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M Tech CAD CAM Curriculum & Syllabus
M Tech CAD CAM Curriculum & Syllabus
M Tech CAD CAM Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM
M.Tech. (CAD/CAM)
(2014-15 onwards)
University Core
Programme Core
Programme Elective
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Version Number : 1.0
The aim of this course is to introduce the concepts of solving Partial Differential equations by
reducing to normal forms, finding solutions of differential equations by using the principles of
calculus of variations along with Eigen Value problems and iteration methods.
Expected Outcome:
Unit-I
Boundary Value Problems
Linear second order partial differential equations in two independent variables – normal forms –
hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic equations – Cauchy problem.
Unit-II
Wave Equations
Wave equations – solution of initial value problem – significance of characteristic curves-Laplace
transform solutions – displacements in a long string – along string under its weight – a bar with
prescribed force on one end – free vibrations of a string.
Unit-III
Calculus of variations
Concepts of functional and their stationary values – Euler’s equation and solution for the problem and
for more general causes – natural boundary conditions – variational problems with moving boundaries
– condition variational problems – Isoparametric problems-Direct Methods: Ritz,
Kantorovich and Galerkin techniques
Unit-IV
Eigen Value Problems
Standard Eigen value problems – properties of Eigen values and Eigen vectors – Generalized Eigen value
problems – strum sequence – Jacobi, Givens and Householder transformations.
Unit-V
Iteration Problems
Forward and inverse iteration schemes – Graham Schmidt deflation – simultaneous iteration
method – subspace iteration – Lanczo’s algorithm – Estimation of core and time requirements.
References:
1. Jennings. A., Matrix Computation for Engineers and Scientists., John Wiley and Sons,
1992.
2. Prem.K.Kythe, Pratap Puri, Michael R.Schaferkotter, Introduction to Partial Differential
Equations and Boundary Value problems with Mathematics, CRC Press, 2002
3. Kreyszig, Erwin, I.S., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley, 1999.
4. Ramamurthy. V., Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering., Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Co., 1987.
5. Reny – Dannemeyer, “Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Boundary
Value problems”, McGraw Hill, 1968.
Plane stress and plane strain problems; Isoparametric Elements; Constant Strain Triangles (CST); Bilinear
Quadrilateral Q4; Modeling boundary conditions; Orthotropic materials; Numerical integration; Higher Order
Elements; Four-node Quadrilateral for Axisymmetric Problems; Hexahedral solid elements; Tetrahedral solid
elements; Numerical integration.
Unit V Plate elements and Dynamical Analysis
Basic assumptions and formulations of classical Kirchhhoff thin plate bending elements and thick Mindlin plate
elements including bending and transverse shear energies; Degenerated shell elements; Construction of
stiffness matrices. Dynamical equations of motion; Consistent and lumped Mass Matrices; Damping matrices;
Vibration Analysis; Eigenvalue problems and solution techniques; Transient dynamical and structural dynamical
problems, Explicit and implicit schemes of integrations, Stability issues.
Text book 1. Robert Cook, R.D. et al. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element
Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.
2. Tirupathi R. Chandrapatla, Ashok D. Belegundu Introduction to Finite
Element in Engineering Prentice- Hall of India Private limited, New Delhi – 110
001.
References 1. Bathe, K.J, “Finite Element Procedures”, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., third
Edition, 1996.
2. Zienkiewicz O.C., “The Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, 1989.
3. Reddy J.N., “The Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, Third Edition, 1993.
4. C.S. Krishnamoorthy, Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1994.
MEE 521 L -Lab Exercises
3D Part Modeling, Assembly and Analysis of Automobile components using
Hypermesh, LSDYNA
• Finite Element Analysis of structural problems, heat Transfer problems, fatigue and fracture analysis
using ANSYS
UNIT I Elasticity
Stress-strain relations and general equations of elasticity in Cartesian polar and spherical co-ordinates,
differential equations of equilibrium – Compatibility – boundary conditions – representation of 3-
dimensional stress of a tensor – Generalized Hook’s law St.Venant’s principle –plane strain – plane stress –
Airy’s stress function.
Location of shear centre for various sections – shear flow. Stresses and deflection in beams subjected to
unsymmetrical loading, kern of a section.
Circumferential and radial stresses – deflections curved beam with restrained ends – closed ring subjected
to concentrated load and uniform load – chain links and crane hooks.
Torsion of rectangular cross sections – St.Venant’s theory – Elastic membrane analogy – Prandtl’s stress
function – Torsional stresses in hollow thin–walled tubes.
Radial and tangential stresses in solid disc and ring of uniform thickness and varying thickness – allowable
speeds.
References
1. Boreshi and Sidebottom, “Advanced Mechanics of Materials”, John Wiley International Edition
1952.
2. Kamal kumar and R C Ghai, “Advanced Mechanics of Materials”, Khanna publishers, 1990.
3. Den Hartong, “Advanced strength of Materials”, Mc Graw – Hill Book Co. New York, 1952.
4. Timoshenko and Goodier, “Theory of Elasticity”, Tata McGraw – Hill publishing company
Limited.
5. Robert D Cooki, Warren C. Young, “Advanced Mechanics of Material”, Mac Millian publishing
Co. 1952.
6. L S Srinath, “Advanced Mechanics of Solids”, Tata McGraw – Hill publishing Company Limited,
1990.
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
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MEE 549 ADVANCED VIBRATION ENGINEERING L T P C
2 1 0 3
Version Number : I
• To introduce classical Vibration theories, relating to discrete and continuous systems with
applications.
• To teach various numerical techniques including FE for analysis of complex structures and modal
testing for natural frequencies and mode shapes.
• To introduce special cases of non-linearity and random phenomena in vibrating systems including
their stability.
Expected outcome
• Understand the concepts of Mechanical vibrations starting from single, two, Multi degree freedom
systems and advanced topics like continuous, Non-linear and Random Vibration concepts.
Introduction to free, forced, transient and damped vibrations, terminology and applications. Discrete
systems – single degree and two degree systems, response to free forced motions (steady state and
transient) applications to vibration isolation and absorption.
UNIT II Several degrees of freedom
Multi degree systems – techniques of analysis such as Dunkerley, Rayleigh, Holzer, Matrix iteration,
Transfer matrices and modal analysis.
Continuous systems Free and forced vibrations of bars for longitudinal, shear, torsional and transverse
vibrations, Beams with attached masses rotor dynamics and FEM applications.
Non-linear vibrations, jump phenomenon and stability. Applications including self excited and parameter
excited vibrations.
UNIT V Random Vibrations
Random vibrations – stationary and non-stationary, ergodic systems, response of single degree systems to
random excitation.
