9.

0 AUTOMOBILE COURSE STRUCTURE

1. Year One, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 151 Engineering Maths I 3 0 3
2 COMP 153 Introduction to Information Technology 1 2 2
Communications Skills and Technical
3 COMS 151 2 0 2
Report Writing I
4 AFRS 151 Ghanaian and African Studies 2 0 0

5 BEE 155 Basic Electrical Engineering Principles 2 0 2

6 BME 151 Engineering Mechanics I- Statics 3 0 3

7 BME 157 Technical Drawing 2 3 3
8 BME 159 Engineering Technology 2 3 3

Semester 17 8 18
Total
Cumulative 17 8 18

9.8 Year One, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 152 Engineering Maths II 3 0 3
Communications Skills and Technical
2 COMS 152 2 0 2
Report Writing II
3 AFRS 152 Ghanaian and African Studies 2 0 2
4 BEE 156 Basic Electronics 2 0 2
5 BME 160 Materials Technology 2 0 2
6 BME 158 Engineering Drawing 2 3 3
7 BME 162 Engineering Mechanics I-Dynamics 2 0 2
8 BME 154 Computer Programming for Engineers 1 3 2
9 BME 174 First Year Design Project 1 4 2
Semester 17 10 20
Total
Cumulative 34 18 38
9.9 Year Two, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 251 Engineering Maths III 3 0 3

2 BME 257 Thermodynamics I 2 0 2

3 BME 255 Fluid Mechanic I 2 0 2

4 BME 253 Machine Elements Design I 3 0 3

5 BME 259 Strength of Materials I 3 0 3

6 BME 259 Applications of Engineering Graphics 2 3 3

Automotive Chassis and Body Engineering
3 0 3
7 BME 271 I

8 BME 293 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 0 3 1

Semester 18 6 20
Total
Cumulative 52 24 58

9.10 Year Two, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 252 Engineering Maths IV 3 0 3

2 BME 256 Fluid Mechanic II 2 0 2

3 BME 253 Automotive Power Unit I 2 0 2

4 BME 254 Machine Elements Design II 3 0 3

5 BME 258 Thermodynamics II 2 0 2

6 BME 260 Strength of Materials II 2 0 3

7 BME 272 Automotive Transmission 3 0 3

8 BME 274 Second Year Design Project 1 4 2

9 BME 294 Automotive Workshop I 0 6 2

Semester 18 10 22
Total
Cumulative 70 34 80
 9.11 Year Three, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 351 Engineering Maths V 3 0 3

2 STA 355 Research Methods 2 0 2

Automotive Chassis and Body Engineering
3 BME 371 II 3 0 3

4 BME 359 Heat Transfer 3 0 3

BME 357 Vibrations 3 0 3

6 BME 353 Automotive Power Unit II 2 0 2

7 BME 395 Automotive Workshop II 0 6 2

Total Semester 16 6 18

Cumulative 86 40 98

9.12 Year Three, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 BME 396 Internship/Industrial Training 0 30 15

Total Semester 0 30 15

Cumulative 86 70 113
 1. Year Four, Semester One
1. Core Courses

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 BME 453 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2 0 2

2 EFM 491 Engineering Economy and Management 2 0 2

BME 455 Autotronics 3 0 3
4
BME 457 Dynamics of Automobiles 3 0 3
4

5 BME 495 Automotive Workshop III 0 6 2

6 BME 497 Final Year Project I 0 6 3

Semester 10 12 15
Total

Cumulative 98 82 128

9.13 Year Four, Semester Two

2. Core Courses

SN Course Code Title T P C

Entrepreneurship Development and
1 ETP 492 2 0 2
Management

2 BME 456 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 3 0 3

3 BME 454 Mechatronics and Modern control 2 0 2

3 BME 456 Vehicle Maintenance 2 3 3

5 BME 452 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3 0 3

6 BME 498 Final Year Project II 0 9 3

Semester 12 12 16
Total
Cumulative 110 94 144
 Year 1 Semester 1
MATH 151: Engineering Mathematics I (3, 0, 3)
Objective
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of calculus and lay solid foundation
on the principles necessary for solving engineering problems.
Content
Algebra I: The set R of real numbers, Relation of order in R. Principle of Mathematical
Induction. Complex numbers. Analysis II: Functions; Odd, Even and Periodic Functions,
Hyperbolic functions and their graphs. Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular
co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar co-ordinates,
polar curves. Differentiation: Rolle's Theorem and the mean-value theorems, Taylor's
theorem, Repeated differentiation, Application for differentiation, Indeterminate forms.
Vector algebra and its application.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and assignments.
Reading Material
Stewart, J., 2015. Calculus (8th Edition). Brooks Cole
Finney, R. L.,  Demana, F. D., Waits, B. K., and Kennedy, D., 2006. Calculus: Graphical,
Numerical, Algebraic (3rd Edition). Prentice Hall
Larson, R., Hostetler, R. P. and Edwards, B. H., 2005. Calculus (8th Edition). Brooks Cole

COMP 153 Introduction to Information Technology (1, 2, 2)

Objective
The aim of this course is to equip students with knowledge in computers, basic information
technology and to introduce students to the principles of application program development.
Content
Introduction to computers. Computer hardware and
software. Windows and word processing, Spreadsheet
and Graphic presentation. Internet facilities and
electronic mail. Introduction to computer programming
using MatLab, C++, or any available programming
language.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, hands-on practical demonstrations and assignments.
Reading Material
Grassian E. S. and Jon, R. K., 2009. Information literacy instructions: theory and practice
(Volume 2). Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc.
Neely, T. Y., 2006. Information literacy Assessment: standard based tools and assignments.
American Library Association
Solomon, A., Wilson, G. and Taylor, T., 2011. 100 % Information Literacy Success.
Cengage Learning
Thomas, E. S., and Kaplowitz, J. R., 2009. Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and
Practice (2nd Edition). Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc.
Thomas, N. P., Crow, S. R. and Franklin, L. L., 2011. Information Literacy and Information
Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library
(3rd Edition). Libraries Unlimited
Smith, F. A., 2011. Cybssrarian Extraordinaire: Compelling Information Literacy Instruction.
Libraries Unlimited

COMS 151 Communications Skills and Technical Report Writing I (2, 0, 2)

Objectives
1. Academic Writing will expose the students to Basic English grammar, composition
and essay writing.
2. Students will also be exposed to the preparation of summaries, citation and
referencing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills (soft skills in communication),

Content
The study of parts of a speech – the noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, and so forth. The
use of the articles, the study of sentence ultimately leading to paragraph writing. Fundamental
issues in grammar and composition to improve their language skills, reading and writing
skills relevant to University work, including structure of the essay, completeness and
coherence in essay writing; summarizing as a skill basic to exposition, writing from sources,
citation and referencing skills, avoiding plagiarisms, writing and oral presentation skills,
developing interpersonal intelligence, communication styles.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, teaching in small groups characterised by group work, oral
presentations and extensive practical assignments.
Reading Materials
Giltrow, J., Gooding, R. And Burgoyne, D., 2009. Academic writing: an introduction (3rd
Edition). Broadview Press;
Sharma, S. and Mishra, B., 2009. Communication skills for engineers and Scientist. PHI
Learning
Goulston, M. and Ferrazzi, K., 2009. Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to
Absolutely Anyone (Reprinted Edition). AMACOM
Hartley, J. 2008, Academic writing and publishing: a practical guide. Routledge
Silberman, M. L. and Hansburg, F., 2000.People Smart: Developing Your Interpersonal
Intelligence. Berrett-Koehler

AFRS 151: Ghanaian and African Studies (2, 0, 2)

Objectives
1. To provide students with knowledge on the histories, cultures and people of Ghana
and Africa
2. To sensitize students on gender issues to enable them recognize and understand the
effect of gender issues to development

Selection of Thematic Areas

Students will select one of the following Thematic Areas:
a) Introduction to Gender

