table 3: course-by-course structure of bsc. mechanical

Table 3: Course-by-Course Structure of BSc. Mechanical Engineering Programme

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Course

Code Course Title T P C

UENR 102 Academic Writing and Communication

Skills II 2 0 2

UENR 106 Introduction to French II 1 2 2

UENR 110 Ghanaian and African Studies 2 0 2

ECON 152 Introduction to Economics for Engineers 2 0 2

MATH 114 Engineering Mathematics II 3 0 3

CENG 102 Basic Electronics 2 0 2

MECH 152 Material Science and Engineering 3 0 3

MECH 162 Introduction to Computer Aided Design II 1 2 2

MECH 182 Statics 3 0 3 Subtotal 19 4 21

Course

Code Course Title

Theory

(T)

Practical

(P)

Credit

(C )

UENR 101 Academic Writing and Communication

Skills I 2 0 2

UENR 103 Computer Literacy and Information

Technology 1 2 2

UENR 105 Introduction to French I 1 2 2

MATH 109 Engineering Mathematics I 3 0 3

SENG 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies 2 0 2

ELNG 151 Basic Electricity 2 0 2

MECH 151 Engineering Technology 1 2 2

MECH 161 Introduction to Computer Aided Design I 2 2 3 Subtotal 14 8 18

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Course


UENR 204 French for General Communication II 1 2 2

MATH 202 Differential Equations 3 0 3

ELNG 212 Electrical Engineering Machines 2 0 2

MECH 252 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics 1 2 2

MECH 254 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II 0 4 2

MECH 262 Manufacturing Technology 2 2 3

MECH 274 Thermodynamics I 3 0 3

MECH 284 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I 1 2 2 Subtotal 13 12 19

Year 3 Semester 1

Course Code Course Title T P C

UENR 301 Oral French for General Communication 0 2 1

MATH 305 Numerical Methods for Engineers 2 0 2

STAT 309 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 2 2 3

MECH 353 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III 0 4 2

MECH 361 Machine Elements Design I 2 2 3

MECH 371 Fluid Mechanics and Applications 3 0 3

MECH 375 Thermodynamics II 3 0 3

MECH 383 Dynamics of Machinery 2 0 2 Subtotal 14 10 19

Course


UENR 201 Analytical Reading and Reasoning 2 0 2

UENR 203 French for General Communication I 1 2 2

MATH 201 Linear Algebra 3 0 3

MECH 251 Introduction to Engineering Computations 1 2 2

MECH 253 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 0 4 2

MECH 271 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3

MECH 281 Strength of Materials I 3 0 3

MECH 283 Dynamics 3 0 3 Subtotal 16 8 20

Year 3 Semester 2

Year 4

Students in year four (4) are required to specialize in only one of the four options under the

Mechanical Engineering Program: Applied Mechanics, Design and Manufacturing, Thermo-

fluids and Energy Systems, and Automobile Engineering. Students after selecting a particular

option, however, have the opportunity to select not more than two courses from other options if

they so wish. All students required to offer all the courses under the options they have selected in

addition to the core course(s) in each semester.

Semester 1

Core Courses


MECH 451 Petromechanical Systems 2 0 2

MECH 453 Engineering Economy and Management 2 0 2

MECH 455 Research Project I 0 6 3

MECH 483 Mechatronics 1 2 2 Subtotal 5 8 9

Elective Courses / Options

Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems


MECH 471 Behaviour of Real Fluids 3 0 3

MECH 473 Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration 2 2 3

MECH 475 Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies 2 2 3


MECH 354 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV 0 4 2

MECH 356 Research Methods 1 2 2

MECH 362 Machine Element Design II 2 2 3

MECH 372 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1 2 2

MECH 376 Heat Transfer 3 0 3

MECH 382 Strength of Materials II 2 0 2

MECH 384 Vibrations I 3 0 3

MECH 386 Automatic Control I 2 2 3 Subtotal 14 12 20

MECH 350 Vacation Training Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Subtotal 7 4 9 Semester Totals: Thermo-Fluids 12 12 18

Design and Manufacturing


MECH 461 Machine Tool Design 2 2 3

MECH 463 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

(CAD/CAM) 2 2 3

MECH 465 Production Engineering I 2 2 3 Subtotal 6 6 9 Semester Totals: Design & Manufacturing 11 14 18

Applied Mechanics


MECH 481 Strength of Materials III 3 0 3

MECH 485 Automatic Control II 2 2 3

MECH 487 Vibrations II 2 2 3 Subtotal 7 4 9 Semester Totals: Applied Mechanics 12 12 18

Automobile Engineering

Course


MECH 491 Design of Vehicle Structures 2 2 3

MECH 493 Automotive Electrical and Electronics Systems 2 2 3

MECH 495 Vehicle Power Train Systems 2 2 3 Subtotal 6 6 9

Semester Totals: Automobile Engineering 11 14 18

Semester 2

Core Courses


MECH 454 Entrepreneurship Development &

Management 1 2 2

MECH 456 Research Project II 0 8 4

MECH 458 Maintenance Engineering 1 2 2 Subtotal 2 12 8

Elective Courses / Options

Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems


MECH 472 Fluid Machinery 3 0 3

MECH 474 Internal Combustion Engines 3 0 3 Subtotal 6 0 6 Semester Totals: Thermo-Fluids 9 10 14

Design and Manufacturing

Course


MECH 464 Machine Shop and Factory Design 2 2 3

MECH 466 Production Engineering II 2 2 3 Subtotal 4 4 6 Semester Totals: Design & Manufacturing 7 14 14

Applied Mechanics


MECH 484 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis II 2 2 3

MECH 488 Finite Element Methods 2 2 3 Subtotal 4 4 6 Semester Totals: Applied Mechanics 7 14 14

Automobile Engineering


MECH 474 Internal Combustion Engines 3 0 3

MECH 492 Vehicle Control, Suspension and Stability 2 2 3 Subtotal 5 2 6

Semester Totals: Automobile Engineering 8 12 14

Grand Total 111 76 149

Note:

1 Theory (T) Hour = 1 Credit Hour

2 Practical (P) Hours = 1 Credit Hour

Course Description

The descriptions of the courses to be taken by students towards the degree of BSc. Mechanical

Engineering are presented below.

Year 1 Semester 1

UENR 101: Academic Writing and Communications Skills (2, 0, 2)

Objectives

1. Academic Writing will expose the students to Basic English grammar, composition and

essay writing.

2. Students will also be exposed to the preparation of summaries, citation and referencing,

oral presentation and interpersonal skills (soft skills in communication),

Content

Fundamental issues in grammar and composition to improve their language skills, reading and

writing skills relevant to University work, including structure of the essay, completeness and

coherence in essay writing; summarizing as a skill basic to exposition, writing from sources,

citation and referencing skills, avoiding plagiarisms, writing and oral presentation skills,

developing interpersonal intelligence, communication styles.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, teaching in small groups characterised by group work, oral

presentations and extensive practical assignments.

Reading Materials

Giltrow, J., Gooding, R. And Burgoyne, D., 2009. Academic writing: an introduction (3rd

Edition). Broadview Press

Sharma, S. and Mishra, B., 2009. Communication skills for engineers and Scientist. PHI

Learning

Goulston, M. and Ferrazzi, K., 2009. Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to

Absolutely Anyone (Reprinted Edition). AMACOM

Hartley, J. 2008, Academic writing and publishing: a practical guide. Routledge

Silberman, M. L. and Hansburg, F., 2000.People Smart: Developing Your Interpersonal

Intelligence. Berrett-Koehler

UENR 103: Computer Literacy and Information Technology (1, 2, 2)

Objective

The aim of this course is to equip students with knowledge in computers, basic information

technology and to introduce students to the principles of application program development.

Content

Re-cap on computer hardware and software, Operating systems, Document creation in word

processor, spreadsheet and presentation applications, Electronic mail and Internet resources and

information retrieval. Introduction to Basic Programming languages including MatLab.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, hands-on practical demonstrations and assignments.

Reading Material

Thomas, N. P., Crow, S. R. and Franklin, L. L., 2011. Information Literacy and Information

Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library (3rd

Edition). Libraries Unlimited

Smith, F. A., 2011. Cybssrarian Extraordinaire: Compelling Information Literacy Instruction.

Libraries Unlimited

Solomon, A., Wilson, G. and Taylor, T., 2011. 100 % Information Literacy Success. Cengage

Learning

Thomas, E. S., and Kaplowitz, J. R., 2009. Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Practice

(2nd Edition). Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc.

Grassian E. S. and Jon, R. K., 2009. Information literacy instructions: theory and practice

(Volume 2). Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc.

Neely, T. Y., 2006. Information literacy Assessment: standard based tools and assignments.

American Library Association

UENR 105: Introduction to French I (1, 2, 2)

Objective

The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the French language to enable students

understand basic words and expressions in French and talk about themselves.

Content

Introduction to the fundamentals of the French language. The focus is training the ear to ‘’hear’’

and reproduce patterns and meaningful sounds (words, sentences) while respecting the rhythm and

the intonation of French spoken at a normal and natural speed. Students will be exposed to

vocabulary and basic grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral communicative

situations: asking and answering simple questions relating to one’s activities. Verb tenses,

grammatical concepts and expressions in the context of their use in simple every day conversation.

Students’ understanding of basic words and expressions in French to enable them talk about

themselves, their families and their immediate environment. Introducing themselves and others,

telling time, reading simple sentences in announcements or notices will be another focus of the

course.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, role plays, use of Multimedia tools such as radio, television, films, memoranda

and visuals, oral conversation, interactions and group discussions, simple assignments.

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Reading Materials

Rowlinson W., 1991. French grammar. Oxford University Press.

Bescherelle 3, 1990. La grammaire pour tous, Paris : Hatier.

Bescherelle 1, 1990. L’art de conjuguer, Paris: Hatier.

Bled E. et Bled O., 1985. Cours supérieur d’orthographe 4e - 3e- B.E.P. Paris : Hachette.

Callamand M. et boulares M., 1990. Grammaire vivante du Français, Paris : Larousse.

Descoubes F. et Paul J., 1990. Collection Plus-que–parfait. Grammaire 6e, Paris : Bordas.

GUION J. & J., 1980. Apprendre l’orthographe, Paris : Semap Hatier.

Mauger G., 1967. Cours de langue et de civilisation française, Tome 1, Paris : Hachette.

MATH 109: Engineering Mathematics I (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of calculus and lay solid foundation on the

principles necessary for solving engineering problems.

Content

Algebra I: The set R of real numbers, Relation of order in R. Principle of Mathematical Induction.

Complex numbers. Analysis II: Functions; Odd, Even and Periodic Functions, Hyperbolic

functions and their graphs. Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular co-ordinates,

parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar co-ordinates, polar curves.

Differentiation: Rolle's Theorem and the mean-value theorems, Taylor's theorem, Repeated

differentiation, Application for differentiation, Indeterminate forms. Vector algebra and its

application.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and assignments.