Text Book:
References
1. Den Hartong, “ Mechanical Vibrations”, McGraw Hill, 1986.
2. V.P.Singh, Dhanput Rai & Co., “Mechanical vibrations”. 1988.
3. S.Timoshenko, D.H.Young , “Vibrations Problems in Engineering”, D.Van Hostrand Company, Inc,
Afiliated east-west press Pvt. Ltd.,1991.
Mode of Evaluation:
Assignments / Seminars / Written Examination
Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 10 04 2009
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
Advanced materials and Processing
MEE 501 3 0 0 3
Version No. 1.01
Prerequisite
Objectives: To impart the knowledge on mechanical behavior of materials.
• To acquire knowledge in various class of materials and their applications.
• To import knowledge on various surface modification techniques.
Expected Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
Outcome: • Describe the mechanical behavior of metallic systems and its importance
• Knowledge on engineering alloys and nonmetallic materials and their selection.
• Gain knowledge on different types of surface modifications of materials.
Unit I Review of Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Plastic deformation in poly phase alloys - Strengthening mechanisms - Griffith's theory of failure modes –
Brittle and ductile fractures - Damping properties of materials - fracture toughness - Initiation and propagation
of fatigue cracks - Creep mechanisms - Environmental degradation of materials, Selection of materials for
various applications.
Unit II Engineering Alloys
Cast iron , steels , alloy steels and stainless steels – an overview of phases and microstructure, types,
specifications applications, heat treatment, effect of alloying elements, Aluminum, Magnesium and Ti wrought
and cast alloys used in engineering applications –Types, specifications, applications, heat treatment.
Unit III Surface Modifications of Materials
Mechanical surface treatment and coating - Case hardening and hard facing - thermal spraying – vapour
deposition-ion implantation - Diffusion coating - Electroplating and Electrolysis - Conversion coating -
Ceramic and organic coatings – Diamond coating, Laser based surface modification.
Unit IV Nonmetallic Materials
Composite materials, ceramics, plastics -Introduction, an overview of processing, their characteristic features,
types and applications.
Unit V Modern Materials and Alloys
Super alloys- Refractory metals - Shape memory alloys- Dual phase steels, Micro alloyed, High strength low
alloy steel, Transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) steel, Maraging steel Compacted graphite iron and Creep
resistant aluminum alloys, SMART materials, Metallic glass – Quasi crystal and Nano crystalline materials,
metal foams.
Text book 1. Callister W.D. (2006) "Material Science and Engineering- An introduction", Wiley –
Eastern.
2. Engineering Materials’ by Kenneth G Budenski and Michael K Budenski, Prentice-Hall of
India Private Limited, 9th Edition (2009).
References 1.Thomas H. Courtney, (2000) "Mechanical Behavior of Materials", McGraw Hill,.
2.Flinn R. A. and Trojan P. K., (1999)"Engineering Materials and their Applications", Jaico.
3. Davis, J.R., Surface Engineering for corrosion and wear resistance”, ASM International,
2001.
4. Raghavan, V., (2003) "Physical Metallurgy", Prentice Hall of India.
Mode of Evaluation Quiz/Assignment/ Seminar/Written Examination
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
MEE 551 3 0 2 4
Version No.
Objectives: The course is aimed at understanding of the following
To provide a through coverage of traditional and non-traditional machining
processes.
To develop and understanding of various fundamental mechanics of machining
processes.
To provide awareness of high speed machining, micro-machining and nano-
fabrication techniques.
To introduce the semi conductor, IC chips and micro actuator fabrication
techniques.
To train the student in NC part programming, metal cutting concepts,
generation of manufacturing drawings and process planning.
To train student in manual part programming, generation of CNC part
programs using softwares and high speed machining.
Expected Student shall be able to Understand various unconventional manufacturing techniques and their
Outcome: practical applications.
Unit I Theory of Metal Cutting
Mechanism of metal cutting – Orthogonal and Oblique cutting, derivation of equations for forces and shear
angles etc., various shear angle theories. Tool materials – Tool life and tool wear – Temperature in metal
cutting – Cutting fluids and surface roughness.
Deep hole drilling – Gun drills – Gun boring – Trepanning – Honing – Lapping – Super finishing – AFM –
MAF – Burnishing– Broaching – Hard machining – Hot machining.
Unit III High Speed Machining
The high performance machining of components – Application of HSM – Tools for HSM - Design of
tools for HSM – High speed and high performance grinding – Ultra precision machining.
Unit IV Non-traditional Machining
USM, WJM, AWJM, EDM, ECM, LBM, EBM, Plasma machining and Hybrid machining processes –
Mechanism of metal removal, characteristic features and applications.
Unit V Micro Machining
Importance of micro machining, various micro machining processes, application of micro machining in
semi conductor IC technology, micro actuator and micro sensors – CVD, PVD and Ion Implantation.
References 1. Boothroyd G., and knight W.A., “Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine
Tools”, Marcel Dekker, 1989.
2. Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R.Schmid, “Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology”, Pearson Education, 2001.
3. Battacharya, “Theory of Metal Cutting”, NCB Agency, 1984.
4. Benedict G., “Non Traditional Manufacturing Processes”, Marcel Dekker, 1987.
5. Mishra.P.K., “Non-conventional Machining”, Narosa publishing house, 1997.
6. Bert T.Erdel, “High Speed Machining”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2003.
7. Madou, M.J., “Fundamentals of Micro fabrication”, CRC press, 1997.
8. Rai-Choudhury P., “Handbook of Microlithography, Micromachining, and Micro
fabrication”, Vol.1 and Vol.2, Editor: IEEE Materials and Devices Series 12,
London, 1997.
MEE 551 L- Lab Exercises
1. Experiments on Unconventional machining processes – EDM, WEDM, Laser
2. Study and programming of CNC production machines – Lathe, Milling
3. Cutting force measurement using Tool force dynamometer
4. Tool wear and surface finish measurements during machining
5. Study and experiments on grinding
6. Experiments on precision machining
7. Inspection using Vision system and laser interferometer
8. Profile measurement by video measurement system
9. Measurements of parts using CMM
Mechanical Assembly: Introduction, Assembly Modeling - Parts Modeling & Representation, Hierarchical
Relationships, Mating Conditions. Inference of position from mating conditions. Representation schemes - Graph
structure, Location graph, Virtual Link. Generation of Assembling Sequences - Precedence Diagram, Liaison-
Sequence analysis, Precedence Graph. Assembly Analysis.
