GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, NAGPUR.

(An Autonomous Institute of Govt. of Maharashtra)

COURSE CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME : DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

LEVEL NAME : PROFESSIONAL COURSES

COURSE CODE : ME407E$

COURSE TITLE : MACHINE DESIGN

PREREQUISITE : AM407E, ME402E

TEACHING SCHEME : TH: 03; TU: 00; PR: 04

TOTAL CREDITS : 05 (1 TH/TU CREDIT = 1 CLOCK HR., 1 PR CREDIT = 2 CLOCK HR.)

TH. TEE : 04 HRs

PR. TEE : 02 HRs (External)

PT. : 02 HRs

 RATIONALE:
Machine design is a professional course for mechanical engineer requiring prior
knowledge of Strength of materials, Theory of machine, Engineering materials,
Manufacturing processes, Mechanical engineering drawing. This course aims to provide
fundamental knowledge for material selection, analysis of different types of machine
elements subjected to various types of stresses, design of simple machine elements like
shaft, keys, coupling, spring, levers, screw, joints and ergonomic concepts.
 COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course students will be able to–
1. Apply philosophy, considerations and procedure of design of machine element and
ergonomic.
2. Interpret the design procedure for machine parts shaft, key, coupling and fasteners.
3. Apply the design procedure for power screws and springs
4. Design machine element shaft, key and coupling.
5. Design fasteners and power screws.
6. Design various springs.

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 COURSE DETAILS:
A. THEORY :
Units Specific Learning Outcomes
(Cognitive Domain)
1 1. List steps in design
Introduction to procedure.
Design 2. List general considerations
in designing machine
element.
3. State causes and remedies
of stress concentration
4. Describe suitable theory of
failure for given
applications.
5. Illustrate ergonomic
consideration to suit
specific equipment
Topics and subtopics Hrs.
1.1 Machine Design philosophy and 08
Procedures
1.2 General Considerations in Machine
Design
1.3 Fundamentals - Principal Stresses,
Creep and Creep Curve, Fatigue, S-
N curve, Endurance limit, Factor of
Safety and its selection, Stress
Concentration - Causes &
Remedies, Engineering materials:
Properties and designation of
materials, Use of design data book,
Use of standards in design
1.4 Theories of Elastic Failures
1.5 Ergonomic consideration in design,
Man machine relationship, Design
of equipment for display and
control, Aesthetic considerations
regarding shape, size, color &
surface finish

1. State applications of various 2.1 Design of Cotter Joint, Knuckle 08

2. Design of
joints. Joint and Turnbuckle
Simple
2. State application of various 2.2 Design of Levers-Hand/Foot Lever
Machine
levers. & Bell Crank Lever,
Elements
3. Select proper formulae 2.3 Design of C-Clamp, , Overhang
4. Apply various stress Crank, Arm of Pulley
considerations
4. Identify possible failures.
5. Calculate various
parameters as per
requirement.
3. Shaft, 1.Classify each mechanical 3.1 Shafts : Types, materials, standard 10
Key, elements sizes, Design of Shafts (Hollow
Coupling, 2. Select mechanical elements and Solid) using strength and
and for specific condition rigidity equation, Design of line
Antifriction 3. Apply various stress shafts supported between bearings
Bearings considerations. with one or two pulleys in between
4. Calculate various or one overhung pulley
parameters as per 3.2 Key: Classification, Design of sunk
requirement. keys, Effect of keyways on strength
of shaft
3.3 Coupling: Classification, Design of
muff coupling, flange coupling,
bush-pin type flexible coupling
3.4 Classification of Bearings – Sliding
contact & rolling contact
3.5 Terminology of Ball bearings – life