Reading Material

Stewart, J., 2015. Calculus (8th Edition). Brooks Cole

Finney, R. L., Demana, F. D., Waits, B. K., and Kennedy, D., 2006. Calculus: Graphical,

Numerical, Algebraic (3rd Edition). Prentice Hall

Larson, R., Hostetler, R. P. and Edwards, B. H., 2005. Calculus (8th Edition). Brooks Cole

Zill, D.G. & Cullen, M.R., 2006.Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3rd Edition). Jones and

Bartlett

SENG 101: Introduction to Environmental Studies (2, 0, 2)

Objectives

1. The course will provide students with an overview of humans, nature and environment.

2. Students will also gain knowledge on the planet earth and its surrounding bodies, resources,

environment and climate change as well as the basic environmental laws and policies in

Ghana and the world.

3. The ecosystem and its structure, pollution, environmental impact assessment and treatment

of waste would be studied.

Content

Humans and the Environment: the sun and solar system, electromagnetic spectrum, the earth, plate

tectonics, ocean floor spreading, continental drift, human societies and their impacts on the

environment: hunter gatherer societies, agricultural society, industrial society etc. , resources and

population: renewable and non-renewable resources, the looming crises, earthmanship society, the

environment: environment and society, environmental ethics, the ecosystem: world major

ecosystems, the tropical environments, the tropical rain forest, the tropical savannah, the tropical

deserts, how the ecosystem functions: levels of organization of matter, ecosystem structure, non-

biotic portion, living biotic portion, climate, the soil, pyramid of numbers, energy and biomass,

biochemical cycles limiting factors in an ecosystem, pollution and pollution control: pollution and

pollutants, degradable and non-degradable forms of pollutant, air pollution, thermal inversion,

climate change etc., water pollution studies: properties of water, eutrophication, heavy metal

contaminants, environmental quality parameters, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen

demand, nitrites etc., environmental laws and contemporary issues: history of environmental laws

in Ghana and the world, types, principles and levels of environmental laws, environmental impact

assessment, life cycle and risk analysis etc., wastewater treatment: levels of waste water treatment,

conventional and non-conventional treatment systems, disease and disease control, microbial

pathogens and their control, water supply and sanitation, solid waste management.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, practical, group work, oral presentations and

assignments

Reading Material

Awuah, E., 2012. Environmental and Sanitation Studies for the Tropics, 3rd Edition

AWWA/APHA, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.

Ram, S. Gupta, 2004. Environmental Engineering and Science: An Introduction. Rockville, MD

Kiely, G., 1996. Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education

Cunningham, W.P., Cunningham A.M., 2002. Principles of Environmental Science, Inquiry and

Applications. New York: McGraw-Hill Education

ELNG 151: Basic Electricity (2, 0, 2)

Objective

This course will equip students with the basic understanding of electrical circuits and their analysis

using Laplace transform.

Content

DC and 1st Order Transient Analysis. Ohm's Law. Kirchhoff's Law (KCL and KVL). Nodal

analysis. Branch analysis. Source transformations. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.

Maximum power transfer. Introduction to operational amplifiers, Inductance, Capacitance. Mutual

Inductance. Transient response of RL and RC. AC and 2nd Order Transient Analysis. Sinusoids

and phasors. Sinusoidal steady state analysis. Nodal analysis. Branch analysis. Source

transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state power

calculation. Balanced three-phase circuits. Introduction to the Laplace Transforms. Circuit

Analysis using the Laplace Transform. Passive filters. Active filters. Frequency response and Bode

plots. Two port circuits.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, seminars, practical and laboratory exercises, group work and assignments

Reading Material

Roget, S. R., 2015. A First Book of Applied Electricity. Forgotten Books

Nahvi, M. and Edminister, J., 2011. Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits (5th Edition - Schaum's

Outline Series). McGraw-Hill Education

Alexander, C. and Sadiku, M., 2006. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (3rd Edition). McGraw-

Hill Education

Nilsson, J. W. and Riedel, S., 2010. Electric Circuits (9th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

MECH 151: Engineering Technology (1, 2, 2)

Objective

The course will introduce students to manufacturing processes and tools as well as engineering

standards

Content

Introductory lectures on industrial health and safety. Metrology: standard systems and uses of

conventional measuring instruments. Familiarization tour of mechanical engineering laboratories

and workshops. Equipment identification in the laboratories and workshops. Electrical wiring

systems. Domestic and industrial set ups. Foundation, cement/sandstone mixes, steel

reinforcement concrete foundations and columns. Land surveying, parallelism, use of theodolite

for machine installation. Bench work: filing, marking out, tool grinding. Machine tools: drilling

and shaping. Writing of simple technical reports.

Mode of delivery

Lectures, field visits, hands on workshop exercises and assignments.

Reading Material

Bacon, D. H. and Stephens, R. C., 2013. Mechanical Technology (2nd Edition). Elsevier Ltd

Pond, R. J. and Rankinen J. L., 2013. Introduction to Engineering Technology (8th Edition).

Pearson Education/Prentice Hall

Lucy C. Morse and Daniel L. Babcock, 2009. Managing Engineering and Technology (5th

Edition). Pearson Education/Prentice Hall

Agrawal, B. and Agrawal C. M., 2008. Basic Mechanical Engineering (1st Edition). Wiley India

Pvt. Ltd.

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MECH 161: Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) I (2, 2, 3)

Objectives

1. This course will introduce students to the formal engineering design process and provide

them with the requisite tools to implement the design process.

2. It will equip students to develop solutions to engineering problems using modern CAD tools

Content Introduction to Engineering Design Process: Problem Identification; Conceptual Design (Ideas,

Sketches and Solution Lists); Concept Refinement (Computer Modelling, Data Base Development);

Testing (Analysis and Simulation of All Design Aspects); Prototyping (Visualizing and Improving the

Design); Communication (Engineering Drawings, Specifications); Production (Final Design,

Manufacturing, Distribution). Introduction to drafting techniques with emphasis on sketching,

geometric construction, dimensioning practices, visualization, and orthographic projection

concepts. Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) functions and techniques using CAD

software applications.

Software applications Fusion 360, Inventor, and AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, etc.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects

Reading Material

Budynas R. G. and Nisbert J. K., 2015. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th Edition).

McGraw-Hill Education

Waguespack, C., 2013. Mastering Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 and Autodesk® Inventor LT™

2014. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Ajeet Singh, 2012. Machine Drawing (2nd Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill Education India

John, K. C., 2009. Engineering Graphics for Diploma. PHI Learning

Kyles, S., 2008. AutoCAD Workbook for Engineers and Architects. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Year 1 Semester 2

UENR 106: Introduction to French II (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. The course is a continuation of UENR 105 and aims at helping students to be able to ask

simple questions on topics familiar to them.

2. Students will be able to speak French fluently with some amount of active vocabulary to

permit an uninterrupted exchange in French.

Content

The focus is training students to deepen their knowledge of French acquired in UENR 10. It is a

continuation of UENR 105 and it will help students ask simple questions on topics familiar to

them. Use of simple expressions by students to describe people and places they know and also, be

able to fill simple forms (e.g. registration) in French. Students will be also exposed to larger

vocabulary and intermediate grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral communicative

situations, reflecting the life and experiences of the students: asking and answering questions

relating to a variety of common societal issues, discussions and the development of writing skills:

develop essays, do simple analysis of situations in French. Emphasis on oral expression and

comprehension; development of reading and writing skills. Oral practice, oral presentations,

interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. In order to achieve a reasonable level of

progress, students will need to engage independently in language learning activities outside the

official class hours (Movies, radio, television, interaction with native speakers or visiting

francophone countries like Togo, Ivory Coast or Burkina-Faso and engaging local people who

speak French on a daily basis).

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, translation, interpretation of simple sentences, exercises, role plays, debates

and audio-visual exercises., reading of simple passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio,

television, films, memoranda and visuals, oral interactions, group discussions, exposure visits,

simple assignments.

Reading Material









UENR 110: Ghanaian and African Studies (2, 0, 2)

Objectives

1. To provide students with knowledge on the histories, cultures and people of Ghana and

Africa

2. To sensitize students on gender issues to enable them recognize and understand the effect

of gender issues to development

Selection of Thematic Areas

Students will select one of the following Thematic Areas:

a) Introduction to Gender

The gendered nature of African societies and how it impacts development and state as well as state,

civil societies responses to gender inequalities, transforming gender relations on the basis of three

justification – citizenship rights and the constitution, development imperatives and the promotion

of gender equitable cultures, state and civil society responses to gender inequalities focusing on

legal and cultural reforms, affirmative action, gender and development and civil society activism.

The role of individual and group agency and leadership in changing relations will be highlighted.

b) Introduction to Leadership in Africa

Good leaders are expected to solve new problems which arise in their domain and the changing

landscape of business. The complex process of leadership, influence of African leaders, Leadership

attributes- beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge and skills and other traits that can be

learned. Traditional and contemporary concepts of leadership in Africa.

c) Gender and Culture in Africa

How culture shapes the position of women and men in Ghanaian and African societies, analyses

of cultures and cultural practices as dynamic, contested and rooted in socio- economic conditions

and power relations, the role of the Ghanaian student in reinforcing and transforming the nature of

gender relation in society.

d) Gender Issues in Africa’s Development

Key concepts/ issues in gender and development in Ghana and Africa, The different impacts of

development on men and women, Men and women’s access to resources such as land, labour,

credit, time and social capital, production and reproduction in Ghana and Africa. The gendered

implications of natural resource management, sustainable development and in decision-making,

the state and civil society response to gender issues in Africa

e) African Art, its Philosophy and Criticism

Understanding African art, the forms of African art, historical and theoretical approaches to a

subject such as art as history, history as an art, aesthetics, style, subject and subject matter,

interpretations and meanings, visual narratives, gender perceptions, role and representations, art

criticism and contemporary discourses on the practice of art on the continent.

f) Philosophy in African Cultures

Philosophical thought in African cultures with emphasis on its relation and relevance to

contemporary African cultures and development, African cosmologies, concepts of God, deities,

ancestors, African communal and individualist values, the concept of the human being, destiny,

evil and ethics/ morality, gender and race.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and assignments.

Reading Materials

Jefferies, R., 2009. Class Power and ideology in Ghana: The Railway of Sekondi. Cambridge

University Press

Mahmood, M. E. And Mwamba-die-Mwamba, 1995. African Studies in social movements and

democracy. Codesia

Rosaldo, M. And Lamphere, L. (eds) 1994. ‘Woman, Culture and Society: A theoretical

Overview’.

Whyte, M.K., 1978. The state of women in Preindustrial Societies, Princeton, N. J.Princeton

University Press.

Batliwala, Srilatha, 2008. Changing the world, Concepts and Practices of Women movements.

Toronto Association

ECON 152: Introduction to Economics for Engineers (2, 0, 2)

Objective

This course will introduce students to the principles of economics and its applications for market

price determination.

Content The nature and scope of economics. Demand and supply; Consumer choice. Determination of prices

in different market conditions, production theory, and theory of distribution.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material

Hai R. Varian., 2014. Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach (9th Edition). W. W.

Norton & Company

Polinsky, M. A., 2011. An Introduction to Law and Economics (4th edition). New York: Wolters

Kluwer Law & Business

Stafford D. A. and Catherine H., 1994. Introduction to Economics. McGraw-Hill Education

Newnan, D. G., Lavelle, J. P. and Eschenbach, T. G., 2013. Engineering Economic Analysis

(12th Edition). Oxford University Press

MATH 114: Engineering Mathematics II (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of mathematics and lay solid foundation

on the principles necessary for solving engineering problems.

Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics I

Content

Analysis: Sequences- Definition of Sequences, limit of a sequence, algebra of limits of a sequence,

convergent and divergent sequences. Bounded sequences, Monotonic sequences and their

properties. Series: Convergence of series of real numbers, Tests of convergence including

Cauchy’s root test, Comparison test, D’Alembert’s ratio test, Integral test, logarithmic and Basic

comparison test, series of functions and power series, convergence of power series, radius and

interval of convergence.

Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and

hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar co-ordinates, polar curves.

Integration

- The definite integral, Riemann Sum, Techniques of integration of trigonometric,

exponential, polynomial and rational functions including advanced methods of

substitution, partial fractions, by parts and reduction formulae. Improper Integrals, and

their convergence

- Vector Integration: Ordinary integrals of vectors, Line integral, surface integrals,

volume integrals and its applications in engineering.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments.

Reading Materials

Stroud, K A - Booth, D. J., 2007. Engineering Mathematics (6th Edition). Palgrave Macmillan

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Zill, D.G. & Cullen, M.R., 2006. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3rd Edition). Jones and

Bartlett.

Erwin Kreysig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics - 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Howard Anton, 1999. Calculus - A New Horizon - 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Swokoski, E. W., 1983. Calculus with Analytic Geometry. PWS Publishers/Alternate Edition

E. Mendelson, 1990. Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Calculus. McGraw-Hill Education

CENG 102: Basic Electronics (2, 0, 2)

Objective

Students will be introduced to basic electronic concepts and their application in engineering.

Content

Nature of atoms. The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode). Basic concepts of

semiconductor charge carriers. Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and

recombination. Continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, Choke,

Rectification and Filtration. Bipolar transistors, its characteristics. CB, CC, CE configurations. The

transistor and switching devices (ac - de load lines). Small signal amplifiers.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical demonstrations, laboratory exercises and assignments.

Reading Material

Westcott, S. and Westcott, J. R., 2017. Basic Electronics: Theory and Practice (2nd Edition).

Mercury Learning & Information

Scherz, P. and Monk, S., 2016. Practical Electronics for Inventors (4th Edition). McGraw-Hill

Education

Horowitz, P. and Hill, W., 2015. Art of Electronics (3rd Edition), Cambridge University Press

Walter Banzhaf, 2010. Understanding Basic Electronics (2nd Edition). ARRL

McWhorter, G. and Evans, A. J., 2004. Basic Electronics. Master Publishing, Inc.

MECH 152: Material Science and Engineering (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course aims at introducing students to engineering materials and their properties and the

selection of materials for engineering applications.

Content Materials Science: Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and transformations. The

structure of metals and other materials: Properties and processing of engineering materials: Mechanical

properties - hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc. Elastic and plastic behaviours.

Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Thermal properties - Heat capacity, thermal conductivity,

expansion and stresses. Mechanical engineering materials. Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous

metals. Introduction to polymers. Introduction to engineering ceramics. Materials selection.

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Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical and assignments.

Reading Material

Shackelford, J. F., 2014. Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers (8th Edition). Pearson

Education

Callister Jr., W. D., and Rethwisch, D. G., 2013, Materials Science and Engineering: An

Introduction (9th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Budinski, K. G., 2009. Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection (9th Edition). Prentice

Hall

Doyle, L. E., 1984. Manufacturing Processes and Materials for Engineers. Prentice Hall

MECH 162: Introduction to Computer Aided Design II (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. This course will build on Introduction to MECH 161 - Computer Aided Design (CAD) I to

help students improve on their 3D modelling capabilities to develop and modify their

conceptual designs.

2. It will also help them to visualize their designs through animations and simulations and

also perform some basic tests on their designs including stress analysis.

Content

Introduction to advanced 3D modelling techniques including modelling and assembling of parts.

Introduction to digital prototyping (animation and simulation). Engineering design communication

through Engineering Drawings (detailed and assembly drawings). Introduction to 3D printing.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects

Reading Material



Waguespack, C., 2013. Mastering Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 and Autodesk® Inventor LT™

2014. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Ajeet Singh, 2012. Machine Drawing (2nd Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill Education India

John, K. C., 2009. Engineering Graphics for Diploma. PHI Learning

Kyles, S., 2008. AutoCAD Workbook for Engineers and Architects. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

MECH 182: Statics (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The course will provide students with basic understanding of engineering statics and its

applications.

Content Fundamental Concepts: Basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, Units of measurement

(SI) and dimensions, Newton's Laws of Motion. Characteristics of a force, System of Forces, Vector

representation of planer (2D) and spatial (3D) forces. Resultant and Equilibrium of coplanar forces:

Force Systems, Triangle law of forces, resolution and resultant of forces, moment of a force,

Varignon’s theorem, free-Body diagrams and Equilibrium Equations. Structural Analysis:

Assumptions, Two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections, Frames and machines.

Friction: Frictional force, laws of dry friction, angle of friction, Problems involving dry friction, rope

friction, square-and v-threaded screws, rolling resistances. Simple Machines: Definitions, law of

machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in

machines, types of simple machines. Method of Virtual Work: Work done by Forces and moments.

Centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a body, determination

of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, centroid of composite

sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity, Resultant of distributed line loads, liquid

pressure and flexible cables.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical and assignments

Reading Materials

Meriam, J. L. and Kraige, L. G., 2011. Engineering Mechanics: Statics (7th edition). John Wiley

and Sons Inc.

Russell C. Hibbeler, 2010. Statics and Mechanics of Materials (3rd Edition). Prentice Hall

Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., Dewolf, J. T. and Mazurek, D., 2010. Statics and Mechanics of

Materials. McGraw-Hill Education

Reif, F., 1995. Understanding Basic Mechanics. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Year 2 Semester 1

UENR 201: Analytical Reading and Reasoning (2, 0, 2)

Objective

The course will provide students the diagnostic skills that enable them to discriminate logically

between issues and with vocabulary and techniques to employ critical thought and practice within

the academic arena and beyond.

Content

Rhetorical ploys that give motives vs. arguments providing good logical reasons for believing an

assertion., contrast between inductive and deductive reasoning and the different types of support

yielded by each, to evaluate the quality of evidence confirming an empirical hypothesis about

human conduct to maintain individual professional and scholarly discretion in the face of peer

pressure and mob mentality

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Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and extensive practical

assignments.

Reading Materials

Pandey, M. K., 2009. Analytical Reasoning (3rd Edition). BSC Publishing

Aggarwal, R. S. 2007. Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning. S Chand & Co Ltd

Wright, L., 2001. Critical thinking: An introduction to analytical reading and reasoning. Oxford

University Press

Whimbey, A. and Lochhead, J., 1999. Problem solving and comprehension. Lawrence Erlbaum

Associates

UENR 203: French for General Communication I (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. This course will help students to read and understand simple and short passages as well as

the essential information contained in common documents.

2. It will enhance the students’ ability to express themselves orally and understand

expressions in French.

Content

Construction of simple sentences, reading and understanding of simple and short passages as well

as the essential information contained in common documents such as advertisements, prospectus,

fact sheets, and menus. Students will be also exposed to larger vocabulary and intermediate

grammar in context, and will learn to use them in oral communicative situations, reflecting the life

and experiences of the students. The construction of sentences in the present and future tenses will

be another focus of the course. Emphasis will be on oral expression and comprehension;

development of reading and writing skills. Oral practice, oral presentations, interviews, cultural

activities, grammar exercises. Students will need to engage independently in language learning

activities outside the official class hours (Movies, radio, television, and interaction with native

speakers or visiting francophone countries like Togo, Ivory Coast or Burkina-Faso and engaging

local people who speak French on a daily basis)

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, reading of passages, use of Multimedia tools such as radio, television, films,

memoranda and visuals, oral conversations and interactions, group discussions, exposure visits,

simple assignments, dictation and comprehension exercises, class debates, description of scenes.

site visits, reading of documents on thematic issues.

Reading Material







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MATH 201: Linear Algebra (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The course will introduce students to linear algebra and link it with differential equations and their

applications in engineering.

Content:

Linear Algebra: Algebra of mathematics, Types of matrices, operations with matrices, Laplace

expansion of determinant, solution of linear Algebraic system of equations by the use of matrices,

vector spaces. Differential equations: Formation of differential equations, family of curves,

orthogonal trajectories and boundary value problems. Different methods of solving first order

differential equations. The Bernoulli equations, second and higher order differential equations with

constant coefficient and their applications in engineering.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures and industrial engineering applications, tutorials, group work and assignments.

Reading Material

Strang, G., 2016. Introduction to Linear Algebra (5th Edition). Wellesley-Cambridge Press

Robinson, D. J. S., 2006. A Course in Linear Algebra With Applications (2nd Edition). World

Scientific Publishing Company Inc.

Lay, D. C., 2005. Linear Algebra and Its Applications (3rd Updated Edition). Addison Wesley

Shilov, G.E., 1997. Linear Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics). Dover Publications

MECH 251: Introduction to Engineering Computations (1, 2, 2)

Objective

To introduce students to the necessary computing knowledge, numerical techniques and

programming skills for engineering problem solving.

Content

Introduction to computers, programming language and associated problem-solving skills; The

elements of a computer programming language including variable types, assignment statements,

library functions, control structures, functions and procedures, arrays and formatting;

Introduction to using Excel for engineering computations: fitting curves to experimental

measurements, creating publication-quality graphs, solving equations, Excel and user-defined

functions, selected topics on programming Excel for numerical analysis and statistics;

Introduction to forms, controls and basic elements of a Graphics User Interface; Basic MATLAB

commands, Arrays: one-dimensional and multi-dimensional, Flow control, Selective execution,

Repetitive execution and iterations, Input and Output, Modular Programming: Functions,

Plotting, and Advanced data types.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, Practical Lab Sessions and assignments.

Reading Material

Attaway, S., 2016. Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem

Solving (4th Edition). Butterworth-Heinemann

Larsen, R. W., 2012. Engineering with Excel (4th Edition). Prentice Hall

Palm III, W. J., 2011. Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers (3rd Edition). McGraw-Hill

Education

Houcque, D., 2005. Introduction to MATLAB for Engineering Students. MATLAB Central

MECH 253: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I (0, 4, 2)

Objective

To introduce students to practices in the mechanical engineering laboratory and experiments in

some selected courses

Content

Technical reports and Power point presentations, Practical Experiments in Strength of Materials I,

Material Science and Engineering, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Mechanics of Machines

Mode of Delivery

Laboratory practicals, group discussions and assignments and technical reports submission.

Reading Material

Hibbeler, R. C., 2016. Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition). Pearson Education

Hibbeler, R. C., 2015. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (14th Edition). Pearson Education

Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., and Pritchard, P. J., 2011. Fluid Mechanics (8th Edition). John

Wiley and Sons Inc.

Dresig, H. and HolzweiBig, F., 2010. Dynamics of Machinery: Theory and Applications.

Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

MECH 271: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3, 0, 3)

Objectives

1. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to fluid mechanics; to develop students

understanding of the fundamental relationships governing the behaviour of static fluids and

fluids in motion and how these affect flows in pipes and ducts in general.

