Chennai Institute of Technolohy, Chennai - 600 069

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Name of the Name of the
DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Subject handling Faculty
Subject Code ME 8651 Year / Sem
Course Objective
To gain knowledge on the principles and procedure for the design of Mechanical power
Transmission components.

To understand the standard procedure available for Design of Transmission of Mechanical elements

To learn to use standard data and catalogues

Course Outcome
Upon the successful completion of the course, students will be able to
Develop knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals, and governing equations of flexible dr
C313.1 formulate, solve engineering problems and design drives to meet desired needs within realistic constra
sustainable development..
Utilyze knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals, and governing equations of spur, parell
C313.2 gears as per the requirements within realistic constraints.
Develop knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals, and governing equations of Bevel, wo
C313.3 gears as per the requirements within realistic constraints.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering fundamentals, governing equations of gear box, and ide
C313.4 and solve engineering problems by designing appropriate components within the safe limits.
Analyze knowledge of mathematics, fundamental equations and solve engineering problems in drives
C313.5 Clutches and Brakes.
Lesson Plan
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Book Required

1 Introduction of Transmission System TB1 1

2 Design of Flat belts and its applicaation TB1 1

3 Design of Flat belts problems solved TB1 1

4 Design of pulleys problems solved TB1 1

5 Selection of V belts and pulleys TB1 1

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6 Selection of hoisting wire ropes and pulleys TB1 1

7 Design of hoisting wire ropes and pulleys problem TB1 1

8 Design of Transmission chains, Sprockets TB1 1

9 Design of chain problem solved TB1 1

10 Design of Sprockets problem solved TB1 1

11 Introduction of Spur and Helical gears TB1 1

12 Speed ratios and number of teeth-Force analysis TB1 1

13 Tooth stresses - Dynamic effects – Fatigue strength - TB1 1

14 Factor of safety - Gear materials TB1 1

15 Problem on Design of Spur gears based on beam strength TB1 1

16 2 Problem on Design of Spur gears based on wear consideration TB1 1

17 Problem on Design of Helical gears based on beam strength TB1 1

18 Problem on Design of Helical based on wear consideration TB1 1

19 Pressure angle in the normal and transverse plane TB1 1

20 Equivalent number of teeth TB1 1

21 Forces for helical gears. TB1 1

22 Introduction of Bevel and Worm gears TB1 1

23 Straight bevel gear: Tooth terminology TB1 1

24 tooth forces and stresses, equivalent number of teeth TB1 1

25 Estimating the dimensions of pair of straight bevel gears TB1 1

26 Worm Gear: Merits and demerits terminology TB1 1

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27 Thermal capacity, materials-forces and stresses, efficiency TB1 1

28 Estimating the size of the worm gear pair. TB1 1

29 Cross helical: Terminology-helix angles TB1 1

30 Estimating the size of the pair of cross helical gears TB1 1

31 Problems on Cross Helical Gear TB1 1

32 Geometric progression - Standard step ratio TB1 1

33 Ray diagram, kinematics layout TB1 1

34 Design of sliding mesh gear box TB1 1

35 Design of Constant mesh gear box TB1 1

36 Design of multi speed gear box for machine tool applications TB1 1

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37 4 Constant mesh gear box - Speed reducer unit TB1 1

38 Variable speed gear box TB1 1

39 Design of 9 speed Gear Box TB1 1

40 Design of 12 speed Gear Box TB1 1

41 Design of 16 speed Gear Box TB1 1

42 Design of 18 speed Gear Box TB1 1

43 Introduction of Cams, Breaks and Clutches TB1 1

44 Cam Design: Types-pressure angle TB1 1

45 under cutting base circle determination TB1 1

46 forces and surface stresses TB1 1

47 Introduction of plate clutches TB1 1

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48 Design of plate clutches,axial clutches,cone clutches TB1 1

49 Internal expanding rim clutches TB1 1

50 Band and Block brakes TB1 1

51 Design of External shoe brakes TB1 1

52 Design of Internal expanding shoe brake. TB1 1

Content Beyond the Syllabus Planned Assignment / Case Studies / Tuorials

1 DESIGN OF SCREWS, FASTENERS AND POWER SCREWS Problems on Screws and Fastners

ICT Tools / NPTEL Tools Planned Quiz / Mini Projects / Model Deve

1 Transmission system a review

2 spur gear strength terminology
Text Books
1 Bhandari V"Design of Transmission System" 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill 2010
Joseph Shogley, Charles Mischke, Richard Budynas " Mechanical Engineering Design" 8th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
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Reference Books
1 1. Sundararajamoorthy T. V, Shanmugam .N, Machine Design, Anuradha Publications, Chennai, 2003
 2 Prabhu.T.J "Design of Transmission Element" Mani offsee chennai-2010
3 C.S.Sarma, Kamalesh purohit "Design of Transmission Element" Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd- 2003
Bernard Hamrock, Steven Schmid, Bo Jacobson"Fundamentals of machine Elements"2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill 2
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5 Alfred Hall, Halowenco" Machine Design"4th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill 2009

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Website / URL References
1 https://en.wikipidia.org/wiki/Gear
2 https://en.wikipidia.org/wiki/Transmission_(mechanics)
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