M.E. (Mechanical) DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Scheme of Instruction and Syllabus
of
M.E. (Mechanical)
Specialization:
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
Full time / Part time
(2014-15)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007, Telangana, INDIA
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With effect from the academic year 2014- 2015
Scheme of Instruction & Examination
M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) 4 Semesters (Full Time)
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Dissertation
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Note: Six core subjects, six elective subjects, Two Laboratory Courses and Two
Seminars should normally be completed by the end of semester II.
* Project seminar presentation on the topic of Dissertation only
** 50 marks awarded by the project guide and 50 marks by the internal committee.
*** Excellent / Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
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With effect from the academic year 2014- 2015
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Note : Six core subjects, Six elective subjects, Two Laboratory Courses and Two
Seminars should normally be completed by the end of semester IV.
* Project seminar presentation on the topic of Dissertation only
** 50 marks awarded by the project guide and 50 marks by the internal committee.
*** Excellent / Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
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Scheme of Instruction & Examination of Post Graduate course in Mechanical Engineering with
specialization in Design for manufacture.
Scheme of
Instruction
Periods per
week
Scheme of Examination
Duration
in Hours
Max. Marks
Univ.
Exam
Sessional
Syllabus
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Subject
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ME 557
ME 570
ME 580
ME 505
CORE SUBJECTS
Design For Manufacture
Quality And Reliability Engineering
Design Of Manufacturing Tools
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
80
80
80
80
20
20
20
20
5
6
ME 519
ME 508
Product Design And Process
Planning
Finite Element Techniques
3
3
3
3
80
80
20
20
3
3
3
3
80
80
20
20
3
3
3
3
3
3
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3
80
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80
20
20
20
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20
3
3
3
3
80
80
20
20
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3
80
20
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3 80
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203
20
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3
3
3
80
80
20
20
SI.NO
Electives
Advanced Metrology
1
2
ME 518
ME 501
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ME 510
ME 507
ME 563
ME 573
ME 522
ME 516
ME 556
10
11
ME 520
ME 542
12
ME 521
13
14
ME 532
ME 511
Material Science And Technology
Mems And Nano Technology
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Theory Of Elasticity & Plasticity
Failure Analysis And Design
Rapid Prototyping Principles And
Applications
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Engineering Research
Methodology
Computer Aided Mechanical Design
And Analysis
Optimization Techniques
ME 502
ME 569
Metallurgy Of Metal Casting And
Welding
Mechatronics And Its Applications
15
16
Automation
Computer Aided Modeling And
Design
Robotic Engineering
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D/P
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80
Non-Traditional Machining &
17 ME 568
1
2
3
4
5
6
ME 523
ME 524
ME 525
ME 526
ME 527
ME 528
Forming
Departmental Requirements
Production Engineering Lab
(Lab – I)
Computation Lab (Lab –Ii)
Seminar – I
Seminar – II
Project Seminar
Dissertation
3
3
3
3
6
9
50
50
50
50
100
viva voce
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ME 557
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Introduction: General design principles for manufacturability, strength and mechanical factors,
Mechanisms selection, evaluation method, geometrical tolerances, tolerance control and utilization.
Economic Use of Raw Materials: Ferrous steel, hot rolled steel, cold finished steel, stainless steel, non
ferrous materials aluminium, copper, brass, non metallic materials, plastics, rubber and composites.
UNIT-II
Metallic Components Design: Metal extrusion, metal stamping, fine blanking, four slide parts, spring and
wire forms, spun metal parts, cold headed parts, extruded parts, tube and section bends, rolled formed
parts, power metal parts, forging electro forming parts, specialized forming methods, turned parts,
machined round holes, drilled parts, milled parts.
UNIT-III
Metallic Components Design: Planned shaped and slotted parts, screw threaded contoured and internal
Ground parts, center less ground, electrical discharged, rolled furnished parts, electro chemical and
Advanced machine parts. Sand cast, die cast, investment cast and other cast products.
UNIT-IV
Non Metallic Components Design: Thermosetting plastic, injection moulded and rotational moulded parts,
Blow moulded, welded plastic articles, ceramics.
Assembled Parts Design: Welded parts, arc, resistance, brazed and soldered parts, gear box assembly,
Bearing assembly.
UNIT-V
Assembled Parts Design: Retension, bolted connection, screwed connections, flanged connections,
centred connections, press fitted connections, surface finishing, plated parts, heat treated parts, NC
machining, group technology, low cost automation, computer aided manufacture, product design
Requirements.
Case Studies: Identification of economical design and redesign for manufacture.
Suggested Reading:
1. James G. Bralla, “Hand book of product design for manufacturing” McGraw Hill Co., 1986
2. K.G. Swift “Knowledge based design for Manufacture”, Kogan page Limited, 1987.
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ME 570
QUALITY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I Quality value and engineering – Quality systems – quality engineering in product design and
production process – system design – parameter design – tolerance design quality costs – quality
improvement. Statistical Process Control-x, R, P, C charts, process capability. Acceptance Sampling by
variables and attributes, Design of Sampling Plans, Single, Double, Sequential plans.
UNIT-II Loss Function, Tolerance Design – N Type, L Type, S Type; determination of tolerance for these
types, nonlinear tolerances. Online Quality Control – Variable Characteristics, Attribute Characteristics,
Parameter Design.
UNIT-III Quality function deployment – House of Quality, QFD Matrix, Total Quality Management Concepts.
Quality Information Systems; Quality Circles, Introduction to ISO 9000 Standards.
UNIT-IV Reliability – Evaluation of design by tests - Hazard Models; Linear, Releigh, Weibull. Failure Data
Analysis System, Reliability, Reliability of series, Parallel Standey Systems; reliability prediction and system
effectiveness, reliability prediction based on weibull distribution, Reliability improvement.
UNIT-V Maintainability, Availability, Economics of Reliability Engineering; Replacement of items,
Maintenance Costing and Budgeting, Reliability Testing – Burn in testing by binomial, exponential models,
Accelerated life testing.
Suggested Reading:
1. G Taguchi, „Quality Engineering in Production Systems‟, - McGraw Hill, 1989.
2. W.A. Taylor, „Optimization & Variation Reduction in Quality‟, Tata McGraw Hill, 1991, 1st Edition.
3. Philipposs, „Taguchi Techniques for Quality Engineering‟, McGraw Hill, 1996, 2nd Edition.
4. E.Bala Guruswamy, „Reliability Engineering‟, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.
5. LS Srinath, „Reliability Engineering‟, Affiliated East West Pvt. Ltd., 1991, 3rd Edition.
6. Grant, „Statistical Process Control‟, McGraw Hill, 1988, 6th Edition.
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ME 580
DESIGN OF MANUFACTURING TOOLS
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods /Week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
Unit-I
Design Of Cutting Tools. Single Point Cutting Tool Nomenclature, Form Tool Types. Form Correction. Drill
Geometry, Milling Cutters, Types & Calculation Of Minimum No. Of Teeth. Boring Tools , Determination Of
Shank Sizes. Gears Calculation And Design, Generation By Gear Shapers & Hobs. Deep Hole Drilling.
Unit-Ii
Design Of Jigs &Fixtures: Tolerance Analysis, Economics, Principles Of Location And Clamping, Degrees
Of Freedom, Classification Of Jigs , Application Of Standard Elements, Universal Jigs And Fixtures,
Standard Examples Of Designing Drill Jigs, Turning , Milling ,Broaching And Boring Fixtures, Assembly
Fixtures For Assembly Station & Lines. Welding Fixtures. Fixtures For Inspection And NC /CNC Machines.
Unit-Iii
Design Of Sheet Metal Processing Tools: Theory Of Shearing , Clearance And Its Location ,Stock Strips
Lay Outs, Utilization , Various Press Tool Operations , Presses, Types And Nomenclature ,Selection Of
Presses , Design Of Shearing Dies And Elements Viz Piercing And Blanking, Inverted Die, Compound Die ,
Progressive Dies. Theory Of Bending, Flat Blank Calculations, Spring Back Effect And Compensation
Methods, Types Of Bending Dies, Construction Of Bending Dies, Force Calculation. Draw Dies, Metal Flow
Theory, Blank Development Methods, Strain Factor, Severity Of Draw, Reduction Factor, Stage Wise Draw
Calculations, Types Of Draw Dies And Construction .Force And Energy Calculation.
Unit-Iv
Design Of Plastic Processing Tools: Definition Of Plastics And Types, Methods Of Process, Mould
Terminology, Design Of Feed And Ejection System, Design Of Various Moulds Viz Simple Component,
Moulds For Components With External And Internal Under Cuts And Threads. Compression Mould,
Transfer Moulds And Runner Less Moulds.
Unit-V
Design Of Die Casting Dies, Classification Of Metal Casting Processes, Terminology Applied To Machines
And Processes Viz Cold Chamber And Hot Chamber Dies, Process Variables, Types Of Dies, Alignment Of
Metal Flow, Types Of Alloys. Design Concepts Of Runner And Gate Calculations, Trimming And Trimming
Dies.
Suggested Reading:
1. Astme, Fundamentals Of Tool Design. Preantice Hall Of India Pvt Ltd New Delhi1976
2. Injection Mould Design R.G.W Pye Associated East West Press Pvt Ltd New Delhi
3. Joshi, Jigs & Fixtures .Tata Mc-Grawhills Publication
4. Die Casting Die BY HH Doehler Mc-Grawhill Book Company
5. Donald Son .Tool Design,Tata Mc-Grwahill Publication New Delhi.
6. Introduction To Jig &Tool Design By MHA Kempster Published By Viva Books Pvt Ltd New Delhi.
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ME 505
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Instruction
Duration of university Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/week
3 hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT – I Introduction to CIM
The meaning of Manufacturing, Types of Manufacturing; Basic Concepts of CIM: CIM Definition, Elements
of CIM, CIM wheel, concept or technology, Evolution of CIM, Benefits of CIM, Needs of CIM: Hardware and
software. Fundamentals of Communication: Communications Matrix. Product Development Cycle,
Concurrent Engineering: Definition, Sequential Engineering Versus Concurrent Engineering, Benefits of
Concurrent Engineering, Characteristics of concurrent Engineering, Framework for integration of Life-cycle
phases in CE, Concurrent Engineering Techniques, Integrated Product Development(IPD), Product LifeCycle Management (PLM), Collaborative Product Development.
UNIT – II CIM database and database management systems
Introduction, Manufacturing Data: Types, sources; Database Terminology, Database requirements,
Database models, Database Management System, DBMS Architecture, Query Language, Structural Query
Language (SQL): Basic structure, Data definition Language (Create, Alter, Drop, Truncate, View), Data
Manipulation Language (store, retrieve, update, delete). Illustration of Creating and Manipulating a
Manufacturing Database. SQL as a Knowledge Base Query Language. Features of commercial DBMS:
Oracle, MySQL, SQL Access, Sybase, DB2. Product Data Management (PDM), Advantages of PDM.
UNIT – III CIM Technology and Systems
Product Design: Needs of the market, Design and Engineering, The design Process, Design for
Manufacturability (DFM): Component Design, Design for Assembly. Computer-Aided Process Planning:
Basic Steps in developing a process plan, Variant and Generative Process Planning, Feature Recognition
in Computer-Aided Process Planning. Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Manufacturing Resource
Planning (MRP –II), Cellular Manufacturing: Design of Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Cell Formation
Approaches: Machine–Component Group Analysis, Similarity Coefficients-Based Approaches. Evaluation
of Cell Design. Shop-floor Control: Data Logging and Acquisition, Automated Data Collection,
Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensor Technology. Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Physical
Components of an FMS. Types of Flexibility, Layout Considerations: Linear Single Machine Layout, Circular
Machine Layout, Cluster Machine Layout, Loop Layout; Operational Problems of FMS. FMS benefits.
UNIT –IV Enterprise Wide Integration in CIM and CIM Models
Introduction to Networking, Principles of Networking, Network Terminology, Types of Networks: LAN, MAN,
WAN; Selection of Network Technology: Communication medium, Network Topology, Medium access
control Methods, Signaling methods; Network Architectures and Protocols: OSI Model, MAP & TOP,
TCP/IP, Network Interconnection and Devices, Network Performance. Framework for Enterprise-wide
Integration.
CIM Models: ESPRIT-CIM OSA Model, NIST-AMRF Model, Siemens Model of CIM, Digital Equipment
Corporation Model, IBM Concept of CIM.
UNIT – V Future Trends in Manufacturing Systems
Lean Manufacturing: Definition, Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Characteristics of Lean Manufacturing,
Value of Product, Continuous Improvement, Focus on Waste, Relationship of Waste to Profit, Four
Functions of Lean Production, Performance Measures, The Supply Chain, Benefits of Lean Manufacturing.
Introduction to Agile and Web Based Manufacturing systems.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
S.Kant Vajpayee: Principles of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Printice-Hall India.
Nanua Singh: Systems Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing- John Wiley.
P.Radhakrishnan, S.Subramanyam: CAD/CAM/CIM, New Age International
Alavudeen, Venkateshwaran: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Printice-Hall India
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ME 519
PRODUCT DESIGN AND PROCESS PLANNING
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Product design and process design functions, selection of a right product, essential factors of product
design, Morphology of design, sources of new ideas for products, evaluation of new product ideas. Product
innovation procedure-Flow chart. Qualifications of product design Engineer. Criteria for success/failure of a
product. Value of appearance, colours and Laws of appearance.
UNIT-II
Product reliability, Mortality Curve, Reliability systems, Manufacturing reliability and quality control. Patents:
Definitions, classes of patents, applying for patents. Trademarks and copyrights. Cost and quality sensitivity
of products, Elements of cost of a product, costing methods, cost reduction and cost control activities.
Economic analysis, Break even analysis Charts. Value engineering in product design, creativity aspects
and techniques. Procedures of value analysis – cost reduction, material and process selection.
UNIT-III
Various manufacturing processes, degree of accuracy and finish obtainable, process capability studies.
Methods of improving tolerances. Basic product design rules for Casting, Forging, Machining, Sheet metal
and Welding. Physical properties of engineering materials and their importance on products. Selection of
plastics, rubber and ceramics for product design.