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2. Special emphasis is placed on developing students understanding of how these fundamental

relationships are applied to the design of environmental and energy systems

Content

In this introductory course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics such as

fluid properties, pressure and fluid statics; application of the basic principles of fluid statics in the

design of pressure measuring devices, the barometer, the manometer and other pressure

measurement devices. Topics in fluid kinematics to assist in the description of Lagrangian and

Eulerian flows are presented. Introductory topics in fluid dynamics and associated engineering

concepts are presented and discussed to develop the understanding of the basic principles including

mass conservation, momentum and energy principles in the analysis and design of fluid flow

systems.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material


Wiley and Sons Inc.

Douglas, J. F., 2011. Fluid mechanics (6th edition). Prentice Hall

White, F., 2006. Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill

Granger, R. A., 1995. Fluid Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics). Dover Publications

MECH 281: Strength of Materials I (3, 0, 3)

Objectives

1. To introduce students to stress-strain analysis of mechanical components and general

structures.

2. Students will also gain understanding of bending-moments and shear force analysis of

structures under different types of loading.

Content Simple stress and strain within the elastic limit. Stress-Strain Curve. Stress on an Oblique Plane Under

Axial Loading. Stress, strain and deformation under axial loading (determinate and indeterminate).

Thermal stress. Multi-axial loading (or Generalised Hooke’s Law). Stress concentration under axial

loading. A brief review of area moment of inertia. Torsional stress, strain and deformation of circular

solid and hollow shafts. Stress concentration in circular Shafts. Tensile bending and shear bending of

symmetric beams. Bending of symmetric composite beams. Stress concentration under pure bending.

Shear force and Bending-moment diagrams of uniform cross-sectioned beams using the sectional

method. Compound Loading and stress-strain system (or Mohr's stress and strain circles). Thin-Walled

Pressure Vessels.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material



Mott, R. L., 2007. Applied Strength of Materials (5th Edition). Prentice Hall

Riley, W., Sturges, L. and Morris, D., 2006. Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition). John Wiley

and Sons Inc.

Rao D.S, 2002. Introduction to Strength of Materials. Orient Blackswan

MECH 283: Dynamics (3, 0, 3)

Objectives

1. This course will introduce students to the kinematics and kinetics of particles and solid

rigid bodies.

2. Students will gain understanding of work and energy, and impulse and momentum analysis

of particles and sold bodies.

Content The course will cover materials on Kinematics of a Particle: Continuous and Erratic Rectilinear

Motions, Rotational Motions, Curvilinear Motions including Projectiles, Dependent and Relative

Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics of a Particle: Equation of Motion for a System of Particles.

Work and Energy: Work, Energy, Power, Efficiency, principle of Conservation of Energy. Impulse

and Momentum: Principle of Linear impulse and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for

system of particles, Impact, Angular momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum,

principle of angular impulse and momentum. Centre of Gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of

gravity from first principle and composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel

axis theorem, and moment of inertia of composite bodies. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Planar Kinetic

Equations of Motion including Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. Work

and Energy for a rigid body: Kinetic energy, work a force and a couple, principle of conservation of

energy for rigid bodies. Impulse and Momentum for a rigid body: Linear and angular momentum,

principle of impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum, eccentric impact. Rotary balancing:

single and multi-planes using graphical and analytical methods.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials and practical and assignments

Reading Material

Meriam, J. L., Kraige, L. G. and Bolton, J. N., 2015. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (8th

Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Beer, F. P., Johnston Jr. E. R, Mazurek, D., 2015. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (11th

Edition). McGraw-Hill Education


Ogata, K., 2003. System Dynamics (4th Edition). Pearson Education

Year 2 Semester 2

UENR 204: French for General Communication II (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. The course seeks to equip students with skills in construction of sentences in the past tense

and help them communicate in French.

2. It will deepen students’ knowledge of French acquired in earlier courses.

3. Students will be exposed to larger vocabulary and intermediate grammar in context, and

will learn to use them in oral communicative situations.

Content

As a continuation of UENR 203, the course will help students to construct sentences in the past

tense, to communicate briefly with others even if they do not understand every word in the

conversation but could get the essential points, to use a series of expressions and sentences to talk

about their conditions of life, their education and their professional life. It will also help students

to write simple letters such as to their friends and letters of appreciation, thanking someone for

instance, their parents for a good done them, simple application for employment etc. While various

structures, verb tenses, grammatical concepts and expressions will be presented and must be

learned in the context of their use in simple every day conversation, this course targets the

acquisition of written and oral French. Students will be exposed to asking and answering questions

relating to a variety of societal issues, debates, discussions and the development of writing skills:

develop essays, do analysis of situations in French. At home: The students have to do grammar

and reading exercises related to the subject matter seen in class.

Mode of Delivery


memoranda and visuals, oral interactions, group discussions, exposure visits, simple assignments.

Group exercises, debates, reading, translation, oral exercises, interpretation, essay writing,

site/exposure visits, group work.

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MATH 202: Differential Equations and Applications to Engineering (3, 0, 3)

Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics II

Objective:

To build the students' understanding in mathematical objects used in modeling engineering

problems such as heat flow medium, transmission of sound, etc.

Content

Ordinary Differential Equations:

Introduction to differential equations, Ordinary Differential Equations, Order & degree of a

Differential Equation, Linear & Non-Linear Differential Equations, Formation of differential

Equations, initial and boundary value problems. First Order Differential Equations: Separation of

variables, Transformation of eqns. in which variables are separable, Homogenous Equations,

Homogenous first-order differential equations. Linear differential equations: Integrating factors.

Bernoulli Equation. Exact differential Equations (Necessary & Sufficient conditions). Higher

Order Differential Equations. Solutions of homogenous differential equations (Real & distinct,

repeated and complex roots). Reduction of order n. Homogeneous Linear Diff. Equations with

Constant Coefficients. Non-homogeneous Differential Equations. Method of Undetermined

Coefficients as solution. Variation of Parameters (Wronskian method). Cauchy- Euler Equations

(non-constant coefficients)

Applications to Engineering (The applications below must be integrated into the course as

the above topics are being treated. They are not separate topics on their own and the choice

must be customized to meet the needs of the various programmes.): Growth & Decay

problems, Newton’s Law of cooling & heating problems, Chemical reactions, Mixing problems,

Simple Electric Circuits, Spring/Mass systems, Clairaut’s equation.

Laplace Transforms: Laplace transforms of standard functions. Laplace transforms of periodic

functions, Unit step functions, Inverse Laplace transforms and their applications to solving ODEs;

e.g. solution of ordinary differential equation with constant and variable coefficients using Laplace

transform.

Partial Differential Equations: Definition ofa Partial Differential Equations (PDE). Equation of

the First Order and second order, Cauchy Problem, Characteristics, Method of Lagrange.

Classification of Second Order Equations. Laplace and Poisson Equations, Boundary Value

Problems, the Sturm-Liouville Problem, Separation of Variables. The Wave and Heat Equations.

Fourier Series: Fourier Series of functions with period and period, half range cosine and sine

series. Finite Fourier cosine and sine transforms of some common functions, the Fourier integral,

complex Fourier Transforms-Basic Properties, Transform of the derivative, convolution theorem.

Fourier sine & cosine transforms. Solution of differential equations using Fourier transforms.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, extensive exercises, assignments

Reading Materials

Zill, D. G., 2017. A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications (11th

Edition). Cengage Learning, Inc

Donkoh, E. K. and Ankamah, J.D., 2014. Manual on “Mathematical Methods for Engineers”.

University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Kreyszig, E., 2010. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (8th Edition). Wiley India Pvt. Ltd India.

Stroud, K. A., 1996. Further Engineering Mathematics (3rd Edition). Palgrave Macmillan

ELNG 212: Electrical Engineering Machines (2, 0, 2)

Objective

Students will be introduced to the operations of electrical machines and design of such systems

Content Course material will cover Principles of Electromagnetic Conversion; Basic Transducers; Single and

Double Excitation; Transformers and DC Machines. Introduction to Polyphase Induction Machines.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, laboratory exercises and lab design of electrical machines

Reading Material

Zheng, D., 2011. Advances in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Machines. Springer-Verlag

Berlin Heidelberg

Upadhyay, K. G., 2008. Design of Electrical Machines. New Age International (P) Ltd, New

Delhi

Gross, C. A., 2006. Electrical Machines. CRC Press

Rajput R. K., 2006. Electrical Machines. Laxmi Publications

MECH 252: Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics (1, 2, 2)

Objective

This course will introduce students to the ergonomics and human factors for productivity and

improvements techniques in material production in industries.

Content

The material will cover Methods of Engineering, Methods and Work study etc. Productivity

improvement techniques. Demand forecasting. Inventory management. Facility layout. Materials

handling, Maintenance management. Total Quality Management. Human factors in engineering:

A series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics. Industrial

Psychology: Motivation, performance analysis and measurement.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments and group project

Reading Material

Schlick, C. M. and Luczak, H., 2009. Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics: Visions, Concepts

and Methods. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

Guastello, S. J., 2006. Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics: A System Approach. CRC

Press

Lehto, M. R. and Landry, S. J., 2012. Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for

Engineers (2nd Edition). CRC Press

Singh, L. P., 2018. Work Study and Ergonomics (Paperback). Cambridge University Press

MECH 254: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II (0, 4, 2)

Objective

To equip students with practical understanding and knowledge of selected engineering courses

Content Practical sessions in Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I, Manufacturing Technology,

Thermodynamics I and Fluid Mechanics.

Mode of Delivery

Laboratory practical, tutorials, seminars, group work, and technical report submission.

Reading Material



Wiley and Sons Inc.



Cengel, Y., and Boles, M., 2010. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (7th Edition).


MECH 262: Manufacturing Technology (2, 2, 3)

Objective

To equip students with understanding of manufacturing technologies and its applications for

processing and fabricating materials.

Content Connection between processing and the mechanical and physical properties of materials. Casting and

moulding processes (metals and plastics). Fundamentals of welding: Fusion (Oxy-fuel gas and electric

arc welding processes) and solid-phase welding processes (electrical resistance and others). Material

removal processes: Machining operations (turning, drilling, boring. etc.) and related machine tools

(including elements, structure, feed movement, methods of handling and controlling work pieces);

assembly processes. Introduction to support functions in manufacturing (Metrology, Production

planning and inventory control, etc.). Introduction to computer aided manufacturing.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Youssef, H. A., El-Hofy, H. A., Ahmed, M. H., 2011. Manufacturing Technology: Materials,

Processes, and Equipment. CRC Press

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Kesavan, R., and Vijaya Ramanath, B., 2006. Manufacturing Technology II. Laxmi Publications

Stephen F. Krar and Arthur R. Gill, 2003. Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.

Industrial Press, Inc.

Render, B. and Heizer, J., 2016. Principles of Operations Management. Edition 4. Prentice Hall

MECH 274: Thermodynamics I (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The course will enable students to understand the fundamentals of thermodynamics and their

importance in energy changes and energy transfer processes.

Content

Principles of thermodynamics, the science of heat energy conversion. Energy: heat, work and mass

transfers, efficiency of cycles and ideal thermodynamic cycles. First and second laws of

thermodynamics and perfect gas law. Application of the Laws of Thermodynamics to liquids, vapours

and gases. Introduction to the use of the Property Tables. Introduction to Flow and non-flow processes

and devices

Mode of delivery

Lectures, tutorials assignments, laboratory practicals and group projects.

