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ELECTIVE SUBJECTS TO ALL BRANCHES OF M. TECH.
(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
EL-?01: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD L T P
3 1 0Unit-1:
Introduction to FEM: basics concept, historical back ground, application of FEM, general
description, comparison of FEM with other methods, variation approach, Galerkin Methods.
Unit-2:
Coordinates, basic element shapes, Interpolation function, Virtual energy principle, Rayleight-
ritz method, Properties of stiffness matrix, treatment of boundary conditions, Weak formulation,
solution of system equations, shape functions and characteristics, Basic equations of elasticity,
Strain displacement relations.
Unit-3:
Stiffness matrix, load vector, temperature effect, Quadratic shape function. Analysis of truss-
Plane Truss and space Truss elements. Analysis of beams
Unit-4:
Isoparametric element-quadrilateral element, Shape functions-Numerical Integration-subparmetric and superparametric elements, 3-D problems-Tetrahedron element-jacobian matrix-
Stiffness matrix.
Unit-5:
Dynamic considerations, Dynamic equations-consistent mass matrix-Eigen Values, Eigen
Vector, natural frequencies-mode shapes-modal analysis.
Application of FEM to Heat conduction problems.
Text Books:
1. Introduction to finite element engineering-Tirupati K. Chandrupatla and Ashok D.Belagundu.
2. Concepts and applications of finite element analysis-Robert Cook3. The finite element methods in Engineering-SS Rao-Pergamon,New York4. An introduction to finite Element Methods-J.N. Reddy-Mc Graw Hill5. The Finite element method in engineering science-O.C. Zienkowitz, Mc Graw Hill6. Finite Element Procedures in Engineering analysis-KJ Bathe
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EL-?02: COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS L T P
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UNIT I
Introduction: Finite difference method, finite volume method, governing equations andboundary conditions. Derivation of finite difference equations.
Solution methods: Solution methods of elliptical equations finite difference formulations,
interactive solution methods, direct method with Gaussian elimination. Parabolic equations
explicit
schemes and Von Neumann stability analysis, implicit schemes, alternating direction implicit
schemes, approximate factorization, fractional step methods, direct method with Tridiagonal
matrix algorithm.
UNIT II
Hyperbolic equations: explicit schemes and Von Neumann stability analysis, implicit schemes,
multi step methods, nonlinear problems, second order one-dimensional wave equations. Burgers
equations: Explicit and implicit schemes, Runge-Kutta method.
Formulations of incompressible viscous flows: Formulations of incompressible viscous flows
by finite difference methods, pressure correction methods, vortex methods.
UNIT III
Treatment of compressible flows: potential equation, Eluer equations, Navier-stokes system of
equations, flow-field-dependent variation methods, boundary conditions, example problems.
Finite volume method: Finite volume method via finite difference method, formulations for two
and three-dimensional problems.
UNIT IV
Standard variational methods: Linear fluid flow problems, steady state problems, Transient
problems.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Computational fluid dynamics, T. J.Chung, Cambridge University press,2002.
REFERENCE:
1. Text book of fluid dynamics, Frank Chorlton, CBS Publishers & distributors, 1985
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EL-?03: MACHINE TOOL DESIGN
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Machine Tool Drive: working and auxiliary motion in machine, Machine tool drives, Hydraulic
transmission, Mechanical transmission, General requirements of machine tool design, Layout ofmachine tools.
Regulation of Speed and Feed Rates: Aim of speed feed regulation, stepped regulation of
speed, design of speed box, Design of feed box, Special cases of gear box design, Set stopped
regulation of speed and feed rates.
Design of Machine Tool Structure: Fundamentals of machine tool structures and their
requirements, Design criteria of machine tool structure, Static and dynamic stiffness, Design ofbeds and columns, Design of housing models, Techniques in design of machine tool structure.
Design of Guide-ways and power Screws: Function and type of guide-ways, design of slide-
ways, Protecting devices for slide-ways, Design of power screws.
Design of Spindles and Spindle Supports: Materials for spindles, Design of spindles,
Antifriction bearings, Sliding bearings.
Dynamics of Machines Tools: General procedure of assessing dynamic stability of EES,Cutting processing, Closed loop system, Dynamic characteristics of cutting process, Stability
analysis.
Books:
1. Machine Tool Design N.K. Mehta Tata McGraw Hill
2. Machine Tool design Handbook - CMTI Banglore
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EL-?04: INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
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Introduction: Automation in Production System, Principles and Strategies of Automation, Basic
Elements of an Automated System, Advanced Automation Functions, Levels of Automations.
Material handling and Identification Technologies: Overview of Material Handling Systems,
Principles and Design Consideration, Industrial Trucks, Automated Guided Vehicles, Conveyor
Systems, Storage Systems Performance, Automated Storage Systems Carousel Storage Systems.
Automatic Data Capture: Overview of Automatic Identification Methods, BarcodeTechnologies, and other ADC Technologies
Automated Manufacturing Systems: Components, Classification and Overview of
Manufacturing Systems, GT and Cellular Manufacturing Part Families, Parts Classification and
Coding, Production Flow Analysis, Cellular Manufacturing, Application Consideration in GT,
FMS FMS Components, FMS Application and Benefits FMS Planning and Implementation
issues.
Inspection Technologies for Automation: Inspection Metrology, Contact vs. Non contact
inspection Technologies, Coordinate Measuring Machines Technologies, Machine Vision,
Optical Inspection Techniques and Non-contact Non-optical Inspection Technologies.
Control Technologies in Automation: Industrial Control Systems, Process Industries Verses
Discrete-Manufacturing Industries, Continuous Verses Discrete Control, Computer Process
Control and its Forms.
Computer Based Industrial Control: Introduction & Automatic Process Control, Building
Blocks of Automation Systems: LAN, Analog & Digital I/O Modules, SCADA Systems &
RTU.
Distributed Control System: Functional Requirements, Configurations & some popular
Distributed Control Systems, Display Systems in Process Control Environment, Modeling and
Simulation for Plant Automation: Introduction, need for system Modeling, Building
Mathematical Model of a Plant, Modern Tools & Future Perspective, Industrial Control
Applications: Cement, Thermal, Water Treatment & Steel Plants.
Text Books:
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1. Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, M.P.Groover,Pearson Education.
2. Computer Based Industrial Control, Krishna Kant, EEE-PHIReference Books:
1.An Introduction to Automated Process Planning Systems, T. C. Chang & R. A. Wysk2.Anatomy of Automation, Amber G.H & P. S. Amber, Prentice Hall.3.Principles of CIM by Vajpayee, PHI.4.Performance Modeling of Automated Manufacturing Systems, Viswandham
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EL-?05: ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS
L T P
3 1 0
Laws of Thermodynamics:
Equation of the first law of the thermodynamics, application of the first law to Flow &
Non Flow system, reversible & irreversible processes with ideal and real gases.
Statement of second law. Generalized Carnot cycle, Entropy & Exergy. Free energy and
tied energy. Thermodynamics potential functions. Availability. Losses of maximum
useful work. Nerst's heat theorem.
Differential Equations of Thermodynamics:
Formulae of partial derivatives for internal energy. Differential equations for heat,
enthalpy, entropy, free energy and isobaric potential. Equations of heat capacities.
Application of general differential equations of thermodynamics. Thermal coefficients.
Changes in States of Gases at their Transferences:
Throttling process. J oule Thomson effect. Temperature of braking. Mixtures of ideal &
real gases. Mixing of flowing gases, mixing of gases at constant volume
Equilibrium of Thermodynamic System:
Real substances & their properties. Triple point. Critical point. Temperature-Entropy,
Enthalpy-Entropy charts. Equations of states for real gases Vanderwaal's equation of
state. Clayperon equations. Gibbs phase rule. Law of corresponding states.
Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics:
First law of thermodynamics in thermo chemistry. Heat effects of reaction. Hess's law.
Kirchhoff's law. Chemical equilibrium. Bond energy
Books:
1. Engineering Thermodynamics - Wan Wylen
2. Engineering Thermodynamics - G. Rogers & Y. Mayhow
3. Engineering Thermodynamics - Obert
4. Engineering Thermodynamics - Estop
5. Engineering Handbook 2nd Edition - Richard C. Dorf
6. Handbook of Applied Thermodynamics - David Palmer, CRC Press
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EL-?06: MECHATRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN
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Introduction: Definition and Introduction to Mechatronic Systems, Measurement Systems,Control Systems, Microprocessors Based Controllers and Applications.
Study of Actuation Systems: Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Mechanical Actuation System,
Electrical Actuation Systems.
Modeling for mechatronics system design : Introduction, System, Mechanical System,
Electrical System, Fluid system, Thermal System, Engineering system, Translational mechanical
system with spring, damper and mass, Rotational mechanical system with spring, damper and
mass , Modeling of electric motor, Chamber filled with fluid, Pneumatic actuator.
MEMS and Microsystems:
Introduction Overview of MEMS and Microsystems. Working Principles of Microsystems
Micro sensors, Micro actuation , MEMS With Micro actuators.
Materials for MEMS and Microsystems: Substrate and wafers, Active substrate material,
Silicon, Silicon compound, Silicon Pezoresisters, Gallium Arsenide, Quartz, Piezoelectric
crystals, Polymers.
Micro System Fabrication Process: Photolithography, Ion Implantation, Diffusion, Oxidation,
CVD, PVD, Epitaxy, Etching.
