PES UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SYLLABUS M.TECH SEMESTER 1
BATCH 2017-19

Sl. Hours / week Course

Course Code Course Title Credits
No. L T P S Type
Advanced Engineering
1. UE17ME501 3 1 0 4 4 FC
Mathematics
Theory and Design of
2. UE17ME502 3 1 0 4 4 CC
Mechanical Measurements
Advanced Finite Element
3. UE17ME503 3 1 0 4 4 CC
Methods
Advanced Material
4. UE17ME504 3 1 0 4 4 CC
Technology
Advanced Computational
5. UE17ME505 3 1 0 4 4 CC
Fluid Dynamics
Data Acquisition and
6. UE17ME506 0 0 4 2 2 FC
Analysis
Total 15 5 4 22 22
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UE17ME501: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (3-1-0-4-4)

Course Objectives:
To teach students various mathematical techniques involving series analysis,
differential equations, complex functions etc.
To make students understand the application of the mathematical techniques in the
analysis of engineering problems

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
use the concepts of fourier series and transforms to solve a given function
solve given ordinary differential equation using various methods
employ series and various functions to solve ordinary differential equations
elucidate the concept of complex numbers to analyse problems of calculus

Course Content:

1. Fourier Series and Transforms: Fourier Series; Different Periods and Finite Domains;
Fourier Series with Complex Exponentials; Fourier Transforms; Discrete Fourier
Transforms; Multivariate Fourier Series.
2. Methods of Solving Ordinary Differential Equations: Linear First-Order Differential
Equations; Linearly Independent Solutions and the Wronskian; Variable Substitution;
Heaviside, Dirac, and Laplace; Laplace Transforms; Greens Functions
3. Partial Differential Equations: Normal Modes; Separation of Variables;
Inhomogeneous Boundary Conditions; The Method of Eigen function Expansion; The
Method of Fourier Transforms and Laplace Transforms
4. Special Functions and ODE Series Solutions: Solving Differential Equations with
Power Series ;Legendre Polynomials; The Method of Frobenius; Bessel Functions;
Sturm-Liouville Theory and Series Expansions; The Quantum Harmonic Oscillator and
Ladder Operators .
5. Calculus with Complex Numbers: Functions of Complex Numbers ; Derivatives,
Analytic Functions, and Laplaces Equation ; Contour Integration; Complex Power
Series ;Mapping Curves and Regions
Prerequisite Course: None

Reference Books:
1. 'Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics', Gary N. Felder, Kenny M. Felder,
John Wiley, 2016.
2. Advance Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyzig, Tenth Edition, Wiley, International
Student Version, 2011.
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UE17ME502: THEORY AND DESIGN FOR MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS

(3-1-0-4-4)
Course Objectives:
To introduce about the basic operation of transducers for strain, acceleration, pressure,
temperature, and fluid flow measurement
To enable the students to select and assemble the components of basic analog and
digital data acquisition systems
To enable the students appreciate the various flow measurement and visualization
techniques
To teach the students about wind tunnel operation, types and to calculate aerodynamic
forces and moments
To introduce students to digital data acquisition, signal conditioning, analog to digital
conversion, process control and various types of DOE

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
distinguish between different types of wind tunnels along with their specific
applications
explain the different types of experimental flow measurement and visualization
techniques and their working principles
elucidate the calibration of a wind tunnel and estimate aerodynamic forces and
moments
perform regression analysis of the data and find useful correlations.
select appropriate DOE by analyzing the type of factors to be used for
experimentation
explain the principles of temperature measurements, detection of solar and nuclear
radiations
discern the concepts behind various electrical & pressure measurement devices

Course Content:
1. Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods,General Measurement System,
Calibration, Standards, Presenting Data, Static and Dynamic Characteristics of
Signals, Fourier Transform and the Frequency Spectrum, Problems
2. Measurement System Behavior:Transfer Functions, Phase Linearity, Multiple-
Function Inputs, Coupled Systems, Uncertainty Analysis: Measurement Errors,
Systematic and Random Errors, Nonsymmetrical Systematic Uncertainty Interval,
3. Analog Electrical Devices and Measurements: Current and voltage measurements,
Amplifiers Sampling, Digital Devices, and Data Acquisition: Sampling Concepts,
Digital Devices, Digital and Analog Input-Output Communication
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4. Temperature Measurements: Electrical Resistance Thermometry, Physical Errors in

Temperature Measurement,Pressure and Velocity Measurements: Pressure
Measurements in Moving Fluids, Modeling Pressure and Fluid Systems, Design and
Installation
5. Flow Measurements: Flow Rate Concepts, Pressure Differential Meters, Insertion
Volume Flow Meters, Mass Flow Meters, Strain Measurement: Stress and Strain,
Resistance Strain Gauges, Optical Strain Measuring Techniques