Data exchange standards, Multi-resolution models, Heterogenous modeling, Meshing algorithms, Surface
reconstruction from point cloud data, computational geometry applications in CAD, Collaborative design, product
data modeling
References:
1. CAD/CAM: Principles and Applications 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, India, 2010.
2. Ibrahim Zeid and R. Sivasubramaniam, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, India, 2009
3. Micheal E. Mortenson, Geometric Modeling, Wiley, 1997.
4. Gerald E. Farin, Hans Hagen, Hartmut Noltemeier and Walter Knödel, Geometric Modeling, Springer-Verlag,
1993
5. Anupam Saxena, Birendra Sahay, Computer aided Engineering design, Springer, 2010.
Laboratory Exercises
Virtual Prototype modeling of assemblies by geometric modeling and rendering using commercial
CAD/CAM systems
Surface modeling and sheet metal features design for industrial components
CAD data preparation for Rapid prototyping, Virtual reality and Finite element Solvers
Surface reconstruction from point cloud data for reverse engineering and inspection
MEE 532 ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS L T P C
3 0 0 3
Version Number :
Course Prerequisites: Mathematics, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis.
Objectives
• The objective of this course is to learn advanced topics in Finite Element methods so that this tool
can be used for analysis, design, and optimization of engineering systems.
Expected Outcome
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Analyse linear, nonlinear and simple time-dependent problems in structural discipline using finite
element methods
• Undertake some projects on large deformation and transient nature
• Develop some special FEA codes for solving nonlinear problems
• Estimate the errors in Finite Element Analysis
Contents:
• Plate and Shell elements
• Instability analysis
• Time-dependent finite element procedure
• Nonlinear finite element procedures and
• Error estimate and adaptive refinement
Bending of plate and shells - Thin (Kirchoff) and Thick (Mindlin) plate elements - Shear locking
phenomenon - Reduced integration and Mixed formulation.
Initial stress stiffness matrices - Linear instability - Eigenvalue problem for instability - Nonlinear
instability analysis.
Lumped and consistent mass matrices - Damping matrix – Free, Transient and Forced response - Solutions
of Eigen-systems - Implicit methods for transient dynamics - Mode superposition – Sub space Iterative
Technique – Houbolt, Wilson, Newmark – Methods – Examples.
Incremental governing equations - Governing equations for Total Lagrangian, Modified Lagrangian and
Eulerian formulations – Material nonlinearity; Newton-Raphson method - Practical considerations.
Sources of error – Ill-conditioning – The condition number – Diagonal decay test – Disretization error –
Multimesh extrapolation – Mesh revision methods – Gradient (stress) Recovery and Smoothing – Adaptive
meshing - h refinement with adaptivity – adaptive refinement.
References:
1. Bathe K.J. Finite Element Procedures. Prentice Hall, 1996.
2. Belytschko, T. et al. Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continuum and Structures, John Wiley & Sons,
2000
3. Cook, R.D. et al. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley & Sons,
2004.
4. Zienkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L. The Finite Element Method, Butterworth
5. Heinemann, 2000.
Version Number :
Course Prerequisites: Machine design, Manufacturing Technology, Work Study.
Objectives
Product development – Trends affecting product development – Best practices for product development –
Product development process and organizations – Collaborative product development – concurrent
engineering – risk management - Stages of Product development
Early design – Requirement Definition and Conceptual design - Trade-off Analysis – Optimization using
cost and utility metrics – Trade-off analysis models and parameters- design to cost – Design to Life cycle
cost – Design for warranties.
Detailed design – Analysis and modeling – Best practices for detailed design – Design analyses –
Prototypes in detailed design – Test and Evaluation – Design review, prototyping – simulation and testing –
Manufacturing – Strategies – planning and methodologies.
Supply chain – Logistics, packaging, supply chain and the environment – ISO 14000/210 – Design for
people – Ergonomics, Repairability, maintainability, safety and product liability – Task analysis and failure
mode analysis.
Producibility – strategies in design for manufacturing – requirements for optimizing design and manufacturing
decisions – Simplification – commonality and preferred methods – Modularity and scalability – part
reduction – functional analysis and value engineering – Reliability – Strategies and practices – Testability – Design
for test and inspection.
References
• John W. Priest and Jose M. Sanchez, “ Product development and design for manufacturing- A
collaborative approach to produciability and reliability”, Marcel Dekker Publications, 2001.
• Stephen C. Armstrong, “Engineering and product development management – the holistic
approach”, Cambridge university press, 2001.
• Thomas A. Sabomone, “What every engineer should know about concurrent engineering”, Marcel
Dekker Publications, 1995.
• Karl T. Ulrich, Ateven D. Eppinger “ Product Design and Development” Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
MEE 547 QUALITY MANAGEMENT L T P C
3 0 0 3
Version Number :
Expected outcome
Upon completion of this course the student will
Business scene in India and world over – quality imperatives – Efficiency & Effectiveness – Definition of
Quality – Vision, Mission statement – formulation – Quality policy – Customer orientation – Quality
culture and mind set – Qulaity philosophies of Deming, Crosby, Miller Comparison.
TQM principles – Customer satisfaction model – Customer retention model – QFD – Customer satisfaction
measurement – Evolution of TQM – System & Human components – TQM models – Deming wheel
principle – Top management commitment.
Old & QC Tools – Seven new management tools – Problem solving techniques – Case studies – Problems
– Continuous improvement tools – Benchmarking, Quality circle.
UNIT IV QM Techniques
FMEA, BPR, JIT, KANBAN – Reliability studies – Failure rate analysis – Reliability models.
ISO Certification – ISO 9000 – ISO 14000 – Principles & Methodologies, Six Sigma, Taguchi, 5S
concepts, Legal aspects, TQM road map, Strategies – case studies.
References
1. DaleH. Beterfield et al, “Total Quality Management”, Pearson Education Asia, 2001.
2. Jill A.Swift, Joel E. Ross and Vincent K. Omachonn, “Principles of Total Quality”, St.Lucie Press,
US, 1998.
3. John Bank J.E., “Total Quality Management”, Prentice Hall, India, 1993.
4. Samuel K.Ho, “TQM- AN Integrated approach”, Kogan Page India Pvt. Ltd, 2002.
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
MEE548 METROLOGY AND NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING L T P C
3 0 0 3
Version Number :
Objectives
Expected outcome
Tool Makers’s microscope – Co-ordinate measuring machines – Universal measuring machine- Laser
viewers for production profile checks – Image shearing microscope – Use of computers – Machine vision
technology- Microprocessors in metrology.
Data presentation – Statistical measures and tools – Process capability – Confidence and tolerance limits –
Control charts for variables and for fraction defectives – Theory of probability – Sampling –ABC standard
– Reliability and life testing.
UNIT IV Radiography
Sources of ray X-ray production-properties of d and x rays – film characteristics – exposure charts –
contrasts – operational characteristics of x ray equipment – applications.
