring
Learning Resources:

1. Rao J. S., Vibration Condition Monitoring, Narosa Publishing House, 2/e 2000.
2. Isermann R., Fault Diagnosis Application, Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2011.
3. Allan Davis, Hand book of Condition Monitoring, Chapman and Hall, 2000.
4. Choudary K K., Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Collacott, R. A., Mechanical Faults Diagnosis, Chapman and Hall, London, 1990
6. Vibration and Acoustics, C Sujatha, Tata McGraw Hill, 2017

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5463
ROTOR DYNAMICS
3-0-0: 3

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Model the Rotor bearing systems and formulate the governing equations.
CO2 Understand the role of damping, gyroscopic, centrifugal, stiffness and inertialeffects on
rotors.
CO3 Compute the critical speeds and stability limits for rotors under axial, transverseand
torsional modes.
CO4 Analyse the rotor bearing systems using transfer matrix method and FiniteElement
Method.
CO5 Compute the transient response of rotors.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 3 2
CO2 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 2 3 2
CO5 2 3 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: Introduction to rotor dynamics, Rotating and reciprocating unbalances,
Classification of Discrete and continuous systems, Review of free and forced vibrations of single
and multi-degree of freedom systems.

Linear Rotor Dynamics : Equation of motion, Rotating systems, Complex coordinate representation,
Undamped Jeffcott Rotor – Free whirling, Unbalance response, Shaft Bow Jeffcott Rotor with viscous
damping – Free whirling, Unbalance response, Shaft Bow With structural damping – Free whirling,
Unbalance response, frequency dependent loss factors with non-synchronous damping, Effect of
Bearing Compliance,Stability in supercritical region.

Modelling with Four Degrees of Freedom: Generalised coordinates and equations of motion in
real and complex coordinates, Static and couple unbalance and their effects, uncoupled gyroscopic
systems, Free whirling of coupled undamped systems, Unbalance response and Shaft bow. Model
uncoupling of gyroscopic systems, Configuration and state space approaches.

Discrete multi-degree of freedom: Introduction, Transfer matrix approach for undamped

systems, Damped systems, The finite element method for rotors, Beam elements, spring
elements, Mass elements, Assembly and constraints, Damping matrices, Choice of coordinates:
fixed Vs Rotating and Real Vs Complex coordinates, Computation of critical speeds,
Computation of unbalance response. Campbell and root locus diagrams, Reduction of DOF:
Nodal reduction, model reduction and component mode synthesis.

Transmission Shafts: Modelling of rotors as continuous systems, Euler-Bernoulli and

Timoshenko beam models, Dynamic stiffness, Analytical and approximate solutions.
Anisotropy of rotors and supports: Isotropic rotors on Anisotropic supports – Influence of
damping, non-isotropic rotors on isotropic supports.

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Rotor-Bearing Interaction: Rigid body and flexural modes, Linearization of bearing

Characteristics, Rolling element bearings, Fluid film bearings, Magnetic bearings, bearing
alignment in multi rotor bearings

Learning Resources:

1. Dynamics of Rotating Systems, Giancarlo Genta, Springer, 2009

2. Rotor Dynamics, Rao, J.S., 3 Ed. New Age International, 2003
3. Rotating Machinery Vibrations, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 2001
4. Vibration Analysis of Rotors, Chong-Won Lee, Kluwer Academic Publishers, London, 1995
5. Rotor dynamics, Muszynska A, Taylor & Francis, New York, 2005

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5464
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Formulate the Constitutive Relations and Equilibrium conditions applicable
to plates
CO2 Analyze the forces and bending moments in plates and shells
CO3 Analyze Natural Frequencies and Modes in plates and shells under free vibrations
CO4 Solve problems of Plates and Shells on Elastic Foundations

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3
CO2 3 2 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 2 3 2 3
CO4 3 2 3 2 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: Fundamental Relations, Equilibrium equations Kinematic Relations and Constitutive
Relations.

Plate Theories: Thin plate concept, Kirchhoff-Differential Equation for studying the plates’ stress
strain, moments force, Variational Formulation, Boundary conditions: Fixed edges, clamped edges,
simply supported plates with various load conditions (Analytical concepts) and mixed boundary
conditions. Thick plate concepts, Reissner-Mindlin–Differential Equation, Finite Element/variational
formulations for plate bending studies, Potential energy method for plate analysis.