Overview of Micro Manufacturing: Bulk Micro Manufacturing, Surface, Micromachining, The
LIGA Process.
Fault Finding : FaultDetection Techniques, Watch Dog Timer, Parity and Error Coding
Checks, Common Hardware Faults, Microprocessor Systems, Emulation and Simulation, PLC
Systems.
Text Books:
1. Mechatronics - W. Bolton, Pearson Edition
2. MEMS and Microsystems design and manufacture. HSU, TMH
Reference Books:
1. Mechatronics System Design - Shetty and Kolk, Thomson.
2. Mechatronics - Mahalik, TMH.
3. Mechatronics - HMT, TMH.
4. Understanding Electro-Mechanical Engineering: An Introduction to Mechatronics - Kamm,
PHI.
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EL-?07: MODERN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
L T P
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Metal cutting:Need for rational approach to the problem of cutting metals-Observation in metal
cutting, Energy considerations in machining, Modern theories in mechanics of cutting, Review
of Merchant and Lee Shaffer theories, critical comparison, Measurement of cutting forces-
Classification of cutting force dynamometers, Lathe tool dynamometer, Drill, Milling and
grinding dynamometer, Heat distribution in machining-Effects of various parameters on
temperature, Method of temperature measurement in machining, Hot machining, Cutting fluids.
Tool Materials, Tool Life and Tool Wear & Wear Mechanisms: Essential requirements of
tool materials, Developments in tool materials, ISO specifications for inserts and tool holders,
Tool life, Conventional and accelerated tool life tests, Concepts of machinability and mach
inability index, Economics of machining, Reasons for failure of cutting tools, Forms of wear,
Chatter in machining, Chatters types, Mechanism of chatter based on force vs Speed graph,
Mechanism of grinding, Various parameters affecting grinding process, Machinability data
systems.
Sheet Metal Forming & Special Forming Processes: Review of conventional processes, HERF
techniques, Super plastic forming techniques, Principles and Process parameters, Advantages,
applications and limitations of HERF techniques, Orbital forging, Isothermal forging, Hot and
cold iso-static pressing, High speed extrusion, Rubber pad forming, Water hammer forming, Fine
blanking.
Unconventional and special Welding Processes and Automation: Friction welding, Explosive
welding, Diffusion bonding, High frequency induction welding, Ultrasonic welding, Electron
beam welding, Laser beam welding, Automation in welding, Welding robots, Overview of
automation of welding in aerospace, Nuclear, Surface transport vehicles and under water
welding.
Special Casting Processes & Recent Advances in Casting: Shell moulding, precision
investment casting, CO2 moulding, Centrifugal casting, Die and continuous casting, Low
pressure die casting, Squeeze casting, Full mould casting process, Layout of mechanized
foundry, sand reclamation, Material handling in foundry, Pollution control in foundry, recent
trends in casting, Computer aided design of casting.
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Books:
1. Metal Cutting Principles M.C. Shaw Oxford Clarendon Press
2. Metal Cutting Theory and Practice Bhattacharya New Central Book Agency
3. Fundamentals of Metal Cutting and Machine Tools B.L. Juneja and G.S. Sekhon New AgeInternational
4. Principles of Metal Cutting G. Kuppuswamy Universities Press
5. Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools D.G. Boothroy and W.A. Knight Marcel
Dekker, NY
6. Fundamentals of Metal Casting H. Loper and Rosenthal Tata McGraw Hill
7. Metal forming-Fundamentals and Applications T Altan, Soo-Ik-Oh and H.L. Gegel American
Society of Metals, Metal Park, 1983
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EL-?08: STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND QUALITY
ASSURANCE
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3 1 0
Quality assurance & Total Quality control, Basic statistical concepts, Control of accuracy and
precision, Shewhart control charts for process control, X bar, Range, p, np, c, and u charts,
CUSUM chart, Subgroup selection, Process capability, Process diagnosis using runs, cause effect
and Pareto diagrams, Acceptance sampling plans, IS 25OO, MIL-STD-105E, Continuous
sampling plans, Sequential sampling, Effect of inspection, Errors on QA, ISO 9000 / QS 9000,
FEMA reliability, Review of design of experiments, Quality Engineering System, Parameters
and tolerance design, Process optimization and robust product design, using orthogonal arrays,
Taguchi loss function, Manufacturing tolerance design, Software applications and case studies,
Books:
1. Quality Assurance And The Law Reeves Richard Butterwort
2. Quality Assurance For Biopharmaceuticals Huxsoll Jean F Wiley-International
3. Quality Control and Applications B.L. Hansen & P.M. Ghare Prentice Hall of India
4. Software Engineering and Quality Assurance K Chandrashekar Shet BPB Publications
5. Design Of Experiments for Process Improvement and Quality Assurance R F Brewer Narosa
Publishing House
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EL-?09: ADVANCED MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
L T P
3 1 0
Introduction: Characterization of engineering vibration problems, Review of single degree
freedom systems with free, damped and forced vibrations
Two-degree of Freedom Systems: Principal modes of vibration, Spring coupled and mass
coupled systems, Forced vibration of an undamped close coupled and far coupled systems,
Undamped vibration absorbers, Forced damped vibrations, Vibration isolation.\
Multi-degree Freedom systems: Eigen-value problem, Close coupled and far coupled systems,
Orthogonality of mode shapes, Modal analysis for free, damped and forced vibration systems,
Approximate methods for fundamental frequency-
Rayleighs, Dunkerely, Stodola and Holzer method, Method of matrix iteration, Finite element
method for close coupled and far coupled systems.
Continuous systems: Forced vibration of systems governed by wave equation, Free and forced
vibrations of beams/ bars
Transient Vibrations: Response to an impulsive, step and pulse input, Shock spectrum
Non-linear Vibrations: Non-linear systems, Undamped and forced vibration with non-linear
spring forces, Self-excited vibrations.
Books:
1. Theory and practice of Mechanical Vibrations J.S. Rao and K. Gupta New Age International
2. Mechanical Vibrations G.K. Groover Nem Chand & Brothers
3. Mechanical Vibration Practice V. Ramamurti Narosa Publications
4. Mechanical Vibrations V.P. Singh Dhanpat Rai & sons
5. Textbook of Mechanical Vibrations R.V. Dukkipati & J. Srinivas Prentice Hall of India
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EL-?10: FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
L T P
3 1 0
Introduction: FMS definition and classification of manufacturing systems, Automatedproduction cycle, Need of flexibility, Concept of flexibility, Types of flexibilities and its
measurement.
FMS Equipment: Why FMS, Factors responsible for the growth of FMS, FMS types and
applications, Economic justification for FMS, Functional requirements for FMS equipments,
FMS processing and QA equipment, e.g., turning and machining centers, Co-ordinate measuring
machines, Cleaning and deburring machines, FMS system support equipment, Automated
material handling and storage equipment, cutting tool and tool management, Work holding
considerations, Fixture considerations in FMS environment.
Group Technology: GT concepts, Advantages of GT, Part family formation-coding and
classification systems; Partmachine group analysis, Methods for cell formation, Use of different
algorithms, mathematical programming and graph theoretic model approach for part grouping,
Cellular Vs FMS production
FMS related problem and Solution Methodology:
FMS design problems: Part assignment, Machine selection, Storage system selection, Selection
of pallets and fixtures, Selection of computer hardware and software, designing for layout
integration of machine storage, Material handling System and computer system, Communication
networks.
FMS planning problems: Strategic planning, Part type selection, Machine grouping, production
ratio and resource allocation, Machine loading problems. Operational & Control problems: Part
scheduling, Machines robots & AGVS, Process monitoring & control.FMS Implementation:
Objectives, acceptance testing, Performance goals and expectation maintenance concerns.
Books:
1. Automation, Production System & Computer Integrated Manufacturing Groover Englewood
2. Design and Operation of SMS Rankey IFS
3. Flexible Manufacturing System Wernecks Spring-Verlag
4. FMS in Practice Bonctto Northox Ford
5. Flexible Manufacturing Cells and systems W.W. Luggen Prentice Hall India
6. Performance Modelling of Automated Manufacturing Systems Vishwanathan & Narahari
Prentice Hall India
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EL-?11: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
L T P
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Introduction and Components of TQM: Concept and Philosophy of TQM, Value and Quality
assurance, Total Quality Control, Quality policy, Team-work and participation, Quality cost
measurement, Quality Circle, Customer/Supplier integration, Education and training.
Tools and Techniques of TQM: Statistical method in quality control, Process control chart,
Acceptance sampling plan, Statistical Productivity control (SPC).
Reliability: Failure analysis, System reliability and redundomy.
TQM implementation: Steps in promoting and implementing TQM in manufacturing
industries, Industrial Case studies.
ISO 9000 Quality Systems: Concepts, designation Standards, Quality system documentation,
Quality manual, Quality procedures and work inspection.
Books:
1. Total Quality Control F. Ammandev Tata McGraw Hill
2. Total Quality Management Besterfield, et. al. Prentice Hall of India
3. Total Quality Management: Text and Cases B. Janakiraman & RK Gopal Prentice Hall of
India4. What is Total Quality Control? K. Ishikawa Prentice hall
5. Total Quality Management: The Route to Improving Performance J.S. Oakland ButterworthHeineman Oxford
6. Out of Crisis W.E Dming Centre of Advance Engineering Study, Cambridge
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EL-?12: ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS FOR AUTOMATION
L T P
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Introduction: Computer Automation, Elements of Automation, and Types of Automation,
Importance of Computers in Automation, Computer Networks and Topology Types. ComputerGraphics, VDU Basics, Components, Display Adapters, Video Display Modes.
