1.

Finite Element Analysis-ME5204

Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals concepts and formulation of the finite element
methods for solving differential equations arising in solid and fluid mechanics.

CourseContent: Overview of Engineering systems: Continuous and discrete systems (discussion on

differential equations, matrix algebra) - Energy methods: Variational principles and weighted residual
techniques (least square method, collocation, sub-domain collocation, Galerkin method) for one-
dimensional equation, Rayleigh-Ritz Formulation, development of bar and beam element, application to
truss and frames. - Finite elements for two-dimensions: Equivalence between energy formulation and
Galerkin approach, discretization concepts, choice of elements, derivation of element shape functions
(Lagrangian and Hermite) in physical coordinates, Iso-parameteric mapping, numerical integration,
Assembly procedure, solution techniques, introduction to finite element programming. - Applications to
problems in engineering: plane elasticity, heat conduction, potential flow and Transient problems.
Computer implementation.

TextBooks: [1] K J Bathe, Finite element procedures, Prentice Hall, Indian edition, 2006. [2] J Fish and T
Belytschko, A first course in finite elements, Wiley, USA, 2007. [3] R D Cook, D A Malkus, M E Plesha, RJ
Witt, Concepts and Applications of finite element analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition, 2002.

ReferenceBooks: [1] B Szabo and I Babuska, Introduction to finite element analysis, John Wiley & Sons,
UK, 2011. [2] OC Zienkiewicz and RL Taylor, The finite element method, Volume 1 & 2, 5th edition,
Butterworth Heinemann, New Delhi, 2000.

2. Design Practice using CAD tools-ME5280

Description: The course aims to provide fundamental practical knowledge and hands-on skills in design
and practice of machine system design. Introduce a systematic industrial design approach to machine
system design with design calculation, material selection, fabrication methods, and standards.

CourseContent: Introduction to practical design of various mechanical systems such as gearboxes,

brakes,Clutch, friction drives, couplings and transmission components. Design considerations and
aspects of of design covering conceptual, strength analysis and safety, tolerances and fits,
manufacturing, lubrication and assembly.

TextBooks: Shigley, J.E. and Mischke, C.R., Mechanical Engineering Design, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill
International; 1989. [2] R. L. Norton, Mechanical Design †“ An Integrated Approach, Prentice Hall,
1998 [3] G. Lechner and H. Naunheimer (1999), Automotive Transmissions: Fundamentals, Selection,
Design and Application, Springer, Berlin

ReferenceBooks: [1] P Lynwander (1983), Gear Drive Systems: Design and Application, Marcel Dekker
Inc: New York. [2] S P Radzevich (2012), Dudley†™s Handbook of Practical Gear Design and
Manufacture, CRC Press, New York. [3] D Jelaska (2012), Gears and Gear Drives, Wiley Publication,
Chichester, UK
 3. Design of Mechanical Transmission systems-ME6222
Description: This module aims to cover the advanced level of mechanical transmission systems. It has
been developed in close association with transmission industry and is intended to develop the
student†™s skills in engineering design discipline, into a capability to design and analysis of
transmission systems. The objective of this course is to provide a master level understanding on belt
drives, friction joints, brakes, gear box, clutches and couplings of transmission systems.

CourseContent: Design, analysis, and selection of chain and belt drives and conveyors, friction joints,
friction drives. Ball screws, splines and bushes, liner motion slides. Design and analysis of different types
of brakes, dynamics and thermal aspects of vehicle braking, brake applications for as machine tools,
modern automobiles, cranes, railway coaches and aircraft. Design of machine tool gearbox, automotive
gearbox gear box testing, fatigue life and safe life calculation. Design, analysis, dynamics, and thermal
aspects of clutches. Design of automobiles clutches, overrunning clutches and centrifugal clutches.
Design of flexible shafts, torsion bar, torsion limiting devices. Design of rigid and flexible couplings.