UNIT-IV
Industrial ergonomics: Man-machine considerations, ease of maintenance. Ergonomic considerations in
product design-Anthropometry, Design of controls, man-machine information exchange. Process sheet
detail and their importance, Advanced techniques for higher productivity. Just-in-time and Kanban System.
Modern approaches to product design; quality function development, Rapid prototyping.
UNIT-V
Role of computer in product design and management of manufacturing, creation of manufacturing data
base, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, communication network, production flow analysis, Group
Technology, Computer Aided product design and process
Planning. Integrating product design, manufacture and production control.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
Niebel, B.W., and Draper, A.B., Product design and process Engineering, Mc Graw Hill – Kogalkusha
Ltd., Tokyo, 1974.
Chitale, A.K, and Gupta, R.C., Product Design and Manufacturing, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2004.
Mahajan, M. Industrial Engineering and Production Management, Dhanpath Rai & Co., 2000.
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ME 508
FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUES
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods /Week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Introduction to Finite Element Method of solving field problems. Stress and Equilibrium. Boundary
conditions. Strain-Displacement relations. Stress-strain relations.
One Dimensional Problem: Finite element modeling. Local, natural and global coordinates and shape
functions. Potential Energy approach : Assembly of Global stiffness matrix and load vector. Finite element
equations, treatment of boundary conditions. Quadratic shape functions.
UNIT-II
Analysis of trusses and frames: Analysis of plane truss with number of unknowns not exceeding two at
each node. Analysis of frames with two translations and a rotational degree of freedom at each node.
Analysis of Beams: Element stiffness matrix for two noded, two degrees of freedom per node for beam
element.
UNIT-III
Finite element modeling of two dimensional stress analysis problems with constant strain triangles and
treatment of boundary conditions. Two dimensional four noded isoparametric elements and numerical
integration. Finite element modeling of Axisymmentric solids subjected of axisymmetric loading with
triangular elements.
Convergence requirements and geometric isotropy.
UNIT-IV
Steady state heat transfer analysis: One dimensional analysis of a fin and two dimensional conduction
analysis of thin plate.
Time dependent field problems: Application to one dimensional heat flow in a rod.
Dynamic analysis: Formulation of finite element modeling of Eigen value problem for a stepped bar and
beam. Evaluation of Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
Analysis of a uniform shaft subjected to torsion using Finite Element Analysis.
UNIT-V
Finite element formulation of three dimensional problems in stress analysis.
Finite Element formulation of an incompressible fluid. Potential flow problems
Bending of elastic plates. Introduction to non-linear problems and Finite Element analysis software.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tirupathi R Chandrupatla and Ashok. D. Belegundu, Introduction of Finite Element in Engineering,
Prentice Hall of India, 1997.
Rao S.S., The Finite Element Methods in Engineering, Pergamon Press, 1989.
Segerland. L.J., Applied Finite Element Analysis, Wiley Publication, 1984.
Reddy J.N., An Introduction to Finite Element Methods, Mc Graw Hill Company, 1984
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ME 518
ADVANCED METROLOGY
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
End & line standards for length, Airy & Bessel points, desirable features of end standards, slip gauge
manufacture, calibration of end standards by interferometry. NPL gauge interferometer, calibration of line
standards by micrometer microscope – superposition, coincidence and symmetric straddling, photoelectric
microscope and Moir fringe techniques, measurement of large displacements using lasers, calibration of
Tomlinson gauges by interferometry. Photoelectric Autocollimator, calibration of polygons & circular scales.
Types of interchangeability, dimensional chains.
UNIT-II
Fixed & Indicating Gauges: Taylor’s principles of gauge design, limitations of ring & plug gauges, position
and receiver gauges, types of indicating gauges.
Comparators: Multirange Sigma comparator, Back pressure and free flow type pneumatic comparators,
Differential back pressure gauge, usage of different types of jets, contact & non contact tooling.
Amplification selection. Air to electric transducer, Differential transducer, Variation transducer, Pre process,
In-process & Post process gauging, computation & match gauging. Usage of LVDT & Capacitive type
gauge heads, Automatic inspection.
UNIT-III
Measuring Machines: Floating carriage diameter measuring m/c. Universal measuring m/c. Matrix internal
diameter measuring machine. Optical dividing head. Coordinate measuring machine, Optical projector-light
beam systems, Work tables, measurement techniques, fixturing & accessories. Sources of error in
measurement. Design principles of measuring machines Abbe’s rule, Kelvin coupling, flexible steel strip,
advantages & limitations of hydrostatic & aerostatic bearings.
UNIT-IV
Form Errors: Evaluation of straightness & flatness, usage of beam comparator, evaluation of roundness –
intrinsic & extrinsic datums. Talyrond. PGC, RGC, MZC & LSC, methods, roundness evaluation for even &
odd number of lobes.
Surface Finish: stylus instrument (TALYSURF). M & E Systems, numerical assessment, vertical &
horizontal descriptors, profile as a random process, usage of interferograms. Plastic replica technique.
UNIT-V
Screw Threads: Measurement of thread elements for internal & external threads, progressive periodic,
drunkenness and irregular pitch errors. NPL pitch measuring machine, virtual effective diameter, thread
gauging.
Gears: measurement of tooth thickness, involute profile, pitch, concentricity and alignment, rolling gear test.
Suggested Reading:
1. R.K.Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers
2. ASTME, Hand Book of Industrial Metrology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
3. I.C. Gupta, A Text Book of Engineering Metrology, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
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ME 501
AUTOMATION
Instructions
Duration of university Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/week
3 hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT – I
Introduction: Definition of automation, Types of production, Functions of Manufacturing, Organization and
Information Processing in Manufacturing, Production concepts and Mathematical Models, Automation
Strategies, Production Economics: Methods of Evaluating Investment Alternatives, Costs in Manufacturing,
Break-Even Analysis, Unit cost of production, Cost of Manufacturing Lead time and Work-in-process.
UNIT – II
Detroit-Type Automation: Automated Flow lines, Methods of Workpart Transport, Transfer Mechanism,
Buffer Storage, Control Functions, Automation for Machining Operations, Design and Fabrication
Considerations. Analysis of Automated Flow Lines: General Terminology and Analysis, Analysis of Transfer
Lines Without Storage, Partial Automation, Automated Flow Lines with Storage Buffers, Computer
Simulation of Automated Flow Lines.
UNIT – III
Assembly Systems and Line Balancing: The Assembly Process, Assembly Systems, Manual Assembly
Lines, The Line Balancing Problem, Methods of Line Balancing, Computerized Line Balancing Methods,
Other ways to improve the Line Balancing, Flexible Manual Assembly Lines. Automated Assembly
Systems: Design for Automated Assembly, Types of Automated Assembly Systems, Part Feeding Devices,
Analysis of Multi-station Assembly Machines, Analysis of a Single Station Assembly Machine.
UNIT –IV
Automated Materials Handling: The material handling function, Types of Material Handling Equipment,
Analysis for Material Handling Systems, Design of the System, Conveyor Systems, Automated Guided
Vehicle Systems. Automated Storage Systems: Storage System Performance, Automated
Storage/Retrieval Systems, Carousel Storage Systems, Work-in-process Storage, Interfacing Handling and
Storage with Manufacturing.