Production of ultrasonic waves – different types of waves - general characteristics of waves – pulse echo
method – A, B, C scans – Principles of acoustic emission techniques – Advantages and limitations -
Instrumentation – Applications.
References
Version Number : I
Objective
• The course is aimed at developing students to acquire skills to analyze product design and be able
to design products that are easier to manufacture, assemble, service and more friendlier to
environment, etc.
Expected outcome
• Have customer-oriented, manufacturing and life-cycle sensitive approach to product design and
development, with product design principles and structured design methodologies.
• Have Methods and approaches for developing, implementing, and nurturing an effective DFM
process within the firm.
UNIT I Introduction
General design principles for manufacturability – strength and mechanical factors, evaluation method,
Process capability - Feature tolerances- Geometric tolerances-Assembly limits- Datum features- Tolerance
stacks.
Working principle, Material, Manufacture, Design – Possible solutions – Materials choice – Influence of
materials on form design – form design of welded members, forgings and castings
Design features to facilitate machining – drills - milling cutters – keyways – Doweling procedures, counter
sunk screws – Reduction of machined area – simplification by separation – simplification by amalgamation
– Design for Machinability –Design for accessibility – Design for assembly.
Robust design - Design of experiments – Robust design process- Orthogonal arrays: Two level orthogonal
arrays, Three level orthogonal arrays, Combined inner and outer arrays.
Design for economy, Identification of uneconomical design – Modifying the design –Computer
Applications for DFMA – Case Studies.
Text Books
1. James G. Bralla, “Hand Book of Product Design for Manufacturing”, McGraw Hill co., 1986.
2. Swift K.G., “Knowledge based design for manufacture, Kogan Page Ltd., 1987.
3. Boothroyd, G., (1994), Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly, Marcel Decker
Bralla, J.G., (1999), Design for Manufacturability Handbook, McGraw-Hill.
Version Number : I
Expected outcome
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
• Formulate the design problem in mathematical form which can be solved by suitable optimization
algorithm
• Solve the design problem which involves non-linear constraints.
• Compare the efficiency of different algorithms.
Contents
• Introduction to Optimization
• Integer Programming, Dynamic Programming and Network Analysis
• Non-Linear Programming
• Non-Linear Programming and Geometric Programming
• Optimization Design of Machine Elements
Unimodal function – Region elimination methods: Unrestricted, Dichotomous, Fibonacci, Golden Section,
Bi-section - Direct search methods: Random, Univariate, Pattern search methods – Descent methods:
Steepest descent, Conjugate gradient and Variable metric.
UNIT III Constrained Non-linear Optimization
Characteristics of a constrained optimization problem - Direct methods: Cutting plane method, methods of
feasible directions – Indirect methods: Interior and exterior penalty function methods – Geometric
programming – Solution from differential calculus point of view – Solution from arithmetic-geometric
inequality point of view.
UNIT IV Advanced Non-linear Optimization
Functional requirements- desirable and undesirable effects – functional requirements and material and
geometrical parameters – adequate designs, Optimum design – primary design equation, subsidiary design
equations, limit equations – basic procedural steps for methods of optimum design – constrained
parameters and free variables – normal, redundant and incompatible specifications general planning.
References
1. Rao, S.S., “Optimization - Theory and Applications”, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi, 1978.
2. Fox, R.L., “ Optimization Methods for Engineering Design”, Addion – Weslety, Reading, Mass,
1971.
3. Wilde, D.J., “Optimization seeking Methods”, Prentice – Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey,
1964.
4. Johnson, Ray C., “Optimum Design of Mechanical Elements”, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons,
Ic., New York, 1980.
5. Kalyanmoy Deb, "Optimization for Engineering Design-Algorithms and Examples", Prentice-Hall
of India, 1996.
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
MEE519 Vehicle Aerodynamics
L T P C
2 1 - 3
Pre-requisites : Nil
Version No. : 1.00
Objectives:
1. To broaden the understanding of vehicle aerodynamics
2. To analyze the stability, safety and comfort of the vehicles
3. To understand wind tunnels and testing techniques
4. To apply CFD for aerodynamic design of vehicle
Expected Outcome:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Understand vehicle aerodynamics
2. Analyze stability, safety and comfort of vehicles
3. Understand wind tunnels and testing techniques
4. Apply CFD for aerodynamic design of vehicle
Version Number : I
Course Prerequisites: Mathematics, Mechanics of Machinery, Machine Design.
Objectives
• To impart sound knowledge of mechanism design on students and make them to design their own
mechanism for any kind of applications
Expected outcome
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
UNIT I Introduction
Position Analysis- Vector loop equations for four bar, slider crank, inverted slider crank, geared five bar
and six bar linkages. Analytical methods for velocity and acceleration Analysis- four-bar linkage jerk
analysis. Plane Complex mechanisms. Path Curvature theory. Fixed and moving centroids, inflection points
and inflection circle. Euler Savary Equation, graphical constructions- Cubic of stationary curvature.
Type synthesis- Number synthesis- Associated Linkage concept. Dimensional synthesis- function
generation, path generation, motion generation, Graphical methods. Cognate linkage- coupler curve
synthesis, Design of six-bar mechanisms. Algebraic methods. Application of instant centre in linkage
design. CAM Mechanisms- determination of optimum size of Cams.
Static force analysis with friction – inertia force analysis- combined static and inertia force analysis,
shaking force, kinetostatic analysis. Introduction to force and moment balancing of linkages.
Kinematic Analysis of spatial RSSR mechanism- Denavait - Hartenberg parameters forward and inverse
kinematic of Robotic manipulators. Study and use of mechanism software packages.
References
1. Sandor G. N. and Erdman. A. G., “Advanced Mechanism Design Analysis and Synthesis”,
Prentice Hall, 1984.
2. Singhley , J. E. And Vicker J.J., “Theory of Mechanics and Mechanism”, McGraw Hill 1985.
3. Amitabha Ghosh and Ashok kumar Mallik, “Theory of Mechanism and Machines”, EWLP, Delhi,
1999.
Version Number : I
Course Prerequisites: Mathematics, Operation Research.
Objectives
• The objective of this course is to introduce experimental design techniques and familiarize with all
of the best design techniques and study the objectives, similarities, differences, advantages, and
disadvantages of each.
Expected Outcome
UNIT I Introduction
Basic principle of DOEs, Guide lines for Designing Experiments, Terminology, ANOVA, Computation
of sum of squares and Basics of quality by design.
Randomized complete block design, Latin square design, Graeco-Latin square design, Incomplete block
design and Tests on means.
Two-Factor factorial design, General factorial design, 2k Factorial design, 3k Factorial design,
confounding, Fractional replication and Factors with mixed levels.
Comparison of classical and Taguchi’s approach, variability due to noise factors, principle or robustization,
classification of quality characteristics and parameters, objective functions in robust design, S/N ratios.
Selection and application of orthogonal arrays for design, Conduct of experiments, collection of data and
analysis of simple experiments, Modifying orthogonal arrays, Inner and outer OA experiments,
Optimization using S/N ratios, attribute data analysis, a critique of robust design.
References
1. Philip J. Rose, “Taguchi Techniques for Quality Engineering”, Prentice Hall, 1989.
2. Montgomery, D.C., “Design and Analysis of Experiments”, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
3. Nicolo Belavendram, “Quality by Design: Taguchi Techniques for Industrial Experimentation”,
Prentice Hall, 1995.
Version Number : I
• To provide the student with an understanding of the importance of process planning role in
manufacturing and the application of Computer Aided Process Planning tool in the present
manufacturing scenario
Expected outcome
UNIT I Introduction
The Place of Process Planning in the Manufacturing cycle- Process planning and production planning –
Process planning and Concurrent Engineering, CAPP, Group Technology.
Experienced based planning – Decision table and Decision trees – Process capability analysis – Process
planning – Variant process planning – Generative approach – Forward and backward planning, Input
format, A1
Totally integrated process planning systems – An Overview – Modulus structure – Data structure –
Operation – Report Generation, Expert process planning.
References
1. Gideon Halevi and Roland D.Weill, “Principle of process planning”, Alogical approach, chapman
& Hall, 1995.
2. Tien-Chien-Chang, Richard A.Wysk, “ An Introduction to automated process planning systems”,
Prentice Hall 1985.
3. Chang.T.C.,”An Expert Process Planning System”, Prentice Hall, 1985.
4. Nanua Singh,” Systems Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing”, John
Wiley & Sons, 1996.
5. Rao, “ Computer Aided Manufacturing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 2000.
Version Number : I
Objectives
• The main objective of the course is to give students the basic concepts of tool engineering.
• The student is guided to use these concepts in the design of jigs, fixtures and various types of dies
used in production industry through assigned projects and factory visits.
Expected outcome
• Become aware of the materials used to make different types of tooling components including tool
steels, low carbon steels, cast iron, aluminum, plastics and cutting tool materials.
• Integrate CAD techniques into the design of production tooling to help understand the advantages
and disadvantages for productive tool design.
• Develop an understanding of the factors involved in the design of special production inspection
gages.
• Become acquainted with the development of cutting tool design for production machines and the
selection of tool geometries for metal cutting methods
• Develop an understanding of the principles involved in the design of jigs and fixtures
concentrating on locating methods, clamping and use of drill bushings. Standard jig and fixture
designs will be reviewed.
• Develop an understanding of the principles used in the design and plastic injection mold tooling
and Composite tooling. To include cavity layout, sprue and runner design, gate design, venting,
cooling, and selection of tooling components.
UNIT – I
Introduction and basic tool design principles .Broad Classification of Tools-Cutting tools, Dies, Holding
and measuring tools, Tool manufacturing and Introduction to Computer aided die design applications.
UNIT – II
Design of Cutting Tools: Single Point and multi-pint cutting tools; Single Point Cutting Tools:
Classification, Nomenclature, geometry, design of single point tools for lathes, shapers, planers etc. Chip
breakers and their design; Multipoint Cutting Tools: Classification and specification, nomenclature, Design
of drills, milling cutters, broaches, taps etc.; Design of Form Tools: Flat and circular form tools, their
design and application.
UNIT – III
Design of Dies for Bulk metal Deformation-Wire Drawing, Extrusion, Forging and Rolling; Design of Dies
for Sheet metal: Blanking and Piercing, Bending and Deep-drawing; Design of Dies used for Casting and
Moulding.
UNIT – IV
Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Gauges: Classification of Jigs and Fixtures, Fundamental Principles of design
of Jigs and Fixtures, Location and Clamping in Jigs and fixtures, Simple design for drilling Jigs, Milling
fixtures etc. Indexing Jigs and fixtures.
UNIT – V
Design of Moulds: Mould making, General Mould Constructions, Intermediate Mould Design- Splits, Side
core and side cavities, Moulding Internal undercuts, Runner less moulds, Aspects of practical mould
design.
References
Version Number : I
Expected Outcome:
On completion of this course, the student shall be able to acquire knowledge on concurrent engineering
process for advanced manufacturing systems.
Contents:
UNIT I Introduction
IT support - Solid modeling - Product data management - Collaborative product commerce - Artificial
Intelligence - Expert systems - Software hardware co-design.
Manufacturing competitiveness - Checking the design process - conceptual design mechanism – Qualitative
physial approach - An intelligent design for manufacturing system - JIT system - low inventory - modular -
Modeling and reasoning for computer based assembly planning - Design of Automated manufacturing.
UNIT V Project Management
Life Cycle semi realization - design for economics - evaluation of design for manufacturing cost –
concurrent mechanical design - decomposition in concurrent design - negotiation in concurrent engineering
design studies - product realization taxonomy - plan for Project Management on new product development
– bottleneck technology development.
Reference Books:
1. Anderson MM and Hein, L. Berlin, "Integrated Product Development", Springer Verlog, 1987.
2. J. Cleetus "Design for Concurrent Engineering", Concurrent Engg. Research Centre, Morgantown,
WV, 1992.
3. Andrew Kusaik, "Concurrent Engineering: Automation Tools and Technology", Wiley, John and
Sons Inc., 1992.
4. Prasad, "Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals: Integrated Product Development", Prentice Hall,
1996.
5. Sammy G Sinha, "Successful Implementation of Concurrent Product and Process", Wiley, John
and Sons Inc., 1998.
Mode of Evaluation:
Assignments / Seminars / Written Examination
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Version Number : I
Objectives:
To introduce the principles of robotics and application in industries. It includes simple problems in
transformations, kinematics and inverse kinematics, dynamics, and control.
Expected Outcome:
Contents:
Definition, need and scope of industrial robots– Classification - selection of robot - Robot anatomy - Robot
configurations - work volume - Precision movement - Basic robot motions - safety considerations
Robot kinematics - Direct and inverse kinematics- Vector operations - Translational transformations and
Rotational transformations - Properties of transformation matrices-Homogeneous transformations and
Manipulator - Forward solution - Inverse solution-Trajectory planning - Differential kinematics & statics - Robot
dynamics -Methods for orientation and location of objects - Rigid body mechanics.