Object Oriented Programming Introduction: Necessity of Object Oriented Programming,
Procedural Language and Object Oriented Approach, Characteristics of Object Oriented
Languages.
OOPs Concepts: Objects, Classes, Inheritance, Overloading, Virtual Functions, and
PolymorphismOOPs features for Automation: Templates and Exceptions, C ++ Input and output concepts,OOPS for Automation. Introduction to JAVA, Features of JAVA, OOPS through JAVA.
Database Management System Introduction: Comparison of File System, Database
Management System, Characteristic Features of Database Management Systems.
Database Design: Relational Databases, Logical Database Design, Data Base Models, DBMS
Languages and Interfaces. Data Base Security and Authorization. Data Ware House.
Operating Systems and Protocols: Basic Concepts of Batch Systems, Multi Programming,
Time-Sharing, Distributed and Real Time Systems.
Operating System Structures: Operating System Components and Services & brief discussion
about protocols-FTP, TCP/IP & HTTP.
Text Books:
1. C++ Programming - Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison Wesley.2. Fundamentals of DBMS - Ramez Elmasri and Navathe, Addison Wesley.
3. Operating System Concepts - Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne, Sixth edition, John Wiley.
Reference Books:
1. Computer Graphics, C version - Donald Hearn, M.Pauline Baker, Second Edition, Low PriceEdition, Pearson Education.
2. Object Oriented Programming with C++ - E. Balaguruswamy, TMH.
3. Object Oriented Programming with C++ - Robert Lafore, PHI4. Operating Systems-A concept based approach,D M Dhamdhere, TMH
5. Internet Working with TCP/IP - Douglas, PHI
6. Database Systems-Design, Implementation & Management - Rob & Coronel, Thomson, 5th
Edition7. Introduction to DBMS - Date C.J, Addison Wesley
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EL-?13: MATHEMATICAL APPROACH TO ROBOTIC MANIPULATIONS
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Introduction: Brief History, Multi-fingered Hands and Dexterous Manipulation.Rigid Body Motion: Rigid Body Transformations, Rotational Motion in R3, Rigid Motion in
R3, and Velocity of a Rigid Body, Wrenches and Reciprocal Screws.
Manipulator Kinematics: Introduction, Forward Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, the
Manipulator Jacobian, Redundant and Parallel Manipulators.
Robot Dynamics and Control: Introduction, Lagranges Equations, and Dynamics of Open-
Chain Manipulators, Lyapunov Stability Theory, Position Control and Trajectory Tracking,
Control of Constrained Manipulators.
Multifingured Hand Kinematics: Introduction to Grasping, Force-Closure, Grasp Planning,Grasp Constraints and Rolling Contact Kinematics.
Hand Dynamics and Control: Lagranges Equations with Constraints, Robot Hand Dynamics,
Redundant and Nonmanipulable Robot Systems, Kinematics and Statics of Tendon Actuation,
Control of Robot Hands.
Nonholonomic Behavior in Robotic Systems: Introduction, Controllabity and Frobenius
Theorem, Examples of Nonholonomic Systems, Structure of Nonholonomic Systems.Nonholonomic Motion Planning: Introduction, Steering Model Control Systems usingSinusoids, General Methods for Steering, Dynamic Finger Repositioning. Future Prospects
Robots in Hazardous Environments, Medical Applications for Multifingered Hands, Robots on aSmall Scale: Microrobotics.
Text Books:
1. Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulations - Richard M. Murray, Zexiang Li, S.
Shankar Sastry, A, CRC Press.Inc. 1994.2. Dynamics and Control of Robot Manipulators -M. W. Spong and M. Vidyasagar., John Wiley
1989.
Reference Books:
1. Robot Analysis and Control - H. Asada and J.J.Slotine, Springer-Verlag, 19982. Analysis of Mechanism and Robot Manipulators - J. Duffy, , Edward Arnold Ltd., London,
1980
3. Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis - A.G. Erdman and G.N. Sandor, Prentice-Hall,1984
4. Fundamentals for Control of Robotic Manipulators - A.J. Koivo, Wiley, 1989
5. Advanced Robotics: Redundancy and Optimization - Y. Nakamura, Addison-Wesley, 1991
6. Robot Manipulators: Mathematics, Programming and Control -R.P Paul, MIT, Press, 19817. Nonlinear Systems Analysis - M. Vidyasagar, Prentice-Hall, Second edition, 1993
8. Foundations of Robotics: Analysis and Control - T. Yoshikawa, MIT Press, 1990
9. Robotics, control vision and intelligence - Fu, Lee and Gonzalez, McGraw-Hill International
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EL-?14: METAL CASTING
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Introduction: Features of Casting problems, Survey and Scope of Foundry Industry,
Solidification of pure metals, Nucleation and growth in alloys, Solidification of actual casting,
Progressive and directional solidification, Centreline feeding resistance, Rate of solidification,Chvorinovs rule, Electrical analog of solidification problems.
Gating and Risering Systems: Gating systems and their characteristics, Effects of gates on
aspiration, Turbulence and dross trap, recent trends, Riser design, Risering curves, NRL method
of riser design, Feeding distance, Risering of complex casting, Risering of alloys other than steel,
Riser design by geometrical programming.
Moulding and Core Making: Review and critical comparison of various established processes,recent developments e.g. low pressure and ferrous die casting, High pressure moulding, Fullmould process, Flaskless moulding, Hot and cold box moulding, Ceramic shell moulding, V-
process, Continuous casting, Squeeze and pressed casting, Nishiyama process, Shaw process,
Anitoch process, etc.
Melting and Fluidity: Selection and control of melting furnaces; molting, refining and pouring;
Coupla design,
Measurement of fluidity, Effect of various parameters on fluidity, Methods of elimination and
control of gases in casting.
Internal Stress, Defects and Surface Finish: Residual stresses, Hot tears and cracks in casting;Stress relief, defects and their causes and remedies; Parameters affecting surface finish and
related defects e.g., Rough casting, bum-on sand bum-in metal penetration, Facing and washes;
Mold wall movement; transport zones, Expansion scabbing etc.
Casting of Sand, Design Considerations: Recent developments, e.g., Mulling index;
Mouldability index, Compactability; deformability etc.
Books:
1. Bronze Sculpture Casting And Patination: Mud Fire Metal Steve Hurst Schiffer Publishing
2. Fine Art Metal Casting Richard Rome -3. Casting Technology and Cast Alloys Chakraborty Prentice Hall of India
4. Meta Casting: Principles and Practice TV Rammana Rao New Age International
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EL-?15: RAPID PROTOTYPING AND TOOLING
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Introduction: Historical developments, Fundamentals of RP Systems and its Classification,
Rapid prototyping process chains, 3D modeling and mesh generation, Data conversion and
transmission.
RP Systems: Liquid polymer based rapid prototyping systems, Teijin Seikis solid form and
other similar commercial RP systems, Solid input materials based rapid prototyping systems,
laminated object manufacturing (LOM) and fused deposition modelling systems etc., Power
based rapid prototyping systems, selective Laser sintering, Soligen Direns shell production
casting (DSPC), Fraunhofers multiphase jet solidification (MJS) and MITs 3D printing (3DP)
etc.
RP Database: Rapid prototyping data formats, STL format, STL file problems, STL file repair,Network based operations, Digital inspection, Data warehousing and learning from process data.
RP Applications: Development of dies for moulding, RP applications in developing prototypes
of products, application in medical fields, Development of bone replacements and tissues, etc.,
RP materials and their biological acceptability.
Books:
1. Rapid Prototyping Of Digital Systems: A Tutorial Approach Hamblen James O Kluwer Aca2. Rapid Prototyping: Principles And Applications Kai Chua Chee World Scie
3. Rapid System Prototyping With Fpgas: Accelerating The Design Process R C Cofer Newnes4. Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems James O Hamblen Springer
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EL-?16: ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGY
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Welding Metallurgy: Welding as compared with other fabrication processes, Classification of
welding processes; Heat affected zone and its characteristics; Effects of alloying elements on
weldability, Weldability of steels, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum and titanium alloys,Weld testing standards, Hydrogen embrittlement, Lammellar tearing, residual stresses and its
measurement, heat transfer and solidification, Analysis of stresses in welded structures, Pre and
post welding heat treatments, Metallurgical aspects of joining, Conditions of soldering, Brazing
and welding of materials.
Weld Design & Quality Control: Principles of sound weld design, Welding joint design,
Welding defects; Testing of weldament, Material joining characteristics, Welding positions,
Allowable strength of welds under steady loads, Weld throat thickness; Weld quality,Discontinuities in welds, their causes and remedies and quality conflicts.
Modern Trends in Welding: Friction welding, Explosive welding, Diffusion bonding, High
frequency induction welding, Ultrasonic welding, Electron beam welding, Plasma arc welding,
Laser welding.