TextBooks: [1] N.A. Rothbart (1995), Mechanical Design and Systems Handbook, MaGraw Hill Book Co.,
New York. [2] T.P. Newcombe and R.I. Spur (1969), The Braking of Road Vehicles, Chapman and Hall Ltd.,
London. [3] G. Lechner and H. Naunheimer (1999), Automotive Transmissions: Fundamentals, Selection,
Design and Application, Springer, Berlin. [4] A. Stokes (1992), Manual Gearbox Design, Butterworth
Heinemann. [5] Neimann (1980), Machine Elements, Allied Publisher, New Delhi. [6] H.H. Mabie, and
F.W. Ocvirk (1976), Mechanisms of and Dynamics of Machinery, John Wiley.

ReferenceBooks: [7] D.N. Reshetov (1978), Machine Design, MIR Publishers, Moscow. [8] V.
Dobrovolsky, K. Zablonsky, S. Mak, A. Radchik and L. Erlikh (1970), Design of Machine Elements, Foreign
language publishing house, Moscow. [9] J.Y. Wong (1978), Theory of ground Vehicles, John and Wiley &
Sons, New York. [10] J.E. Shigley (1989), Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw Hill. [11] H. Palmgren
(1986), the V.belt Handbook, Chartwell-Bratt.

4. Rotor Dynamics-ME7222
Description: The objective of this course is to give a basic understanding of the rotor dynamics
phenomena with the help of simple rotor models and subsequently the modern analysis methods for
real life rotor systems. The course also covers fault identification and condition monitoring of rotor-
bearing systems.

CourseContent: Simple rotor systems: Critical speeds, Jeffcott rotor, Unbalance response- steady and
run up responses; Gyroscopic effects- gyroscopics of spinning disc, Campbell diagrams, long rigid
symmetric rotors, overhung rotors. Bearings and Rotor system: Rolling element bearings; Fluid film
bearings- short, long and finite bearings, stiffness and damping coefficients. : Dynamics of rotor
supported on fluid film bearings Stability of rotors- Stability analysis, oil whirl and whip, internal friction,
rotor asymmetry; Vibration control and Magnetic bearings. Complex rotors: FEM analysis of rotor-
bearing system-Eigen values, response and stability; Balancing of rotors- rigid and flexible rotors.
Diagnostics and Condition monitoring: Vibration monitoring and Severity; Vibration analysis †“ data
acquisition and interpretation; Faults- such as misalignment, shaft crack, bearings and gear defects etc.

TextBooks: 1. Goodwin, M.J., 1989,†œDynamics of Rotor-bearing Systems†•, Unwin Hyman Ltd.,
London. 2. Vance, J.M., 1988, †œRotor dynamics of Turbomachinery'' John Willey & Sons, New York.
ReferenceBooks: 1. Prabhu B.S. and Sekhar A.S., 2008, †œ Dynamic analysis of Rotating Systems and
Applications†œ ISBN 0906-522-34 - Published by Multi Science Publishing Ltd, UK 2. Kramer, E., 1993,
†œDynamics of Rotors and Foundations†•, Springer Verlag, Berlin. 3. Rao, J. S., 1996, †œRotor
dynamics†•, New age International Pvt. New Delhi. 4. Lalanne, M. and Ferraris, G., 1990, †œRotor
dynamics Prediction in Engineering†•, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

5. Product Reliability-ME6226
Description:Objectives: 1) To understand concepts of Reliability, Availability and Maintainability for
repairable and non-repairable systems. 2) To estimate these factors by fitting probability density
distributions to failure data sets. 3) To evaluate the overall reliability of a system from component
reliabilities. 4) To understand concepts of Quality, Quality control and life testing Outcomes: The
students understand the importance of reliability in engineering products, and how to estimate and
quantify it using various methods. They can improve the reliability of components and systems, and
reduce the downtimes after understanding these principles.

CourseContent: Introduction to Reliability Mathematics: Probability and statistics, probability density

distributions, central limit theorem, confidence levels and intervals, hypothesis testing. Basic concepts
of repairable and non-repairable systems, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Failure data
analysis, fitting discrete and continuous distributions to failure data sets, Weibull analysis, estimation of
important reliability parameters Calculation of System Reliability from Component reliabilities: Markov
modelling of repairable and non-repairable systems, Reliability Logic Diagrams, Fault-tree analysis
Quality control, Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) Design for
Reliability, Design for Maintainability, Preventive and Predictive maintenance and their modelling,
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.

