INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1BESC104D/204D)

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Course Code 1BESC104D/204D 
Semester I/II
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 3-0-0 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 
Total Marks 50
Credits 3 
Exam Hours 3
Examination type (SEE) Theory

Module-1

Introduction: Streams in mechanical engineering and their relevance/significance, role of

mechanical engineers in solving the real case problems (with examples), careers in mechanical

engineering.

Realization of some of the engineering solutions through principles of mechanical

engineering(with a schematic diagram):

Energy conversion: Introduction and basic working principles of Pelton Turbine and Centrifugal

pump.

Vehicle systems: Identification of parts of vehicle systems such as steering system, brake system,

gear system, working principle of Power steering.

Flying machines: Classification, basic parts involved in drone making, working principle of

Drones.

Refrigeration and air conditioning principles.

Number of Hours:8

Module-2

Engines: Introduction, petrol engine, diesel engines, Working of four Stroke engines,

applications.

Insight into Future Mobility: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Components of Electric and Hybrid

Vehicles. Advantages and disadvantages of EVs and Hybrid vehicles.

Power Transmission systems: Classification of gears, simple & compound gear trains, concepts

of automatic and CVT transmission.

Number of Hours:8

Module-3

Engineering materials: Introduction, Classification, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals: Types,

Properties and their applications.

Composite materials: Introduction, Constituents of a composite, Classification, Types of Matrix

and Reinforcement materials, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications of composite

materials.

Smart materials: Introduction, Types - Piezoelectric materials, MR fluids, Shape memory alloys

and Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications.

Number of Hours:8

Module-4

Manufacturing overview, classification of manufacturing processes, process selection criterion.

Principles of Welding, soldering, brazing.

Introduction to machine tools – lathe, drilling and milling machine.

Lathe operations: Turning, facing, knurling,

Drilling machine operations: Drilling, reaming, tapping.

Milling machine operations: End milling, face milling.

Introduction to CNC, components, advantages and applications.

Basic principles of 3D printing.

Number of Hours:8

Module-5

Advances in mechanical engineering

Automation technology: Definition of automation, types of automation, basic elements of

automation.

Mechatronic systems: Definition of mechatronics, elements of mechatronics systems, examples.

Elementary sensors: Working principle and applications of Potentiometer, capacitive sensor and

optical encoders.

Integrated system: Need for integration of technologies, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance

System).

Number of Hours:8

Suggested Learning Resources: 

Textbooks:

1. Elements of Mechanical Engineering, K R Gopala Krishna, Subhash Publications, 2008

2. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Third

Edition, 2012

Reference books / Manuals:

1. Manufacturing Technology- Foundry, Forming and Welding, P.N.Rao Tata McGraw Hill

3rd Ed., 2003.

2. William D. Callister, Materials Science & Engineering, An Introduction, John Wiley &

Sons Inc, 2010.

3. V. Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw Hill Education; 4th edition, 2017.

4. Robotics, Appu Kuttan KK K. International Pvt Ltd, volume 1

5. Groover M. P.(2008). Automation, production systems, and computer integrated

manufacturing, 3rd ed. Prentice Hall.

6. Dr SRN Reddy, Rachit Thukral and Manasi Mishra, “Introduction to Internet of Things: A

Practical Approach”, ETI Labs