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4. Design of 1. Identify stresses in bolted
Fasteners joints.
2. Apply various stress
considerations.
3. Calculate various
parameters in bolted joints
as per requirement.
4.Classify welded joints.
5.Calculate fillet welding
parameters under different
orientation
5 Power Screw 1. Illustrate various thread
profile for power screw.
2. Describe self-locking and
overhauling concept.
3. Calculate efficiency of
power screw,
4. Apply various stress
consideration.
5. Identify various possible
failures in Jacks.
6. Calculate various
parameters of Jack.
6.Desgn of 1.Classify springs.
Spring. 2.Define spring terminology
and applications of springs.
3.Select various formulae.
4.Apply stress considerations
for springs under various
application.
5.Calculate parameters of
spring.
ME407E Machine Design 2016
load relationship, basic static load
rating and basic dynamic load
rating. Selection of ball bearing
using manufacturer’s catalogue
4.1 Stresses in Screwed fasteners, Bolts 08
of Uniform Strength
4.2 Design of Bolted Joints subjected to
eccentric loading
4.3 Design of parallel and transverse
fillet welds, axially loaded
symmetrical
5.1 Thread Profiles used for power 08
Screws, relative merits and demerits
of each.
5.2 Torque required to overcome thread
friction, Self-locking and
overhauling property,
5.3 Efficiency of power screws & Types
of stresses induced,
5.4 Design of Screw Jack, Toggle Jack
6.1 Classification and Application of 06
Springs.
6.2 Spring – terminology, materials and
specifications
6.3 Stresses in springs, Wahl’s
correction factor, Deflection and
Energy stored in springs
6.4 Design of Helical tension and
compression springs subjected to
uniform applied loads like I.C.
engine valves, Weighing balance,
Railway buffers and Governor
springs
Total Hrs.
48
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B. LIST OF PRACTICALS/LABORATORY EXPERIENCES/ASSIGNMENTS:

Practical’s Specific Learning Outcomes (Psychomotor Units Hrs.
Domain)
1 Design Cotter joint, Knuckle joint or Turn buckle (Any
two)
1. Apply various stress considerations.
2. Formulate various resisting areas. 8
3. Select appropriate formulae
4. Calculate various parameters
5. Draw assembly and detail drawings as per Design of simple
calculated dimensions. machine elements
2 Design of Lever and Bell crank lever ( Any One )
1. Apply various stress considerations.
2. Formulate various resisting areas.
3. Use appropriate formulae 8
4. Calculate various parameters
5. Draw assembly and detail drawings as per
calculated dimensions.
3 Design of shaft –
(i) Line shaft supported in bearings
with one or two pulleys & a gear
(ii) Propeller shaft

1. Calculate torque and max. Bending moment. 8

2. Select appropriate failure theories
Compensating factors to suit conditions.
3. Select appropriate formulae.
4. Calculate various parameters
5. Draw the concept drawing depicting
Shaft, Key,
conditions.
Coupling and
4 Design of coupling – (Any One)
antifriction
(i) Rigid flange coupling
Bearings
(ii) Flexible coupling.
 Use Design data Book. ,
 List the assumptions made

1. Calculate torque. 8
2. Select empirical relations from design data
book.
3. Calculate various parameters.
4. Verify these dimensions under possible
failures using formulated resisting areas.
5. Draw assembly and detail drawings as per
calculated dimensions.
5 Design of bolted joint(eccentric loading)
1. Confirm appropriate loading condition.
Design of 8
2. Calculate load per bolts.
fasteners
3. Apply various stress considerations.
4. Calculate bolt parameters.

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6 Design of Screw jack or Power Screw

1. Apply various stress considerations.
2. Formulate various resisting areas.
3. Select appropriate formulae
4. Calculate various parameters. Power Screw 8
5. Verify these dimensions under possible
failures using formulated resisting areas.
6. Draw assembly and detail drawings as per
calculated dimensions.
7 Design of Helical spring
 Use Design data Book.
 List the assumptions made
1. Calculate torque. Design of springs
2. Select appropriate formulae. 6
3. Calculate wire diameter.
4. Select standard wire diameter.
5. Calculate various parameters
6. .Draw the concept drawing
8 Prepare two assembly drawings on auto-cad from
drawings covered above practical. 8
All Topics
1. Select appropriate CAD commands.
2. Draw the assembly drawing.
Skill Assessment 4
Total Hrs 64

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 SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR THEORY PAPER:

Unit Units Levels from Cognition Process Dimension Total

No. Marks
R U A
01 Introduction to design 00(02) 12(04) 00(00) 12(06)
02 04(00) 00(00) 08(06) 12(06)
Design of simple
machine elements
03 02(00) 00(06) 12(00) 14(06)
Shaft, Key, Coupling,
and antifriction Bearings
04 02(00) 06(00) 04(08) 12(08)
Design of fasteners
05 Power Screws 00(02) 04(00) 08(04) 12(06)
06 Design of springs 02(00) 00(04) 06(00) 08(04)
Total 10 (04 ) 22(14) 38 (18) 70 (36)

R – Remember U – Understand A – Analyze / Apply

 QUESTION PAPER PROFILE FOR THEORY PAPER:

Q. Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6

option
No T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M
1 R 2 2 R 3 2 R 2 3 R 2 4 R 2 5 R 2
01 5/7
6 R 2
02 1 U 4 1 U 4 1 U 4 1 U 4 6 U 4 3/5
03 2 A 6 2 A 6 3 U 6 2/3
04 3 A 6 4 U 6 6 U 6 2/3
05 4 A 4 5 U 4 5 A 4 2/3
2/3
06 2 A 8 4 A 8 5 A 8
T= Unit/Topic Number L= Level of Question M= Marks

R-Remember U-Understand A-Analyze/ Apply

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 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION SCHEME:

To Max Min Evidence Course

What Frequency
Whom Marks Marks Collected Outcomes
Two PT
Progressive (average of Test Answer
20 -- 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6
Assessment)
(Continuous

Test (PT) two tests will Sheets

Students
Direct Assessment Theory

be computed)
CA

Assignment
Assignments Continuous 10 -- Book / 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6
Sheet
Examination)
(Term End

Theory
TEE

End Of the
End Exam Students 70 28 Answer 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6
Course
Sheets

Total 100 40

Skill Rubrics &

(Continuous Assessment)

Assessment Continuous 20 -- Assessment 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6

Sheets
Students
Direct Assessment Practical

CA

Journal
Writing Continuous 05 -- Journal 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6

TOTAL 25 10
Examination)
(Term End

Rubrics &
TEE

End Exam End Of the Practical

Students 50 20 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6
Course Answer
Sheets

After First
Indirect Assessment

Student Feedback on
Progressive Student Feedback Form
course
Test
Students 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6

End Of The
End Of Course Questionnaires
Course

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 SCHEME OF PRACTICAL EVALUATION:

S.N. Description Max. Marks
1 Data representation ( Given / Standard ),Assumptions (If any) 10
2 Calculation and results 20
3 Drawing / Sketching 10
4 Viva voce 10
TOTAL 50

 MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Course Program Outcomes (POs) PSOs
Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2
_ 3 _ _ _ _ 3 3 3 3 3 _
1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
2 3 3 3 3 3
_ 3 _ _ _ _ _ 3 3 3 3 _
3
_ 3 3 3 _ _ 3 3 3 3 3 _
4
_ 3 3 3 _ _ 3 3 3 3 3 _
5
_ 3 3 3 _ _ 3 3 3 3 3 _
6
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High)
 REFERENCE & TEXT BOOKS:

Author, Publisher, Edition

S.N. Title ISBN Number
and Year Of publication
1. Introduction to Machine Design V. B. Bhandari, Tata Mc- 0070434492
Graw Hill 2001
2. Machine Design R. K. Jain, Khanna Publication 8174090991

3. Machine Design Pandya & Shah, Dhanpat Rai 81-74009-205-6

& Son Third Edition
4 Mechanical Engineering Design Joseph Edward Shigley, Mc- 0072520361
Graw Hill 2004
5 Design Data Book PSG Coimbatore. 1-55798-273-2

6 Hand Book of Properties of Abdulla Shariff, Dhanpat Rai 9780210223680

Engineering Materials & Design & Sons.2001
Data for Machine Elements
Theory and Problems of Machine Hall, Holowenko, Laughlin, 007084352X
7
Design Mc- Graw Hill.1980

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 E-REFERENCES:
 www.youtube.com/watch2v?=CLeLFUvvO2g , assessed on 7th September, 2016
 http://www.uni.edu/~rao/Md-17%20Shaft%20Design.pdf , assessed on 7 th September,
2016
 www.youtube.com/watch2v?=Wyv7_WFaSzc, assessed on 7th September, 2016
 www.youtube.com/watch2v?=CLeLFUvvO2g, assessed on 7th September, 2016,
assessed on 7 th September, 2016
 https://engineeringexcellence.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/screw-jack-design.pdf,
assessed on 7 th September, 2016
 http://blog.mechguru.com/machine-design/how-to-design-a-helical-compression-spring/
, assessed on 7th September, 2016

 LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENTS/INSTRUMENTS WITH SPECIFICATION

Models of various power transmission drives

 LIST OF EXPERTS & TEACHERS WHO CONTRIBUTED FOR THIS CURRICULUM:

S.N. Name Designation Institute / Industry
1. Mr. M. S. Deshpande Lecturer. Mechanical Government Polytechnic,
Engineering Nagpur
2. Dr. R. R. Choudhari HOD, Mechanical Engineering Government Polytechnic,
Nagpur
3 Er. A. M. Onkar Chief Executive Officer Onkar Furnitures, MIDC,
Nagpur
4 Shri. G. F. Potbhare Principal NIT, Polytechnic, Nagpur

5 Dr. S. S. Baraskar Lecturer in Mechanical Govt. Polytechnic, Arvi

Engineering

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(Member Secretary PBOS) (Chairman PBOS)