UNIT – V
Automated Inspection and Testing: Inspection and testing, Statistical Quality Control, Automated Inspection
Principles and Methods, Sensor Technologies for Automated Inspection, Coordinate Measuring Machines,
Other Contact Inspection Methods, Machine Vision, Other optical Inspection Methods. Modeling Automated
Manufacturing Systems: Role of Performance Modeling, Performance Measures, Performance Modeling
Tools: Simulation Models, Analytical Models. The Future Automated Factory: Trends in Manufacturing, The
Future Automated Factory, Human Workers in the Future Automated Factory, The social impact.
Suggested Reading:
1) Mikell P.Grover, Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing,
Pearson Education Asia.
2) C.Ray Asfahl, Robots and manufacturing Sutomation, John Wiley and Sons New York.
3) N.Viswanadham and Y.Narahari, Performance Modeling of Automated Manufacturing Syetms,
Printice Hall India Pvt. Ltd.
4) Stephen J. Derby, Design of Automatic Machinary, Special Indian Edition, Marcel Decker, New
York, Yesdee publishing Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
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ME 510
COMPUTER AIDED MODELLING & DESIGN
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Introduction to CAD, Criteria for selection of CAD workstations, Shigle Design Process, Design criteria,
Geometric modeling, entities, 2D & 3D Primitives.
2D & 3D Geometric Transformations: Translation, Scaling, Rotation, Reflection and Shearing,
conlatenation. Graphics standards: GKS IGES, PDES.
UNIT-II
Wire frame modeling: Curves: Curve representation. Analytic curves – lines, Circles, Ellipse, Conis.
Synthetic curves – Cubic, Bezier, B-Spline, NURBS.
UNIT-III
Surface Modeling: Surface entities, Surface Representation.
Analytic Surface – Plane Surface, Ruled Surface, Surface of Revolution, Tabulated Cyliner.
Synthetic Surface-Cubic, Bezier, B-spline, Coons.
UNIT-IV
Solid Modeling Techniques: Graph Based Model, Boolean Models, Instances, Cell Decomposition &
Spatial – Occupancy Enumeration, Boundary Representation (B-rep) & Constructive Solid Geometry
(CSG).
UNIT-V
Advanced Modeling Concepts: Feature Based Modeling, Assembling Modeling, Behavioural Modeling,
Conceptual Design & Top Down Design.
Capabilities of Modeling & Analysis Packages such as solid works, Unigraghics, Ansys, Hypermesh.
Computer Aided Design of mechanical parts and Interference Detection by Motion analysis.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ibrahim Zeid, CAD/CAM, Theory and Practice, Mc Graw Hill, 1998.
nd
Foley, Van Dam, Feiner and Hughes, Computer Graphics Principles and Practice, 2 Ed., Addison –
Wesley, 2000.
Martenson, E. Micheal, Geometric Modelling, John Wiley & Sons, 1995.
Hill Jr, F.S., Computer Graphics using open GL, Pearson Education, 2003.
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ME 507
ROBOTIC ENGINEERING
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods/week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Brief History, Types of robots, Overview of robot subsystems, resolution, repeatability and accuracy,
Degrees of freedom of robots, Robot configurations and concept of workspace, Mechanisms and
transmission, End effectors and Different types of grippers, vacuum and other methods of gripping.
Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical actuators, applications of robots, specifications of different industrial
robots.
UNIT-II
Rotation matrices, Euler angle and RPY representation, Homogeneous transformation matrices, DenavitHartenberg notation, representation of absolute position and orientation in terms of joint parameters, direct
kinematics.
UNIT-III
Inverse Kinematics, inverse orientation, inverse locations, Singularities, Jacobian, Trajectory Planning: joint
interpolation, task space interpolation, executing user specified tasks, sensor based motion planning: The
Bug Algorithm, The Tangent Bug Algorithm, The Incremental Voronoi Graph.
UNIT-IV
Static force analysis of RP type and RR type planar robots, Dynamic analysis using Lagrangean and
Newton-Euler formulations of RR and RP type planar robots, , Independent joint control, PD and PID
feedback, actuator models, nonlinearity of manipulator models, force feedback, hybrid control
UNIT-V
Sensors and controllers: Internal and external sensors, position, velocity and acceleration sensors,
proximity sensors, force sensors, laser range finder.
Robot vision: image processing fundamentals for robotic applications, image acquisition and
preprocessing. Segmentation and region characterization object recognition by image matching and based
on features
Suggested Readings:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nagrath and Mittal, ―Robotics and Control‖, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Spong and Vidhyasagar, ―Robot Dynamics and Control‖, John Wiley and sons, 2008.
Fu. K.S, Gonzalez, R.C., Lee, C.S.G, Robotics, control, sensing, Vision and Intelligence, McGraw Hill
International, 1987
Steve LaValle, ―Planning Algorithms‖, Cambridge Univ. Press, New York, 2006.
Howie Choset, Kevin Lynch, Seth Hutchinson, George Kantor, Wolfram Burgard, Lydia Kavraki and
Sebastian Thurn, ―Principles of Robot Motion: Theory, Algorithms, and Implementations‖ , Prentice
Hall of India, 2005.
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ME 563
MATERIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Classification of Materials: Types and Crystal Structures. Imperfections. Strain hardening, Plastic range,
Fracture, Fatigue, Creep and Creep properties. Recovery. Recrystallisation and Grain growth. Primary and
secondary recrystallisation and sub-grain structure. Mechanism of strengthening in metals. Grain size and
its relation to mechanical properties.
UNIT-II
Testing of Materials: Review and brief discussion on stress strain diagram of steel and the parameters for
ductility toughness, strain hardening, and tensile strength percentage of elongation etc. Fracture toughness
and crack growth measurement. Failure analysis, Factor -graphy and scanning electronic Microscope.
Fatigue and Creep testing, testing for Residual stresses.
UNIT-III
Tool Materials: Selection and specification of carbon and alloy steels for general engineering purpose,
Specification of materials as per various standards (IS, BS, AISI, APS etc.) Case hardening steels, Cold
work tool steels, hot work tool steels, high speed tool steels. Types of modern Cutting Tool materials like
Carbide, Coated carbides, Ceramics, CBN, Diamod, Sialons, Impregnated tools. Introduction to Plastics.
Properties of plastics-Thermo plastics-Thermo setting plastics. Methods of processing of plastics and
plastic processing machines.
UNIT-IV
Ferrous and Non-ferrous materials: Specifications, Properties and applications of Carbon and alloy
Steels, Specification of Grey iron casting IS: 210 SG Cast Iron IS: 865, Malleable iron castings IS: 2108 and
IS: 2640. Selection and specification of die casting non-ferrous zinc and Aluminium (IS and LM Series).
Powder Metallurgy and New Materials: Production of powders by various methods. Compacting, Sintering
applications.
UNIT-V
Heat treatment: Hardenability, its concepts and its role in steel specification. Hardening and annealing of
tool steels. Case hardening and local hardening, methods, selection and specification of such steels study
of Isothermal Transformation diagrams. Austempering, Martempering and Isothermal annealing for tool
steels,. Tool failures due to improper heat treatment like Overheating, improper quenching and loading. ION
Nitrating, Vacuum carburising, Chemical Vapour depositing. Heat treatment of non-ferrous materialsAluminium Alloys.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Richards C.W., Engineering Material Science-Prentice-Hall of India (P) Ltd., 1965.