Reading Material



Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D. and Bailey, M. B., 2010. Fundamentals of

Engineering Thermodynamics (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Eastop, T. D. and Mcconkey, A., 1996. Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists

(5th Edition). Pearson Education

Sonntag, R. E., Borgnakke, C. and Van Wylen, G. V., 1998.Fundamentals of Classical

Thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

MECH 284: Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I (1, 2, 2)

Objective

To introduce students to the analysis and synthesis of dynamic mechanical systems

Content

This course is an introductory course in dynamics of machinery. It covers underlying theories and

techniques for analysis and synthesis of mechanical systems which consist of planar linkages,

mechanical drives and cams. It places emphasis on the use of graphical techniques and computer

simulation tools. The topics covered include: Fundamentals: Definitions and terminology, degrees

of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms and structures, motors and drives. Dynamics of

Linkages: Analysis of position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both

graphical and analytical methods.

Graphical Linkage Synthesis: Introduction to type synthesis, function, path and motion

generations, Dimensional synthesis up to three positions including quick-return mechanisms

Grashof Condition for four-bar linkage, Inversion, introduction to Coupler and Cognates.

Cam Design and Dynamic Analysis: Cam terminology, single and double dwell cam design,

displacement diagrams and polynomial functions, pressure angle and radius of curvature, Practical

Design and Manufacturing considerations. Transmission of rotational motion: Gears and gear

trains including Epicyclic/Planetary Trains, roller drives, belt drives and Chain drives.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, practical, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material




and Sons Inc.

Wilson, C. E. and Sadler, P. J., 2003. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery. Pearson

Education


Year 3 Semester 1

UENR 301: Oral French for General Communication (0, 2, 1)

Objectives

1. This course seeks to help students to sharpen their skills in oral communication in French

and to understand the essential points in radio and television transmission on current affairs

and other common topics of interest.

2. Students will be able to speak French fluently with a substantial amount of active

vocabulary to permit an uninterrupted exchange in French.

Content

Having acquired a substantial amount of vocabulary upon completion of the FRN 202 course, this

course will help students to understand the essential points in radio and television transmission on

current affairs, on common topics of interest to them such as their work or personal life. Students

will also learn to understand standard French, to read passages that describe events and common

issues familiar to them. Students will be able to speak French fluently with a substantial amount

of active vocabulary to permit an uninterrupted exchange in French. Emphasis is on oral expression

and comprehension; development of reading and writing skills. There will be oral practice, oral

presentations, interviews, cultural activities, grammar exercises. In order to achieve a reasonable

level of progress, students will need to engage independently in language learning activities

outside the official class hours (Movies, radio, television, interaction with native speakers or

visiting francophone countries like Togo, Ivory Coast or Burkina-Faso and engaging local people

who speak French on a daily basis)

Mode of Delivery


memoranda and visuals, debates, oral conversations and interactions, group discussions, exposure

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Reading Material









MATH 305: Numerical Methods for Engineers (2, 0, 2)

Objectives

1. To equip students with understanding of computer programming and computation in

solving systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic and ordinary differential equations.

2. Students will be introduced to software applications such as Matlab that facilitate the

solution of system of equations that are obtained in the modelling of engineering systems.

Content

Review of Taylor’s Series; Numerical Differentiation of Functions: interpolating polynomial

methods, Taylor’s series methods, undetermined coefficient method, errors with each method.

Stencil representation of derivatives. Interpolation and Curve fitting. Numerical differentiation:

forward difference scheme, backward difference scheme and central difference scheme; Newton

iteration scheme; Newton-Raphson methods for solving systems of algebraic equations. Matrix

inversion and Cramer’s rule. Numerical solution to ordinary differential equations using Euler and

modified Euler methods, Runge-Kutta methods and predictor-corrector methods. Numerical

Integration: Trapezoidal rule and Simpon’srules. Introduction to numerical techniques in solving

partial differential equations

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, programming practical, group work and assignments

Reading Material

Greenbaum, A. and Chartier, T. P., 2012. Numerical Methods: Design, Analysis and Computer

Implementation of Algorithms. Princeton University Press

Chapra, S. and Canale, R., 2009. Numerical Methods for Engineers (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill

Education

Faires, D. J. and Burden, R. L., 2002. Numerical Methods (7th Edition). Thomson Brooks/Cole

Isaacson, E. and Keller, H. B., 1994. Analysis of Numerical Methods. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

STAT 309: Probability and Statistics for Engineers (2, 2, 3)

Objective

The course will equip students to understand and apply the theory of probability and statistics in

solving engineering problems.

Content

An introduction to the theory of probability and statistical inference including discrete and

statistical inference, discrete and continuous random variables, sampling distributions and

methods, the Central Limit Theories, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments.

Reading Material

Montgomery, D. C. and Runger, G. C., 2013. Applied Statistics and Probability for

Engineers (6th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

DeGroot, M. H. and Schervish, M. J., 2011. Probability and Statistics (4th Edition). Pearson

Education

Schiller Jr., J., Srinivasan, R. A. and Spiegel, M., 2008. Schaum's Outline of Probability and

Statistics (3rd Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

Soong, T. T., 2004. Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers. John Wiley and

Sons Inc.

MECH 353: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III (0, 4, 2)

Objective

To equip students with understanding of methods and practical analysis of engineering devices

and systems in some selected courses

Content Practical sessions in Fluid Mechanics and Applications, Dynamics of Machinery, and

Thermodynamics II.

Mode of Delivery

Laboratory practical, group work and assignments, and technical reports

Reading Material



Wiley and Sons Inc.





MECH 361: Machine Element Design I (2, 2, 3)

Objectives

1. This course will introduce students to the design of mechanical devices and systems.

2. Students will also gain understanding of operations of mechanical systems under different

types of loading.


Content The course will cover materials in Theories of Fatigue Failure. Torque Transmission Systems: Design

of shaft, axle, keys. Selection of bearings; other machine elements: Selection of springs, Design of

power screws.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material

Mott, R. L., Vavrek, E. M. and Wang, J., 2017. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th

Edition). Pearson Education



Hamrock, B. J., Schmid, S. R. and Jacobson, B., 2004. Fundamentals of Machine Elements (2nd


Spotts, M. F., Shoup, T. E. and Hornberger, L. E., 2003. Design of Machine Elements (8th


MECH 371: Fluid Mechanics and Applications (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The objective of this second course in Fluid Mechanics is to enhance the ability of students to

apply the basic principles of science and engineering in the analysis and design of fluid flow

systems with engineering applications.

Content Continuation of basic topics covered in first course in Fluid Mechanics: Conservation of Mass,

Newton’s 2nd Law; Linear and Angular Momentum, and Energy Principles of fluid flow. Equations of

motion; Newton’s 2nd law and the Navier-Stokes equations; assumptions and simplified solutions;

Euler's equation of motion; Bernoulli's equation from Euler's equation and the energy equation;

Practical applications of Bernoulli's equation to the design and analysis of flow measurement devices:

Venturi meter, orifice-meter, pitot-tube, and weirs; Dimensional Analysis and Modelling: the

Buckingham Pi Theorem; Non-dimensional parameters in fluid flow analysis

Momentum equations and their applications: Force caused by a jet striking a surface; Force exerted

by a flowing fluid on a pipe-bend; Moment of Momentum equation; Torque exerted by water flow in

a sprinkler system; Free liquid jets. ntroduction to incompressible flow in pipes and ducts: Loss of

energy in pipes, Flow through syphon; Flow through pipes in series or Flow through compound pipes;

Equivalent pipe; Flow through parallel pipes; Flow through branched pipes.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material


Wiley and Sons Inc.


White, F., 2006. Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

Granger, R. A., 1995. Fluid Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics). Dover Publications

MECH 375: Thermodynamics II (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will equip students to apply the Thermodynamic laws to analyse engineering systems

for the production of power and transfer of heat.

Content Application of the laws of thermodynamics in Vapour power cycles; Gas turbine cycles and jet

propulsion; Refrigeration cycles; Mixtures of perfect gases and psychrometry; Reactive mixtures and

combustion.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material



Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D. and Bailey, M. B., 2010. Fundamentals of

Engineering Thermodynamics (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Eastop, T. D. and Mcconkey, A., 1996. Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering

Technologists (5th Edition). Pearson Education

Sonntag, R. E., Borgnakke, C. and Van Wylen, G. V., 1998.Fundamentals of Classical

Thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

MECH 383: Dynamics of Machinery (2, 0, 2)

Objective

Students will be equipped with understanding of analysing the dynamics of mechanical systems

and its application in the design of such systems.

Content

Dynamics of mechanisms and machines in three-dimensions using Cartesian, cylindrical and

spherical coordinate systems. Balancing of reciprocating masses including linkages, multi-

cylinder in-line, radial and V-engines. Vector treatment of laws of dynamics: Cartesian, cylindrical

and spherical systems. Fluctuation of energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning

moment diagrams, flywheels. Inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. Engine Dynamics. Cam


Dynamics. Governors. Gyroscopic motion: simple theory of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects

in machinery and vehicles, applications of gyroscopes.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical group work and assignments

Reading Material




and Sons Inc.

Wilson, C. E. and Sadler, P. J., 2003. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery. Pearson

Education


Year 3 Semester 2

MECH 354: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV (0, 4, 2)

Objective

To equip students with practical skills and training in selected courses

Content Practical sessions in Heat Transfer, Automatic Control I, Strength of Materials II, and Vibrations I,

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Mode of Delivery

Laboratory practical, tutorials, group work, assignments and technical report

Reading Material


Parr, A., 2011. Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician and Engineer’s Guide (3rd Edition).

Butterworth-Heinemann

Bergman, T. L., Lavine, A. S., Incropera, F. P. and DeWitt, D. P., 2011. Fundamentals of Heat

and Mass Transfer (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Bhave, S., 2010. Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Practice. Pearson Education

MECH 356: Research Methods (1, 2, 2)

Objective

The course will equip students with skills in conducting scientific research with regards to rigor,

depth of analysis, interpretation and flow of thought.

Content

Students will be equipped with research methods and also use the skills acquired to prepare

proposals for the final year project. In the proposal writing each student will chose a topic for

research investigation directed at solving specific problem in consultation with a lecturer who

becomes the students’ supervisor. It involves selection, definition, and analysis of a problem

suitable for the mechanical engineering program. Identification of project parameters and

implications, proposals for alternate solutions, and justification of selected solution. Writing of

project proposals, initiation of prototype construction

Reading materials

Thiel, D. V., 2014. Research Methods for Engineers. Cambridge University Press

Giltrow, J., Gooding, R. and Burgoyne, D., 2009. Academic writing: An introduction (3rd

Edition). Broadview Press

Hartley, J., 2008. Academic writing and publishing: a practical guide. Routledge

Gravetter, F. J. and Forzano, B. L. 2018. Research Methods for the Behavioural Sciences (6th

Edition). Wadsworth Publishing

MECH 362: Machine Element Design II (2, 2, 3)

Objective

The specific objective of this course is to equip students with understating of design of mechanical

systems

Content

The course will cover materials in Power Transmission Systems - Design of brakes & clutches,

Selection of flexible drives, Design of gear system; Design of mechanical systems; Application to

individual and group projects. Project topics include mechanical system for industrial purposes.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, and assignments

Reading Material







Spotts, M. F., Shoup, T. E. and Hornberger, L. E., 2003. Design of Machine Elements (8th


MECH 372: Hydraulics and Pneumatics (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. To introduce students to features and principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

2. Students will also be equipped with tools for design of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits

and systems.