Design of drive systems-Hydraulic and Pneumatic drives-Linear and rotary actuators and control valves-Electro
hydraulic servo valves - electric drives. End effectors design - Mechanical - Magnetic -Vacuum - Adhesive - air
operated grippers. Force analysis and Robot motion control - Adaptive and optimal control - electronic control-
feedback control- interfacing.
Robot position sensors - proximity and range sensors – tactile sensors – velocity and acceleration sensors - force
and torque sensing devices- sensing joint forces and slip. Robot work cell design - Robot cell layouts -Multiple
robots and machine interference-Robot cycle time analysis-Industrial applications of robots - material handling -
processing - assembly and inspection- tele operations.
Robot programming methods and languages - lead through programming -Motion interpolation. Computer
control and Robot Softwares - task planning. Robotic vision system-Image components and representation -
Hardware - Image processing and analysis- Object recognition and categorization- Image segmentation-
Software consideration- Training of vision system. Robot intelligence-Artificial intelligence techniques -
problems representation in AI - Problem reduction and solution techniques - Application of AI and knowledge
based expert systems in robots.
Text Book:
Groover M.P., " Industrial robotics Technology, programming and applications ", McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
1995.
Reference Books:
1. Fu K.S., Gonzalez R.C.., and Lee C.S.G., " Robotics control, sensing, vision, and intelligence ",
McGraw-Hill
Book Co., 1987.
2. R.D. Klafter, T.A. Chmielewski and M. Negin, " Robot Engineering An Intergrated approach ",
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1994.
3. S. R. Deb, “Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation ", Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.,Ltd.,
1994.
4. J.J. Craig, " Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control ", Addison-Wesley, 1999.
5. Kozyrey,Yu."Industrial Robotics",MIR Publishers Moscow,1985.
6. Mikell,P. Groover, Mitchell Weis,Roger, N.Nagel, Nicholas G.Odrey" Industrial Robotics
Technology,Programming and Applications",McGraw Hill,Int.,1986
7. Timothy Jordonides etal,"Expert Systems and Robotics",Springer-Verlag,NewYork,,May 1991.
Mode of Evaluation:
Version Number : I
Objectives:
Expected Outcome:
Contents:
Hydraulic Valves: Pressure, Flow, Direction Controls- proportional control valve. Fluid power
symbols.
Hydraulic circuits:- Reciprocating, Quick return , Sequencing, synchronizing and other industrial
circuits like press circuits - hydraulic milling machine - grinding, planning, copying, forklift, earth
mover circuits - design and selection of components - safety and emergency mandrels.
Design of Hydraulic circuits – Selection and sizing of components-calculation of frictional head loss-
equivalent length for various components- actuator load calculation- pump sizing.
Pneumatic system fundamentals: FRL, actuators and valves. Logic Circuits - Position - Pressure
Sensing, switching, electro-pneumatic. Design of Pneumatic circuits using– Karnaugh maps. Cascade-
Step counter.
2. J Michael, Pinches and John G Ashby, “Power Hydraulics”, Prentice Hall, 1989.
Mode of Evaluation:
Version Number : I
Objectives:
• To equip the students to analyze reliability data.
• To introduce the concepts of reliability and useful life availability of products.
• To impart knowledge on maintainability and availability analyses of products.
Expected Outcome:
On completion of this course, the student shall be able to acquire good knowledge on reliability of
products through the failure concepts, failure distributions, Serial & parallel systems and their risk
assessment.
Contents:
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
- system effectiveness.
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 Management
Reliability testing - Reliability growth monitoring - Non parametric methods - Reliability and
life cycle costs - Reliability allocation - Replacement model.
UNIT V Risk Assessment
Definition and measurement of risk - risk analysis techniques - risk reduction resources - industrial
safety and risk assesment.
Reference Books:
1. Modarres, " Reliability and Risk analysis ", Mara Dekker Inc., 1993.
2. John Davidson, “The Reliability of Mechanical system ", Institution of Mechanical Engineers,
London,
3. C.O. Smith" Introduction to Reliability in Design ", McGraw Hill, London, 1976.
Mode of Evaluation:
Assignments / Seminars / Written Examination
MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND SIMULATION L T P C
3 0 0 3
Version Number : I
Objectives:
• Ability to understand the underlying features of discrete event simulation and how it is applicable for
analyses and development of manufacturing systems.
• To understand the concept of simulation and to learn the simulation language.
• To enable application of simulation to manufacturing systems and to gain hands on experiences from how
discrete event simulation is applied based on an industrial needs.
Expected Outcome:
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern packages, necessary for professional practices.
Contents:
UNIT I Computer modeling and simulation system
Introduction to simulation- steps in simulation-nature of computer modeling and simulation- types of models-
Monte Carlo simulation, limitation of simulation, areas of application, examples. Components of a system-
discrete and continuous systems- Examples, Model of a system-variety of modeling approaches.
Properties of random numbers, Random number generation techniques-the mid product method-
constant multiplier technique- additive congruential method- linear congruential method, Test for
random numbers- frequency tests- test for autocorrelation.
Discrete uniform distribution- Poisson distribution- geometric distribution- acceptance and rejection
technique for poisson , gamma distribution. Variance reduction techniques- antithetic variables-
Validation of simulation models- Verification of simulation models.
Concepts in discrete-event simulation- manual simulation using event scheduling, simulation of queuing
system, simulation of inventory systems. Simulation of manufacturing and material handling systems.
Introduction to Simulation packages – simulation using spreadsheet, SimQuick, WITNESS, ARENA,
GPSS. Programming for discrete event systems in GPSS- case studies.
Text Book:
1. Jerry Banks, John S. Carson II and Barry L. Nelson. “Discrete- Event System Simulation”. Prentice hall
Inc.1984.
2. G. Gordon, “ System Simulation” Prentice hall Inc.1991.
Reference Books:
1. Francis Neelamkovil, “Computer Simulation and Modeling.” John wiley & Sons, 1987.
2. Narsing Deo, “ System Simulation with Digital Computer.’ Prentice hall of India, 1979.
3. Ruth M. Davis and Robert M.O’ keefe, “ Simulation Modeling with Pascal.” Prentice hall inc, 1989.
Mode of Evaluation:
Version Number : I
Objectives:
• To learn the fundamental aspects of automated manufacturing system, simulation and computer control
system.
• To develop the ability to formulate and analyze problems which are encountered in manufacturing systems.
• To provide students with a basic principles of discrete- event simulation which leads to develop and analyze
computer simulation models of existing and proposed manufacturing, service and business systems
Expected Outcome:
Contents:
UNIT I Manufacturing systems and simulation
Modeling automated manufacturing systems- role of performance modeling-performance measures- performance
modeling tools- Simulation models- Analytical models. Automated manufacturing systems- introduction-
product cycle-manufacturing automation- Economics of scale and scope. Manufacturing system- input-output
model- plant configurations. Performance measures- manufacturing lead time- work in process-machine
utilization- throughput- capacity- flexibility- performability- quality. Computer control system- control system
architecture- factory communications- local area networks- factory networks- open system interconnection
model- net work to network interconnections- manufacturing automation protocol- data base management
system.