Van Vlack, Elements of Materials Science, India book house pvt, ltd., Bombay, 1975.
Barret C.S., Structure of Metals, Eueania Pub., New Delhi, 1968.
William D Callister, Materials Science and Engineering an Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2003
Aviner, Physical Metallurgy, Mc Graw Hill Book Company, 1987.
Raghavan V., First Course in Material Science, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1974.
IS Standards, BIS, New Delhi.
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ME 573
MEMS AND NANO-TECHNOLOGY
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I Micro-Electro Mechanical System ( MEMS): Introduction to Micro-manufacturing - Semiconductor
Manufacturing: Lithography and Oxidation - Diffusion – Etching (Dry and Wet) and Thin Film Deposition Ion Implantation, Interconnections and Contacts, Packaging and Yield – Clean rooms and vacuum systems
– Metrology for MEMS components. Concept of Accuracy and Factors Effecting Accuracy Micro finishing
Processes.
UNIT-II Micro-Electro Mechanical System (MEMS): Scaling - Materials - Fabrication - LIGA, X-ray based
Fabrication.
UNIT-III Application of Sensors & Actuators – Mechanical – MEMS Devices (Cantilevers, anemometers,
pressure transducers and micro pumps) – RF, Electrical and Magnetic MEMS – Bio-MEMS.
UNIT-IV Nano-technology: Fabrication – Nanolithography – Nano-Devices – atomic force microscope–
Scanning Electron Microscope – TEM – Nano indentation Spin devices.
UNIT-V Technology to make components like Computer Hardware, Optical Systems, Fiber Optics & Allied
components, Micro Injection Moulding and Nano Technology
Suggested Reading:
1. Murthy., R.L., „Precision Engineering in Manufacturing‟, - New Age International Publishers, 1996.
2. Mohamed Gad-elHak, „The MEMS Handbook‟, CRC Press, 2002
3. Groover, M. P., „Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems,‟ second
edition, Wiley, 2002.
4. Jeager, „Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication‟, Addison-Wesley, 1993.
5. Zant, „Microchip Fabrication‟, fourth edition, McGraw Hill, 2000.
6. Quirk, Serda, „Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology‟, Prentice Hall, 2001
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ME 522
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Evolution of Manufacturing Systems: FMS definition and description, General FMS considerations , Manufacturing
cells, Cellular versus Flexible Manufacturing.
Systems Planning: Objective, introduction planning, preparation guidelines, the project team, supplier selection,
system description and sizing, facility preparation planning, FMS layouts. Human resources: staff considerations, team
work, communication and involvement, the supervisors role, personnel selection, job classifications, employee
training.
UNIT-II
Manufacturing’s Driving Force: Definition, description and characteristics. Just in-time manufacturing, definition and
description, benefits and relationship to FMS, implementation cornerstones, quality and quantity application
principles. Single manufacture Cell – design scheduling of jobs on single manufacturing cells.
Group Technology: Concepts, classification and coding, benefits and relationship to FMS, design of group technology
using rank order clustering technique.
UNIT-III
FMS Design – Using Bottleneck, Extended bottleneck models, Processing and Quality Assurance: Turning centres,
Machining centre, construction and operations performed, axes, programming, and format information, work-holding
and work-changing equipment, automated features and capabilities, cleaning and deburring – station types and
operation description, importance to automated manufacturing, coordinate measuring machines, types, construction
and general function, operation cycle description, importance to flexible cells and systems.
UNIT-IV
Automated movement and storage systems–AGVs, Robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, storage space
design, queuing carousels and automatic work changers, coolant and chip Disposal and recovery systems, auxiliary
support equipment, cutting tools and tool Management – introduction, getting control of cutting tools, Tool
Management, tool strategies, data transfer, tool monitoring and fault detection, guidelines, work holding
considerations, General fixturing, Modular fixturing. FMS and the relationship with workstations – Manual,
automated and transfer lines design aspects.
UNIT-V
FMS: computer Hardware, Software, Communications networks and Nanotechnology – general functions, and
manufacturing usages, hardware configuration, programmable logic controllers, cell controllers, communications
networks. FMS implementation.
Suggested Reading:
Parrish, D.J., ‗Flexible Manufacturing‘, - Butter Worths – Heinemann, Oxford, 1993.
Groover, M.P., ‗Automation, Production Systems and CIM‘, - Prentice Hall India, 1989.
Kusiak, A., ‗Intelligent Manufacturing Systems‘, - Prentice Hall, 1990.
Considine,D.M., & Considine,G.D., ‗Standard Handbook of Industrial Automation‘,-Chapman & Hall,
1986
5. Ranky, P.G., ‗Design and Operation of FMS‘, - IFS Publishers, UK, 1988
1.
2.
3.
4.
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M.E 516
THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT - I
ELASTICITY: Two dimensional stress analysis - Plane stress - Plane strain - Equations of compatibility Stress function - Boundary conditions.
PROBLEM IN RECTANGULAR COORDINATES - Solution by polynomials - Saint Venent's principles Determination of displacement - Simple beam problems.
PROBLEMS IN POLAR COORDINATES - General equations in polar coordinates - Stress distribution
symmetrical about axis - Strain components in polar coordinates - Simple and symmetric problems.
UNIT - II
ANALYSIS OF STRESS AND STRAIN IN THREE DIMENSIONS: Principle stresses - Homogeneous
deformations - Strain spherical and deviatoric stress - Hydrostatic strain.
General theorems: Differential equations of equilibrium and compatibility - Displacement - Uniqueness of
solution - Reciprocal theorem.
UNIT - III
BENDING OF PRISMATIC BARS: Stress function - Bending of cantilever beam - Beam of rectangular
cross-section - Beams of circular cross-section.
UNIT - IV
PLASTICITY: Plastic deformation of metals - Structure of metals - Deformation - Creep stress relaxation of
deformation - Strain rate condition of constant maximum shear stress - Condition of constant strain energy Approximate equation of plasticity.
UNIT - V
METHODS OF SOLVING PRACTICAL PROBLEMS: The characteristic method - Engineering method Compression of metal under press - Theoretical and experimental data drawing.
Suggested Reading:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Theory of Elasticity/Timoshenko S.P. and Goodier J.N./Koakusha Publishers
An Engineering Theory of Plasticity/E.P. Unksov/Butterworths
Applied Elasticity/W.T. Wang/TMH
Theory of Plasticity for Engineers/Hoffman and Sacks/TMH
Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity/Sadhu Singh/ Khanna Publishers
Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity/Harold Malcolm Westergaard/Harvard University Press
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ME 556
FAILURE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Instruction
Duration of university Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/week
3 hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT - I
DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Importance of design- The design process-Considerations of Good Design – Morphology of Design –
Organization for design– Computer Aided Engineering –Concurrent Engineering – Product and process
cycles –Market Identification – Competition Bench marking. Identification of customer needs- customer
requirements- Product Design Specifications- Human Factors in Design – Ergonomics and Aesthetics.