Content

This course will cover topics on components of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, colour

coding of components and flow lines of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Design, maintenance

and safety of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, practical, simulations using available software, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Parr, A., 2011. Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician and Engineer’s Guide (3rd Edition).

Butterworth-Heinemann

Ilango, S. And Soundararajan, V., 2007. Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Revised

Edition). Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd


Winston, M., 2014. Essential Hydraulics: Fluid Power – Basic (2nd Edition). Create Space

Independent Publishing Platform

MECH 376: Heat Transfer (3, 0, 3)

Objective

Students will be introduced to the basics of heat transfer in engineering.

Content

An introduction to the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.

Analytical and empirical techniques used for solving problems in heat transfer, including those for

which computer application is most suited. Applications to design of heat exchangers including

solar collectors.

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Basics of Heat Transfer: conduction convection and radiation. Heat Conduction Equation, Steady

Heat Conduction, Transient Heat Conduction, Numerical Methods in Heat Conduction,

Fundamentals of Convection, Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation, Heat Exchangers.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, computer simulations and assignments.

Reading Material

Bergman, T. L., Lavine, A. S., Incropera, F. P. and DeWitt, D. P., 2011. Fundamentals of Heat

and Mass Transfer (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Kreith, F., Manglik, R. M. and Bohn, M. S., 2010. Principles of Heat Transfer (7th Edition). CL

Engineering

Nellis, G. and Klein, S., 2008. Heat Transfer. Cambridge University Press

Holman, J.P. 2009. Heat Transfer (10th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

MECH 382: Strength of Materials II (2, 0, 2)

Objective

The course will introduce students to the analysis and design of structures based on material

properties, strength and types of loading

Content

Introduction to area moment of inertia. Deflection of beams: Singularity/Marcolay’s method,

strain energy method, moment-area method. Deflection of Struts (or long column): Analytical

and empirical methods. Beams of small radius of curvature. Bending and Torsion under plastic

conditions. Springs: helical, spiral, flat and leaf. Impact loading.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical and assignments

Reading Material




and Sons Inc.

Rao D.S, 2002. Introduction to Strength of Materials. Orient Blackswan

MECH 384: Vibrations I (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The course will introduce students to the analysis of mechanical vibrations and design of dampers

for mechanical systems

Content This course covers vibrations of single to multiple degrees of freedom systems with and without

damping. In addition, it includes design for vibration isolation and suppression, practical

considerations in vibration and human tolerance for vibration. The course explores the following

topics:

Free Vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: Harmonic motion, Vibration System

Modelling, Energy methods and Stiffness. Response to Harmonic Excitation: Forced and Base

Excitation of Undamped and Damped One-degree-of-freedom Systems, Rotating Unbalance,

Coulomb and other forms of damping. General Forced Response: Impulse response functions,

response to arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock spectrum, Computer

simulation of Time response of single degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Multiple-

Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Undamped Models, Eigenvalues and

Natural Frequencies, Systems with More than Two Degrees of Freedom, Systems Viscous

Damping, Forced Systems, Lagrange’s Equations. Torsional vibration systems including geared

systems. Design for Vibration: Acceptable Levels of Vibration, Vibration Isolation and

Suppression, Practical Speeds of Rotating Disc, Optimization. Vibration Testing and Measuring:

Measuring instruments and testing.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, and assignments

Reading Material


Balachandran, B. and Magrab, E. B. 2008. Vibrations. CL Engineering

Hartog, D. J. P.1985. Mechanical Vibrations. McGraw-Hill Education

Rao, S .S. 2016. Mechanical Vibrations (6th Edition). Pearson Education Education

MECH 386: Automatic Control I (2, 2, 3)

Objectives

1. To introduce students to mechanistic control of engineering devices and their operations.

2. Students will gain understanding of general analytical and design tools for studying

physical systems

Content

This course will cover materials in control of systems composing of mechanical, electrical, thermal

and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed. Topics

include basic terminologies in control, types of control systems, system representation and

analysis, and computer simulation. Topics explored include:

Fundamentals: Basic terminologies in Automatic Control, Open and Closed Loop Control

Systems, Feedback System, History of Control System Development, Application of Automatic

Control, Feedback and Feedforward Control. System Representation: Signal Flow Graph, Block

Diagrams. System Analysis: Laplace Transformation, Inverse Laplace Transformation, Transient

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response, Performance Indices, Stability Criterion (Routh Criterion). Components of Control

Systems: Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, Mechanical and Thermal Components. System

Simulation: electromechanical analogies and analogue computers

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work and assignments

Reading Material

Raven, F. H., Automatic Control Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education

Voicu, M., 2003. Advances in Automatic Control. Springer US

Bakshi V.U and Bakshi U.A, 2009. Automatic Control System. Technical Publications

Golnaraghi, F. and Kuo, B. C., 2009. Automatic Control Systems (9th Edition). John Wiley and

Sons Inc.

Year 4 Semester 1

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MECH 451: Petromechanical Systems (2, 0, 2)

Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to metering and transport devices and equipment

used in the oil and gas production and processing industries

Content

This course will introduce students to the general auxiliary equipment and devices used for gas

and oil production. Oil and Gas Metering: flow meters and its calibration. Pressure measurement:

pressure transducers and pressure gauges and their calibrations. Subsurface safety valve systems:

design, installation, operation and redress. Piping systems: rigid and flexible pipes, pipe seals and

rings. Flow and control valves. operation and maintenance of field machinery for the production

of oil and gas: Derricks for oil and gas fields; Drilling equipment and rigs for oil and gas fields;

Processing and treatment plants for oil and gas production; Oil heating units; Fuel storage tanks;

Turbine expanders, Flaring systems; Equipment for offshore platforms.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Kennedy, J. L., 1993. Oil and Gas Pipeline Fundamentals (2nd Edition). Pennwell Corporation

Arnold, K. and Stewart, M., 2007. Surface Production Operations: Design of Gas-Handling

Systems. Gulf Professional Publishing

Raymond, M. S., and Leffler, W. L., 2005. Oil and Gas Production in Nontechnical Language.

PennWell Corporation

Palmer. A. C., 2016. Introduction to Petroleum Exploration and Engineering. World Scientific

Publishing Company

MECH 453: Engineering Economy and Management (2, 0, 2)

Objective

This course will introduce students to management techniques used in industries for optimal

productivity and high-performance output

Content Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management).

Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. Engineering economy. Accounting and

cost accounting. Project Management.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, assignments and group project

Reading Material

Mishra, S., 2009. Engineering Economics and Costing. PHI Learning

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Smith, N. J., 2008. Engineering Project Management. John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Panneerselvam R., 2004. Engineering Economics. Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd

Gonen, T., 1990. Engineering Economy for Engineering Managers. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

MECH 461: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) (2, 2, 3)

Objective

To equip students with tools in computer aided design and manufacturing of mechanical

components

Content The design process and the role of Computer Aided Design (CAD). Defining the model, techniques

for geometrics modeling. Elements of interactive computer graphics. Techniques for geometric

modelling. Principles of computer graphics. Finite element modelling. Design databases. Standards for

computer-aided design. Expanding the capability of CAD- Artificial intelligence and Expert systems.

The design/manufacture interface. The link to machine control - computer numerical control;

machining centres; manual and computer-assisted part programming; the CAD/CAM approach to part

programming; machining from 3D models. Rapid prototyping. Robotics technology - Robot types and

motions; accuracy and repeatability; robot programming; robot applications; robot application to

assembly. Cellular manufacturing

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, computer simulations, group work and assignment and

students’ design project

Reading Material

Rao P.N., 2010. CAD/CAM: Principle and Applications (3rd Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

Farid M. Amirouche, 2004. Principles of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (2nd

Edition). Prentice Hall

McMahon, C. and Browne, J., 1999. CAD/CAM: Principles, Practice and Manufacturing

Management (2nd Edition). Prentice Hall

Singh. S., 2009. Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing. Khanna Publishers

MECH 463: Machine Tool Design (2, 2, 3)

Objectives

1. To introduce students to the design and manufacture of machine tools.

2. Students will also gain understanding of control of machines tools during operation in CNC

machines

Content Course material will cover classification of machine tools. Basic dimensions and dimensional series of

lathes. The concept of transmissions. Mechanics of machine tools - structures; slideways; and

alignments. Vibration and chatter. Machine-tool alignments. Straight-line motion. Hydraulic operation

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of machine tools. Motors, spindles, and bearings. Plain and rolling bearings for machine tools and their

lubrication design. Kinematics of machine tools - geometric form of engineering components.

Kinematics in machine tools. Kinematics and machining geometric forms. Classification of generating

systems. Control of machine tools- mechanical control; servo system control of slides; displacement

of machine tools slides; stepping motor drive system; the numerical and computer numerical control

of machine tools; the advantages of numerical control; functions of a numerical control machine tool;

inputs to the machine control unit; the programme preparation; economic considerations in the

application of CNCs. Design and Manufacture of Machine Tools.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignment

Reading Material





Basu, 2008. Design of Machine Tools (5th Edition). Oxford & Ibh Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd



MECH 465: Production Engineering I (2, 2, 3)

Objective

Students to gain understanding of production and manufacturing techniques and technologies in

industries

Content

Types of production and manufacturing systems: job, batch, flow-line, group technology, cellular

manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing, transfer lines, etc. A topology of

manufacturing environments. Tolerance considerations in manufacturing. Machining errors and

analysis. Process planning techniques. Elements of production management systems: business

planning; master production scheduling; requirements planning factory coordination; and

production activity control, including shop-floor control systems. Selected techniques of quality

engineering, including quantitative (statistical) treatment of product quality and its assurance.

Automated Quality Control.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, computer simulations, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Jain, K. C. and Chitale, A. K., 2014. Textbook of Production Engineering (2nd Edition). Prentice-

Hall of India Pvt. Ltd

Kalpakjian, S. and Schmid, S., 2009. Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (7th Edition).

Pearson Education

Sharma, P. C., 2006. A Textbook of Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes. S Chand

& Co Ltd

Li, J. and Meerkov, S. M., 2009. Production Systems Engineering. Springer

MECH 471: Behaviour of Real Fluids (3, 0, 3)

Objective

To expand students’ understanding in the application of conservation of mass (continuity),

momentum and energy principles in the analysis of fluid flow-to-surface interactions in which

viscous and compressibility effects are dominant.