Mechanisation in Welding: Mechanisation of flat/circular joints, Thin/thick sheets
(resistance/arc weld), Mechanisation of I beams (arc weld), Longitudinal circumferential SA
welding (roller blocks, column booms, flux supports), Circular/spherical welding joints (rotatingtables positioners), Manufacture of welding longitudinal welded pipes by induction, TIG, Plasma
and SA welding of spiral welded pipes.
Robotics in Welding: Robot design and applications in welding, Programming of welding
robots, tolerances for assemblies for robot welding, New generation of welding robots, Selfalignment by current arc variation, Robots for car body welding, Microelectronic welding and
soldering, Efficiency of robotics in welding.
Books:
1. Advanced Welding Processes Nikodaco & Shansky MIR Publications
2. Welding Technology and Design VM Radhakrishnan New Age International
3. Source Book of Innovative welding Processes M.M. Schwariz Americal Society of Metals
(Ohio)4. Advanced Welding Systems, Vol. I, II, III J. Cornu Jaico Publishers
5. Manufacturing Technology (Foundry, Forming and Welding)P.N. Rao Tata McGraw Hill
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EL-?17: NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
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Unit-1: IntroductionScope and advantages of NDT. Comparison of NDT with DT. Some common NDT methods
used since ages, Terminology. Flaws and Defects, Visual inspection, Equipment used for visual
inspection. Ringing test chalk test (oil whitening test). Attractive uses of above tests in detectingsurface cracks, bond strength & surface defects.
Unit-2: Common NDT methods
Die penetrate test (liquid penetrate inspection), Principle, scope. Equipment & techniques, Tests
stations, Advantages, types of penetrant and developers. Illustrative examples Heavy castings
of large size, frame of jet engine, porosity testing of nickel alloys, leak testing. Zyglo test
Magnetic particle Inspection Scope , principle, Ferro Magnetic and Non-ferro magnetic
materials, equipment & testing. Advantages, limitations Interpretation of results. DC & AC
magnetization, Skin Effect, use of dye & wet powders for magna glow testing, different methods
to generate magnetic fields, Applications.
Unit-3: Radiographic methods
X-ray radiography principle, equipment & methodology. Applicability, types of radiations,
limitations. Interpretation of Radiographs, limitations of-ray radiography principle,equipment. Attenuation of electro magnetic radiations, source of radioactive materials &
technique. Photo electric effect, Rayleighs scattering (coherent scattering), Comptons scattering(Incoherent scattering). Pair production, Beam geometry, Scattering factor. Advantages of-ray
radiography over X-ray radiography Precautions against radiation hazards. Case Study X-ray
of human body.
Unit-4: Ultrasonic testing methods
Introduction, Principle of operation, Piezoelectricity. Ultrasonic probes, CRO techniques,advantages, Limitation & typical applications. Applications in inspection of castings, forgings,
Extruded steel parts, bars, pipes, rails and dimensions measurements. Case Study
Ultrasonography of human body.
Unit-5: Eddy Current InspectionPrinciple, Methods, Advantages, Scope and limitations. Types of Probes. Case Studies.
Suggested References:
(1) ASM Handbook Vol. 11, 8th Edition Non-destructive Testing & Evaluation
(2) Research Techniques in NDT Vol.3, R.S. Shah, Academic
(3) Industrial Quality Control, Webstar(4) Bray, Don E. and Stanley, Roderic K., Nondestructive Evaluation: A Tool in
Design, Manufacturing, and Service. Revised Edition 1997, CRC Press New York.
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EL-?19: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
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Introduction: Energy and Development; Energy demand and availability; Energy crisis;
Conventional and Nonconventional energy; Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources;
Environmental impacts of conventional energy usage; Basic concepts of heat and fluid flowuseful for energy systems.
Solar Energy Systems: Solar radiations data; Solar energy collection, Storage and utilization;
Solar water heating; air heating; Power generation; Refrigeration and Air-conditioning; Solar
Energy system Economics.
Micro and Small Hydro Energy Systems: Resource assessment of micro and small hydro
power; Micro, mini and small hydro power systems; Economics; Pump and turbine; Specialengines for low heads; Velocity head turbines; Hydrams; Water mill; Tidal power.
Bio mass Energy Systems: Availability of bio mass-agro, forest, animal, municipal and other
residues; Bio mass conversion technologies; Cooking fuels; Biogas; producer gas; Power alcohol
from biomass; Power generation; Internal engine modifications and performance; system
economics.Wind Energy Systems: Wind data; Horizontal and vertical axis wind mills; Wind farms;
Economics of wind energy.
Integrated Energy Systems: Concept of integration of conventional and non-conventional
energy resources and systems; Integrated energy system design and economics.
Books:
1. Energy Efficient Buildings in India Mili Majumdar Tata Energy Research Institute2. Understanding Renewable Energy Systems Volker Quaschning -
3. Renewable Energy Systems Simmoes Marcelo Godoy CRC Press
4. Renewable Energy Resources John Twidell Taylor and Francis5. Renewable Energy Sources and Their Environmental Impact Abbasi & Abbasi Prentice Hall
of India
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EL-?20: APPLIED OPERATION RESEARCH
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Introduction: Definition and scope of OR, Techniques and tools, model formulation, general
methods forsolution, Classification of Optimization problems, Optimization techniques.
Linear Optimization Models: Complex and revised Simplex algorithms, Degeneracy and
duality, Post optimum and Sensitivity analysis, Assignment, transportation and transshipment
models, Traveling salesman problem, Integer andparametric programming.
Game Problems: Minimax criterion and optimal strategy, two persons zero sum game, Games
by Simplex dominancerules.
Waiting Line Problems: Classification of queuing problems, M/M/1 & M/M/1/N queuingsystems, Steady state analysisof M/M/m queues, Discrete and continuous time Markov models,
Chapman-Kolmogorov equation, Birth & death processes in manufacturing, Open and Closed
queuing networks
.Inventory Management: ABC analysis, deterministic and Probabilistic models.
Dynamic Programming: Characteristics of dynamic programming problems, Bellmansprinciple of optimality, Problemswith finite number of stages.
Stochastic Programming: Basic concepts of Probability theory, Stochastic linear programming.
Books:
1. Fundamentals of Operations Research, Ackoff & Sasieni, Wiley eastern2. Nonlinear and Dynamic Programming, Hadley Addison, Wesley3. Principles of OR with Applications to Managerial Decisions, Wagner, Prentice Hall4. Operations Research, Taha McMillan5. Operations Research, R Panneerselvam Prentice Hall of India6. Operations Research A P Verma S.K. Kataria & Sons7. Introduction to Operations Research, Hillier and Lieberman, Prentice Hall
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EL-?21: OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
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UNIT I
General Characteristics of mechanical elements, adequate and optimum design, principles of
optimization, formulation of objective function, design constraints -Classification of optimization
problems and applications. Single variable and multivariable optimization, Techniques of
unconstrained minimization Golden Section, gradient search methods -Interpolation methods.
UNIT II
Optimization with equality and inequality constraints - Direct methods - Indirect methods using
penalty functions, Lagrange multipliers; Geometric programming , Linear programming usingsimplex approach.
UNIT III
Introduction to Genetic Algorithms , Simulated Annealing , Neural networks and fuzzy logic
techniques. Multi objective optimization.
UNIT IV
Design application - Structural applications - Design of simple truss members. Design of simple
axial, transverse loaded members for minimum cost and /or weight, - Design of shafts and torsionally
loaded members for minimum weight. Operations and planning applications, Analysis and Data
Reduction applications, Classical Mechanics applications.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. A.Ravindran, K.M.Ragsdell & G.V.Reklaitis Engineering Optimization Methods and
Applications, 2nd edition, Wiley publications
2. Singeresu S. Rao, "Engineering Optimization - Theory and Practice" New Age Intl. Ltd.,
Publishers, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Johnson Ray, C., "Optimum design of mechanical elements, Wiley, John & Sons, 1981..
2. Kalyanamoy Deb, "Optimization for Engineering design algorithms and Examples",
Prentice Hall of India, 1995.
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EL-?22: RELIABILTY ENGINEERING
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UNIT I
Reliability concepts :
Reliability function - failure rate - Mean time between failures (MTBF) - Mean time to failure
(MTTF) - a priori and a posteriori concept - mortality curve - useful life availability -
maintainability
UNIT II
Reliability data analysis :
Time to failure distributions - Exponential, normal, Gamma, Weibull, ranking of data -
probability plotting techniques - Hazard plotting.
UNIT III
Reliability prediction models: Series and parallel systems - RBD approach - Standby systems -
m/n configuration - Application of Baye's theorem - cut and tie set method - Markov analysis -
FTA - Limitations.
UNIT IV
Reliability testing and monitoring:
Life testing, requirements, methods, test planning, data reporting system, data reduction andanalysis, reliability test standards, Reliability growth monitoring-Non parametric methods
Reliability and life cycle costs -Reliability allocation - Replacement model.
Risk assessment
Definition and measurement of risk - risk analysis techniques - risk reduction resources -industrial safety and risk assessment.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. L.S. Srinath Reliability Engineering, Fourth Edition, East-West Press2. E. Balagurusamy Reliability Engineering,Tata McGraw-Hill
REFERENCES:
1. Modarres, " Reliability and Risk analysis ", Mara Dekker Inc., 1993.
2. Smith C.O." Introduction to Reliability in Design ", McGraw Hill, London, 1976
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EL-?23: DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
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UNIT- I
Introduction: General design principles for manufacturability - strength and mechanical factors,mechanisms selection, evaluation method, Process capability - Feature tolerances - Geometric
tolerances - Assembly limits Datum features - Tolerance stacks
UNIT- II
Factors Influencing Form Design: Working principle, Material, Manufacture, Design Possiblesolutions - Materials choice - Influence of materials on from design - from design of welded
members, forgings and castings.