Examples of Stochastic processes- Poison process, Discrete time Markov Chain models- Definitions and
notation- Sojourn Times in States- Examples of DTMCs in manufacturing- Chapman-Kolmogorov equation-
Steady state analysis. Continuous Time Markov chain models- Definition and notation-Sojourn times in states-
Examples of CTMCs in manufacturing- Equation for CTMC evolution- Markov model of a transfer line- Birth
and Death Process in manufacturing.
Notation for queues- Examples of queues in manufacturing-Performance measures-the M/M/m queue- queues
with general distributions- queues with breakdowns- Analysis of a flexible machining center.
UNIT IV Queuing networks
Examples of queuing network models in manufacturing- Little’s Law in queuing networks- Open queuing
network- closed queuing networks- Product form queuing networks.
Classical Petri nets- Stochastic Petri net- Generalized stochastic Petri nets modeling of KANBAN system-
Manufacturing models.
Text Book:
Reference Books:
1. K.S. Trivedi, “Probability and Statics with Reliability, Queuing and Computer Science Applications,”
Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1982.
2. S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor, “ fundamentals Mathematical Statics”, 3 rd Edition, Sulton chand and sons,
New Delhi, 1988
Mode of Evaluation:
Version Number : I
Objectives:
• To introduce the concepts of manufacturing systems that can be flexible to the modern competitive
environment.
• To impart knowledge of Group Technology, Software simulation and Just in time
Expected Outcome:
On completion of this course, the student will be able to acquire good knowledge of flexible manufacturing systems
like GT, FMS and JIT.
Contents:
Automation of manufacturing processes - Numerical control - Adaptive control - material handling and movement -
Industrial robots - Sensor technology – flexible fixturing - Design for assembly, disassembly and service.
Part families - classification and coding - Production flow analysis - Machine cell design - Benefits.
Introduction - Components of FMS - Application workstations - Computer control and functions - Planning,
scheduling and control of FMS - Scheduling - Knowledge based scheduling - Hierarchy of computer control -
Supervisory computer.
System issues - Types of software - specification and selection - Application of simulation - Manufacturing data
systems - data flow - CAD/CAM considerations - Planning FMS database.
UNIT V Just in Time
Characteristics of JIT - Pull method - quality -small lot sizes - work station loads - close supplier ties – flexible work
force - line flow strategy - preventive maintenance - KANBAN system - strategic implications - implementation
issues - MRD JIT - Lean manufacture.
Reference Books:
1. M.P. Groover, " Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing ", Prentice-Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
2. N.K. Jha, " Handbook of Flexible Manufacturing Systems ", Academic Press Inc., 1991.
3. Kalpakjian, " Manufacturing Engineering and Technology ", Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1995.
4. Taiichi Ohno, Toyota, " Production System Beyond Large-Scale production ", Productivity Press (India)
Pvt.Ltd., 1992.
Mode of Evaluation:
Assignments / Seminars / Written Examination
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING L T P C
3 0 0 3
Version Number :
Course Prerequisites: Manufacturing Technology, CAD/CAM.
Objectives
Expected outcome
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
UNIT – I
Paradigms of VM: Design-centered VM, Production-centered VM and Control-centered VM. Generic VM
Issues - relationships between VM, Virtual Prototyping, the Virtual Enterprise. Role of object oriented
technology in VM.
UNIT – II
Promising areas of VM and manufacturability analysis, validation and evaluation of process plans,
partnering in agile enterprises, process design, and optimization of production plans and schedules. Tools
for manufacturability analysis.
UNIT – III
Virtual Manufacturing over the Internet. Transmitting VM Information over the Internet. Manufacturing
resource models for distributed manufacturing.
UNIT-IV
Manufacturing process simulation -Factory level, Machine level, Component level, Process level.
Integrated Simulation Method to Support Virtual Factory Engineering. Application of Virtual Reality
Simulation of a Mechanical Assembly Production Line.
UNIT-V
Dispersed Network Manufacturing - Virtual factory, enterprise collaborative modeling system, virtual
manufacturing (VM) system, Web-based work flow management, collaborative product commerce,
applications of multi-agent technology, e-supply chain management and tele-manufacturing
References
1. Crabb, C. H., The Virtual Engineer-21st Century Product Development, Society of Manufacturing
Engineers, 1998.
2. Rao Ming, Qun Wang, Jianzhong Cha, Integrated Distributed Intelligent Systems in
Manufacturing (Intelligent Manufacturing), Chapman & Hall (1993).
Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of approval by the Academic Council:
Research Methodology
3 0 0 3
Version No. 1
Course
Prerequisites
Objectives The course is aimed at understanding of the following
1. To gain familiarity with the presents status of the research.
2. To measure the frequency of occurrences of various parameters/indicators.
3. To reveal the trend and tendencies in the research, i.e., to assess the development or extension
potential of the research.
4. To identify the influencing factor or determinants of research parameters.
5. To test the significance and validity and reliability of the results.
Expected Outcomes 1. Students will be able to do Literature survey with systematic methods
2. Students will be able to develop methodology / Hypothesis (Solution for the problem defined)
3. Students will be able to write a good report
UNIT I Introduction
Definition of Research, Qualities of Researcher, Components of Research Problem, Various Steps in Scientific Research,
Types of Research; Hypotheses Research Purposes - Research Design - Survey Research - Case Study Research,
UNIT II Data Collection
Sources of Data: Primary Data, Secondary Data; Procedure Questionnaire - Sampling Merits and Demerits - Experiments -
Kinds - Procedure; Control Observation - Merits - Demerits - Kinds - Procedure - Sampling Errors - Type-I Error - Type-II
Error.
UNIT III Statistical Analysis
Introduction to Statistics - Probability Theories - Conditional Probability, Poisson Distribution, Binomial Distribution and
Properties of Normal Distributions, Point and Interval Estimates of Means and Proportions; Hypothesis Tests, One Sample
Test - Two Sample Tests / Chi-Square Test, Association of Attributes - t-Test - Standard deviation - Co-efficient of variations -
Index Number, Time Series Analysis, Decision Tree; ANOVA, Cluster Analysis.
UNIT IV Genetic Algorithms
Working principle-Genetic operators-Simulated Annealing - Neural network based optimization-Optimization of fuzzy
systems-fuzzy set theory-computational procedure.
