Design Of Machine Elements
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Design Of Machine Elements Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Design Of Machine Elements (subject code 3351902) as prescribed for Mechatronics · Semester 5 divides the course into 6 units, covering 24 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3351902)Unit 1 Design of machine elements subjected to direct stresses.
- 2.1. Illustration of simple machine elements subjected to direct stresses- independently and identification of resisting areas (simple numeric examples).
- 2.2. Design of simple machine elements subjected to uni-axial direct stresses- independently.
- 2.3. Design procedure (with numeric examples), steps, identification of resisting areas and design of: i. Knuckle joint. ii. Cotter joint. iii. Riveted joints. iv. Welded joint-fillet & lap joint . Design Of Machine Elements Course Code: 3351902 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/14-15 Gujarat State 3 threaded fasteners. v. Threaded fasteners & screw jack.
Unit 2 Design of machine elements subjected to bending stresses.
- 3.1. Principle of bending and its fundamental equation.
- 3.2. Modulus of various sections, example of pure bending like levers, beams, axle, etc.
- 3.3. Types of levers.
- 3.4. Design procedure (with numeric example) of levers including cross section of arms, bosses and pins.
- 3.5. Design procedure (with numeric example) of leaf spring. Design Of Machine Elements Course Code: 3351902 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/14-15 Gujarat State 4
Unit 3 Design of machine elements subjected to direct and twisting moments.
- 4.1. Fundamental equation of twisting moment with design procedure.
- 4.2. Types of shafts with important features of each.
- 4.3. Design of shafts (with numeric examples).
- 4.4. Types of keys, applications of each and design procedure (with numeric examples).
- 4.5. Types of couplings and applications.
- 4.6. Design of muff and flange couplings (with numeric examples).
- 4.7. Types of spring, terminology related to helical spring and applications of helical spring.
Unit 4 Design of machine elements subjected to direct and bending stresses.
- 5.1. Eccentric loading- i. Concept. ii. Illustrations like frame, C-clamp, Bracket, Foundation bolt, Bolts in flange, etc. iii. Design of machine element like C-Clamp, bracket, foundation bolt and bolts in flange.(with numeric examples).
Unit 5 Design of pressure vessels.
- 6.1. Types and applications of pressure vessels used in industries. State Range of pressure also.
- 6.2. Design of thick and thin cylinders (with numeric examples).
- 6.3. Design of thin spherical shell (with numeric examples).
Unit 6 Selection procedure for bearings.
- 7.1. Classification of bearings.
- 7.2. Bearing designation as per IS.
- 7.3. Antifriction bearings: types, advantages, applications.
- 7.4. Selection procedure of anti-friction bearings.
- 7.5. Calculation for anti-friction bearings: basic dynamic load, load rating, equivalent load, bearing life. Design Of Machine Elements Course Code: 3351902 GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/14-15 Gujarat State 5