UNIT III
Component Design-Machining Consideration: Design features to facilitate machining drills
milling cutters - keyways - Doweling procedures, counter sunk screws - Reduction of machinedarea simplification by separation - simplification by amalgamation - Design for machinability.Component Design - Casting Considerations: Redesign of castings based on parting line
considerations - Minimizing core requirements, machined holes, redesign of cast members toobviate cores.
UNIT -IV
Design for Manufacture and Case Studies: Identification of uneconomical design, Design for
economy , Design for clampability - Design for accessibility - Modifying the design , Design for
assembly , Group technology - Computer Applications for DFMA, Product Configuration and
design Management, environmental costs, energy and ecological costs
TEXT BOOK:
Harry Peck, "Design for Manufacture", Pittman Publication, 1983.
REFERENCES:
1. Robert Matousek, "Engineering Design - A systematic approach", Blackie & sons Ltd.
2. James G. Bralla, "Hand Book of Product Design for Manufacturing", McGraw Hill Co.
3. Swift K.G., "Knowledge based design for manufacture, Kogan Page Ltd., 1987.
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EL-?24: ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
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Unit I
Shear center: Bending axis and shear center-shear center for axi-symmetric and unsymmetrical
sections
Unit II
Unsymmetrical bending: Bending stresses in Beams subjected to Nonsymmetrical bending;
Deflection of straight beams due to nonsymmetrical bending.
Unit III
Curved beam theory: Winkler Bach formula for circumferential stress Limitations
Correction factors Radial stress in curved beams closed ring subjected to concentrated and
uniform loads stresses in chain links.
Unit IV
Torsion : Linear elastic solution; Prandtl elastic membrane (Soap-Film) Analogy; Narrow
rectangular cross Section ;Hollow thin wall torsion members ,Multiply connected Cross Section.
Unit V
Contact stresses: Introduction; problem of determining contact stresses; Assumptions on which
a solution for contact stresses is based; Expressions for principal stresses; Method of computing
Contact stresses; Deflection of bodies in point contact; Stresses for two bodies in contact over
narrow rectangular area (Line contact), Loads normal to area; Stresses for two bodies in line
contact, Normal and Tangent to contact area.
Unit VI
Two Dimensional Elasticity Problems: Plane stress & Plain strain-Problems in Rectangular
Coordinates, bending of cantilever loaded at the end, bending of a beam by uniform load.
Two Dimensional Elasticity Problems: in polar co-ordinators, general equations in polar
coordinates, stress distribution symmetrical about an axis, pure bending of curved bars,
displacements for symmetrical stress distributions, rotating discs.
Textbook:
1. Advanced Mechanics of materials by Boresi & Sidebottom-Wiely International.
2. Theory of elasticity by Timoschenko S.P. and Goodier J.N. McGraw-Hill Publishers 3rd
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Edition
References:
1. Advanced strength of materials by Den Hortog J.P.
2. Theory of plates Timoshenko.
3. Strength of materials & Theory of structures (Vol I & II) by B.C Punmia
4. Strength of materials by Sadhu singh
5. Strength of materials by SS Pathak, Dhanpath Rai Pub.
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EL-?25: ROBOTICS
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UNIT-I
Fundamentals of Robots: Introduction to Robotics, major component so a robot, robotic likedevices, classification of robots Classification by coordinate system and by control method,
Basic components of robot system, functions and specifications of robot, fixed versus flexible
automation, overview of robot application.Robot end Effectors: Introduction, end effectors, interfacing, types of end effectors, grippersand tools, considerations in the selection and design of remote centered devices.
UNIT-II
Actuators: Types, Characteristics of actuating system: weight, Power-to-weight ratio, Operating
pressure, Stiffness vs. compliance, Use of reduction gears, Comparison of hydraulic, Electric,
pneumatic, actuators, Hydraulic actuators, Proportional feedback control, Electric Motors: DCmotors, Reversible AC motors, Brushless DC motors, Stepper motors- structure and principle of
operation, Stepper motor speed-torque characteristics.Sensors: Sensor characteristics, Position sensors- potentiometers, Encoders, LVDT, Resolvers,Velocity sensor- encoders, tachometers, Force and Pressure sensors - piezoelectric, force sensing
resistor, Torque sensors, Touch and tactile sensor, Proximity sensors-magnetic, Optical,
Ultrasonic, Inductive, Capacitive, Eddy-current proximity sensors.
UNIT-III
Robot Kinematics: Robots as mechanism, Matrix representation- representation of point, vector
in space, representation of frame at origin and in reference frame. Homogeneous transformation
Matrices, Representation of transformations pure translation, pure rotation, combined
transformations. Forward solution Denavit Hartenberg procedure. Problems on simple 2R and3R manipulator, Puma manipulator, SCARA manipulator, Inverse or backward solution techniques, problems involved of 2R, 3R manipulator.
UNIT-IV
Velocity and Statics of Manipulators: Differential relationships, Jacobian, Differential motions
of a frame ( translation and rotation), Linear and angular velocities of links in serial 2R
manipulators Jacobian of serial manipulator, Singularities.Dynamics of Manipulators: Equation of motion of 2R manipulators using Lagrangian, Newton-Euler formulation. Introduction to trajectory planning, basics of trajectory planning.
TEXT BOOKS:1. Robotic Engineering- an integrated approach - Richard D.Klafter, PHI2. Introduction to Robotics by Saha TMH3. Introduction to Robotics Analysis - Niku, S. B., Systems, Applications, Pearson Education.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Robotics and Control R K Mittal and I J Nagrath
2. Introduction to Robotics: Mechanica and Control - 2nd Edition - Craig, J.J.
3. Fundamentals of Robotics, Analysis and Control - Schilling R. J., PHI, 2006..
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EL-?26: TRIBOLOGY
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Study of various parameters: Viscosity, flow of fluids, viscosity and its variation -absolute and
kinematic viscosity, temperature variation, viscosity index determination of viscosity, different
viscometers, Recycling of used oil & oil Conservation. Disposal of scrap oil & oil emulsions.Friction: Introduction, Laws of friction, kinds of friction, causes of friction, friction
measurement, theory of friction.
Hydrostatic lubrication: Hydrostatic step bearing, application to pivoted pad thrust bearing and
other applications, hydrostatic lifts, hydrostatic squeeze films and its application to journal
bearing.
Hydrodynamic theory of lubrication: Various theories of lubrication, Petroffs equation,
Reynolds equation in two dimensions. Effects of side leakage - Reynolds equation in three
dimensions, Friction in sliding bearing, hydro dynamic theory applied to journal bearing,minimum oil film thickness, oil whip and whirl antifriction bearing.Friction and power losses in journal bearings: Calibration of friction loss friction in concentric
bearings, bearing modulus, Summerfield number, heat balance, practical consideration of journal
bearing design considerations.
Air lubricated bearing: Advantages and disadvantages application to Hydrodynamic journal
bearings, hydrodynamic thrust bearings. Hydrostatic thrust bearings. Hydrostatic bearing
analysis including compressibility effect. Study of current concepts of boundary friction and dry
friction.
Types of bearing oil pads: Hydrostatic bearing wick oiled bearings, oil rings, pressure feedbearing, partial bearings externally pressurized bearings.
Bearing materials: General requirements of bearing materials, types of bearing materials.
TEXT BOOKS:
1.Fundamentals of Tribology. by- Basu, Sen Gupta and Ahuja, PHI
2.Tribology in Industry by- Srivastava, Sushil Kumar, S. Chand &Co.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Theory and Practice of Lubrication for Engineers by- Fuller, D. D., John Wiley and Sons.
2. Principles of Tribology by- Halling J., McMillan Press Ltd.3. Machine Design by- Abdul Mubeen, Khanna Publishers
4. Tribology by Majumdar, B.C.
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EL-?27: GEAR ENGINEERING
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UNIT I
Introduction: Principles of gear tooth action, Generation of Cycloid and Involute gears,
Involutometry, gear manufacturing processes and inspection, gear tooth failure modes, stresses,selection of right kind of gears.
Spur Gears: Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,Complete design of spur gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.
UNIT II
Helical Gears:Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,
Complete design of helical gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamicload and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.Bevel Gears: Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,Complete design of bevel gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Design of gear shaft and bearings.
UNIT III
Worm Gears: Tooth loads, Principles of Geometry, Design considerations and methodology,
Complete design of worm gear teeth considering Lewis beam strength, Buckinghams dynamic
load and wear load, Heat dissipation considerations. Design of gear shaft and bearings.Gear failures :Analysis of gear tooth failures, Nomenclature of gear tooth wear and failure,
tooth breakage, pitting, scoring, wear, overloading, gear-casing problems, lubrication failures
UNIT IVGear trains: Simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains, Ray diagrams, Design of a gear box
of an automobile, Design of gear trains from the propeller shafts of airplanes for auxiliary
systems.