TextBooks: [1] Practical Reliability Engineering, Patrick O Connor, John Wiley, Student ed., 2009 [2]
Reliability Engineering and Life Testing, VNA Naikan, PHI Learning, New Delhi, 2010 [3] An Introduction
to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, Charles E Ebeling, Tata-McGraw Hill, New Delhi 2011 [4]
Reliability Engineering, Singiresu S Rao, Pearson Education, 2014

ReferenceBooks: 1] Reliability Engineering, L.S.Srinath, East-West Press, New Delhi, 2009 [2] Quality
Control and Applications, B.L. Hansen & P.M. Ghare, Prentice-Hall New Delhi 1997

6. Acoustics and Noise Control-ME7228

Description: The objective of the course is to introduce the students with concepts of acoustic wave
propagation. The primary focus is to unravel various issues related to the physics of acoustic wave
propagation. Additionally, applying these physical principles for control of unwanted noise is
emphasized and brought out through different examples.

CourseContent: Industrial Practices in Acoustics: Decibel Scales; Acoustic power, Acoustic Intensity,
Acoustic Pressure and its interrelation; Concept of impedance and its application; Decibel Arithmetic;
Octave and 1/3rd Octave Band Analysis; Loudness Levels; Microphone; Intensity Probe; Sound Level
Meter; Measurement Standards. Governing Equations of Acoustics & wave solution: Derivation of the
acoustic wave equation, Special cases of 1D, 2D, 3D wave equation, DAlembert's solution of 1D wave
equation, Harmonic wave propagation and the Helmholtz equation, Phasor representation of the wave
solution, Travelling waves and standing waves. One-Dimensional acoustics: Reflection and Transmission
of waves due to change of medium; Analogy with geometric optics; Acoustic Ducts, Muffler,
Transmission loss for an expansion chamber; Resonators, Helmholtz resonator; source and radiation
impedance, Transmission Loss; Horn, Webster's Horn equation. Three-dimensional acoustics: Spherical
wave equation; Plane waves as a special case of spherical wave propagation; Acoustic Radiation due to
Pulsating sphere & Oscillating sphere; Monopole, dipole and Quadrapole; Multipole expansion; Rayleigh
Integral; Kirchoff-Helmholtz Integral equation; Elementary radiators †“ Baffled Piston; plate on a
Baffle; Analysis of rectangular cavity,

TextBooks: [1] L. E. Kinsler, A. R. Frey, A. B. Coppens, J. V. Sanders, †œFundamentals of Acoustics†•,

John Wiley & Sons, 2005. [2] F. J. Fahy, †œFoundations of Engineering Acoustics†•, Academic Press,
2001. [3] E. G. Williams, †œFourier Acoustics†•, Academic Press, 1999.

ReferenceBooks: [1] Bruel & Kjaer Primer, "Measuring Sound" [2] Bruel & Kjaer Primer, "Sound
Intensity" [3] M. L. Munjal, "Acoustics of Ducts and Mufflers", John Wiley & Sons, 1987 [4] D. T.
Blackstock, "Fundamentals of Physical Acoustics", John Wiley & Sons, 2000

7. Design Practice using CAD tools-ME5280

Description: The course aims to provide fundamental practical knowledge and hands-on skills in design
and practice of machine system design. Introduce a systematic industrial design approach to machine
system design with design calculation, material selection, fabrication methods, and standards.

CourseContent: Introduction to practical design of various mechanical systems such as gearboxes,

brakes,Clutch, friction drives, couplings and transmission components. Design considerations and
aspects of of design covering conceptual, strength analysis and safety, tolerances and fits,
manufacturing, lubrication and assembly.