Content

Course material will cover fluid dynamics in: flow around submerged bodies: Forces on

submerged bodies; Force exerted by a flowing fluid on a stationary body; Drag; Lift; Expression

for drag and lift; Dimensional analysis of drag and lift; Pressure drag and friction drag; Streamlined

body; Bluff body; Drag on a sphere; Drag on a cylinder; Magnus effect; Development of lift on an

airfoil; Internal flows: laminar and turbulent flows in pipes; extended Bernoulli equation; minor

and major losses in piping systems; the Moody chart; Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow; Couette

and Poiseuille Flows; Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. One Dimensional

Compressible Flow in a Duct: Thermodynamic relations; Equation of state; Expansion and

compression of perfect gas; basic equations of compressible flow; Velocity of sound or pressure

wave in a fluid; Mach number; Propagation of pressure waves (or disturbances) in a compressible

fluid; Stagnation properties; Area-velocity relationship for compressible flow; Flow of

compressible fluid through orifices and nozzles fitted to a large tank; Mass rate of flow of

compressible fluid through Venturi meter; Pitot-static tube in a compressible flow.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, group work and assignments

Reading Material


Wiley and Sons Inc.


White, F., 2006. Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

Munson, B. R., Young, D. F. and Okiishi, T. H., 1999. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. John

Wiley & Sons Inc.

MECH 473: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (2, 2, 3)

Objective

To introduce students to the scientific and engineering principles in the analysis and design of air-

conditioning and refrigeration systems

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Content

Fundamentals of air conditioning and refrigeration. Basic principles of air-conditioning and

refrigeration systems. Practical refrigeration cycles, water refrigerators, absorption refrigerators,

gas refrigeration cycles, fundamental properties of air and water vapour mixtures. Use of

Psychrometric chart for air-conditioning and refrigeration processes. Simple air conditioning

systems. Air conditioning and refrigeration design project.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignment and students’ design project

Reading Material



Whitman, B., Johnson, B., Tomczyk, J. and Silberstein, E., 2008. Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning Technology. Delmar Cengage Learning

Althhouse, A. D., Turnquist, C. H. and Bracciano A. F., 2003. Modern Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning (18th Edition). Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Haynes, J., 2000. Haynes Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Manual. Haynes

Manuals Inc.

Kittle, J. L., 1990. Home Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. McGraw-Hill Education

MECH 475: Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies (2, 2, 3)

Objective

To enable students to gain understanding of various technologies for conversion of renewable

energy resources into available work

Content

Overview of conventional energy systems, Introduction to Renewable Energy technologies; Solar

Energy, Wind Energy, Bioenergy, Hydro Power, other renewable energy sources including wave,

ocean geothermal energy, Computer Tools for Energy System Analysis

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, assignments and group design projects

Reading Material

IPCC, 2012. Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation: Special Report of

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambrigdge University Press

Gopalakrishnan, K. Hans van Leeuwen, J. and Brown, R. C. (eds.), 2011. Sustainable Bioenergy

and Bioproducts: Value Added Engineering Applications (12th Edition). Springer-Verlag

London

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Vanek, F. M. and Albright, L. D., 2008. Energy Systems Engineering - Evaluation and

Implementation. McGraw-Hill Education

Kaltschmitt, M., Streicher, W. and Wiese, A., 2007. Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics

and Environment. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

Boyle, G., 2004. Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press

MECH 481: Strength of Materials III (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding on behaviour of mechanical

components and structures under different types of loading

Content Elementary theory of elasticity. Sign notation of stresses (normal and shear) in three-dimensional

system. Equilibrium of forces and moments in three-dimensional system using cartesian and polar

(cylindrical) coordinates. Complimentary shear stress. Plane stress and strain considerations.

Compatibility equation. Airy stress function for stress prediction. Photoelastic theory for stress

prediction.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material




and Sons Inc.

Rao D. S, 2002. Introduction to Strength of Materials. Orient Blackswan

MECH 483: Mechatronics (1, 2, 2)

Objective

To introduce students to automation and control of mechanical and electrical components and

systems

Content

This is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical and electronics

engineering, programming and controls. Topics explored include mechatronics systems control,

sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors, actuators and

microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and programming of

microcontroller.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, practical, simulations using available software, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Bishop, R. H., 2006. Mechatronics: An Introduction. CRC Press

De Silva, C. W., 2005. Mechatronics: An Integrated Approach. CRC Press


Popovic, D. and Vlacic, L., 1999. Mechatronics in Engineering Design and Product

Development. Marcel Dekker

MECH 485: Automatic Control II (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will help students gain understanding of automatic control of mechanical and electrical

systems

Content

This course gives a practical treatment of control of engineering systems composed of mechanical,

electrical, thermal and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are

developed.

Review of basic concepts and mathematical techniques used in Control Engineering. State-space

representation of control systems. Frequency response methods. Stability analysis: Nyquist

criterion. Controllability for a system of multiple inputs, Root-locus System design. Nyquist, Bode

and other plots. Gain and Phase margins, proportional control, compensator design Control system

design and design specifications. Performance improvement and compensation.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Nakra B.C., 2007. Theory and Applications of Automatic Control. New Age International Pvt

Ltd Publishers

Raven, F. H., Automatic Control Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education

Voicu, M., 2003. Advances in Automatic Control. Springer US

Bakshi V.U and Bakshi U.A, 2009. Automatic Control System. Technical Publications

MECH 487: Vibrations II (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will equip students with the understanding of vibrations in mechanical components

and systems and design of dampers to reduce vibrations

Content

This course is designed to reflect on recent advances in Vibration Technology. Topics covered

include: Distributed-Parameter Systems: Vibration of Strings and Cables, Modes and Natural

frequencies, Vibration of Rods and Bars, Bending Vibration of beams. Vibration Testing and

Experimental Modal Analysis: Measurement Hardware, Digital Signal Processing, Random Signal

Analysis in Testing, Vibration Testing for Endurance and Diagnostics. Introduction to Finite

Element Method: Bar, Three-Element bar, Lumped Mass Matrices. Computational Consideration:

Influence of Coefficients and Dunkerley’s Formula, Rayleigh’s Method, Matrix Iteration,

Computer simulation of Time response of Multi- degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method.

Nonlinear Vibration: Single-degree-of-freedom Phase Plots, Equation Linearization, Pendulum,

Nonlinear damping and Averaging. Vibration of machine foundations.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material


Balachandran, B. and Magrab, E. B., 2008. Vibrations. CL Engineering

Hartog, D. J. P., 1985. Mechanical Vibrations. McGraw-Hill

Rao, S. S. 2016. Mechanical Vibrations (6th Edition). Pearson Education

MECH 491: Design of Vehicle Structures (2, 2, 3)

Objective

The aim of this course is to equip students with tools for the design of vehicle structures

Content

Course material will cover; Layout: Layout of light and heavy motor vehicles, Types of chassis

with reference to power plant locations and drives, various types of frames, Chassis member joints

and appropriate fastening methods, constructional details and materials, testing of vehicle frames,

design and loads acting on vehicle frames. Integral body design: design of mountings for engine,

transmission and other accessories. Crashworthiness and its influence on vehicle design: Accident

and injury analysis, vehicle impacts, general dynamics and crush characteristics, design of impact

collapsible structures and its influence on safety. Vehicle body engineering: Types-saloons, vans,

buses, limousines, sports cars, etc. Design for comfort accommodation: Ergonomics in the

automotive industry, ergonomics methods and tools to promote occupant accommodation and

comfort. Driver’s visibility analysis and design, safety equipment for cars. Vehicle Body

Aerodynamics: Fundamentals of viscous air flow, aerodynamic lift control, vehicle body drag and

reduction devices.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Hillier, V. and Coombes, P., 2004. Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology. Nelson Thornes

Brown, J. C., Robertson, J. A. and Serpento, S. T., 2002. Motor Vehicle Structures: Concepts

and Fundamentals. Society of Automotive Engineers

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Happian-Smith, J. 2001. Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design. Society of Automotive

Engineers

Norton, R. L., 2011. Design of Machinery (5th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

MECH 493: Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will enable students to gain understanding and skills in wiring electrical and electronic

components in automobile vehicles

Content Electrical power and wiring: Electrical power system, handling of petrol cars, diesel trucks and buses.

Battery: Principles and construction of lead-acid and alkaline batteries, characteristics, rating capacity

and efficiency of battery, Various Tests. Ignition Systems: Types, construction and working of battery

coil and magneto systems. Types and construction of spark plugs, electronic ignition systems.

Electronic Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems: Carburettor systems. Throttle body injection and

multiport or point fuel injection. Fuel injection systems and Injection system controls. Advantages of

electronic injection and control systems. Types of solid-state ignition systems and their working

principles, contactless electronic ignition system, and electronic spark timing control. Digital Engine

Control Systems and performance: Electronic control modules, Open and closed loop systems, engine

cranking and warm-up control, Acceleration enrichment, Deceleration leaning, idle speed control and

cruise control. Distributor engine control systems, and distributor less ignition-integrated engine

control systems, exhaust emission control systems. Hybrid operation and performance. Electronic

dashboard instruments: onboard diagnosis system, fuel gauge, security and warning systems. Lighting

Systems and Accessories: Insulated and earth return systems. Positive and negative earth systems,

Detail of head and side lights, head light dazzling and preventive methods, trafficator, Electrical fuel

pump, speedometer, fuel, oil and temperature gauges, Horn, wiper system. Electronic management of

chassis system: Vehicle motion control. Automotive Electronics: Current trend in modern automobiles,

open and closed loop systems, components for engine management. Sensors and Actuators: Basic

sensor arrangement, types of sensors including Oxygen sensors, crank position sensors, fuel metering,

/vehicle speed sensors, detonation sensor, air flow sensor, and altitude sensor. Throttle position sensors,

solenoids, stepper motors and relays. Electronic safety mechanisms: automatic braking systems (ABS),

Safety mechanisms including electronic seat belts and airbags, child protection systems.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Ribbens, W., 2017. Understanding Automotive Electronics: An Engineering Perspective (8th

Edition). Butterworth-Heinemann

Hollembeak, B., 2010. Today’s Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems. Cengage

Learning

Denton, T., 2004. Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems. Routledge

DuPuy, R. K., 1999. Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (4th Edition). Chek Chart

Publications

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MECH 495: Vehicle Power Train Systems (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will enable students to gain practical understanding of transmission power and design

of power train systems in automobiles

Content

This course will cover transmission systems in automobiles. Clutches: Fundamentals, types,

principle of operation, construction of a typical automobile clutch, clutch friction materials, torque

capacity and design aspects. Manuel Gearboxes and overdrives: Necessity for gearbox, five speed

and synchromesh gearboxes, Gear synchronization and engagement, mechanical power flow,

remote controlled gear selection and engagement mechanisms, splitter and range change

gearboxes, overdrive consideration, setting gear ratio and performance characteristics in different

speeds. Hydrodynamic fluid couplings: Hydrodynamic fluid couplings, principle of operation and

construction, hydrodynamic coupling efficiency and torque capacity, performance characteristics,

reduction of drag torques. Torque converters: principle of operation, performance characteristics,

converter coupling, multistage torque converters, polyphase torque converters, overrun clutches.

Semi- and fully automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission considerations, mechanical

power flow, three- four- and five-speed automatic transmissions, Electronic and hydraulic control

systems. Other drives such as electro-magnetic transmission, electric drive and hydrostatic drive,

their principles of operation, advantages and limitations. Final Drive Transmission: Crownwheel

and pinion arrangement, differential locks, double reduction axles, two-speed axles and central

differential, four-wheel drive arrangement. Electro/hydraulic limited slip differential.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Crolla, D. and Mashadi, B., 2012. Vehicle Power Train Systems: Integration and Optimization.

John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Hillier, V. and Coombes, P., 2004. Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology. Nelson Thornes

Brown, J. C., Robertson, J. A. and Serpento, S. T., 2002. Motor Vehicle Structures: Concepts

and Fundamentals. Society of Automotive Engineers

Happian-Smith, J. 2001. Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design. Society of Automotive

Engineers

Year 4 Semester 2

MECH 454: Entrepreneurship Development and Management (1, 2, 2)

Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to entrepreneurship, product development and

business planning

Content

Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for new

ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new ventures.

Current trends in commerce (Internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). Business Law/Law of

Contract

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, group work and assignment and students’ design project

Reading Material

Duening, T. N., Robert A. Hisrich, R. A., and Lechter, M. A., 2014. Technology

Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace (2nd Edition). Academic Press

Desai, V., 2014. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development and Management. Himalaya

Publishing House Pvt. Ltd

Singh A. K., 2009. Entrepreneurship Development and Management (2nd Edition). Laxmi

Publications

Charantimath, P. M., 2006. Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business Enterprise.

Pearson Education Education

MECH 458: Maintenance Engineering (1, 2, 2)

Objectives

1. The course introduces the management issues in the maintenance organization whiles also

providing an understanding of the importance of reliability and the mechanisms leading to

failures in manufacturing equipment.

2. The course also introduces the state-of-the-art preventive and proactive maintenance

methods.

Content

Overview of Safety and Maintenance Management; Definitions of Safe and Hazardous Work

Environment; Introduction to Safety Protection, OSHA Inspection and Basic Accident

Prevention; Reliability performance of production plants; Maintenance methods and techniques -

Planning and Scheduling; International Compliance on Safety and Maintenance; Legal and

Statutory Requirements in Applying Safety and Maintenance Practices; Maintenance

information systems; Industrial Case Studies and Demonstrations

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Jardine, A. K. S. and Tsang A. H. C., 2017. Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability – Theory

and Applications (2nd Edition). CRC Press

Kelly, A., 2006. Maintenance Management Auditing: in search of Maintenance Management

Excellence. Industrial Press

Petersen D., 2003. Techniques of Safety Management: A Systems Approach. American Society

of Safety Engineers

Wilson, A., 2002. Asset Maintenance Management. Industrial Press

MECH 464: Machine Shop and Factory Design (2, 2, 3)

Objective

Students will gain practical understanding on design of the machine shop and factory for optimal

work flow and production after going through this course

Content This course will introduce the students to the machine shop and design of factory for optimal

production. Material will be covered on siting industrial plants in the factory. Planning the layout of

the shop or factory to avoid unnecessary handling. Batch production, line-flow production. Handling

work at the machine shop; moving work about the shop: transport conveyors and work handling

appliances - gravity, chain, and belt conveyors, hoists, cranes, and trucks. Work flow; plant capacity.

Storing materials and finished products. Tool rooms; accessibility of tool rooms. Tool room layouts,

Industrial ventilation, lamination, quality and quantity, lighting design and economics. Sound, noise

and ultrasonic noise control and applications. Accidents prevention, mechanical guarding of machines.

Electrical equipment; occupational hazard and fire protection.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, industrial visit, power point presentation, group work and assignment

Reading Material

Uffelen, C. V., 2008. Factory Design. Braun Publishing

Reinertsen, D., 1997. Managing the Design Factory. Free Press

Scheer, A-W., 1995. CIM Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Towards the Factory of the

Future (3rd Edition). Springer

Moltrecht, K. H., 1981. Machine Shop Practice (2nd Edition). Industrial Press Inc.

MECH 466: Production Engineering II (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will see to equip students with practical knowledge and skills on methods of design,

automation and mechanisation of mechanical tools

Content Course material will cover methods for tools design. Practices for tool making and materials, and their

heat treatment and finishing techniques. Jig and fixture design. Design of drill bushings and clamps.

Design of press and forming tools. Design of inspection gauges. Design of material handling systems.

Mechanisation of parts handling, automatic production and assembly. Robots and manufacturing

automation.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Jain K. C. and Chitale A. K., 2010. Textbook of Production Engineering (2nd Edition). PHI

Learning

Kalpakjian, S. and Schmid, S., 2009. Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (7th Edition).

Pearson Education

Sharma, P. C., 2006. A Textbook of Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes. S Chand

& Co Ltd

Li, J. and Meerkov, S. M., 2009. Production Systems Engineering. Springer

MECH 472: Fluid Machinery (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will help students to apply the principles of fluid mechanics from previous courses in

the analysis and design of Positive Displacement and Dynamic fluid machinery.

Content

Course material will cover theory of dynamic machines such as pumps, fans, turbines, and

compressors. Basic relations and applications including the application of the moment of

momentum principle; the Euler turbomachine equation; Velocity diagrams; impulse and reaction

machines. Dimensionless quantities: Turbo machinery variables: specific speed, flow coefficient,

specific diameter, power coefficient, head coefficient, unit speed, unit discharge, unit power, use

of unit quantities, etc. Characteristics of turbo-machinery design and analysis; pump-system

operation; consideration of cavitation. Introduction to Positive displacement machines:

Reciprocating Pumps, main parts of a reciprocating pump, working of a reciprocating pump; Slip

of reciprocating pump; Classification of reciprocating pumps; Variation of velocity and

acceleration in the suction and pipes due to acceleration of the piston; Effect of variation of velocity

on friction in the suction and delivery pipes.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, group work and assignments.

Reading Material


Wiley and Sons Inc.

Wright, T. and Gerhart, P., 2009. Fluid Machinery: Application, Selection and Design. CRC

Press

Kothandaraman, C. P. and Rudramoorthy, R., 2009. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery. New Age

International Pvt Ltd Publishers

Munson, B. R., Young, D. F. and Okiishi, T. H., 1999. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. John

Wiley & Sons Inc.

MECH 474: Internal Combustion Engines (3, 0, 3)

Objective

This course will seek to introduce students to the working principles and design of internal

combustion engines.

Content

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Fuels and combustion. Air standard cycles. Engine types and their working principles. Spark-

Ignition (SI) and Compression-Ignition (CI) engine characteristics. Criteria of performance for SI

and CI engines. Engine emissions and air pollution. Gas turbines and their applications.

Introduction to the design of reciprocating internal combustion engines.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignments.

Reading Material

Agrawal, S. K., 2006. Internal Combustion Engines (Revised 2nd Edition). New Age

International Pvt Ltd Publishers

Gupta H.N., 2006. Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines. PHI Learning

Ganesan, V., 2008. Internal Combustion Engines. McGraw-Hill Education

Obert, E. F., 1973. Internal Combustion Engines and Air Pollution (3rd Edition). Intex

Educational Publications

MECH 484: Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis II (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will enable students to gain understanding of design of linkages for mechanical

systems

Content

Course material will cover logical synthesis of mechanisms. Freudenstein’s equation.

Coordination of Crank velocities. Design of up to six-bar mechanism using algebraic method for

a given output function with 4th order approximation. Coupler Curves and Cognates. Motion and

Path generation for common link mechanisms. Robert’s theorem. Error estimation in a given

synthesis. Optimisation using Chebyscher’s theorem. High speed cam dynamics. Analytical

derivation of cam profiles. Introduction to spatial mechanisms.

Reading Material:

Ambekar A. G., 2007. Mechanism and Machine Theory. Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

Rao, J. S. and Dukkipati R.V., 2007. Mechanism and Machine Theory. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Erdman, A. G., Sandor, G. N. and Kota, S., 2001. Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis.

Pearson Education

Barton, L. O., 1994. Mechanism Analysis. Simplified and Graphical Techniques. Marcel Dekker

Inc.

MECH 488: Finite Element Methods (2, 2, 3)

Objective

The aim of the course is to equip students with tools for analysis of mechanical elements including

Thermal stresses, fatigue loading and deformation.

Content

This course is an introductory course in finite element methods for thermal, stress and deformation

analysis of mechanical elements. It covers finite element theories, problem formulation and use of

all-purpose finite element programmes. The course seeks to introduce students to: Analysis of

trusses, beam, frame, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric isoparametric, solid, thermal, and

fluids using finite element methods. Students are introduced to commercial Finite Element

software to solve engineering problems.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Pepper, D. W., and Heinrich, J. C., 2017. The Finite Element Method: Basic Concepts and

Applications with MATLAB, MAPLE, and COMSOL (3rd Edition). CRC Press

Chen, Z., 2011. The Finite Element Method: Its Fundamentals and Applications in Engineering.

World Scientific Publishing Company

Rao, S. S., 2010. The Finite Element Method in Engineering (5th Edition). Butterworth-

Heinemann

Alavala, C. R., 2009. Finite element method: basic concepts and applications. PHI Learning

MECH 492: Vehicle Control, Suspension and Stability (2, 2, 3)

Objective

This course will enable students to gain practical understanding of vehicle dynamics and design of

suspensions and controls for vehicle stability

Content

Suspension and Tyres. Spring mass frequency. Wheel hop, wheel wobble, wheel shimmy. Choice

of suspension spring rate. Calculation of effective spring rate. Vehicle suspension in fore and apt

directions. Ride characteristics of tyres, behaviour while cornering, power consumed by tyre,

effect of driving and braking torque-Gough’s tyre characteristics.

Vehicle Handling: Oversteer, under steer, steady state concerning. Effect of braking, driving

torques on steering. Effect of camber, transient effects in concerning. Directional Stability of

vehicles. Stability of Vehicles: Load distribution. Calculation of tractive effort and reactions for

different drives, Stability of a vehicle on a slope, on a curve and a banked road. Numerical

Methods: Approximate methods for fundamental frequency, Dunker-Ley’s lower bound,

Rayleigh’s upper bound-Holzer method for close-coupled systems and branched systems.

Steering: steering gearbox fundamentals design, power assisted steering, steering geometry

(castor, camber, king pin inclination, Toe-in and toe-out) and wheel alignment, Conditions for true

rolling motion of wheels during steering, steering linkages and layout. Suspension: Suspension

geometry, body roll stability analysis, Various Types of suspensions (spring, hydroelastic,

hydropneumatic and hydrogas suspensions), absorber, various types of independent suspensions.

Braking System: Classification of brakes, drum and disc brakes, theory of braking, mechanical

and hydraulic brakes, servo brake, power assisted brakes, Anti-lock braking system. Wheels and

Tyres: Functions of pneumatic tyres. The wheel structure, stud and nut fixtures. Major tyre

components: tube, tyre valves, carcass, beads, side walls and tread. Merits and demerits of tubed

and tubeless tyres. Properties of tyre: Tractive, braking and cornering, tyre materials, tyre thread

design, vehicle steady state directional stability, tyre marking identification, tyre and rim

selections. Wheel balancing.

Mode of Delivery


Reading Material

Rajesh, R., 2012. Vehicle Dynamics and Control. Springer US

Erjavec, J., 2009. Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (5th Edition). Delmar

Publishers Inc.

Knowles, D. and Erjavec, J., 2002. Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems. Delmar

Cengage Learning

Meywerk, M., 2015. Vehicle Dynamics (Automotive Series). John Wiley and Sons Inc.

table 3: course-by-course structure of bsc. mechanical

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