Deep Shell Equations: Introduction, Shell Coordinates and Infinitesimal Distances in Shell Layers,
Stress–Strain Relationships, Membrane Forces and Bending Moments, Energy Expressions,
Boundary Conditions, Hamilton’s Principle, Other Deep Shell Theories.

Natural Frequencies and Modes: General Approach, Rectangular Plates that are simply supported
Along Two Opposing Edges, Circular Plates Vibrating Transversely, In-Plane Vibrations of
Rectangular Plates.

Vibration of Shells and Membranes under the Influence of Initial Stresses: Strain-Displacement
Relationships, Equations of Motion, Pure Membranes, Equations of Motion for Shells on Elastic
Foundations, Plates on Elastic Foundations.

Learning Resources:
1. Vibration of Shells and Plates, Werner. S Marcel Publishing House, 2004.
2. Stresses in Beams, Plates, and Shells, Third Edition Ugural, Ansel C, CRC Press 2009.
3. Theory Applications and Plate analysis, RudolphSzilard, Whiley Publisher 2004
4. Saouma. V.E, Finite Elemnt II Solid Mechanics, Springer- 2001.
5. Theory of Plates and Shells, Arthur. W. L, Vibration of Plates, 1970.Timoshenko, Mc Graw
Hill.
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Course Code: Credits

ME 5465
SMART MATERIALS AND SENSORS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, student will be able to:
Identify smart materials based on the engineering applications
CO1
Develop constitutive equations and mathematical models for the smart materials
CO2
Design sensing devices and structures using smart materials
CO3
Adapt smart sensors for measurement of physical properties and structural health
CO4
monitoring

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3
CO2 3 2 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 2 3 2 3
CO4 3 2 3 2 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: Introduction of smart materials- Piezoelectric materials, magneto-strictive materials
and magneto-resistance effect, electroactive materials and polymers, Shape memory alloys and
polymers, electro and magneto rheological fluids, intelligent materials.

Piezoelectric Materials: Piezoelectric effect, Constitutive equations, properties of piezoelectric

materials, variation of coupling coefficients for PZT materials, Mathematical modelling- Electro
mechanical performance.

Magneto-strictive Materials and Shape memory alloys: Magneto-strictive Sensing Magneto

mechanical coupling coefficients of magneto-strictive materials, constitutive relationships, Villari
Effect, Matteuci Effect and Nagoka-Honda Effect, Magnetic Delay Line Sensing, Magneto strictive
mini actuators. Classification of shape memory alloys, methods of fabrication, Control design for
shape memory alloys and polymers, Electroactive polymers and its applications, LBHS and HBLS
smart actuators.

Smart sensors: Selection of sensors and its monitoring techniques for monitoring force, position,
vibration, noise, temperature for the mechanical systems-Integrated and distributed temperature
sensing, strain measurements, fluid rheological properties measurements using FBG and ultrasonic
sensors, Application of accelerometers, EAP, SMAs, vision sensors, MEMS based actuators, robot
sensors, micro sensors, Nano sensors, Case studies and student presentations

Structural Health Monitoring using Smart Sensors: Structural integrity using fiber optic,
acoustic/ultrasonic, and piezoelectric active sensors/patches, piezoelectric smart structures-
numerical and experimental methods. Delamination sensing using magneto-strictive and
Piezoelectric sensors. Case studies and student presentations.

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Learning Resources:

1. Structural Health monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active sensors, by Victor Giurgiutiu,
Academic Press, 2008, I st edition
2. Smart Materials and Structures, Thompson and Gandhi, Chapman and Hall, 1992
3. Piezoelectric energy harvesting, Alper Erturk and Daniel J Inmann, Wiley Publications, 2011,
Ist edition
4. Structural Health monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active sensors, by Victor Giurgiutiu,
Academic Press, 2008
5. Smart sensors for industrial applications by Krzysztof Iniewski, CRC Press Taylor and
Francis group, 2013
6. Micro and Smart Systems: Technology and Modeling, Ananthasuresh, G. K., Vinoy, K. J.,
Gopalakrishnan, S., Bhat, K. N., and Aatre, V. KWiley, New York, 2012.

Online Resources:
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Course Code: Credits

ME 5466
TRIBOLOGY IN DESIGN
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Analyze friction, wear, lubrication and their interactions for a given application
CO2 Identify tribological performance parameters on Tribological components
CO3 Predict the type of failure in metallic, ceramic and polymeric surfaces
CO4 Design and select appropriate tribo components for a given application

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2 2
CO2 3 3 3 3 2
CO3 3 2 3 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 2 3 2

Syllabus:
Basic concepts of Tribology: Friction, Wear and Lubrication - Friction and Wear of metal, ceramics
and polymeric materials.

