BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, PILANI

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMMES

COURSE HANDOUT

Part A: Content Design

Course Title MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN

Course No(s) DE ZG525
Credit Units 3 (1-0-2)
Course Author AK Jalan

Scope and Objective of the course:

The aim of the course is to present a comprehensive and clear approach to systematic
Engineering design. Because of the complex nature of modern technology, it is rarely possible
for an individual to tackle the design and development of a major new product single-handedly,
Often a large team is required and the design process is broken down into a logical sequence of
distinct steps, each with its own working methods. The design process must also be carefully
planned and executed. The relevant methodologies and techniques are dealt with in this course.
Case studies on material handling and thermal system design are included. Reliability, design
evaluation and optimisation techniques (linear & non-linear) as applied to design process are also
studied.

Text Book:

T1. Pahl, G.and W.Beitz, Engineering Design–A Systematic Approach – Springer, 3rd Ed.,
1996.

Reference Book:

R1. Lieu, Dennis K. and Sorby Sheryl, Visualization, Modeling and Graphics for Engineering
Design – Cengage Learning 2008
R2. Dieter, G.E., Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, 1991. 2nd edition
R3. Orlov, P. Fundamentals of Machine Design Volume 1 to 4 – Mir Publisher 1977

Lecture Plan:

Sl no Topic Session No Reference

1 Concept of system design 1 Ch-1, Book T1
2 Fundamentals of technical system 2 Ch-2, Book T1
3 Fundamentals of systematic approach 3 Ch-2, Book T1
4 Process of planning and design based on 4&5 Ch-3 & 4, Book T1
systematic approach
5 Steps, Checklist and Basic rules of embodiment 6 Ch-7, Section 7.1,7.2,
Design 7.3 Book T1
6 Principles of embodiment Design 7&8 Ch-7, Section 7.4
 BookT1
7 Embodiment Design: Design to allow for 9 Ch-7, Section 7.5.2
expansion, creep and relaxation and 7.5.3 BookT1
8 Embodiment Design: Corrosion and wear 10 Ch-7, Section 7.5.4
and 7.5.5 BookT1
9 Embodiment Design : Ergonomics and 11 Ch-7, Section 7.5.6
Aesthetics and 7.5.7 BookT1
10 Embodiment Design : Design for Production 12 Ch-7, Section 7.5.8
BookT1
11 Embodiment Design: Assembly, Maintenance 13 Ch-7, Section 7.5.9, to
and recycling 7.5.11 BookT1
12 Embodiment Design: standards 14 Ch-7, Section 7.5.13
BookT1
Evaluation of risk and reliability of system Ch. 12 Book R2
13 Optimisation in Design 15 Ch. 5 Book R2
14 Engineering statistics 16 Ch. 11 Book R2

Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
No Name Type Duration Weight Day, Date, Session, Time
EC-1 Quiz-I/ Online - 5% February 1 to 15, 2020
Assignment-I
Quiz-II Online 5% March 1 to 15, 2020
Quiz-III/ Online 5% April 1 to 15, 2020
Assignment-II
EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed Book 2 hours 35% Sunday, 08/03/2020 (FN)
10 AM – 12 Noon
EC-3 Comprehensive Open Book 3 hours 50% Sunday, 03/05/2020 (FN)
Exam 9 AM – 12 Noon
Note - Evaluation components can be tailored depending on the proposed model.

Important Information:
Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in 1 to 8
Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics given in plan of study
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
2. For Open Book exams: Use of prescribed and reference text books, in original (not photocopies)
is permitted. Class notes/slides as reference material in filed or bound form is permitted.
However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in all exams.
Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
3. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student
should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam. The genuineness of the reason
for absence in the Regular Exam shall be assessed prior to giving permission to appear for the
Make-up Exam. Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the
dates to be announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study schedule
as given in the course handout, attend the lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such
as Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme
provided in the handout.