TextBooks: Shigley, J.E. and Mischke, C.R., Mechanical Engineering Design, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill
International; 1989. [2] R. L. Norton, Mechanical Design †“ An Integrated Approach, Prentice Hall,
1998 [3] G. Lechner and H. Naunheimer (1999), Automotive Transmissions: Fundamentals, Selection,
Design and Application, Springer, Berlin

ReferenceBooks: [1] P Lynwander (1983), Gear Drive Systems: Design and Application, Marcel Dekker
Inc: New York. [2] S P Radzevich (2012), Dudley†™s Handbook of Practical Gear Design and
Manufacture, CRC Press, New York. [3] D Jelaska (2012), Gears and Gear Drives, Wiley Publication,
Chichester, UK

8. Mechanics of Thin Films for Microsystem Design-ME6XXX

Description: The course aims at introducing the concepts of mechanics of thin films with a particular
emphasis on design of micro systems such as MEMS sensors, flexible electronics, patterned structures,
microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip, etc. At the end of the course, the students will have knowledge on
various aspects of designing micro scale thin films structures. The students will also be able to analyze
engineering problems involving variety of thin film/substrate combinations.

CourseContent: Introduction and fabrication: Introduction to thin film based micro systems; Growth of
thin films; Oxidation: Deal Grove model; Patterning and etching; Developing process flow; Film
microstructure and stress. Deformation and failure mechanisms in thin films : Mechanical behaviour
problems: wafer cracking, thin film debonding (blisters, varicose and telephone cord); Sources of
stresses in thin films: intrinsic (mis-fit), thermal and epitaxial, Stoney's formula; Mechanics of thin films:
Deflection associated with biaxial bending, film stress-substrate curvature relations, thin film and
substrate in a stress-free state Dynamic aspects of thin film based structures : Lumped parameter based
reduced order modeling of beams and plates; Scaling issues at micro scale and non-dimensionalization;
Free and forced undamped vibrations, adding in-plane loads and effect of pre-stress; Mode-mixing;
Modeling damping from squeeze film, thermo-elastic effects and anchor loss; Anisotropic material
response, Flexible (Non ideal) supports. Applications: Modeling and analysis of a cantilever shaped RF
MEMS switch; Reduced order model generation for a thin disc shaped MEMS oscillator; Dynamics of a
thin circular plate under large deflection and mode mixing; One-dimensional blister problem for
interfacial delamination; Self-forming of three-dimensional micron sized objects from planar (two-
dimensional) thin films.

TextBooks: 1. Thin Film Materials: Stress, Defect Formation and Surface Evolution, L. B. Freund and S.
Suresh, Cambridge University Press, ISBN-10: 0521822815, (2004). 2. MEMS: Linear and Nonlinear
Statics and Dynamics (Microsystems), M. H. Younis, Springer, ISBN-10: 1441960198, (2011).

ReferenceBooks: 1. Microsystem Design, Stephen D. Senturia, Springer, ISBN-10: 0792372468, (2000). 2.

Theory of Elasticity, S. P. Timoshenko & J. N. Goodier, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10:
0070701229, (2010).

9. Mechanics of Thin Films for Microsystem Design-ME6232

Description: The course aims at introducing the concepts of mechanics of thin films with a particular
emphasis on design of micro systems such as MEMS sensors, flexible electronics, patterned structures,
microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip, etc. The design would take into consideration nonlinear dynamic
nature of their motion. Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will have knowledge on
various aspects of designing micro scale thin films structures. The students will also be able to analyze
engineering problems involving variety of thin film/substrate combinations. They would also have good
knowledge of modelling these structures as nonlinear dynamic systems and various techniques of
analysing the same.