UNIT- II
DESIGN METHODS
Creativity and Problem Solving –Creativity methods-Theory of Inventive Problem Solving(TRIZ)–
Conceptual decomposition-Generating design concepts-Axiomatic Design – Evaluation methodsEmbodiment Design-Product Architecture-Configuration Design- Parametric Design. Role of models in
design-Mathematical Modeling – Simulation – Design for Reliability –Introduction to Robust Design-Failure
mode Effect Analysis.
UNIT - III
BUCKLING AND FRACTURE ANALYSIS IN VESSELS
Buckling phenomenon – Elastic Buckling of circular ring and cylinders under external pressure – collapse of
thick walled cylinders or tubes under external pressure – Effect of supports on Elastic Buckling of Cylinders
– Buckling under combined External pressure and axial loading.
UNIT – IV
FRACTURE AND FATIGUE CRACK PROPOGATION
Failure analysis and determination of stress patterns from plastic Flow observations – Dynamic loading–
Fracture types in tension—Fatigue crack growth– Fatigue life prediction- Cumulative fatigue damage-Stress
theory of failure vessels-Thermal stress fatigue .
UNIT – V
APPLICATIONS OF FRACTURE MECHANICS
Introduction –Through cracks emanating from holes – Corner cracks at holes – Cracks approaching holesCombined loading-Fatigue crack growth binder- Mixed mode loading-Fracture toughness of weld metalsService failure analysis
Suggested Reading:
Dieter, George E., ―Engineering Design - A Materials and Processing Approach‖, McGraw Hill,
International Editions, Singapore, 2000.
2. Pahl, G, and Beitz, W.,‖ Engineering Design‖, Springer – Verlag, NY. 1984.
3. David Broek, ‖Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics ―, Fifthoff and Noerdhoff International
Publisher, 1978.
4. Preshant Kumar, ―Elements of Fracture Mechanics‖, Wheeler Publishing, 1999
5. John F. Harvey, Theory and Design of Pressure Vessels, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 1987.
Henry H. Bedner, ―Pressure Vessels, Design Hand Book, CBS publishers and Distributors, 1987
1.
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ME 520
RAPID PROTOTYPING PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
Instruction
3 Periods/Week
Duration of University Examination
3 hours
University Examination
80 Marks
Sessional
20 Mraks
UNIT – I
Introduction: Prototyping fundamentals, Historical development, Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping,
Advantages and Limitations of Rapid Prototyping, Commonly used Terms, Classification of RP process,
Rapid Prototyping Process Chain: Fundamental Automated Processes, Process Chain.
UNIT – II
Liquid-based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Stereo lithography Apparatus (SLA): Models and
specifications, Process, working principle, photopolymers, photo polymerization, Layering technology, laser
and laser scanning, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies. Solid ground curing
(SGC): Models and specifications, Process, working principle, Applications, Advantages and
Disadvantages, Case studies
Solid-based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM): Models and
specifications, Process, working principle, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM): Models and specifications, Process, working principle, Applications,
Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies.
UNIT – III
Powder Based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Selective laser sintering (SLS): Models and specifications,
Process, working principle, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages, Case studies. Three dimensional
Printing (3DP): Models and specifications, Process, working principle, Applications, Advantages and
Disadvantages, Case studies.
Rapid Tooling: Introduction to Rapid Tooling (RT), Conventional Tooling Vs RT, Need for RT. Rapid
Tooling Classification: Indirect Rapid Tooling Methods: Spray Metal Deposition, RTV Epoxy Tools, Ceramic
tools, Investment Casting, Spin Casting, Die casting, Sand Casting, 3D Keltool process. Direct Rapid
Tooling: Direct AIM, LOM Tools, DTM Rapid Tool Process, EOS Direct Tool Process and Direct Metal
Tooling using 3DP.
UNIT – IV
Rapid Prototyping Data Formats: STL Format, STL File Problems, Consequence of Building Valid and
Invalid Tessellated Models, STL file Repairs: Generic Solution, Other Translators, Newly Proposed
Formats.
Rapid Prototyping Software’s: Features of various RP software’s like Magics, Mimics, Solid View, View
Expert, 3 D View, Velocity 2, Rhino, STL View 3 Data Expert and
3 D doctor.
UNIT –V
RP Applications: Application – Material Relationship, Application in Design, Application in Engineering,
Analysis and Planning, Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry, Jewelry Industry, Coin Industry, GIS
application, Arts and Architecture. RP Medical and Bioengineering Applications: Planning and
simulation of complex surgery, Customised Implants & Prosthesis, Design and Production of Medical
Devices, Forensic Science and Anthropology, Visulization of Biomolecules.
Suggested Reading:
1. Rapid prototyping: Principles and Applications - Chua C.K., Leong K.F. and LIM C.S, World Scientific
publications , Third Edition, 2010.
2. Rapid Manufacturing – D.T. Pham and S.S. Dimov, Springer , 2001
3. Wholers Report 2000 – Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates, 2000
4. Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing – Paul F.Jacobs, ASME Press, 1996.
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ME 542
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Instruction
Duration of University Exam
University Exam.
Sessional
3 periods/week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Review of basic equations of fluid dynamics: Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations, Navier
Stokes equations, Reynolds and Favre averaged N – S equations. Differential equations
for steady and unsteady state heat conduction. Differential equations for diffusion. Introduction to
turbulence, Turbulence models-mixing length model, K- turbulence Model.
UNIT-II
Classification of PDEs – Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic euqations. Initial and boundary value problems.
Concepts of Finite difference methods – forward, backward and central difference. Errors, Consistency,
Stability analysis by von Neumann. Convergence criteria.
UNIT-III
Grid Generation- Types of grid O,H,C. Coordinate transformation, algebraic methods. Unstructured grid
generation.
UNIT-IV
Finite difference solutions-Parabolic PDEs – Euler, Crank Nicholson, Implicit methods, Elliptic PDEs –
Jacobi, Gauss Seidel, ADI, methods. FD- solution for Viscous incompressible flow using Stream function
– Vorticity method & MAC method.
UNIT- V
Introduction to Finite volume method. Finite volume formulations for diffusion equation, convection
diffusion equation. Solution algorithm for pressure velocity coupling in steady flows. Use of Staggered
grids SIMPLE Algorithm.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pradip Niyogi, Chakrabartty SK, Laha M.K., ‗Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics‘, Pearson
Education, 2005.
Muralidhar K, Sundararajan T, ‗Computational Fluid flow and Heat transfer‘, Narosa Publishing
House, 2003.
Chung, T J, ‗Computational Fluid Dynamics‘, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
John D Anderson, ‗Computational Fluid Dynamics‘, Mc Graw Hill, Inc., 1995.
Patankar, S.V, ‗Numerical Heat transfer and Fluid flow‘, Hemisphere Publishing Company, New York,
1980.
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M.E 521
ENGINEERING RESERCH METHODOLOGY
Instruction
/Week
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Research Methodology: Objectives and Motivation of Research, Types of Research, Research
Approaches, Significance of Research, Research Methods verses Methodology, Research and Scientific
Method, Important of Research Methodology, Research Process, Criteria of Good Research, Problems
Encountered by Researchers in India, Benefits to the society in general.
Defining the Research Problem: Definition of Research Problem, Problem Formulation, Necessity of
Defining the Problem, Technique involved in Defining a Problem.
