Design of Machine Elements
Get the full GTU study material, English & Gujarati textbook PDFs, syllabus curriculum, and solved previous year question papers.
English Book & Chapters
English Book Coming Soon
We are working hard to add this material. Stay tuned for updates!
Follow on Instagram for UpdatesGTU Previous Year Papers
Papers Coming Soon
We are working hard to add this material. Stay tuned for updates!
Follow on Instagram for UpdatesDesign of Machine Elements Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Design of Machine Elements (subject code DI04000251) as prescribed for Production · Semester 4 divides the course into 7 units, covering 31 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 (DI04000251)Unit 1 Introduction
- 1.1 General consideration and factors influencing the design of machine elements and design process. 1.2 Various materials used in manufacturing of machine elements and their properties. 1.3 Types of loads
- types of stresses
- concept of stress concentration and factor of safety. 1.4 Standardization and preferred numbers
- numeric examples on preferred numbers
Unit 2 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)
- identification of resisting areas and design of: i
- Knuckle joint ii
- Cotter joint. iii
- Riveted joints
Unit 3 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
- 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
Unit 4 Design of machine elements subjected 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
- Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) /Mechatronics Engineering Subject Code: DI04000251 Subject Name : Design of Machine Elements 4.6 Design of muff and flange couplings (with numeric examples). 4.7 Types of helical spring
- terminology related to helical spring and applications of helical spring (with numeric examples)
Unit 5 Design of machine elements subjected to direct and bending stresses
- 5.1 Eccentric loading- i
- Concept, ii
- Illustrations like frame
- Column of drilling machine etc. iii
- Design of machine element like C-Clamp
- Column of drilling machine
- (with numeric examples)
Unit 6 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 7 Selection procedure for bearings
- 7.1 Classification of bearings. 7.2 Bearing designation as per IS. 7.3 Antifriction bearings: types
- 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
Study on Android App:
