UNIT - 1
Research Methodology:
Introduction, Meaning of Research, Objectives of Research, Types of Research, Research Approaches, Significance of Research, Research Methods versus Methodology, Research and Scientific Method, Research Process, Criteria of Good Research, Problems Encountered by Researchers in India. Defining the Research Problem: Research Problem, Selecting the Problem, Necessity of Defining the Problem, Technique Involved in Defining a Problem.
UNIT - 2
Reviewing the literature:
Place of the literature review in research, Bringing clarity and focus to research problem, Improving research methodology, Broadening knowledge base in research area, Enabling contextual findings, Review of the literature, searching the existing literature, reviewing the selected literature, Developing a theoretical framework, Developing a conceptual framework, Writing about the literature reviewed. Research Design: Meaning of Research Design, Need for Research Design, Features of a Good Design, Important Concepts Relating to Research Design, Different Research Designs, Basic Principles of Experimental Designs, Important Experimental Designs.
UNIT - 3
Design of Sample Surveys:
Design of Sampling: Introduction, Sample Design, Sampling and Non-sampling Errors, Sample Survey versus Census Survey, Types of Sampling Designs. Measurement and Scaling: Qualitative and Quantitative Data, Classifications of Measurement Scales, Goodness of Measurement Scales, Sources of Error in Measurement, Techniques of Developing Measurement Tools, Scaling, Scale Classification Bases, Scaling Technics, Multidimensional Scaling, Deciding the Scale. Data Collection: Introduction, Experimental and Surveys, Collection of Primary Data, Collection of Secondary Data, Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection, Case Study Method.
UNIT – 4
Data Preparation:
Data Preparation Process, Some Problems in Preparation Process, Missing Values and Outliers, Types of Analysis, Statistics in Research. Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Measures of Skegness, Kurtosis, Measures of Relationship, Association in case of Attributes, Other Measures.
UNIT - 5
Sampling and Statistical Inference:
Parameters and Statistic, Sampling and Non- Sampling Errors, Sampling Distribution, Degree of Freedom, Standard Error, Central Limit Theorem, Finite Population Correction, Statistical Inference.
UNIT - 6
Testing of Hypotheses:
Hypothesis, Basic Concepts Concerning Testing of Hypotheses, Testing of Hypothesis, Test Statistics and Critical Region, Critical Value and Decision Rule, Procedure for Hypothesis Testing, Hypothesis Testing for Mean, Proportion, Variance, for Difference of Two Mean, for Difference of Two Proportions, for Difference of Two Variances, P-Value approach, Power of Test, Limitations of the Tests of Hypothesis. Chi-square Test: Test of Difference of more than Two Proportions, Test of Independence of Attributes, Test of Goodness of Fit, Caution in Using Chi Square Tests.
UNIT – 7
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA):
The ANOVA Technique, Basic Principle of ANOVA, One way ANOVA, Two way ANOVA, Latin – square Design, Analysis of Co- Variance, Assumptions in Co-Variance.
UNIT – 8
Linear Regression Analysis:
Dependent and Independent Variables, Simple Linear Regression Model, Multiple Linear Regression Model, Problem of Multicolinearity, Qualitative Explanatory Variables. Factor Analysis: The Mathematical Basis, Important Methods of Factor Analysis, Rotation in Factor Analysis, R – Type and Q – Type Factor Analysis, Merits and Demerits of Factor Analysis.
UNIT – 9
Probability:
Random Experiments, Sample Spaces, Events, The Concept of Probability, The Axiomsof Probability, Theorems on Probability, Assignment of Probabilities, Conditional Probability, Theorems on Conditional Probability, Independent Events, Bayes’Theorem. Random Variables, Discrete Probability Distributions, Distribution Functions for RandomVariables, Distribution Functions for Discrete Random Variables, Continuous Random Variables, Graphical Interpretations, Joint Distributions Independent Random Variables, Change of Variables, Probability Distributions of Functions of Random Variables, Convolutions, Conditional Distributions.
UNIT - 10
The Binomial Distribution, Properties of the Binomial Distribution, The Normal Distribution, Properties of the Normal Distribution, Relation Between Binomial and Normal Distributions, The Poisson Distribution, Properties of the Poisson Distribution, Relation Between the Binomial andPoisson Distributions, Relation Between the Poisson and Normal Distributions, The Hypergeometric Distribution.
Reference Books:
(1) Research Methodology Methods and Techniques, C.R. Kothari, Gaurav Garg, New Age International Publishers,4th Edition, 2019.
(2) Research Methodology a step-by-step guide for beginners, Ranjit Kumar, SAGE Publications Ltd, 3rd Edition, 2011. [For Unit -2, Reviewing the Literature]
(3)Probability and Statistics, Murray R. Spiegel, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition, 2013.[For Unit -9 and Unit – 10]
PART II
UNIT 1
Engineering Mechanics:
Concept of stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio; Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment; stresses in beams; torsion of circular shafts;
Theory of Machines:
Displacement, velocity and acceleration of plane mechanisms; cams; gears and gear trains;
Reference Books
1 Strength of Materials James M Gere, Barry J .Goodno, Cengage Learning, 2009
2 Strength of Materials S. S. Bhavikatti , Vikas publications House, -1 Pvt. Ltd, 2006
3 Theory of Machines Rattan S. S. ,Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing, Company Ltd., New Delhi,3rd edition -2009
UNIT 2
Mechanical Vibrations:
Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.
