Introduction to Mechanical Engineering - ME25C03
[ 1st Semester - Mechanical Engineering Department ]
Under Class: | 1st Semester [Mechanical Dept Anna University 2025 Regulation] |
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ME25C03 :
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Course
Objectives:
●
To impart the fundamental concepts and principles of various fields such as
Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanics, thermal engineering in Mechanical
Engineering.
Engineering:
History and evolution of mechanical engineering, Basic mechanical engineering
principles (force, motion, energy, work, power), Units and dimensions, SI
system, Ethics and professionalism in engineering.
Activities:
Interactive quiz, Conversion between SI and other unit systems.
Mechanics
of Materials and Structures: Stress and strain,
types of stresses (tensile, compressive, shear), Elasticity and plasticity,
Mechanical properties of materials (strength, toughness, hardness),
Introduction to bending, torsion, and axial loading, Simple structural analysis
and design concepts.
Activities:
Demonstration of Simple truss or beam problems solved using software.
Energy
Interactions: System, Energy Transfer, Conduction,
convection, and radiation, Working principle of Heat Engines, Refrigeration and
HVAC systems.
Activities:
Demonstration of working model of internal combustion engine &
refrigerator, Virtual demonstration of Thermodynamic cycles.
Machine
Elements: Gears, bearings, shafts, fasteners,
couplings, Selection of machine components, Quality control and safety in
mechanical engineering.
Activities:
Demonstration of working of Gears, bearings, etc. in a mechanical system.
Manufacturing
Processes: Casting, forming, machining &
joining processes, CNC and additive manufacturing, overview of smart
manufacturing.
Activities:
Demonstration of various machining processes, 3D printing of simple parts.
Weightage:
Continuous Assessment: 40%, End Semester Examinations: 60%
Assessment Methodology:
Quiz (10%), Assignments (40%) and Internal Examinations (50%)
References:
1.
Wickert, J., & Lewis, K. (2016). An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.
Cengage Learning.
2.Rajput, R. K., (2017). Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Laxmi Publications.
E-resources:
1.
MIT OpenCourseWare – Mechanical Engineering https://ocw.mit.edu
2.
PhET Simulations – University of Colorado Boulder https://phet.colorado.edu
3.
LibreTexts Engineering https://eng.libretexts.org