GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (B.E)

SEMESTER 1:

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND UTILISATION

Introduction to Computer & Programming, Introduction to C Language, Fundamentals of 'C',
Functions and recursion, Pointers and structures, Introduction to C++ language, Principles of
object oriented programming, Comparison with procedural languages, Tokens, expressions
and control structures, Classes and Objects, Functions

ELEMENTS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

D.C. Circuits, Electrostatics & Capacitance, Electromagnetics, Single Phase A.C. Circuits,
Polyphase circuits, Batteries, Cables, Electrical Wiring, Illumination, Safety & protection

ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction, Fuels and Combustion, Properties of gases, Properties of Steam, Heat Engines,
Steam Boilers, Internal Combustion Engines, Speed Control: Introduction, Governors, I.C.
Engine governing, Fly wheel, Pumps, Air Compressors, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning,
Couplings, Clutches and Brakes, Transmission of Motion and Power, Important Engineering
Materials

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Introduction to Environment, Ecology and Ecosystem, Ecology & Ecosystems: Introduction,
concepts, components, cycles, energy flows, food chains, ecology pyramids, ecosystems,
Population & Natural Resources, Environmental Pollution

MATHS - I
Review of limits, continuity, differentiability, Mean value theorem, Taylors Theorem,
Maxima and Minima, Riemann integrals, Fundamental theorem of Calculus, Improper
integrals, applications to area, volume, Convergence of sequences and series, power series,
Partial Derivatives, gradient and directional derivatives, chain rule, maxima and minima,
Lagrange multipliers, Double and Triple integration, Jacobians and change of variables
formula, Parameterization of curves and surfaces, vector Fields, line and surface integrals,
Divergence and curl, Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.

WORKSHOP
Demonstration of Hand tools, Power tools, Machine tools, Processes, Materials, Marking,
and Measurement in following shops: Carpentry, Pattern making, Foundry, Fitting, Smithy,
Welding, Tin smithy, Plumbing, Machine shop and Electroplating, Making Jobs in Fitting,
Carpentry, Smithy, Tin smithy and Welding shops
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication skills, Verbal and non-verbal communication (kinesics), Listening skills,
Effective presentation strategies, Interviews, Group Discussions, Paragraph Development,
Letter Writing, Technical reports, Technical Proposals, Technical Descriptions, Effective
Reading Skills, Job Application, Grammar and Vocabulary

ELEMENTS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Scope of civil engineering, Surveying: Linear measurements, Compass surveying, Elevation
measurements, Areas & volumes, Modern tools of surveying and mapping, Construction
Materials, Elements of building construction, water resources development, transportation
engineering

MATHS II
Vectors in Rn, Vector Spaces, Systems of linear equations, Matrices, Methods to solve
Differential Eqn., Determinants, Linear Transformations, Basis and similarity, Inner product
spaces, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Polynomials characteristic, Transformations

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Introduction, Fundamentals of Statics, Trusses, Distributed forces, center of gravity and
moment of inertia, Friction, Simple Machines, Physical and Mechanical properties of
structural materials, Simple stresses and strains, Beams, Stresses in Beams, Principal
stresses and strains

PHYSICS
Architectural Acoustics, Ultrasonics, Crystal Physics, Band theory of Solids, Lasers, Optical
fibers, Conducting Materials, Super Conducting Materials, New Engineering Materials, Non-
Destructive Testing

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Introduction to Engineering Graphics, Engineering Curves, Loci of Points, Projections of
Points & Lines, Projections of Planes, Projections of Solids & Section of Solids, Development
of Lateral Surfaces, Orthographic Projection, Isometric Projections and Isometric View or
Drawing
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MATHS III
First order Ordinary Differential equations, Higher order ODEs, Linear ODEs, Cauchy-Euler
equation, Beta Gamma functions, Laplace transforms, Series solution of ODEs, Legendre
polynomials, ODEs Bessels equations and functions, Fourier series and Fourier transforms,
Basic Partial differential eqns of mathematical physics and their origins (vibrating springs,
membranes, heat conduction in solids, etc.)