Optimal Gear design: Optimization of gear design parameters, Weight minimization,
Constraints in gear train design-space, interference, strength, dynamic considerations, rigidity
etc. Compact design of gear trains, multi objective optimization of gear trains. Application of
Traditional and non-traditional optimization techniques
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Maleev and Hartman, Machine Design, C.B.S. Publishers, India.
2. Henry E.Merrit,Gear engineering ,Wheeler publishing,Allahabad,1992.3. Practical Gear design by Darle W. Dudley, McGraw-Hill book company
REFERENCES:
1. Earle Buckingham, Analytical mechanics of gears, Dover publications, New York, 1949.2. G.M.Maitha, Hand book of gear design, TaTa Mc.Graw Hill publishing company Ltd.,New
Delhi,1994
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EL-?28: COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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Introductions to Composites; History and categorization of composite into
particle- and- fiber- reinforced systems, Fibers, Matrix, Reinforcement/matrix
interface, polymer matrix composites, Aramid Aluminium Laminates, Metal Matrix
Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Carbon-Carbon Composites, Cement
Matrix Composites, Comparison of mechanical properties with other engineering
materials , Applications of fiber reinforced structural composites.
Nature of fiber reinforcement (glass, carbon, Kevlar and whiskers), Fabrics, Fillers,
Matrix materials ( thermosets, thermoplastics and metal alloys ) and Fiber/Matrix
Adhesion.
Structure :Structures and processing for laminated structures, Press Molding
Processes, Filament Winding, Automated Manufacture of Engineered Composite
Profiles and Processing thermoplastic matrix composites.
Micro mechanics of fiber and particle reinforced composites. Prediction of
elastic components. Strength of Composites parallel and perpendicular to fibers,
Krenchel Coefficients. Load transfer in composites, interfacial shear, critical fiber
lengths, critical aspect ratio. Inter- laminar shear strength.
Fracture and Damage Mechanics :Fracture and Damage Mechanics in
Laminated Composites; Damage classification and failure mechanisms, Free edge
delamination, stiffness loss in laminae due to damage. Toughness of composites,
Cook- Gordon effect, fracture energy of cross-laminated composites. Fatigue and
creep of composites, S-N Curves, residual strength.
Environment Effects :Environmental Effects and Non Destructive Testing ( NDT ) of
composites, High Strength, High temperature composite materials. Design
Methodology and Practices in Composite Materials Design
Text Books:
1. Composite Materials handbook, Mein Schwartz Mc Graw Hill Book Company, 1984.
2. Mechanics of composite materials, Autar K. Kaw CRC Press New York.
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Reference Books:
1. Mechanics of Composite Materials, Rober M. Joness Mc-Graw Hill Kogakusha Ltd.
2. Stress analysis of fiber Reinforced Composite Materials, Michael W, Hyer MGH
International.
3. Composite Material Science and Engineering, Krishan K. Chawla Springer.4. Modern Composite Materials, L.J. Broutman and R.M.Krock, Addison- Wesley.5. Composite Materials- Science & Engineering, K. K. Chawla, Springer- Verlag, New York.6. Mechanisms and Mechanics of Composite Fracture, R. B. Bhagat, S.G. Fishman,R.J.
Arsenault, ASM Intrenationals,1993.
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EL-?29: AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN
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Introduction : Design requirement of Automobile, Engine as a system and its subsystems,
Lubrication system, Fuel injection systems, Cooling System
Modern Materials : Structure, Properties and Manufacturing technology of automotive
materials, Material selection
Chassis Design & Analysis: Load case, Structural analysis by simple structural surfaces method,
Computational methods.
Suspension System and Components: Factors effecting design, Mobility of suspension mechanisms,
Kinematic analysis, Roll center analysis, Force analysis, Vehicle ride analysis, Controllable
suspensions
Transmissions system : Manual gearbox, Automatic transmission, Continuously variable transmission.
Braking Systems: Fundamentals of braking, Brake proportioning and adhesion utilization, Materials
design
Ergonomics and occupant comfort : Eight fundamental Fallacies, Ergonomics in the automotive
industry, Strategies for improving occupant accommodation and comfort.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, Julian Happian-Smith, Butterworth
2. Advanced Vehicle Technology, Heisler, ISBN
3. Automobile Design: Twelve Great Designers and Their Work, R. and Harding, SAE
4. Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design, Barnard, R. H., Longman5. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, Kalpakjikan, S. Addison-Wesley
6. Automotive Ergonomics, Peacock, B. and Karwowski, Taylor & Francis
7. Automotive Sensory Systems, Nwagboso, C.O., Chapman and Hall,
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EL-?30: DESIGN OF MECHANISMS & MANIPULATORS
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UNIT - I
Mobility analysis Degree of freedom (DOF), mixed mobility, total, partial and fractional DOF.
Closed and open chain systems, structural analysis and synthesis of mechanisms.
UNIT - II
Alternative design solutions, coding, evaluation and selection of optimum mechanism, type
synthesis, number synthesis and design of mechanisms.
UNIT - III
Indexes of merit, graphical, algebraic and optimization techniques, matrix methods of design andanalysis, design of function, path and motion generators, structural and mechanical error
UNIT - IV
Manipulators Classification, actuation and transmission systems, coordinate transformation
DH notations, inverse and forward kinematics, manipulator dynamics from Lagrangian and
Newtonian point of view.
REFERENCES:
1. George N Sandor and Arthur G Erdman, Mechanism Design, VOL 1, PHI, 1988
2. George N Sandor and Arthur G Erdman, Mechanism Design, VOL 2, PHI, 1988
3. Mechanisms & Mechines (Analysis & Syntheis)by Arthur Erdman
4 . Klafter R.D., Cmielewski T.A. and Negin M ., "Robot Engineering An Intergrated
approach", Prentice Hall of India,New Delhi,1994
5. Deb S.R. , "Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation", Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., Ltd.,1994
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EL-?31: PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN
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UNIT I
Introduction: Materials-shapes of Vessels-stresses in cylindrical, spherical and arbitrary, shaped
shells. Cylindrical Vessels subjected to internal pressure, wind load, bending and torsion of
pressure vessels-conical and tetrahedral vessels.
Theory of thick cylinders: Shrink fit stresses in built up cylinders-auto fatigue of thick
cylinders. Thermal stresses in Pressure Vessels.
UNIT IITheory of rectangular plates: Pure bending-different edge conditions.
Theory circular plates: Simple supported and clamped ends subjected to concentrated and
uniformly distributed loads-stresses from local loads. Design of dome bends, shell connections,
flat heads and cone openings.
Discontinuity stresses in pressure vessels: Introduction, beam on an elastic foundation,
infinitely long beam, semi infinite beam, cylindrical vessel under axially symmetrical loading,
extent and significance of load deformations on pressure vessels, discontinuity stresses in
vessels, stresses in a bimetallic joints, deformation and stresses in flanges.
UNIT III
Pressure vessel materials and their environment: Introduction, ductile material tensile tests,
structure and strength of steel, Leuders lines, determination of stress patterns from plastic flow
observations, behaviour of steel beyond the yield point, effect of cold work or strain hardening
on the physical properties of pressure vessel steels, fracture types in tension, toughness of
materials, effect of neutron irradiation of steels, fatigue of metals, fatigue crack growth, fatigue
life prediction, cumulative fatigue damage, stress theory of failure of vessels subject to steady
state and fatigue conditions.
UNIT IV
Stress concentrations: Influence of surface effects on fatigue, effect of the environment and
other factors on fatigue life, thermal stress fatigue, creep and rupture of metals at elevated
temperatures, hydrogen embrittlement of pressure vessel steels, brittle fracture, effect of
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environment on fracture toughness, fracture toughness relationships, criteria for design with
defects, significance of fracture mechanics evaluations, effect of warm prestressing on the
ambient temperature toughness of pressure vessel steels.
Design features: Localized stresses and their significance, stress concentration at a variable
thickness transition section in a cylindrical vessel, stress concentration about a circular hole in a
plate subjected to tension, elliptical openings, stress concentration, stress concentration factors
for superposition, dynamic and thermal transient conditions, theory of reinforced openings,
nozzle reinforcement, placement and shape, fatigue and stress concentration.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Theory and design of modern Pressure Vessels by John F.Harvey, Van nostrand reihold
company, New York.
2. Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis by Bickell, M.B.Ruizcs.
REFERENCES:
1. Process Equipment design- Beowll & Yound Ett.
2. Indian standard code for unfired Pressure vessels IS:2825.
3. Pressure Vessel Design Hand Book, Henry H.Bednar, P.E., C.B.S.Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Theory of plates and shells- Timoshenko & Noinosky.
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EL-?32: FRACTURE MECHANICS
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Introduction and overview, Concepts of fracture mechanics and strength of materials, Elementsof solid mechanics, Elasticity and plasticity, Incremental plasticity and deformation theory.
Elastic crack-tip fields, Basic concepts of linear elastic fracture mechanics, Griffths theory,
stress intensity factor, Energy release rate, Plastic zone and fracture toughness, path invariant
integrals and numerical approach. Plastic crack-tip fields, Mode-I fields and fracture criterion,
Engineering approach to plastic fracture, J-integral approaches and numerical concepts, Tearing
modulus, Time dependent fracture, non-linear aspects of fatigue crack growth, Theoretical
models, Fatigue cracks in welds, standard tests and testing procedures. Brittle fracture of welded
structures, Notch toughness, weld cracks and joint restrains, Weld defects and service behaviour,
Application of fracture mechanics concepts and limitations, Weld cracking tests and elimination
of joint restraints, Residual stress and its interaction in fracture behaviour, Numerical approaches
for estimation of fracture parameters.