UNIT-II
Literature Survey: Importance of Literature Survey, Sources of Information, Assessment of Quality of
Journals and Articles, Information through Internet.
Literature Review: Need of Review, Guidelines for Review, Record of Research Review.
UNIT-III
Research Design: Meaning of Research Design, Need of Research Design, Feature of a Good Design,
Important Concepts Related to Research Design, Different Research Designs, Basic Principles of
Experimental Design, Developing a Research Plan, Design of Experimental Set-up, Use of Standards and
Codes.
UNIT-IV
Data Collection: Exploring the data, Description and Analysis of Data, Sample Design and Sampling,
Role of Statistics for Data Analysis, Functions of Statistics, Estimates of Population, Parameters,
Parametric V/s Non Parametric methods, Descriptive Statistics, Points of Central tendency, Measures of
Variability, Measures of relationship, Inferential Statistics-Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Use of Statistical
software.
Data Analysis: Deterministic and random data, Uncertainty analysis, Tests for significance: Chi-square,
student’s‘t’ test, Regression modeling, Direct and Interaction effects, ANOVA, F-test, Time Series analysis,
Autocorrelation and Autoregressive modeling.
UNIT-V
Research Report Writing: Format of the Research report, Style of writing report,
References/Bibliography/Webliography, Technical paper writing/Journal report writing.
Research Proposal Preparation: Writing a Research Proposal and Research Report, Writing Research
Grant Proposal.
Suggested Reading:
1) C.R Kothari, Research Methodology, Methods & Technique; New Age International Publishers,
2004
2) R. Ganesan, Research Methodology for Engineers, MJP Publishers, 2011
4) P. Ramdass and A. Wilson Aruni, Research and Writing across the Disciplines, MJP
Publishers, Chennai, 2009
3) Y.P. Agarwal, Statistical Methods: Concepts, Application and Computation, Sterling Publs., Pvt.,
Ltd., New Delhi, 2004
5) Vijay Upagade and Aravind Shende, Research Methodology, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New
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ME 532
COMPUTER AIDED MECHANICAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods /Week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Design of pressure Vessels: Introduction and constructional features of pressure ves sels, stresses in
pressure vessels, shrink fit stresses in built up cyliners, autofrettage of thick cylinders, thermal stresses
and their significance.
UNIT-II
Stresses in flat plates: Introduction, Bending of plate in one direction, Bending of plate in t wo
perpendicular directions, Thermal stresses in plates, Bending of circular plates of constant thickness,
Bending of uniformly loaded plates of constant thickness.
UNIT-III
Fracture Mechanics: Introduction, Modes of fracture failure Griffith Analysis, Energy release rate, Energy
release rate of DCB specimen; Stress Intensity Factor: SIF‘s for edge and centre line crack, Fracture
toughness, Elastic plastic analysis through J-integral method: Relevance and scope, Definition of J integral, Path independence, stress strain relation, Strain Energy Release Rate Vs J -integral.
UNIT-IV
Eigen Value Problems: Properties of Eigen values and Eigen Vectors, Torsional, Longitudinal vibration,
lateral vibration, Sturm sequence. Subspace iteration and Lanczo‘s method, Component mode synthesis,
Eigen value problems applied to stepped beams and bars.
UNIT-V
Dynamic Analysis: Direct integration method, Central difference method, Wilson- method, Newmark
method, Mode superposition, Single degree of freedom system response, Multi degree of freedom
system response, Rayleigh damping, Condition for stability.
(Note: The related algorithms and codes to be practiced by students)
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
John, V. Harvey, Pressure Vessel Design: Nuclear and Chemical Applications, Affiliated East West
Press Pvt. Ltd., 1969.
Prasanth Kumar, Elements of Fracture Mechanics, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi -1999.
V. Rammurti, Computer Aided Mechanical Design and Analysis, Tata Mc Graw Hill-1992.
Bathe, J., Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall of India-1996.
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ME 511
OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods/week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT – I
Simulation: Introduction, Types of Simulation, Simulation Models, Monte Carlo Simulation, Random
Number, Pseudo Random Number, Mid-Square Method of generating Random Numbers, Application &
Limitation, Application of Simulation to Inventory Control and Queuing Problem
UNIT – II
Decision Theory: Introduction, Decision, Decision Making & Decision Theory, Types of Decisions,
decision making process, Types of Decision making Environment:
Decision making under certainty –Expected Monetary Value (EMV), Expected Opportunity Loss (EOL)
Criterion & Expected Value of Perfect Information (EVPI) Criterion
Decision making under risk- Criterion of Pessimism or Manimax, Criterion of Optimism or Maximin,
Minimax Regret Criterion, Criterion of Realism & Criterion of Rationality
Decision making under uncertainty and Decision tree analysis: Introduction, Procedure of Constructing
Decision Trees & Solution through Decision Tree Analysis.
UNIT – III
Integer Programming: Introduction, Types of Integer Programming Problems, Gomory‘s Cutting Plane
method. Branch and Bound method for all Integer Programming Problems & Mixed Integer Programming
Problems
UNIT – IV
Dynamic Programming: Introduction- Bellman‘s principle of optimality-Application of
programming-Linear programming problem-Capital budgeting problem
dynamic
UNIT – V
Classical Optimization: Introduction; Unconstrained problems of maxima and minima, constrained
problems of maxima and minima; Constraints in the form of equations – Lagrangian method; Constraints in
the form of inequalities -Kuhn-tucker conditions.
Suggested Reading:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
S.S.Rao, Optimization Theory and Applications, NAI Publishers, Hyderabad, 1995.
S.D.Sharma, Operations Research, Kedarnath and Co. Publishers, Meerut, 2004.
V. K. Kapoor, Operations Research, S. Chand, New Delhi, 2004.
Hamdy A.Taha, Operations Research, Pearson Education, New York, 2001.
Bronson-Schaum Series, Operations Research, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1983.
David Goldberg, Genetic Algorithms, S Chand Publications, 2006.
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ME 502
METALLURGY OF METAL CASTING AND WELDING
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 Periods /Week
3 Hrs
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I Metallurgy of Cast Steel and Cast Iron: Solidification microstructure, effect of cooling rate, carbon
content, malleable and ductile Cast Iron. Solidification of Castings: Solidification of pure metals and alloys,
solidification rate and directional solidification, grain structure of cast metals, shrinkage, gases in cast
metals, degassification. Miscellaneous Practices: Refractories, metallurgical control, Inoculation,
malleabilisation. Heat treatment of cast steel, cast iron, stress relieving, solution treatment, age hardening
of castings.
UNIT-II Metallurgy of copper base alloys-brass, bronze, Berillium Bronze, Chromium copper. Alluminium
alloys – Heat treated and not heat treated. Zinc based die casting alloys, Nickel chromium high temperature
alloys, Foundry practices of copper, aluminium and magnesium base alloys.
UNIT-III Welding metallurgy – Weld zone, Fusionboundary zone, Heat affected Zone. Heat treatment and
relatged processes in Fusion welding – Annealing, Normalizing, Austempering stress relieving, Solution
treatment.
UNIT-IV Microstructural products in weldments – Schaeffler diagram, Delta Ferrite, Austenite, pearlite,
Martensite. Effect of alloying elements on microstructure. Welding stresses – Residual stresses, effects,
methods of relieving.