UNIT V Research Reports
Structure and Components of Research Report, Types of Report, Good Research Report, Pictures and Graphs, Introduction to
SPSS.
Text book
1. C.R . Kothari, Research Methodology Methods amp; Techniques, 2/e, Vishwa Prakashan, 2006.
Reference books
1. Richard I Levin amp; David S.Rubin, Statistics for Management, 7/e. Pearson Education, 2005.
2. Donald R. Cooper, Pamela S. Schindler, Business Research Methods, 8/e, Tata McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd., 2006.
3. U.K. Srivastava, G.V. Shenoy and S.C. Sharma – Quantitative Techniques for managerial decisions, New Age International,
Mumbai, 2005.
4. William G. Zikmund, Business Research Methods, Thomson, 2006.
5. D.M.Pestonjee, (Ed.) Second Handbook of Psychological and Social Instruments, Concept Publishing, New Delhi, 2005.
Mode of Evaluation: Assignments/Written Examinations.
Recommended by Board of Studies on: 06-07-09
Date of Approval of the Academic Council:
Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue 2 1 0 3
Version No. 1
Course
Prerequisites
Objectives The course is aimed at understanding of the
following a) Fundamentals of fracture
mechanics and fatigue
b) Characteristics of fracture under monotonic and fatigue
loads c) Need to consider fatigue and fracture aspects in
design
Definition –Need – General Characteristics, Reinforcements and Matrices – Polymer, Ceramic, Metal Matrix and
Carbon/Carbon composites – Nano composites. Superiority of composites to conventional materials , Applications
in automotive,mechanical, civil and aerospace sectors. Fundamentals of design with composites and basic design
philosophy.
Manufacture of PMCs, RRIM, VARTEM and SCRIMP, Manufacture of MMCs C/C and CMCs, Solid State
Fabrication Techniques - Diffusion Bonding - Powder Metallurgy Techniques - Plasma Spray, Chemical and Physical
Vapour Deposition of Matrix on Fibres - Liquid State Fabrication Methods - Infiltration -Squeeze Casting - Rheo
Casting – Compocasting, stir casting, sol-gel method - Interdiffusion, electrostatic, chemical, mechanical. Fabrication
of FRP reinforced concrete, CAD/CAM.
Fundamentals of design for manufacturing, Implementation, Design evaluation method, Design for
assembly, Joining and jointing of composites, Welding of thermoplastics and MMCs, Bonding of ceramic matrix
composites, Machining and cutting of composites, conventional and unconventional methods of machining,.
Mechanical behaviour of laminated plates. Composite beams in tension, compression, shear and Flexure, Composite
beam in Torsion, Different mode of failure of the composite structures, Failure of lamina and laminated structures,
Failure of sandwich composite, Long term environmental effect, Inter-laminar failure, Failure due to fracture and
fatigue, Damage due to impact loads, Creep, Health monitoring of composite structures, Interface damage.
Case Studies in composite manufacturing and performance
TEXT BOOK:
REFERENCES:
2. Mallick, P.K., Fiber –Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design”, Marcel Dekker Inc, 1993.
3. Derek Hull and TW Clyne , Introduction to composite Materials, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
4. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman L.J., “Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites”,
John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
Mechanics of Composite Materials
MEE XXX 2 1 0 3
Version No.
Course Composites are becoming an essential part of today’s materials because they offer
Description advantages such as low weight, corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength, faster assembly,
etc. Composites are used as materials ranging from making aircraft structures to golf clubs,
electronic packaging to medical equipment, and space vehicles to home building.
Composites are generating curiosity and interest in students all over the world.
This course emphasizes an overview of composites followed by basic mechanical behavior
of composites.
Expected Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to get a necessary
Outcome: foundation for further study of topics such as impact, fatigue, fracture mechanics,
creep, buckling and vibrations, etc.
Unit I
Introduction to composite materials-Classification-Fiber reinforced composite materials- Utilizing the
strength of fibers-Laminae and Laminates-Fibers & Matrices- Fiber surface treatments-Recycling Fiber-
Reinforced composites.
Micromechanical Analysis of a Lamina- Volume and Mass Fractions, Density, and Void Content-
Prediction of engineering properties using micromechanics-Material properties of the fiber and matrix-
Determination of thermal expansion coefficients- Determination of Extensional Modulus, Shear Modulus and
Poisson’s Ratios- strength of materials approach-Semi-Empirical Models-Elasticity approach.
Unit II
Macro mechanical analysis of a lamina -linear elastic stress-strain characteristics of Fiber-Reinforced
material: Stress and deformations in Fiber-Reinforced materials-Maxwell-Betti reciprocal theorem- Stress-
strain relations- Effects of free thermal strains and moisture strains.
The plane-stress assumption-Stress-strain relations for plane stress- Effects of free thermal and free
moisture strains- Plane stress & strain relations in a global coordinate system- Transformation relations-
Transformed reduced compliances & stiffnesses- Effects of free thermal and free moisture strains.
Unit III
Classical Lamination Theory: Kirchhoff Hypothesis- Laminate Nomenclature-Laminate strains and
displacements - Implications of the Kirchhoff Hypothesis- Laminate stresses & strains -Stress distributions
through the thickness- Force and moment resultants-Laminate stiffness matrix: ABD Matrix-Classification of
laminates and their effect on the ABD Matrix-Elastic couplings.
Unit IV
Failure, Analysis, and Design of Laminates: Symmetric laminates- Cross-ply laminates- Angle ply
laminates- Antisymmetric laminates- Balanced laminate- Quasi-isotropic laminates- Failure theories for fiber-
reinforced materials: Maximum stress criterion- Tsai-Wu criterion- Environmental effects- Effect of laminate
classification on the unit thermal force and moment resultants- Interlaminar stresses- Impact resistance-
Fracture resistance- Fatigue resistance.
Unit V
Through-thickness laminate strains- Thickness change of a laminate- Thickness change of a laminate
due to free thermal strain effects-Through-thickness laminate coefficient of thermal expansion.
Fiber-reinforced laminated beams- Fiber-reinforced laminated plates-Equations governing plate
behavior-Governing conditions in terms of displacements-Simplifications to the governing equations.
Manufacturing composite laminates- Fabrication- processing- Forming structural shapes- Non-
autoclave curing- Manufacturing defects.
References 1. Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials by Michael W. Hyer and
Scott R White, DEStech Publications, Inc, 2009.
2. Mechanics of composite materials by Autar K. Kaw, Taylor & Francis, 2006.
3. Mechanics of composite materials by Robert Millard Jones, Taylor & Francis,
1999.
4. The behavior of structures composed of composite materials by Jack R. Vinson, R.
L. Sierakowski, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.