CourseContent: Introduction and fabrication: Thin film deposition: PVD, CVD, Sputtering and Epitaxial
growth; Oxidation: Deal Grove model; Optical lithography: mask making, alignment, photoresist; Wet
and dry etching, DRIE; Developing process flow; Film microstructure and stress. Deformation and failure
mechanisms in thin films : Review of solid mechanics: Solution for Euler - Bernoulli beam bending, von-
Karman plate equations, buckling of beams; Mechanical behavior problems: wafer cracking, thin film
debonding (blisters, varicose and telephone cord modes), metal crack problems for interconnects;
Sources of stresses in thin films: intrinsic (mis-fit), thermal and epitaxial, Stoney's formula, measurement
of stress in thin films; Mechanics of thin films (free standing and on a substrate): Deflection associated
with biaxial bending, film stress-substrate curvature relations, thin film and substrate in a stress-free
state, calculation of film stress from mis-fit strain, Elasticity solutions for cracks in multi layers. Dynamic
aspects of thin film based structures : Lumped parameter based reduced order modeling of beams and
plates; Scaling issues at micro scale and non-dimensionalization; Natural frequencies and mode shapes,
orthogonality of mode shapes; Effect of in-plane load on the natural frequency; Free and forced
undamped vibrations, adding in-plane loads and effect of pre-stress; Modeling damping from squeeze
film, thermo-elastic damping and anchor loss; Anisotropic material response, Flexible (Non ideal)
Supports. Applications: Modeling and analysis of a cantilever shaped RF MEMS switch, FEA based modal
analysis for reduced order model generation for a thin disc shaped MEMS oscillator, Dynamics of a thin
circular plate under large deflection and mode mixing; One-dimensional blister problem for interfacial
delamination; Self-forming of three-dimensional micron sized objects from planar (two-dimensional)
thin films.

TextBooks: 1. Thin Film Materials: Stress, Defect Formation and Surface Evolution, L. B. Freund and S.
Suresh, Cambridge University Press, ISBN-10: 0521822815, (2004). 2. MEMS Linear and Nonlinear Statics
and Dynamics (Microsystems), M. H. Younis, Springer, ISBN-10: 1441960198, (2011).

ReferenceBooks: 1. Microsystem Design, Stephen D. Senturia, Springer, ISBN-10: 0792372468, (2000). 2.

Theory of Elasticity, S. P. Timoshenko & J. N. Goodier, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10:
0070701229, (2010).

10. Modal Analysis of Mechanical Systems-ME7224

Description: This course deals with the mathematical background behind experimental modal analysis as well as
experimental aspects of modal testing. Outcomes: The student will master the basics of experimental modal analysis
and will be able to do system identification from FRF and IRF data given any real life machine or structure.

CourseContent: Introduction: Natural frequencies and normal modes of multi degree of freedom (DOF) symmetric
mechanical systems with and without damping; Complex natural frequencies and complex natural modes in damped
mechanical systems; Viscous, hysteretic, modal and proportional damping models. Derivation of mathematical
models: Spatial, response and modal models; Representation of response and properties of Frequency response
function (FRF) data of Single and Multi DOF systems. Important experimental aspects of modal testing;
Measurement of FRF and Impulse response function (IRF); Boundary conditions, exciters and excitation signals and
sensing devices; Data acquisition and signal analysis; Simple laboratory demonstrations. SDOF and MDOF modal
parameter (natural frequency, damping and mode shape) extraction methods in time and frequency domains; Single
and multiple input system response models; Estimation of true FRFs; Coupled and modified structure analysis;
Modal analysis of practical and rotating structures.

TextBooks: 1. Thomson, W.T., Dahleh, M.D. and Padmabhan, C., Theory of Vibration with Applications, Pearson
India, N. Delhi, 2007. 2. Ewins, D.J., Modal Testing: Theory and Practice, Research Studies Press Ltd., England,
2003. 3. Jimin He and Zhi-Fang Fu, Modal Analysis, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2001. 4. Maia, N.M.M. and
e Silva, M., Theoretical and Experimental Modal Analysis, John Wiley and Sons. Inc., Somerset, NY, 1997.

ReferenceBooks: 1. Inman, D.J., Engineering Vibration, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2001. 2. Slater,
J.C., Vibration Testing, with Modal Testing and Health Monitoring, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2007. 3.
McConnell, K,G. and Varoto, P.S., Vibration Testing: Theory and Practice, Wiley-Interscience, New York, 1995. 4.
De Silva, C.W., Vibration Monitoring, Testing, and Instrumentation, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2007.