UNIT-V Weldability aspects of low alloy steels, strainless steels, aluminium alloys, Magnesium and Titanium
alloys. Weld cracks – cold and hot cracks; Liquation cracks, Hydrogen Induced cracks, Lamellar cracks.
Suggested Reading:
1. Taylor, Flemings & Wulff, Foundry Engineering, N.Y,Wiley & Song,Inc,1987
2. Heine, Richard.W, and others, Principles of metal casting, Tata McHill, New York, 1983.
3. Udin Funk & Wulff, Welding for Engineers, N.Y.John Wiley,1954.
4. J.F. Lancaster, Metallurgy of welding, London,George Allen & Unwio,1970.
5. R.S. Parmar, Welding Processes & Technology, Delhi, Khanna Publishers, 1992.
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ME 569
MECHATRONICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I Introduction to Mechatronics: Concepts of system integration- Mechanical systems with electronic
actuation, sensoring, Monitoring and control – Applications of Mechatronics in Mechanical industries.
UNIT-II Sensors for various parameters – portion sensors – potentiometer – LVDT – proximity sensors –
ultrasonic, inductive, optical, Hall effect – force sensors – tactile sensors. Various types of Actuators like
electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators –Solenoids, relays, DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors
– Hydraulic and pneumatic systems – system components.
UNIT-III Digital circuits and systems: Digital representation, combinational logic gates – timing diagrams –
Boolean expressions and truth tables – sequential logic.
UNIT-IV Data Analysis tools- MATLAB and LABVIEW software-features and capabilities of the software.
Applications to machine control, Robotics and Engines.
UNIT-V Electronic inter facing–introduction to data acquisition–quantizing theory–Hardware for DAC and
ADC Fundamentals of digital signal processing – Microcontrollers and principles of their programmingEmbedded single chip computer Systems – Digital signals processors.
Suggested Reading:
1. Bolton,W, „Machatronics‟, Addison Wesley, Longma, 1999.
2. D.Neseuleseu, „Mechatronics‟, Pearson Education in Asia, 2002.
3. Ogate,K, System Dynamics, Prentice Hall, 1992.
4. MB Histand and DA Alciatore, „Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement System‟, McGraw Hill,
1999.
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ME 568
NON-TRADITIONAL MACHINING AND FORMING
Instruction
Duration of University Examination
University Examination
Sessional
3 periods/ week
3 Hours
80 Marks
20 Marks
UNIT-I
Introduction: Need for non-traditional machining processes. Processes selection, classification,
comparative study of different processes.
Mechanical Process: Ultrasonic Machining-Definition-Mechanism of metal elements of the process- Tool
feed mechanism. Theories of mechanics of causing effect of parameter applications.
Abrasive Jet Machining: Principles - parameters of the process, applications, advantages and
disadvantages.
Water Jet Machining (WJM): Schematic diagram, equipment used, advantages and applications.
UNIT-II
Thermal Metal Removal Process: Electric discharge machining Principle and operation – mechanism of
meta removal, basic EDM circuitry-spark erosion. Analysis of relaxation type of circuit material removal rate
in relaxation circuits- critical resistance parameters in Ro Circuit-Die electric fluids- Electrodes for surface
finish. Applications. Wire EDM principle and operation. Wire materials, wire tension and its parameters.
Applications
UNIT-III
Electro Chemical and Chemical Processes: Electro chemical machining (ECM) Classification ECM
process-principle of ECM Chemistry of the ECM parameters of the processes-determination of the metal
removal rate - dynamics of ECM process-Hydrodynamics of ECM process-polarization. Tool Designadvantages and disadvantages - applications. Electro Chemical Grinding-Electro Chemical holding
Electrochemical deburring.
Plasma Arc Machining: Introduction-Plasma-Generation of Plasma and equipment Mechanism of metals
removal, PAN parameters-process characteristics - type of torches applications.
.
UNIT-IV
Electron Beam Machining (EBM): Introduction-Equipment for production of Electron beam - Theory of
electron beam machining Thermal & Non thermal types characteristics – applications.
Laser Beam Machining (LBM): Introduction-principle of generation of lasers Equipment and Machining
procedure-Types of Lasers-Process characteristics-advantages and limitations-applications
Ion Beam Machining: Introduction-Mechanism of metal removal and associated equipment-process
characteristics applications
UNIT-V
High Velocity Forming Process: introduction - development of specific process selection-comparison of
conventional and high velocity forming methods - Types of high velocity forming methods- explosion
forming process-elector hydraulics forming magnetic pulse forming. Electro-Magnetic Forming. Rubber Pad
Forming: Principle of the process, process details, process variants - Guerin, wheelon, Marforming and
Hydro forming processes and applications.
Suggested Reading :
1. New Technology Institution of Engineers - Bhattacharya - India
2. Production Technology - HMT - Tata Mc Graw Hill - ISBN-10;
3. High Velocity Forming of Metals - F.M Wilson - ASTME Prentice Hall
4. Modern Manufacturing Method - Adithan - New Age International (p) Limited
5. Modern Machining Processes - P.K. Mishra - Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi - 1997
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ME 523
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING LAB
Instruction
Sessional
3 Periods/week
50 Marks
List of Experiments:
1. Study of the morphology of chips produced from different materials and machining processes.
2. Effect of tool geometry on chip flow direction in simulated orthogonal cutting conditions.
3. Study of cutting ratio/chip thickness ratio in simulated orthogonal cutting with different materials
and tool geometry.
4. Evaluation of cutting forces using 3-D dynamometer in simple turning process.
5. Estimation of torque and thrust on a twist drill and effect of tool geometry and axial feed rate.
6. Evaluation of tool faces temperature with thermocouple method.
7. Roughness of machined surface. Influence of tool geometry and feed rate.
8. Electro chemical machining. Effect of flow rate of electrolyte and material structure on machining
characteristics.
9. Study of the ultrasonic machining setup and simple experiments on mach inability of glass and
other typical materials.
10. Study and operation of abrasive jet machining with simple experiments on M.R. with flow rate and
standoff distance.
11. Study of the construction and operating parameters of metal spinning Lathe.
12. Study of the water hammer equipment and hydrostatic extrusion setup.
13. Extrusion of cylindrical billets through dies of different included angles and exit diameters and their
effect on extrusion pressure.
14. Practice and study of blanking and punching process and their characteristic features on
mechanical press with existing dies.
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ME 524
COMPUTATION LABORATORY
Instruction
Sessional
3 Periods/week
50 Marks
List of Experiments:
1.
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Software.
2.
Static Analysis of a corner bracket.
3.
Statically indeterminate reaction force analysis.
4.
Determination of Beam stresses and Deflection.
5.
Bending analysis of a Tee-shaped beam.
6.
Analysis of cylindrical shell under pressure.
7.
Bending of a circular plate using axisymmetric shell element.
8.
Stress analysis in a long cylinder.
9.
Solidification of a casting.
10.
Transient Heat transfer in an infinite slab.
11.
Transient Thermal stress in a cylinder.
12.
Vibration analysis of a Simply supported beam.
13.
Natural frequency of a motor-generator.
14.
Thermal-Structural contact of two bodies.
15.
Drop test of a container (Explicit Dynamics).
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