Prerequisite Course: None

Reference Books:
1. Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, Richard S. Figliola, Donald E.
Beasley, Wiley Publications, Sixth Edition, 2015.
2. Doebelins Measurement Systems, Ernest Doebelin, Dhanesh Manik, Tata MC Graw
Hill Education Private Limited, Sixth Edition, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P.Holman, MC Graw Hill Publications,
Eighth Edition, 2012.
4. Mechanical Measurements, S.P.Venkateshan, John Wiley and Sons Limited, Second
Edition, 2015.
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UE17ME503: ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (3-1-0-4-4)

Course Objectives:
To teach formulation of different types of finite elements
To enable students to understand and appreciate the use of approximate and energy
methods
To teach numerical integration, linearity and geometric and material non-linearity
To provide exposure to important solution techniques and aspects of meshing
To explain the finite element treatment of dynamic vibration analysis problems

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
apply weighted residual method and Ritz method to approximate the solutions of
simple problems and develop finite element formulations for bar and beam elements
using linear and quadratic shape functions, and use them in simple heat transfer
problems
formulate and use iso-parametric, axi-symmetric, serendipity, h- and p- elements and
use natural co-ordinate systems and apply virtual work and energy methods to solve
simple 1-D and 2D problems
apply the Lagrangian interpolation polynomials and numerical integration techniques
in FEM for solving problems
differentiate between linearity and non-linearity and choose the solution scheme
appropriately, free and mapped meshing and analyse simple dynamic analysis
problems
exercise FEM to analyze transient field problems

Course Content:
1. Fundamentals of Finite Element Methods: Introduction, Discrete Systems,
Differential Equations Governing Discrete Systems, Virtual Work Principle.
2. Finite Element Analysis of 2D Problems: Triangular & Quadrilateral Elements,
Quasi-Harmonic Equations, Iso-Parametric Elements & Numerical Integration,
Introduction to the 3D Method
3. Finite Element Analysis of Plates and Shells: Classical Plate Theory, Shear
Deformation Plate Theory, Shell Elements.
4. Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates: Introduction, Classical
Laminated Plate Theory, First Order Shear Deformation Theory, Computational
Aspects, Continuum Formulation.
5. Non-linear FEA: Material & Geometrical Non-linearity, Plasticity, Non-linear Field
Problem, Convection-Diffusion Equation, Large Displacements and Structural
Instability, Errors in FEA

Prerequisite Course: None

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Reference Books:
1. The Finite Element Method: Its Basis & Fundamentals, Zienkiewicz O.C,
Taylor.R.L & Zhu,J.Z, Butterworth-Heinemann (An imprint of Elsevier), First
Printed in India, 2007.
2. Introduction to Finite Element Method, Reddy, J.N., Oxford University Press, 2008.
3. Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications, Bhatti, M. A., John Wiley
& Sons, 2005.
4. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Cook, R. D., Malkus, D. S.,
Plesha, M. E., and Witt, R. J. Wiley Student Edition, Fourth Edition, First Reprint
2007.
5. The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Rao, S. S., Butterworth-Heinemann
(An Imprint of Elsevier), Published by Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd., 2007.
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UE17ME504: ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY (3-1-0-4-4)

Course Objectives:
To enable students to understand the metallurgical concepts and characterization of
advanced materials
To enable students to understand specific applications of advanced materials
To enable students to understand the factors and variables influencing the properties
of advanced materials

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
select appropriate material for specific area of application and explain metallurgical
characteristics and applications of various advanced materials like polymers,
ceramics, and composites.
identify ceramic materials for various applications and discern the concepts of
manufacturing fibre reinforced composites (FRC) and sandwich structures
elucidate the corrosion mechanism and protection against corrosion

Course Content:
1. Aerospace materials: Metallurgical characteristics of alloys of Aluminum,
Magnesium and Beryllium, Copper Nickel and Cobalt and Titanium Alloys,
Refractory and Precious metals
2. Polymers: Classification, Structure-property relationships, Polymerization,
Thermoplastics, Elastomers, Thermosetts, Adhesives, Polymer Processing and
Recycling.
3. Ceramic Materials: Applications, Properties and processing, Methods of making
Sintered and Glass ceramics, Inorganic Glasses, Clay products, Refractories, Other
ceramic materials.
4. Advanced Composite Materials: dispersion strengthened composites; particulate
composites; fiber reinforced composites; Manufacturing fibers and composites
5. Corrosion and Wear: Chemical Corrosion, Electrochemical Corrosion,
Electrochemical Cells, The Corrosion Current and Polarization, Oxidation and other
gas Reactions, Wear and Erosion.