Friction and Wear: Origins of sliding friction-Friction due to adhesion, ploughing, deformation by
conical & spherical asperity; Determine the coefficient of friction by solid mechanics; limiting junction
growth. Wear processes and their mechanisms - Adhesive wear, Abrasive wear, Erosive wear,
Corrosive wear, Surface fatigue wear, Fretting wear.

Lubrication modes and theories of hydrodynamic lubrication: Types of lubricants, Modes

of lubrication - hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, Elasto-hydrodynamic, mixed and boundary
lubrication, Reynolds’ equation, Applications of hydrodynamic lubrication theory.

Surface Engineering, Interactions and Coating for tribo components; Contact mechanics.

Tribological components: Theory, Design and applications of tribological components – sliding

and rolling element bearings, seals, gears, cams, chains, brakes and clutches. Tribological issues
in cutting tools and automotive engines.

Tribo failures and analysis: case studies

Special topics: Bio-tribology, Introduction to MEMS, Nano Tribology and Space Tribology.

Learning Resources:
1. Engineering Tribology, Stachowaik, G.W., Batchelor, A.W., 3rd Ed., Elsevier, 2010.
2. Tribology in Machine Design, TA Stolarski, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000.
3. Engineering Tribology, Williams JA, Oxford Univ. Press, 2001.
4. Introduction to bearings, Majumdar B.C, S. Chand & Co., Wheeler publishing, 1999.
5. Fluid film lubrication theory and design, Andras Z. Szeri, Cambridge University press, 1998.
6. Basic lubrication theory, Cameron A, Ellis Horwood Ltd., 2002.
7. Tribology Hand Book, Neale MJ, CBS Publications, 2012.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5467
ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Understand composite material and their reinforcements
CO2 Select constituent materials to develop appropriate composites
CO3 Analyze interfaces of composites for predicting their mechanical properties.
CO4 Develop metal matrix, ceramic matrix and polymer matrix composites with
calculated values of constituents
CO5 Analyze the performance of automobile component material

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 2 2 3 3
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 2 2 2 3
CO5 3 3 2 2 2 3

Syllabus:
Introduction: Overview of the course, history and basic concept of composites, Types and
constituents, reinforcement and matrices, interface and mechanism of strengthening.

Fundamental concepts: Definition and Classification of Composites, particulate and dispersion

hardened composites, continuous and discontinuous fibre reinforced composites MMC, PMC, CMC.
Automobile component materials

Metal Matrix Composites Processing: Liquid state processes, solid state processes and insitu
processes.

Interface: Role, reactions, bonding mechanisms and bond strength.

Properties and applications: Strength, stiffness, creep, fatigue and fracture; thermal, damping and
tribological properties.

Polymer Matrix Composites Processing: Hand layup and spray technique, filament winding,
pultrusion, resin transfer molding, bag and injection molding, sheet molding compound.
Matrix resins-thermoplastics and thermosetting matrix resins. Reinforcing fibers- Natural fibers
(cellulose, jute, coir etc.), carbon fiber, glass fiber, Kevlar fiber, etc. Particulate fillers-importance of
particle shape and size. Coupling agents-surface treatment of fillers and fibers, significance of
interface in composites. short and continuous fibre reinforced composites, critical fibre length, and
anisotropic behavior. Polymer composites applications in Automobile industry.

Ceramic Matrix Composites Processing: Cold pressing & sintering, hot pressing reaction bonding
processes, infiltration, in-situ chemical reaction, Sol-Gel and polymer pyrolysis, self-propagating high

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temperature synthesis. Carbon- carbon composites, Interfaces.

Rule of mixtures. Stress, strain transformations.

Nanocomposites: introduction to Nanocomposites, advantages disadvantages

Materials for Automobile bodies: Materials for considerations and use in automobile body
structure- Steels, Aluminium alloys, Magnesium alloys, polymers and composites. Component
manufacturing: material joining, Casting and forming techniques.
Heat Treatment processes: Annealing, Normalising, Ageing, solutionising, hardening, tempering
Surface Heat treatment : Carburising, zinc coating, Nitriding , cyaniding

Test methods: Quality assessment, physical and mechanical property characterization.

Learning Resources:

1. Composite Materials Science and Engineering, Chawla, Springer

2. An introduction to composite materials, Hull, Cambridge
3. ASM Handbook Composites, Steven L. Donaldson, Volume 21, 2001.
4. Composite Materials, Science and Engineering, Krishan K. Chawla, Springer, 2001.
5. Process Modelling in Composites Manufacturing,Suresh G. Advani, E. Murat Sozer, 2nd Ed.
CRC Press, 2009
6. Materials for Automobile Bodies-Geoffrey Davies, 2nd Ed. Elsevier Science, 2003.

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Course Code: Credits

ME 5468
ROBOTICS
3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Classify robots based on joints and arm configurations.
CO2 Design application specific End Effectors for robots.
CO3 Compute forward and inverse kinematics of robots and determine trajectory plan.
CO4 Program robot to perform typical tasks including Pick and Place, Stacking and
Welding
CO5 Design and select robots for Industrial and Non-Industrial applications.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 2 3 2
CO2 2 3 2 3 2
CO3 2 2 2 2 2
CO4 2 2 2 2 2
CO5 3 1 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: Multibody systems, Automation, Classification of robots, Anatomy, Sensors (velocity,
proximity, touch, torque etc), Grippers, selection of Robot based on the Application. Demonstration
of different types of Robots & tools using Robot Simulator Software like ROBODK.

Kinematics: Manipulators Kinematics, Rotation Matrix, Homogenous TransformationMatrix, Direct

and Inverse Kinematics for industrial robots for Position and orientation. Demonstrate FK and IK
using simulation tools.

Differential Kinematics, statics and Dynamics: Jacobian, Lagrangian Formulation, Newton-Euler

Formulation for RR & RP Manipulators. Demonstrate differential kinematics using simulation tools.

Trajectory planning & Control: Motion Control- Interaction control, Rigid Body mechanics, Control
architecture- position, path velocity and force control systems, computed torque control, adaptive
control, and Servo system for robot control. Demonstrate trajectory planning using simulation tools.

Advanced Topics in Robotics: Motion Planning (Methods of Path planners), Robot Vision (Feature
Detection & Matching, Motion Tracking, Machine Learning methods).

Programming of Robots: Overview of various programming languages.

Application of Robots in production systems: Application of robot in welding, machine tools,

material handling, and assembly operations parts sorting and parts inspection.

Learning Resources:

1. Robotics control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence, Fu, K.S., Gonzalez, R.C., and Lee, C.S.G.,
McGraw-Hill Publishing company, New Delhi, 2003.

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2. Engineering: An IntegratedApproach, Prentice Hall of India, Klafter, R.D., Chmielewski, T.A.,

and Negin. M, Robot New Delhi, 2002.
3. Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control, Craig, J.J., Addison Wesley, 1999.
4. Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Kevin M. Lynch, Frank C. Park, Planning, and Control,
Cambridge University Press, 2017.

Online Resources:
1. nptel Courses: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107/106/107106090/ ,
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/101/112101098/,
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/107/112107289/,
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/104/112104298/
2. Stanford Lecture Series: https://see.stanford.edu/Course/CS223A
3. MIT OCW: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-12-introduction-to-robotics-
fall-2005/

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Course Code: OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR ENGINEERING Credits

ME 5469 DESIGN 3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Formulate a design task as an optimization problem
Identify constrained and unconstrained optimization problems and solve using
CO2
corresponding methods
CO3 Solve discontinuous optimization problems using special methods
CO4 Solve nonlinear optimization problems with evolutionary methods

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 3 3 1 2
CO2 2 2 3 3 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction to Optimization in Design: Problem formulation, Optimization problems in
Mechanical Engineering, Classification of methods for optimization

Single-variable Optimization: Optimal criteria, Derivative-free methods (bracketing, region

elimination), Derivative based methods, root-finding methods.

Multiple-variable Optimization: Optimal criteria, Direct search methods (Box’s, Simplex, Hooke-
Jeeves, Conjugate methods), Gradient-based methods (Steepest Descent, Newton’s, Marquardt’s,
DFP method). Formulation and Case studies.

Constrained Optimization: KKT conditions, Penalty method, Sensitivity analysis, Direct search
methods for constrained optimization, quadratic programming, GRG method, Formulation and Case
studies.
Specialized algorithms: Integer programming (Penalty function and branch-and- bound method),
Geometric programming.

Evolutionary Optimization algorithm: Genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, Anti-colony

optimization, Particle swarm optimization.

Multi-objective Optimization: Terminology and concepts, the concepts of Pareto optimality and
Pareto optimal set, formulation of multi-objective optimization problem, NSGA.