Books:
1. Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications Anderson, T. L CRC Press
2. Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and
Fatigue Dowling, Norman E Dowling Prentice Hall
3. Advanced Fracture Mechanics Kanninen, Melvin F Popelar, Carl H Oxford University Press
4. Analytical Fracture Mechanics Unger, David J Dover Publications
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EL-?33: COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
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Unit 1
Introduction to CNC Machine Tools: Development of CNC Technology-Principles and
classification of CNC machines, Advantages & economic benefits, Types of control, CNC
controllers, Characteristics, Interpolators, Applications, DNC concept.
Tooling for CNC Machines: Cutting tool materials, Carbide inserts classification; Qualified,
semi-qualified and preset tooling, Cooling fed tooling system, Quick change tooling system,
Tooling system for machining centre and turning center, tool holders, Tool assemblies, Tool
magazines, ATC mechanisms, Tool management.
Unit 2CNC Part Programming: Co-ordinate System, Fundamentals of APT programming, Manual
part programming-structure of part programme, G & M Codes, developing simple part
programmes, Parametric programming, CAM packages for CNC machines, Unigraphics, Pro
Engineer, CATIA, ESPIRIT, MasterCAM etc., and use of standard controllers- FANUC,
Heidenhain and Sinumeric control system.
Unit 3
Robotics and Material Handling Systems: Introduction to robotic technology, and
applications, Robot anatomy, material handling function, Types of material handling equipment,
Conveyer systems, Automated guided vehicle systems, Automated storage/retrieval systems,
Work-in-process storage, Interfacing handling and storage with manufacturing.
Unit 4
Group Technology and Flexible Manufacturing System: group Technology-part families,
Parts classification and coding, Production flow analysis, Machine Cell Design, Benefits of
Group Technology, Flexible manufacturing systems- Introduction, FMS workstations, Computer
control system, Planning for FMS, Applications and benefits.
Unit 5
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Introduction, Evaluation of CIM, CIM hardware and
software, Requirements of computer to be used in CIM system, Database requirements,
Concurrent engineering-Principles, design and development environment, advance modeling
techniques.
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Books:
1. Automation, Production systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing M.P. GrooverPrentice Hall of India
2. Computer Aided Manufacturing T.C. Chang, Richard A. Wysk, Pearson3. CAD/CAM/CIMp Radhkrishnan, S. Subramanyan, New age International publications,4. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Paul Ranky Prentice Hall of India5. CAD/CAM Theory and practice , Ibrahim Zeid, McGraw Hill6. Computer Numerical Control Machines P. Radahkrishnan New Central Book Agency7. CNC Machines M.S. Sehrawat and J.S. Narang Dhanpat Rai and Co.8. CNC Programming Handbook Smid Peter Industrial Press Inc.
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EL-?34: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENGINEERING
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UNIT-IArtificial Intelligence : Introduction, definition, underlying assumption, Important of Al, Al &
related fields State space representation, defining a problem, production systems and its
characteristic, search and control strategies Introduction, preliminary concepts, examples of
Search , problems.
Uniformed or preliminary Concept: Examples of search problems, Uniformed or Blind
Search, Informed Search, Or Graphs, Heuristic Search techniques- Generate and Test, Hill
climbing, Best first search, Problem reduction, Constraint satisfaction, Means- Ends Analysis.
UNIT II
Knowledge Representation Issues: Representations and Mapping, Approaches, Types of
knowledge procedural Vs Declarative, Logic programming, Forward Vs Backward reasoning,
Matching, Non monotonic reasoning and it logic.
Use of Predicate Logic: Representing simple facts, Instance and is a relationships, Syntax and
Semantics for Propositional logic, FOPL, and properties of Wffs, conversion to casual form,
Resolution, Natural deduction
.Unit-III
Statistical and Probabilistic Reasoning: Symbolic reasoning under uncertainly, Probability and
Bayes theorem, Certainty factors and Rule based systems, Bayesian Networks, Dempster- Shafer
Theory, Fuzzy Logic
Expert Systems: Introduction, Structure and uses, Representing and using domain knowledge,
Expert System Shells. Pattern recognition, introduction, Recognition and classification process,
learning classification patterns, recognizing and understanding speech.
Unit-IV
Introduction to Knowledge Acquisition: Types of learning, General learning model, and
performance measures.
Typical Expert Systems: MYCIN, Variants of MYCIN, PROSPECTOR DENDRAL, PRUFF
etc.
Introduction to Machine Learning: Perceptons, Checker Playing examples, Learning,
Automata, Genetic Algorithms, Intelligent Editors.
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TEXT BOOKS
1. Elaine Rich & Kevin Knight, Artificial Intelligence , M/H 1983
2. Wendry B.Ranch, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Science & Industry Vol -II
3. Waterman, D.A., Addison, A Guide to Expert System Wesley inc. 1986.
4. Hayes, Roth, Waterman, Building expert system D.A (ed), AW 1983.
5. S.M. and Kulliknowske, Designing Expert System, Weis, London Champion Hull 1984.4.
Neural Networks and Fuzzy systems Baert Kosko -
5. Introduction to artificial Intelligence and Expert System Peterson Prentice Hall of India
6. Introduction to AI Robotics RR Murphy Prentice Hall of India
7. Introduction to genetic Algorithm M. Vidyasagar Springer
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EL-?35: NEURAL NETWORK AND FUZZY SYSTEMS
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Introduction to neural network and fuzzy systems; Artificial neural networks and their biological
roots; ANN as numerical data/signal processing device, Taxonomy of neural networks, Feed
forward and recurrent neural networks; Supervised and unsupervised learning; Various training
methods; Importance of back propagation methods; Adoptive resonance theory.
Fundamentals of fuzzy logic systems; Operations on fuzzy sets, Complements, intersections and
unions etc., Fuzzy arithmetic, Crisp vs fuzzy relations; Fuzzy equivalence; Compatibility and
ordering relations; Fuzzy morphisms; Fuzzy relation equations and approximate solutions; Fuzzy
logic and multi valued logic; Fuzzy propositions; Fuzzy quantifiers; Linguistic hedges; Fuzzy
system controllers- an operative and examples; Fuzzy dynamic systems such as pattern
recognition systems; Fuzzy databases and information retrieval systems. Neuro-fuzzy systems;
Computational intelligence paradigm and its applications.
Books:
1. Neural Network Learning: Theoretical Foundations Anthony Martin M Cambridge University
2. Neural Network Perception for Mobile Robot Guidance Ean A Pomerleau -3. Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems Shigeo Abe -
4. Fuzzy Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice Nadia Nedjah Springer Verlog
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EL-?36: CONCURRENT ENGINEERING L T P
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UNIT I
Introduction: Concurrent design of products and systems - Product design - Fabrication and
assembly system design - designing production systems for robustness and structure.
UNIT II
Strategic approach and technical aspects of product design: Steps in the strategic approach to
product design - Comparison to other product design methods Assembly sequence generation -
Choosing a good assembly sequence - Tolerances and their relation to assembly - Design for
material handling and part mating - Creation and evaluation of testing strategies.
UNITIII
Basic issues in manufacturing system design: System design procedure - Design factors -
Intangibles - Assembly resource alternatives - Task assignment - Tools and tool changing Part
feeding alternatives - Material handling alternatives - Floor layout and system architecture
alternatives.
Assembly workstation design: Strategic issues - Technical issues analysis.
UNIT IV
Design of automated fabrication systems: Objectives of modern fabrication system design -
System design methodology - Preliminary system feasibility study - Perform detailed work
content analysis - Define alternative fabrication configurations - Configuration design and layout
- Human resource considerations - Evaluate technical performance of solution.
Case studies: Automobile air conditioning module - Robot assembly of automobile rear axles.
REFERENCES:1. Concurrent Design of Product and Processes by James L. Nevins and Daniel
E. Whitney, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1989.
2. Anderson MM and Hein, L. Berlin, "Integrated Product Development", Springer Verlog, 1987
3. Cleetus, J, "Design for Concurrent Engineering", Concurrent Engg. Research Centre,
Morgantown, WV, 1992
4. Andrew Kusaik, "Concurrent Engineering: Automation Tools and Technology", John Wiley
and Sons Inc., 1992
5. Prasad, "Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals: Integrated Product Development", Prentice
Hall, 1996
6. Sammy G Sinha, "Successful Implementation of Concurrent Product and Process", John
Wiley and Sons Inc., 1999
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EL-?37: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
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Introduction to Ergonomics and Industrial Design: An approach to industrial design-
elements of design, Structure for industrial design in engineering; Application in modern
manufacturing systems; General approach to the man-machine relationship, Work station design,
Working position.
Control and Displays: Shapes and sizes of various controls and displays- Multiple displays and
control situations; design of major controls in automobiles, machine tools etc.; Design of
furniture; Redesign of instruments.
Ergonomics and Production: Ergonomics and product design, ergonomics in automated
systems; Expert systems for ergonomic design; Anthropometrics data and its applications in
ergonomic design; Limitations of anthropometric data, Use of computerized database; Case
study.
