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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN SEM-II - Regulation:R13
Subject : ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MACHINERY
Reference Books: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms/ J.E Shigley and J.J . Uicker
Jr./ McGraw-Hill, 1995
UNITS: 1 - 2

PART A Question

1. a) Explain the term Collineation axis and its use for finding inflection points.
b) Describe the Bobilliers construction to find the centre of curvature when instant centre, Tracer
point and the inflection point are known.
c) State and explain Freudensteins Collineation axis theorem.
d) Explain briefly the Halls and Aulfs Auxiliary point method for the analysis of mechanisms

PART B Questions
1. Explain briefly about the mobility criterion for planar mechanisms with examples.
2. With the help of neat sketches describe the type of elements and joints of robotic manipulator.
3. Explain the Hartmanns construction to find the inflection circle for a given mechanism.
4. What is Circling point curve? Find the radius of curvature for a circling point curve.
5. Derive the polode curvature (general case) for fixed polode.
6. What is inflection circle? Explain the analytical procedure to find the inflection circle diameter.
7. Derive the Euler Savary 1
st
and 2nd forms of equations.






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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN - Regulation:R13
Subject : MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
Reference Books: Theory and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations/JS Rao & K. Gupta/New Age
Intl. Publishers/Revised 2nd Edition (B.B)
UNITS: 1 - 2

PART A Question
1. a) Prove that with equal amplitudes at resonance, the structural damping factor is equal to twice the
viscous damping factor.
b) An electric motor of mass 40 kg is running at 600 rpm. The motor is supported on a spring of 8
KN/m and a dashpot which offers a resistance of 800 N at 0.45m/sec. The unbalance of the rotor is
equivalent to a mass of 0.9 Kg located 6 cm from the axis of rotation. Knowing that the motor is
constrained to move vertically, determine (i) the damping factor, (ii) amplitude of vibration and phase
angle, and (iii) resonant speed and resonant amplitude.
2. a) What methods are available for solving the governing equations of a vibration problem?
b) A small reciprocating machine of 50 kg mass runs at constant sped of 8000 rpm. After installation
the forcing frequency was found to be too close to the natural frequency of the system. Design a
dynamic absorber if the closest frequency of the system is to be at least 15% from the disturbing
frequency.
3. State and explain principle mode of vibrations.
4. What are the advantages of the Laplace transform method?
PART B Questions

2. Derive the expressions for the equation of motion for a single degree spring mass damper system
subjected to free vibration for different damping conditions.
3. Derive the expression for logarithmic decrement in a single degree spring mass system subjected to free
damped vibrations.
4. Discuss the following. a)Vibration Isolators b) Critical Speed with damping
5. Determine the two natural frequencies for the vibrating system shown in figure 1. Assume m
1
=1kg,
m
2
=2kg, k
1
=3 k
2
= 2k
3
=80N/m.


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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN-SEM-II- Regulation:R13
Subject : ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION
Reference Books: Optimization theory & Applications/ S.S Rao/ New Age International
UNITS: 1 - 2

PART A Question

1. a) Mention the drawbacks of Fibonacci method.
b) Distinguish between regional elimination methods with point estimation methods.
c) Write short notes on
(i) Golden section method
(ii) Fibonacci search method
d) Define gradient of function. Explain its importance
PART B Questions

1. Maximize the quadratic function f(x, y) =-x2 +xy - y2 +1 along a direction [x =0; y =1]
from the point [x0 = 1; y0 = 0] using direct search method.
2.


3.


4.

5.



6. by univariant
method

7. using Hooke and jeeves method

8.



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9. Solve the following problem by steepest descent method Min .
Take a starting point as (1,1).
10. State the possible convergence criteria that can be used in direct search methods.
11. Indicate the number of one-dimensional steps required for the minimization of the
According to Random search method.
12. Use Golden Section method to find the minimum of f(x) = x2 4x+1 in the (0, 5). Show
calculations for mix cycles and determine the achieved accuracy.





























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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN-SEM-II - Regulation:R13
Subject : EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
Reference Books: Theory of elasticity / Timoshenko and Goodier Jr
PART A Question

1. a) What are the conditions of plane stress and plane strain?
b) At a point the principal stresses are 1400N/m2 and 750 N/m2 both tensile. Find the normal and
tangential stresses on a plane inclined at 60o to the axis of the major principal stress.
2. Explain working principle of telemetry systems.
3. Write short notes on the following
a) Electrical resistance strain gauges.
b) Stress separation method
PART B Questions
1. a) Write a short notes on plane stress and plain strain problem b) If a displacement field is described by
u = (-6x
2
y+ 8xy
2
+ 6xy)
v = (6yx+2x
3
y- 4xy
2
)
Determine the
x
,
y
, and xy at the point x =3, y = 4 also find the stresses xy if E = 2.5 x 10
5
N/m
2
,
=0.30. [12]
2. a) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a strain gauge fabricated using an isoelastic alloy. List
four different carrier materials used in strain gauge construction.
b) Determine the power which can be dissipated by a semiconductor strain gauge 1.5 mm long. If the
gauge resistance is 600 ohms, determine the current passing through the gauge and the voltage drop
across the gauge when the maximum power is being dissipated.

3. a) Derive the equilibrium equations for a 3D elastic body.
b) If a displacement field is described as follows,
u = (-3x
2
y + 7y
2
x
2
+ 6xy) and v = (6xy
2
+8yx3 y
2
)
Determine the strain components
x
,
y
, and
xy
at the point x =2, y = -3.
4. a) Outline the two methods which can be used to compensate for temperature induced apparent strains in
semiconductor strain gauges.
b) The strain sensitivity of most metallic alloys is about 2. What portion of this sensitivity is due to
dimension changes in the conductor? What portion is due to changes in the number of free electrons and
their mobility.
5. Four strain gauges are mounted on a steel tension specimen having a cross sectional area of 6 mm
2
to
produce a load cell. If two of the gauges are mounted in the axial direction and the other two in the
transverse direction, and if the gauge factor for all gauges is 2.05. What gauge factor should be dialed
into a manual null balance strain indicator so that it will give a direct reading of the load P applied to the
tension load cell?



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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN- Regulation:R13
Subject : DESIGN SYNTHESIS ELECTIVE III
Reference Books: Engineering Design a material and processing approach by George
dieter,mcgraw hill international book company 1983
UNITS: 1 - 2

PART A Question

1. a) Explain the significance of interchangeability.
b) Write short notes on variant design
c) Write short notes on conceptual design
d) Write short notes on standardization
PART B Questions

1. Define design synthesis and distinguish between design synthesis and design analysis.
2. What is standardization and what are its advantages? Give any four examples of the standards used in
the design office.
3. What is the difference between interchangeability and selective assembly? Where is each one used?
Explain with one example for each?
4. What should be the method of design if a component has more than one possibilities of failure?
Discuss with a suitable example?
5. How do you calculate the stresses due to interference fits? Explain the procedure in detail?
6. A 50mm OD X 28mm ID steel hub is to be assembled on a 28mm diameter steel shaft with a heavy
press fit, not using a selective assembly. Determine the tolerance, interference,and dimensions of the
mating parts?
7. Differentiate between design variables and design constraints.









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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course: M.TECH MACHINE DESIGN SEM-II - Regulation:R13
Subject : MECHATRONICS ELECTIVE IV
Reference Books: Mechatronics N. Shanmugam / Anuradha Agencies Publishers
UNITS: 1 - 2

PART A Question
1.a) Discuss the design considerations and trade-offs in preparing the mechatronic system in industrial
application.
b) Explain the working of an automatic washing machine with a block diagram.
2. a) Explain the principle of operation of inductive sensor and capacitive sensor.
b) Explain the working principle of potentiometer and accelerometer.1.Explain the principle of operation
of inductive sensor and capacitive sensor.
3. Write short notes on the following.
(a) Intelligent machine Vs. Automatic machine
(b) Adaptive control
(c) System design classification

PART B Questions
1. a) State the reasons for requirement mechatronics and explain various applications of mechatronics.
b) Explain various control system configurations in brief. Briefly explain various types of surface
manipulation techniques.
2. a) What is the difference between microprocessor and plc?
b) Explain the logic functions of or gate and not gate in relation to plc.
3. a)What is difference between human interface and human machine interface?
b) Explain the working and construction of digital transducer.
4. Write short note
a) Applications of transducers in Manufacturing systems
b) Machine machine interfacing devises.
5. Explain the control parameters and system objectives of Mechatronic systems.
6.a) Describe Digital sensors used in motion measurement.
b) Explain the features and pattern recognition methods in machine vision.