FLUID MECHANICS
Fluids and Their Properties, Pressures and Head, Static Forces on Surface and Buoyancy,
Motion of Fluid Particles and Streams, The Energy Equation and its Application, Two-
Dimensional Ideal Fluid Flow, Dimensional Analysis And Similarities, Viscous Flow,
Compressible Fluid Flow, Turbulent Flow.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND ELECTRONICS

Generating equipment, DC Motors, 3-Phase induction motor, Single phase induction motor,
Alternator, Transformers, Supply systems, Tariffs and Power Factor Improvement,
Substation, Diode, Transistor and OPAMP Circuits, Logic Gates and Boolean algebra,
Introduction to 8085 microprocessor

MACHINE DESIGN & INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING

PART A (Machine Design)
Design consideration of Machine Parts, Design of Fasteners, Design of Riveted Joints,
Welded Joints, Miscellaneous Joints, Design of Shaft, Keys and Couplings, Power Screws,
Levers
PART B (Industrial Drafting)
Assembly Drawings, Engine parts - cylinder, liners, piston, connecting rod, crank shaft,
stuffing boxes, cross heads, Eccentrics, Machine parts - Screws jacks, Machine Vices,
Plummer block, Tailstock, Valves: Steam stop valve, spring loaded safety valve, feed check
valve and air cock, Production drawing, Surface roughness
PART C (AutoCAD)
Introduction to Auto CAD, Editing sketched objects, Basic dimensioning, Creating and
modifying 3D objects using AutoCAD, Plotting the drawings in AutoCAD, plotting drawing
using the plot dialog box, adding plotters and using plot styles, plotting sheets.
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MANUFACTURING PROCESSES I
Basic Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Lathes, Drilling Machines, Boring Machine, Milling
Machines, Planers, Shapers and Slotters, Sawing and broaching, Grinding Machines and
Abrasives

MATERIAL SCIENCE & METALLURGY

Introduction, Metallic Materials, Iron-Carbon diagram, plain carbon steels, Allotropy of iron,
Crystallization of metals, Solidification of an alloy, solid solution types, Cast Iron, Wrought
Iron, Steel, Heat Treatment of Steels, Non-ferrous alloys, Powder Metallurgy, Corrosion of
metals, Non-destructive testing
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MATHS -4:
Complex numbers and functions, Complex Integration, Power Series, Applications of
Contour Integration, Conformal Mapping and its applications, Interpolation, Numerical
integration, linear algebraic equation, Roots of equation, Ordinary differential equations.

MANAGEMENT I:
Introduction to Management and Organizations, Management history, Organizational
Structure and Design, Organizational Culture and Environment, Social responsibility and
Managerial ethics

FUNDAMENTALS of AUTOMOBILE SYSTEMS:

Vehicle Classification and Layouts, Engine Types (based on Fuel used): Gasoline, Diesel, LPG,
CNG, Bio-Diesel, Transmission Types, Automatic transmission, Frames & Body, Performance
of vehicle, Clutch, Brakes, Service Brakes, Auxiliary Brakes, Drive line and axles, Wheels and
tyres, Steering and front axle, Suspension system

MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT & METROLOGY

Introduction to Metrology, Linear Measurements, Angular and Taper Measurements, Screw
Thread Measurements, Gear Measurements, Measurement of Surface Finish,
Straightness, Flatness, Square ness and Parallelism, Basic Concepts of Measurements,
Temperature Measurement, Pressure Measurement, Miscellaneous measurement.

KINEMATICS OF MACHINES
Mechanism & Machines, Kinematics, Belts, Ropes, Chains, Gears & Gear Trains, Cams,
Friction

ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Basic Concepts, First law of Thermodynamics, Second law of thermodynamics & Entropy,
Availability, Irreversibility & Thermodynamic Relations, Vapour & Gas Power cycles,
Combustion of fuels, Properties of gases and Mixtures
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MANAGEMENT II:
Marketing Management, Financial Management, Production Management, Human
Resource Management, Strategic Management

AUTOMOBILE MAINTAINENECE & REPAIR PRACTICE:

Vehicular maintenance Practices, Measuring Instruments, Maintenance & Overhauling of
Aggregates, Garage Practice, Workshop Management Practice

MANUFACTURING PROCESS II:

Importance, Foundry Technology, Casting practices, Metal Joining Processes, Forming and
Shaping Processes, Plastic Technology, Super finishing processes

THEORY OF MACHINES:
Brakes and Dynamometers, Governors, Gyroscope, Flywheel, Inertia forces in reciprocating
parts, Synthesis of linkages

FLUID POWER ENGINEERING:

Flow through Pipes, Impact of Jet, Hydraulic Turbines, Pumps, Compressors, Reciprocating
compressors, Rotary Compressors, Centrifugal Compressor, Axial Flow Compressors, and
Miscellaneous Machines

POWER PLANT ENGINEERING:

Thermal Power Plant, High Pressure Boilers & Accessories, Coal & Ash Handling Systems,
Draught System, Condensers and Cooling Towers, Feed Water Treatment, Diesel Power
Plant, Nuclear Power Plant, Pollution and its control, Economics of Power generation

MACHINE DESIGN I:
Design Considerations, Fatigue Loading, Design of Springs, Design of Pressure Vessels,
Power Transmissions Elements, Design of sliding and Journal bearing, Design of clutches and
brakes.
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DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY:
Balancing: Dynamic balancing, balancing of reciprocating masses, locomotives, multi
cylinder in line engines, V and radial engines, balancing machines
Mechanical Vibrations: Introduction, Degree of freedom, Types of vibrations, uses effects
and remedy; free natural vibrations, Newton method and energy method for single degree
of freedom, Damped vibrations, Forced vibrations, Transmissibility, Materials used in
vibration isolation, Longitudinal and Transverse Vibrations, Torsional vibrations, Stodolas
and Holzer's method for multi rotor systems, Two degree and Multi degree Vibrations, wave
equation, Measuring instruments

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES:

Applications, actual working of IC engines, valve and port timing diagrams, specific heats of
gases, Fuel air cycles, actual cycles and their analysis, I.C. engine fuels, Fuel supply systems
for S.I & C.I engines, Ignition system, Governing system, intake and exhaust systems,
scavenging systems, superchargers, combustion in S.I. & C.I Engines, engine testing,
measurements, Emission of pollutants from SI & CI engines, working principle of Stirling,
Wankle and Variable Compression Ratio Engines

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN:

Fundamentals of CAD, Computer Graphics, Geometrical Modeling: Review of vector algebra,
lines, circle, ellipse, parabolas, Parametric representation of synthetic curves, cubic curves, b
- spline, Bezier spline, sweep curves, Surfaces & solids model, entities, representations,
fundamentals surface and solid modeling, B-rep, constructive solid geometry (CSG),
analytical modeling, sweep, Solid manipulation, visual realism. Computer aided design of
Mechanical Elements & Mechanical Assembly with animation. Capabilities of various
commercially available software in the area of CAD. Graphics Standards,
Finite Element Analysis: Types of elements, types of error, derivation equitation finite
element procedure, Stress deflection stiffness matrix, global matrix, conductivity table,
elimination approach, penalty approach, effect of temperature, principle of min. Potential
energy, Mesh generation, Capability of different FEA software, Optimization

ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES:

Introduction, Solar Energy, Instruments for solar radiation measurements, Collector
efficiency, overall loss coefficient, collector efficiency factor, applications of Solar Energy,
Wind Energy, Biogas and Biomass, Ocean Energy, Geothermal Energy, MHD Power Plants,
Energy Management.
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CONTROL ENGINEERING:
Basic Control System, Theory Of Automatic Control, Hydraulic System, Pneumatic Systems,
Electrical Systems, Microprocessor Based Digital Control, Fuzzy Logic, Control Components.