Prerequisite Course: None

Reference Books:
1. The Science and Engineering of Materials, Askeland ,Fulay, Wright and Balani,
Cengage Learning India, Sixth Edition, 2012.
2. Mechanics of composite materials, Rober M. Jones, Taylor & Francis, 1984.
3. Selection of Materials, ASM Metals Hand book Vol. 1, 1990.
4. Composite Materials, ASM Metals Hand book Vol. 21, 2001.
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UE17ME505: ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (3-1-0-4-4)

Course Objective
To introduce and provide core knowledge of the fundamentals of CFD, the various
methods and analysis techniques
To enable students to develop a better intuition of fluid mechanics with a variety of
flow situations (turbulent, laminar) and develop in-house Matlab / C program codes to
solve Navier-Stokes equation
To help the students understand the process of developing a geometrical model of
flow, applying boundary conditions, specifying solution parameters, and visualizing
and analyzing results
To enable the students to develop an appreciation for the factors limiting the accuracy
of CFD solutions and employment of subsequent correction factors

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
explain the major theories, approaches and methodologies used and compare, contrast,
apply appropriate PDES and other system of equations defining flow dynamics
use and apply various schemes for the improvement of accuracy
appraise the importance of finite difference and iterative solution methods in solving
real-time engineering problems
apply the various explicit and implicit schemes, predictor-corrector methods and
examine second order non-linear problems
utilize skills developed in the actual implementation of CFD methods (e.g. boundary
conditions, turbulence modeling etc.) and analyse real world engineering designs

Course Content:
1. Introduction: Historical background; One-dimensional computations by finite difference
methods, finite element methods, finite volume methods
2. Finite Difference Methods: Derivation, multi-dimensional Finite Difference Formulae;
Solution Methods of Parabolic and Elliptic Finite Difference Equations :
3. Solution Algorithms Hyperbolic Finite Difference Equations: Three Dimensions,
Tridiagonal Matrix Algorithm, Hyperbolic Equations.
4. Grid transformation: Transformed Equations, Neumann Boundary Conditions,
MacCormack Method; Elucidating Elliptic, Parabolic Equation and Hyperbolic Equation,
Non-linear Wave Equation
5. Finite Volume Method: Diffusion, Convection-Diffusion, Solution Algorithms for
Pressure- Velocity Coupling in Steady Flows.

Prerequisite Course: None

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Reference Books:
1. Computational Fluid Dynamics, John D Anderson, McGraw Hill International Edition,
1995.
2. Computational Fluid Dynamics, T.J.Chung, Cambridge University Press, First South
Asian Edition, 2003.
3. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics The Finite Volume Method, H K
Versteeg & W Malalasekera, Longman Scientific and Technical, First Edition, 1995.
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UE15ME506: DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS (0-0-4-2-2)

Course Objectives
To train the students about wind tunnel operation and to calculate aerodynamic forces.
To train the students on working principle and visualization techniques water tunnels
To enable the students to evaluate important vibration characteristics of damped and
un-damped systems
To help the students for calculation of cutting forces

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
Calculate the aerodynamic forces for a given component using wind tunnel
Classify the different types of experimental flow measurement and visualization
techniques and their working principles
Select appropriate DOE by analyzing the type of factors to be used for
experimentation
Calculate the transmissibility ratio of the given system
Calculate micro hardness of the given specimen
Calculate the various cutting forces involved in machining process.

Wind tunnel testing: Introduction; Types of low speed wind tunnels and their applications;
flow visualization; calibration of test section of a wind tunnel; measurement of aerodynamic
forces and moments; interpretation of wind tunnel data-scale effects;
1. Calibration of Wind Tunnel and Flow Visualization of Stream lines using Wind and
Water Tunnel
2. Determination of Drag over a Cylinder using Wind Tunnel
3. Determination of Lift force over Aero-Foil using Wind Tunnel
4. Measurement of velocity in laminar boundary layer flow over a flat plate using Hot
wire Anemometer and determine drag coefficient.

Analysis of Experimental Data: Introduction; Causes and Types of Experimental Errors;

Error Analysis on a Commonsense Basis; Uncertainty Analysis; Evaluation of Uncertainties
for Complicated Data Reduction; Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data; Probability
Distributions; The Gaussian or Normal Error Distribution; Comparison of Data with Normal
Distribution; The Chi-Square Test of Goodness of Fit; Method of Least Squares; The
Correlation Coefficient; Multivariable Regression; Standard Deviation of the Mean;
Students t-Distribution; Graphical Analysis and Curve Fitting; Choice of Graph Formats;
General Considerations in Data Analysis ; Problems

Design of Experiments: Introduction; Types of Experiments; Experiment Design Factors;

Experiment Design Protocol and Examples;
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List of Experiments:
1. Measurement of contact conductance between two nominally flat surfaces using
transient method.
2. Experiment on calculation of Natural Frequency of a simple pendulum using Labview
3. Experiment on calculation of Transmissibility ratio using Labview
4. Experiment on calculation of Base Excitation using Labview
5. Calculation of cutting forces using Dynamometer on Lathe, Drilling and Milling
Machines
6. Testing micro hardness of materials and coatings using Vickers Hardness Testing.

Reference Material
1. Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, Eighth Edition, MC Graw Hill
Publications, 2012.
2. Lab Manual prepared by the Department of Mechanical Engineering PESU.