Subject Code:
Subject Name: Element of Mechanical Engineering
Semester – I/II
Diploma Branches in which this subject is offered: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Objective: In the era of technology integration, it has become unavoidable to possess the basic knowledge of various engineering disciplines.Sometimes a technician has to know the implications and knowledge of other disciplines so as to conclude the solution of his/her own branch tasks. Hence students belonging to all branches are made to learn certainfundamental topics related to mechanical engineering so that they will have aminimum understanding of mechanical systems, equipment and process.
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Topics Teaching hrs. Weightage
1 INTRODUCTION: Introduction and use of mechanical engineering; Identification criteria, major types, specifications and uses of general items(bolts, nuts, washers, bearings, bushes, belts, springs, levers, couplings, brakes, screws, rivets, keys, o’ rings, oil seals, gears, pulleys, shafts, axles, etc.); Pipes and pipe fittings; Types, specifications and uses of spanners (such as fix, ring, box, pipe, allen, adjustable, etc.), hand tools (such as pliers, screw drivers, saws, hammers, chisels, cutters, planes, etc.), power tools(drill, chipper, etc.) 06 10
2 POWER TRANSMISSION: Belt drive, Chain drive, Rope drive, Gear drive; Causes and remedies of general accidents in power transmission; Safety norms to be followed in power transmission. 10 20
3 MATERIAL PROCESSING: Welding-types, concept, working, applications and precautions;Brazing and Soldering-general set up and applications; Gas cutting-working setup, applications and precautions; Casting-general process and applications;Sheet metal forming and cutting operations-concept and application; Basic machine tools. 10
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Elements of Mechanical Engineering by N M Bhatt and J R Mehta, Mahajan Publishing House
2. Basic Mechanical Engineering by Pravin Kumar, Pearson
3. Fundamental of Mechanical Engineering by G.S. Sawhney, PHI Publication New Delhi
4. Elements of Mechanical Engineering by Sadhu Singh S. Chand Publication
5. Introduction to Engineering Materials by B.K. Agrawal Tata Mcgraw Hill Publication, New Delhi
Suggested Theory distribution:
The suggested theory distribution as per Bloom’s taxonomy is as per follows. This distribution serves as guidelines for teachers and students to achieve effective teaching-learning process Distribution of Theory for course delivery and evaluation
Remember Understand Apply Analyse Evaluate Create
20% 20% 30% 15% 10% 5%
Suggested List of Experiments:
1. Demonstrate various mechanical items, hand tools and power tools.
2. Demonstrate various power transmission methods.
3. Study different material joining processes
4. Demonstrate various machining tools like lathe, drill and milling
Evaluating and Moving a Used Metalworking Lathe. Dir. Tom Lipton. Oxtoolco, 15a Aug. 2013. Web
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Helzer, S. C. & Cary, H. B. (2005). Modern Welding Technology (6th ed.). United States of America: Pearson Prentice
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