HEAT & MASS TRANSFER:

Fouriers law of heat conduction, One dimensional steady state conduction, Critical
thickness of insulation, fins, Newtons law of cooling, Dimensional analysis, Continuity,
momentum and energy equations, thermal and hydrodynamic boundary layer, blasius
solution for laminar boundary layer, Von-Karman integral momentum equation.
Absorptivity, reflectivity and transmissivity, Radiation heat exchange between black bodies,
shape factor, heat exchange between non-black bodies- infinite parallel planes and infinite
long concentric cylinders, radiation shield, heat exchange between two grey surfaces,
Electrical analogy, Heat exchangers analysis.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING:
Location Selection, plant layout, Production Planning and Control, Productivity and Work
Study Method study and Work measurement. Job Evaluation and Wage Plan, Industrial
Legislation, Inspection and Statistical Quality Control, Entrepreneurship.
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PROJECT I:
Preliminary literature review, objective, methodology and scope of project work

OPERATION RESEARCH:
Basics of operation research, linear programming, transportation model, assignment model,
games theory, replacement models, queuing models, inventory models, network analysis,
simulation, dynamic programming

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING:
Introduction to Automobile & Automobile Performance, Chassis, Frame & Body,
Transmission System: Clutch, Gear Box, Automatic Transmission, Propeller Shaft,
Differential, Final Drive and Rear Axle, Axle, Suspension and Steering System, Brakes,
Wheels & Tyres, Battery, Lighting System , Accessories and Safety System, Automobile
garage for maintenance and repair, Regulation and Standardization of Vehicles, Modern
Vehicles.

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING:

Introduction to CIM Concepts, Numerical Controls, NC/CNC systems, Part programming,
Programming for drilling, lathe and milling machine operations, Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs), Automated Programmed Tools language, Group Technology, Flexible
Manufacturing System, Robot Technology, Advances in CIM, Computer Aided Production
Management

PRODUCT DESIGN AND VALUE ENGINEERING:

Product Design Introduction, Development Processes and Organizations, Product Planning,
Identifying Customer Needs, Product Specifications, Design for stiffness and rigidity, design
for production, designing with plastics, rubber, ceramics, glass and wood.
Value Engineering Introduction, Value Engineering Job Plan, Selection of Evaluation of Value
Engineering Projects, Initiating Value Engineering Programme, Fast Diagramming, Value
Engineering level of Effort

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT:

Energy Scenario, Basics of Energy its various forms and conservation, Electricity basics,
Thermal Basics, Evaluation of thermal performance, Energy Management & Audit, Financial
Management, Energy Monitoring and Targeting, Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities and
systems, Heat recovery and Co-generation.
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REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING:

Introduction, Vapour Compression system, Compound Compression System, Absorption
refrigeration system, Refrigeration system components, Steam jet refrigeration system,
Refrigerants, Psychrometry and psychrometric terms, Human comfort, Load analysis, Duct
Design and air distribution, Air-conditioning systems and components, Refrigeration and air-
conditioning applications

MACHINE DESIGN II:

Spur gears and parallel axis helical gears, bevel and worm gears, design of gear boxes,
design of I .C. Engine components, design of material handling equipments, lifting
equipment, conveying equipment, design of belt conveyors, screw conveyors and vibratory
conveyors.

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY:
Theory of metal cutting, gear and threads manufacturing, jigs & fixtures, Presses and press
work, controls in machine tools, non-conventional machining

THERMAL ENGINEERING:
Steam Nozzles, Steam turbine, Gas turbine, Jet Propulsion, Methods of attachment of blades
to turbine rotor, Labyrinth packing. Losses in steam turbine, special types of steam turbine-
back pressure, pass out and mixed pressure turbine.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND MAINTAINENCE ENGINEERING:

Introduction, Accident preventions, protective equipment and the Acts, Safety Acts,
Principles and practices of Maintenance planning, Maintenance policies and preventive
maintenance, Condition Monitoring

CONTRIBUTOR PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT:

Who is a Contributor, the Contributors identity, the Contributors vision of success, the
Contributors vision of career, the scope of contribution, embarking on a journey to
contributorship, design solutions, focus on value, engage deeply, think in enlightened self-
interest, practice imaginative sympathy, demonstrate trust behavior, resume building,
group discussions, interview skills

PROJECT-II:
Preliminary literature review, objective, methodology and scope of project work