SyllabusforMechanicalEngineering(ME)

ENGINEERINGMATHEMATICS
LinearAlgebra:Matrixalgebra,Systemsoflinearequations,Eigenvaluesandeigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems,
Evaluationofdefiniteandimproperintegrals,Partialderivatives,Totalderivative,Maximaandminima,
Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume
integrals,Stokes,GaussandGreenstheorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential
equations with constant coefficients, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value
problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace
equation.
Complexvariables:Analyticfunctions,Cauchysintegraltheorem,TaylorandLaurentseries.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability,
Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial
distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations Integration by
trapezoidalandSimpsonsrule,singleandmultistepmethodsfordifferentialequations.

APPLIEDMECHANICSANDDESIGN
Engineering Mechanics: Free body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses and frames; virtual work;
kinematics and dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion, including impulse and
momentum(linearandangular)andenergyformulations;impact.
StrengthofMaterials:Stressandstrain,stressstrainrelationshipandelasticconstants,Mohrscirclefor
plane stress and plane strain, thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and
shear stresses; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Eulers theory of columns; strain energy
methods;thermalstresses.
Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms; dynamic
analysisofslidercrankmechanism;geartrains;flywheels.
Vibrations:Freeandforcedvibrationofsingledegreeoffreedomsystems;effectofdamping;vibration
isolation;resonance,criticalspeedsofshafts.
Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the SN diagram;
principlesofthedesignofmachineelementssuchasbolted,rivetedandweldedjoints,shafts,spurgears,
rollingandslidingcontactbearings,brakesandclutches.

FLUIDMECHANICSANDTHERMALSCIENCES
FluidMechanics:Fluidproperties;fluidstatics,manometry,buoyancy;controlvolumeanalysisofmass,
momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential equations of continuity and momentum;
Bernoullis equation; viscous flow of incompressible fluids; boundary layer; elementary turbulent flow;
flowthroughpipes,headlossesinpipes,bendsetc.
HeatTransfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept, electrical
analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins; dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat
transfer, various correlations for heat transfer in flow over flat plates and through pipes; thermal

boundary layer; effect of turbulence; radiative heat transfer, black and grey surfaces, shape factors,
networkanalysis;heatexchangerperformance,LMTDandNTUmethods.
Thermodynamics: Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic system and
processes; Carnot cycle. irreversibility and availability; behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of
pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes; analysis of thermodynamic cycles
relatedtoenergyconversion.
Applications: Power Engineering: Steam Tables, Rankine, Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat.
I.C. Engines: airstandard Otto, Diesel cycles. Refrigeration and airconditioning: Vapour refrigeration
cycle, heat pumps, gas refrigeration, Reverse Brayton cycle; moist air: psychrometric chart, basic
psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery: Peltonwheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines impulse and
reactionprinciples,velocitydiagrams.

MANUFACTURINGANDINDUSTRIALENGINEERING
Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, stressstrain
diagramsforengineeringmaterials.
MetalCasting:Designofpatterns,mouldsand cores;solidificationandcooling;riserandgatingdesign,
designconsiderations.
Forming: Plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load
estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending)
metalformingprocesses;principlesofpowdermetallurgy.
Joining:Physicsofwelding,brazingandsoldering;adhesivebonding;designconsiderationsinwelding.
Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining, single and multipoint cutting tools,
tool geometry and materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining; principles of nontraditional
machiningprocesses;principlesofworkholding,principlesofdesignofjigsandfixtures
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements; comparators;
gauge design; interferometry; form and finish measurement; alignment and testing methods; tolerance
analysisinmanufacturingandassembly.
ComputerIntegratedManufacturing:BasicconceptsofCAD/CAMandtheirintegrationtools.
Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling,
materialsrequirementplanning.
InventoryControl:Deterministicandprobabilisticmodels;safetystockinventorycontrolsystems.
Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment,
networkflowmodels,simplequeuingmodels,PERTandCPM.