Visual Effects of Line and Colour: The mechanics of seeing; Psychology of seeing; General
influence of line and form; Colour and light; Colour and objects; Colour and the eye; Colour
consistency; Colour terms; Reaction to colour and colour continuation; Colour on engineering
equipments.
Aesthetic Concepts: Concept of unity; Concept of order with variety; Concept of purpose styleand environment; Aesthetic expressions; Style, Components of style; House style; Observation
style in capital goods; Case study.
Industrial Design in Practice: General design; Specifying Design equipments; Rating the
importance of industrial design; Industrial design in design process.
Books:
1. Industrial design for Engineers W.H. Mayall London Hiffee Books Ltd.
2. Introduction to Ergonomics R.C. Bridger McGraw Hill
3. Human Factor Engineering Sanders & McComlick
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EL-?38: DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
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Introduction to the role of experimental design and experimental design principles; basic
statistical concepts; sampling and sampling distribution simple comparative experiments. Single
factor experiments, randomized blocks, Latin square designs and extensions, introduction to R
language. Testing of hypotheses
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) one-way classification ANOVA; analysis of fixed effects
model; General factorial design; analysis of 2k and 3k factorial design, applications.
Factorial design of experiments; two-factor factorial design-fixed effects and random effects
model; applications. Confounding and blocking in factorial designs, Regression models
including multiple regression models and its application . Response surface methodology,
parameter optimization, robust parameter design and its application to control of processes with
high variability.
Random and mixed effects models, nested and split plot and strip plot designs and its application
to semiconductor manufacturing problem. Regression analysis- Simple and multiple linear
regression and hypothesis testing;
Response surface methodology-the method of steepness ascent : response surface designs for
first-order and second-order
Books
1. Design and analysis of experiments by D.C. Montgomery, 2nd edition John Wiley andsons.
2. Design of Experiments for Engineers and Science by Jiju Antony, Butterworth-Heinemann
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EL-?39: COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING AND CONTROL
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Introduction to Process Planning: Principles and scope, Manual process planning, Experienced
based process planning, Decision table and decision trees, process capability analysis, Tolerance
analysis, Variant process planning, Generative approach, Forward and Backward planning.
Computer Aided Process Planning: Logical design of process planning systems,
Implementation considerations, Computer based process monitoring and control, Computer and
process interfacing, Totally integrated process planning systems, Process planning for rotational
and prismatic parts, Machining of curves and surfaces, Five axis machining, Process planning of
freedom surfaces, Development of NC codes, Computer aided design of fixtures, Inspection
policies and inspection planning, Expert systems and their use in developing process planning
systems.
Process Control: Process control concepts; On, Off, Proportional, Integral derivatives; control
action and their selection; Pneumatic and electronic controllers, discrete process control using
programmable logic controllers (PLCs); Logic control ladders and logic diagrams; Time line
diagrams; use of counters and timers etc.
Microcontrollers, microprocessors and digital signal processors, Role of instrumentation buses,
DMA and timing interrupts etc., Real time operating systems, scheduling and priority, embedded
systems and their requirement.
Books:
1. Computer Control of Processes M Chidanbaram Narosa Publishing House
2. Computer Aided Process Control SK Singh Prentice Hall of India
3. Computer Processing of Remotely Sensed Images:An Introduction Mather Paul M John Wiley
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EL-?40: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD USING MATLAB
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INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB
Finite Element Method, Matrix manipulations, matrix Functions, Data Analysis Functions, Tools
for Polynomials, Making Complex Numbers, Nonlinear Algebraic Equations, Solving
Differential Equations, Loop and Logical Statements, Writing Function Subroutines, File
manipulation , Basic Input-Outupt functions, Ploting tools
APPROXIMATION TECHNIQUES
Methods of Weighted Residual, Weak Formulation, Piecewise Continuous Trial Function,Galerkins Finite Element Formulation, Variational method, Rayleigh-Ritz Method, Rayleigh-
Ritz Finite Element method
FINITE ELEMENT PROGRAMMING
Overall Program Structure, Input Data, Assembly of Element Matrices and Vectors, Application
of Constraints, Example programs
DIRECT APPROACH WITH SPRING SYSTEM
Linear-Spring, Axial Member, Torsional member, Other Systems
LAPLACES AND POISSONS EQUATIONS
Governing Equation, Linear Triangular Element, Biliner Rectangualr Element, Boundary
Integral, Transient Analysis, Time Integration Technique, Axisymmetric Analysis, Three-
Dimensional Analysis, MATLAB Application to 2-D Steady State Analysis, MATLAB
Application to Axisymmetric Analysis, MATLAB Application to Transient Analysis, MATLAB
Application to 3-D Steady State Analysis
ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS
One-Dimensional Elements, Quadrilateral Elements, Triangular Elements, Gauss Quadrature,
MATLAB Application to Gauss Quadrature, MATLAB Application to Laplaces Equation
TRUSS STRUCTURES
One-Dimensional Truss, Plane Truss, Space Truss, MATLAB Application to Static Analysis,
MATLAB Application to Eigenvalue Analysis, MATLAB Application to Transient Analysis
BEAM AND FRAME STURCTURES
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Euler-Bernoulli Beam, Timoshenko Beam, beam Elements With Only Displacement Degrees of
Freedom, Mixed Beam Element, Hybrid beam Element, Composite Beams, Two-Dimensional
Frame Element, Three-Dimensional Frame Element, MATLAB Application to Static Analysis,
MATLAB Application to Eigenvalue Analysis, MATLAB Application to Transient Analysis,
MATLAB Application to Modal Analysis of Undamped System, MATLAB Application to
Modal Analysis of Damped System, MATLAB Application to Frequency Response Analysis
ELASTICITY PROBLEM
Plane Stress and Plane Strain, Force Vector, Energy Method, Three-Dimensional Solid, Axis
symmetric Solid, Dynamic Analysis, Thermal Stress, MATLAB Application to 2-D Stress
Analysis, MATLAB Application to Axis symmetric Analysis,
PLATE AND SHELL STRUCTURES
Classical Plate Theory, Classical Plate Bending Element, Shear Deformable Plate Element, Plate
Element With Displacement Degree of Freedom, Mixed Plate Element, Hybrid Plate Element,
Shell Made of In-plane and Bending Elements, Shell Degenerated from 3-D Solid, MATLAB
Application to Plates, MATLAB Application to Shells
CONTROL OF FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES
Stability Theory, Stability of Multiple Degrees of Freedom Systems, Analysis of a Second Order
System, State Space Form Description, Transfer Function Analysis, Control Law Design for
State Space Systems, Linear Quadratic Regulator, Modal Control for Second Order Systems,
Dynamic Observer, Compensator Design, Output Feedback Design by Using Collocated
Senso/Actuator
Text book
1. The Finite Elements Method Using MatLab, Y. W. Hwon, CRC Press2. MatLab guide to Finite Elements , Peter I. Kattan Springer
Reference Books
1. Introduction to finite element engineering-Tirupati K. Chandrupatla and Ashok D.Belagundu.
2. Concepts and applications of finite element analysis-Robert Cook3. The finite element methods in Engineering-SS Rao-Pergamon,New York
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EL-?41: AIR CONDITIONING
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Psychrometric Principles
Psychrometric chart, Comfort, thermal interchanges with environment, physiological body
regulatory processes against heat or cold, high and low temperature hazards, extreme
environmental conditions, heat stress index, ASHRAE comfort standards.
Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer
Direct contact transfer equipment, simple air washer and indirect evaporative cooling, Contact
mixture principle, enthalpy potential, basic equation for direct contact transfer equipment,graphical and analytical methods for heat and mass transfer analysis of air-washers with heated
and chilled water sprays, cooling towers.
Extended Surface Heat Transfer Apparatus
Cooling and Dehumidifying coils, Design of finned surfaces, Adsorption cooling systems.
Ventilation
Necessity, ventilation standards, natural and mechanical ventilation, forces for natural
ventilation, general ventilation rules, advantages of mechanical ventilation, various methods,ejector systems, determining ventilation requirement, use of decay equation.
Air Cleaning
Physical and chemical vitiation of air, permissible concentration of air contaminants, mechanical
and electronic air cleaners, dry and wet filters, air sterilization, odor control.
Steam Heating Systems
Elements of steam, water and warm-air heating systems, Radiators and convectors. Design of an
year-round air conditioning system.
Books
1. ASHRAE Handbook, ASHRAE (Fundamentals)2. Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, W F Stoecker and J W Jones, Mc Graw Hill3. Air-conditioning Engg, Jones, Arnold4. Refrigeration & Air conditioning, C. P. Arora Tata-McGraw Hill
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EL-?42: REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGIES
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Introduction. Environmental impact of refrigerants. Analysis of VCR cycles multistage,
multi evaporator, cascade systems, supercritical and other advanced cycles. Properties
and selection of pure and mixed refrigerants. Properties of binary mixtures. Analysis of
vapor absorption cyclesAqua ammonia and LiBr water cycles. Air cycle refrigeration,
vortex tube, steam jet ejector refrigeration, thermoelectric refrigeration, cryogenics,
desiccant coolingsolid and liquid systems, hybrid systems, heat pumps and heat
transformers. Exergy analysis of refrigeration systems, alternative refrigerants,
Texts:
1. W F Stoecker and J W J ones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2nd ed, McGraw-
Hill International Ed