Course Code: MEE3001

Pre-requisite : MEE2002 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS L T P J C

2 1 0 0 3
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
1 Introduction to Design Process: Introduction to Design process – Factors – 4 1,2,5,14
Materials selection - direct - Bending and Torsional stress equation - Impact
and Shock loading - Factor of safety - Design stress - Theories of failures –
Problems.
2 Fatigue strength: Stress concentration - theoretical stress concentration 4 1,2,5,9
factor - Size factor - Surface limits factor - fatigue stress concentration factor
- notch sensitivity - Variable and cyclic loads – Fatigue strength – S-N curve
– Continued cyclic stress – Soderberg and Goodman equations.
3 Design of Mechanical Springs: Stresses and deflections of helical springs – 4 1,5,9,11,
extension -compression springs – springs for fatigue loading, energy storage 18
capacity – helical torsion springs – Flat Spiral Springs - leaf springs.
Computer aided design of springs.
4 Design of Riveted, Welded and Bolted Joints: Riveted, Welded and Bolted 4 1,2,5,12
Joints, Computer aided design of joints
5 Design of Keys, cotters and knuckle joints: Design of keys-stresses in 4 1,5,7,9,
keys-cotter joints-spigot and socket, sleeve and cotter, jib and cotter joints- 17,18
knuckle joints.
6 Design of Shafts and Couplings: Design of solid and hollow shafts for 6 1,5,9,11,
strength and rigidity – design of shafts for combined bending and axial loads 17,18
– shaft sizes. Computer aided design of shafts and analysis- Design of
couplings – Rigid – Muff, Split muff and Flange couplings - Flexible –
Oldham, Universal couplings. Computer aided design of Couplings
7 Design of Engine Components: Design of Piston – Connecting rod – 2 5,9,11,18
Crankshaft – Flywheel.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2 2
Total Lecture Hours
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer 30
models to lecture, Industrial Visit, challenging assignments, minimum of 2 guest lectures
by industry experts.
Tutorial 15 1,2,7,9,
Tutorial class for Module 1 (3 hours) 12,17,18,
Tutorial class for Module 2 (2 hours) 19
Tutorial class for Module 3 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 4 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 5 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 6 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 7 (1 hour)
Tutorial class for Module 8 (1 hour)
# A minimum of 2 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.
Another 4 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home work.
# Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online Discussion
Forums, challenging Assignments
Text Book
 1. Joseph Edward Shigley and Charles, R. Mischke (2008), Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw –
Hill International Editions, 8th edition.
Reference Books
1. V.B. Bhandari (2010), Design of Machine elements, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 3rd Edition.
2. P.C.Sharma & D.K.Aggarwal (2012), A Text Book of Machine Design, S.K.Kataria & Sons, New
Delhi,12th edition,.
3. Jack A.Collins, Henry Busby, George Staab (2011), Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and
Machines, 2nd Edition, Wiley India Pvt. Limited.
4. B.J. Hamrock, and S.R. Schmid (2005), Fundamentals of Machine Elements, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi.
5. Juvinal, R.C and Kurt M.Marshek (2012), Machine component design, John Wiley.
6. Design Data (2010) – PSG College of Technology, DPV Printers, Coimbatore.
7. Merhyle F. Spotts, Terry E. Shoup and Lee E. Hornberger (2003), Design of Machine Elements, 8th
Edition, Printice Hall.

Mode of Evaluation Digital Assignments /Seminars/ Surprise Test

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Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 3.3.2016
Date of Approval by the Academic Council: 18.3.2016
Compiled by Prof. E. Rajkumar
Prof. Bhaskara Rao