Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech)

Basics of thermodynamics, mechanics, fluid machines, manufacturing and mechatronics.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters27Topics

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01Unit 1: Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials 6 topics

Force systems, resultant and free body diagram
Equilibrium and Lami's theorem
Friction basics
Stress, strain and Hooke's law
Elastic constants and stress-strain diagram
Introduction to beams, shear force and bending moment

02Unit 2: Thermodynamics and IC Engines 6 topics

System, properties and thermodynamic processes
Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics
Carnot cycle, heat engine, refrigerator and heat pump
Two-stroke and four-stroke engines, SI and CI engines
Basics of refrigeration and air conditioning
Introduction to electric and hybrid vehicles

03Unit 3: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines 5 topics

Properties of fluids
Pascal's law and hydrostatic pressure
Continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation
Hydraulic turbines: Pelton, Francis and Kaplan
Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps

04Unit 4: Manufacturing Processes 5 topics

Casting and forming basics
Machining: lathe, drilling and milling
Welding and joining processes
CNC machines basics
Additive manufacturing (3D printing)

05Unit 5: Measurement, Control and Mechatronics 5 topics

Measurement of temperature, pressure, force and strain
Sensors and transducers
Open- and closed-loop control systems
Elements of a mechatronic system
Applications: robots, automobiles and smart devices

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You will be able to

Apply laws of mechanics, equilibrium and basic stress-strain relations to simple members
Apply the laws of thermodynamics and explain IC engines and refrigeration
Use fluid properties, Pascal's law, continuity and Bernoulli's equation and explain turbines and pumps
Describe basic manufacturing processes including machining, casting, welding and 3D printing
Explain measuring instruments, sensors, control systems and mechatronic systems

Who it is for

B.Tech first-year students (Semester 2) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches under AKTU
Students preparing for AKTU semester examinations, carry-over or back papers

What you need

Class 12 Physics and Mathematics
Scientific calculator

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (Semester 2, all branches (Semester 1 for some groups)). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Is it difficult for non-mechanical students?

No. Each topic starts from Class 12 physics and is explained with everyday machines and simple numericals.

Are diagrams taught?

Yes. Neat labelled diagrams of engines, turbines, pumps and machines are practised for the university paper.