Machine Design:
Static and dynamic force analysis; Balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses, flywheel and governor, gyroscope, failure theories; principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints; shafts, gears, brakes and clutches bearings and springs.
Reference Books
1 Mechanical Vibrations,G. K. Grover and S.P. Nigam Nemchand and Brothers, Roorkee,2009
2 Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, S. Graham Kelly, McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2000
3 Mechanical Engineering Design, Joseph E shigley and Charles R. G. Budynas, McGraw hill International edition- 6 , 2009
4 Theory and problems of Machine Design (Schaum’s Outlines series), Hall, Holowenko, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2014
UNIT 3
Fluid Mechanics:
Properties of fluids, manometry principle, buoyancy and floatation, stability of floating bodies; fluid kinematics,
Fluid dynamics-
Euler’s & Bernoulli’s equation; concept of dimensional analysis; Fluid flow measurements, viscous flow (incompressible fluids), concepts of boundary layer, flow through pipes.
Reference Books
1 Fluid Mechanics (SI Units) ,Yunus A. Cengel John M.Cimbala, TMH , 2006
2 Fluid Mechanics, Bansal, R. K., Lakshmi Publications, 2004
UNIT 4
Basic and Applied Thermodynamics:
Thermodynamic systems and processes; laws of thermodynamics, concept of work and heat, entropy , pure substances , Air compressors, Vapour compression and vapour absorption cycles, basic concepts of psychrometry and psychrometric processes, concept of cooling load calculations.
Heat-Transfer:
Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction in slabs and cylinders(without heat generation), resistance concept and electrical analogy, fins, transient heat conduction, basics of free and forced convective heat transfer, heat exchangers-performance and LMTD and NTU concepts; Radiation, laws of radiation
Reference Books
1 Thermodynamics, An engineering approach, Yunus, A. Cenegal and Michael A.Boies, Tata Mac- Graw Hill Publishing Company, 2002
2 Engineering Thermodynamics, P. K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002
3 Heat transfer-A basic approach Ozisik, Tata McGraw Hill. 2002
4 Heat & Mass transfer, Tirumaleshwar, Pearson education, 2006
UNIT 5
Engineering Materials:
Crystal structure and properties of engineering materials phase diagrams, heat treatment, Ferrous and Non ferrous materials, composite materials-Types, FRP, MMC
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes:
Different types of castings, Concept of patterns, moulds and cores, special moulding processes and furnaces, Joining processes viz., welding, brazing, soldering.
Reference Books
1 Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, Smith, McGraw Hill, 2009, 3rd Edition
2 Materials Science, Shackleford & M. K. Muralidhara, Pearson Publication, 2007
UNIT 6
Machining and Machine Tool Operations:
Theory of metal cutting & cutting tool materials, machining, basic machine tools, tool geometry, tool life and wear, principles of non-traditional machining processes
Measurement, measurement systems and standards of measurements:
Fundamental concepts of limits, fits and tolerances; PERT and CPM Techniques, Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools, NC, CNC machine tools, Introduction to robotics.
Reference Books
1 Manufacturing Science, Amitabh Ghosh and Mallik. Affiliated East West Press, 2003
2 Engineering Metrology, R. K. Jain ,Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,2007
3 Operations Research , S. D. Sharma, Ledarnath Ramanath & Co. , 2002
4 CAD/CAM Principles and Application, P. N. Rao, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010
UNIT 7
IC Engine basics:
Energy sources, Liquid fuels, I C Engine fuels, Air-standard Otto, Diesel cycles Combustion in SI and CI engines, Engine performance, Dual fuel and multi-fuel engines Engine emission and Pollution control: Pollution formation mechanism, pollutants, pollution control techniques, Post combustion treatments, Instrumentation for pollution measurements
Reference Books
1 Internal combustion engines, V. Ganesan ,Tata McGraw Hill Book Company,1995
2 Internal combustion engine fundamentals, John B. Heywood, McGraw Hill Book, publication, 1998
UNIT 8
Automotive electrical and electronic systems:
Storage battery, starter and motor drives, ignition and lighting systems Advanced Engine Technology: Engine management systems, Energy storage technology,
Reference Books
1 Automobile Electrical and Electronic systems, Tom Denton, SAE publication, 2000
2. Advanced Engine Technology , Heinz Heisler, SAE Publications, 1995
UNIT 9
Automation, Production system:
CIM systems automated flow line &Line balancing, automated assembly and guided vehicle systems,
Vehicle body engineering and Safety:
Vehicle body materials, aerodynamics, load distribution, Noise and vibration, Safety and stability.
Reference Books:
1. Automation, Production system & Computer Integrated- M.P. Grover,Pearson India, 2007
2 Vehicle body engineering Giles J Pawlowsky, Business books limited,1989
3 Vehicle Safety, Cornwell press Town bridge, UK, 2002 , ISBN:1356 - 1448
UNIT 10
Supercharger, Working Principle, Effect of Super charging, Types and Methods of Super charging, Turbo Charger, Working Principle, Turbo-lag Recent Developments in Automotive Engines:
VVT, V-TEC i-VTEC and IDTEC. ATFT, CRDI system- working Principle, Electrical and Hybrid vehicles and fuel cells
Reference Books:
1. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Robin Hardy,Iqbal Husain, CRC Press, ISBN :0-8493-466-6
2. Internal combustion engine fundamentals, John B. Heywood, McGraw Hill Book, publication, 1998
3. Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles- John M. Miller, Institute of Electrical Engineers, London.