Case studies and Computer Implementation: Representative case studies for important methods
and development of computer code for the same to solve problems.
Learning Resources:

1. Introduction to Optimum Design, Jasbir Arora, Academic Press, 2004

2. Optimization For Engineering Design: Algorithms and Examples, Kalyanmoy Deb, PHI, 2004.
3. Multi-Objective Optimization using Evolutionary Algorithms, Kalyanmoy Deb, Wiley,2001.

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Course Code: Credits

VEHICLE DYNAMICS
ME 5552 3-0-0: 3

Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
CO1 Understand the principles underlying the development and design of road vehicles
under the influence of dynamic loads.
CO2 Analyze the performance and establish the design specifications for the acceleration
and braking conditions.
CO3 Model, simulate and analyze the conventional road vehicles for better ride comfort.
CO4 Analyze the cornering forces and effects of tractive forces on cornering.
CO5 Design suspension systems for better damping and comfort.

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 2 2 1
CO2 2 2 3 2 3 2
CO3 2 3 3 2 2
CO4 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO5 3 3 3 3 2

Syllabus:
Introduction: Hypothetical vehicle control loop, Fundamental Approach, Vehicle coordinates,
motion variables. Forces – Dynamic axle loads, Static loads on level ground, aerodynamic forces on
body, hitch forces, tire construction, size and load rating, terminology, mechanics of force generation,
Tire wear, tire life, factors affecting tire life – problems

Road Loads: Aerodynamic, Mechanics of pressure distribution – Aerodynamic forces: lift & drag,
Spoilers, Lift force, side force and roll, pitch and yaw moments, Crosswind sensitivity. Rolling
Resistance, Factors affecting pressure, velocity, slip temperature, etc – Total road loads – Fuel
Economy Effects.

Acceleration & Braking Performance: Power limited, Traction limited acceleration, Static loads on
level ground, aerodynamic forces on body, Fundamental Expressions, Constant retardation, Wind
Resistance, Power, Braking forces, Brakes: disc and drum, front, rear and four-wheel braking,
Braking Torque, Road friction rolling resistance, problems.

Vehicle Vibration and Ride characteristics: Excitation sources – road roughness, wheel
assembly, driveline excitation, engine transmission. Wheel Hop Resonance. Rigid body bounce,
pitch motion. Effect of vibration on vehicle riding. Influence of pressure in tyre, alignment toe in and
toe out, tire wear and tire life.

Suspension: Solid axes – Independent suspension, Anti-squat and anti- pitch suspension
geometry, roll center analysis, Active suspension, suspension load – vehicle loading, load due to
gyroscopic force on suspension, total load on suspension.
Steady–State Cornering: Introduction, Low and high speed turning –Tire cornering forces,
governing expressions, under steer gradient, over steer and neutral conditions. Characteristic speed,
critical speed, yaw velocity gain, sideslip angle, static margin. Suspension effects on cornering.

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Learning Resources:

1. Tire and Vehicle Dynamics, Hans B Pacejka, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Ltd., 2012.
2. An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, J H Smith, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, 2010
3. Road Vehicle Dynamics, Rao V Dukkipati, Springer 2008
4. Ground Vehicle Dynamics, Werner and Karl, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
5. Theory of Ground Vehicles, Wong H, McGraw Hill, Second edition, 2006.
6. Fundaments of Vehicle Dynamics. Thomas D Gillespie, SAE Inc, 2002

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ME 5371 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE 3-0-0: 3

LEARNING FOR MECHANICAL SYTEMS

Pre-Requisites: Nil
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the core concepts of Mechanical Systems in the context of Industry 4.0
CO2 Apply AI, ML and Deep Learning concepts on Various Mechanical Systems
CO3 Apply the statistical and optimization techniques on Mechanical Systems

CO4 Evaluate the Mechanical System performance using simulation and experimental
analysis

Course Articulation Matrix:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3 3 3 3
CO2 3 3 3

CO3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 3

1 - Slightly; 2 - Moderately; 3 – Substantially

Syllabus:
Introduction to Mechanical Systems evolution in the context of Industry 4.0, Key issues:
Adaptability, Intelligence, Autonomy, Safety, Sustainability, Interoperability, Flexibility of
Mechanical Systems.
Introduction of Statistics; Descriptive statistics: Central tendency measures, Dispersion
measures, data distributions, centre limit theorem, sampling, sampling methods; Inferential
Statistics: Hypothesis testing, confidence level, degree of freedom, P-value, Chi-square test,
ANOVA, Correlation V’s Regression, Uses of Correlation and regression.
Artificial Intelligence: Brief review of AI history, Problem formulation: Graph structure, Graph
implementation, state space representation, search graph and search tree, Search Algorithms:
random search, Depth-first, breadth-first search and uniform-cost search. Heuristic: Best first
search, A* and AO* algorithm, generalization of search problems. Ontology; Fuzzy; Meta-
heuristics.
Machine Learning: Overview of supervised and unsupervised learning; Supervised Learning:
Linear Regression, Non-linear Regression Model evaluation methods, Logistic Regression,
Neural Networks; Unsupervised Learning: K-means clustering, C-means Clustering.
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Pooling, Padding Operations, Interpretability in CNNs,
Limitations in CNN. Cases with respect to different mechanical systems.
Introduction to Raspberry Pi; Installation of Raspbian OS on Raspberry Pi; Controlling LED
using Raspberry Pi; Integrating IR Sensor with Raspberry Pi; Controlling LED with IR Sensor;
Integrating Temperature and amp; Humidity Sensor with Raspberry Pi read Current Environment
Values, Collecting the sensor data using Raspberry Pi; Matlab toolboxes - Simulink, Mechanical

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Systems implementation: From features to software components, Mapping software components

to ECUs.
Learning Resources

1. Rajkumar, Dionisio De Niz ,and Mark Klein, Cyber-Physical Systems, Wesley

Professional.
2. Rajeev Alur, Principles of Cyber-Physical Systems, MIT Press, 2015.
3. Robert Levine et al., “A Comprehensive guide to AI and Expert Systems”,
McGraw Hill Inc, 1986.
4. E. A. Lee and S. A. Seshia, “Introduction to Embedded Systems: A Cyber-Physical
Systems Approach”, 2011.
5. C. Cassandras, S. Lafortune, “Introduction to Discrete Event Systems”, Springer 2007.
6. Constance Heitmeyer and Dino Mandrioli, “Formal methods for real-time computing”,
Wiley publisher, 1996.
7. Montgomery Douglas, 2017. Design of Experiments, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

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ME6447 COMPREHENSIVE VIVA – VOCE Credits: 2

COMPREHENSIVE VIVA – VOCE OUTCOMES: At the end of the comprehensive viva-voce,

the student shall be able to:

CO1 Comprehend the knowledge gained in the course work

CO2 Identify principles of design of mechanical systems and controls
CO3 Demonstrate the ability in problem solving and to communicate effectively.

CO-PO MAPPING:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 3 2 3
CO2 3 3 3 2 3
CO3 3 3 3 3 3

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ME6449 DISSERTATION PART – A Credits: 12

DISSERTATION OUTCOMES: At the end of the part – A of dissertation, the student shall be
able to:

CO1 Identify a topic in advanced areas of additive manufacturing

CO2 Review literature to identify gaps and define objectives and scope of the work
CO3 Employ the ideas from literature and develop research methodology
CO4 Develop a model, experimental set-up and/or computational techniques necessary
to meet the objectives.

M.Tech Dissertation Rubric Analysis:

Task Description
I Selection of Topic
II Literature Survey
III Defining the Objectives and Solution Methodology
IV Performance of the Task
V Dissertation Preparation
VI Review (Presentation & Understanding)
VII Viva-Voce
VIII Publications /Possibility of publication

ME 6449
Task CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
(% Weightage)
I (10) X
II (20) X X
III (30) X
IV (40) X

CO-PO MAPPING:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 3 2 3 1 3
CO2 3 2 3 1 3
CO3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 3 3 3

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ME6499 DISSERTATION PART – B 20 Credits

DISSERTATION OUTCOMES: At the end of the part – B of dissertation, the student shall be
able to:
CO1 Identify the materials and methods for carrying out experiments/develop a code
CO2 Execute the research methodology with a concern for society, environment and
ethics
CO3 Analyse, discuss and justify the results/trends and draw valid conclusions
CO4 Prepare the report as per recommended format and present the work orally adhering
to stipulated time
CO5 Explore the possibility to publish/present a paper in peer reviewed
journals/conference without plagiarism

Task – CO Mapping:
ME 6499
Task CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
(% Weightage)
IV (40) X X
V (20) X
VI (10) X
VII (20) X
VIII (10) X

CO-PO MAPPING:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 2 3 3 2 3
CO2 2 3 3 2 3
CO3 3 3 3 2 3
CO4 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3

NOTE: Refer to the following link for the guidelines to prepare dissertation report:
https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/PGForms/NITW/

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