The gendered nature of African societies and how it impacts development and state as well as
state, civil societies responses to gender inequalities, transforming gender relations on the
basis of three justification – citizenship rights and the constitution, development imperatives
and the promotion of gender equitable cultures, state and civil society responses to gender
inequalities focusing on legal and cultural reforms, affirmative action, gender and
development and civil society activism. The role of individual and group agency and
leadership in changing relations will be highlighted.
b) Introduction to Leadership in Africa
Good leaders are expected to solve new problems which arise in their domain and the
changing landscape of business. The complex process of leadership, influence of African
leaders, Leadership attributes- beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge and skills and
other traits that can be learned. Traditional and contemporary concepts of leadership in
Africa.
c) Gender and Culture in Africa
How culture shapes the position of women and men in Ghanaian and African societies,
analyses of cultures and cultural practices as dynamic, contested and rooted in socio-
economic conditions and power relations, the role of the Ghanaian student in reinforcing and
transforming the nature of gender relation in society.
d) Gender Issues in Africa’s Development
Key concepts/ issues in gender and development in Ghana and Africa, The different impacts
of development on men and women, Men and women’s access to resources such as land,
labour, credit, time and social capital, production and reproduction in Ghana and Africa. The
gendered implications of natural resource management, sustainable development and in
decision-making, the state and civil society response to gender issues in Africa
e) African Art, its Philosophy and Criticism
Understanding African art, the forms of African art, historical and theoretical approaches to a
subject such as art as history, history as an art, aesthetics, style, subject and subject matter,
interpretations and meanings, visual narratives, gender perceptions, role and representations,
art criticism and contemporary discourses on the practice of art on the continent.
f) Philosophy in African Cultures
Philosophical thought in African cultures with emphasis on its relation and relevance to
contemporary African cultures and development, African cosmologies, concepts of God,
deities, ancestors, African communal and individualist values, the concept of the human
being, destiny, evil and ethics/ morality, gender and race.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, group work, oral presentations and assignments.
Reading Materials
Jefferies, R., 2009. Class Power and ideology in Ghana: The Railway of Sekondi. Cambridge
University Press.
Mahmood, M. E. And Mwamba-die-Mwamba, 1995. African Studies in social movements
and democracy. Codesia
Rosaldo, M. And Lamphere, L. (eds) 1994. ‘Woman, Culture and Society: A theoretical
Overview’.
Whyte, M.K., 1978. The state of women in Preindustrial Societies, Princeton, N. J.Princeton
University Press.
Batliwala, Srilatha, 2008. Changing the world, Concepts and Practices of Women
movements. Toronto Association
BEE 155 Basic Electrical Engineering Principles (2, 0, 2)
Objective
This course will equip students with the basic understanding of electrical circuits and their
analysis using Laplace transform.
Content
DC and 1st Order Transient Analysis. Ohm's Law. Kirchhoff's Law (KCL and KVL). Nodal
analysis. Branch analysis. Source transformations. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
Maximum power transfer. Introduction to operational amplifiers, Inductance, Capacitance.
Mutual Inductance. Transient response of RL and RC. AC and 2nd Order Transient Analysis.
Sinusoids and phasors. Sinusoidal steady state analysis. Nodal analysis. Branch analysis.
Source transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state
power calculation. Balanced three-phase circuits. Introduction to the Laplace Transforms.
Circuit Analysis using the Laplace Transform. Passive filters. Active filters. Frequency
response and Bode plots. Two port circuits.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, seminars, practical and laboratory exercises, group work and assignments

Reading Material
Mahmood Nahvi and Joseph Edminister, 2011. Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits, Fifth
Edition (Schaum's Outline Series).| ISBN-10: 0071633723 | ISBN-13: 978-
0071633727 | Edition: 5
Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku, 2006. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits.| ISBN-10:
0073301159 | ISBN-13: 978-0073301150 | Edition: 3
James W. Nilsson and Susan Riedel, 2010. Electric Circuits (9th Edition).| ISBN-10:
0136114997 | ISBN-13: 978-0136114994 | Edition: 9

BME 151 Engineering Mechanics I- Statics

Objective
The course will provide students with basic understanding of engineering statics and its
applications.
Content
Fundamental Concepts: Basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, Units of
measurement (SI) and dimensions, Newton's Laws of Motion. Characteristics of a force,
System of Forces, Vector representation of planer (2D) and spatial (3D) forces. Resultant and
Equilibrium of coplanar forces: Force Systems, Triangle law of forces, resolution and
resultant of forces, moment of a force, Varignon’s theorem, free-Body diagrams and
Equilibrium Equations. Structural Analysis: Assumptions, Two-dimensional trusses using the
methods of joints and sections, Frames and machines. Friction: Frictional force, laws of dry
friction, angle of friction, Problems involving dry friction, rope friction, square-and v-
threaded screws, rolling resistances. Simple Machines: Definitions, law of machine,
mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in
machines, types of simple machines. Method of Virtual Work: Work done by Forces and
moments. Centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a
body, determination of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes
theorems, centroid of composite sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity,
Resultant of distributed line loads, liquid pressure and flexible cables.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical and assignments
Reading Materials
Hibbeler, R. C., 2009. Engineering Mechanics: Statics (12th Edition). Pearson
Marget, R. and Ludescher, M., 1998. Basic Mechanics Book. Rm Co
Reif, F. 1995. Understanding Basic Mechanics (1st Edition). John Wiley and Sons Ltd

BME 160 Technical Drawing (2, 3, 3)

Objective
Students will be introduced to basic drawing concepts and their application in engineering.
Content
Introduction to drawing instruments and materials. Free hand sketching and visualisation of
objects. Geometric construction. Principles of tangency and its application. Loci of points and
its application. Projections of objects: Isometric and Orthographic projection in first angle
standard.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects

BME 153: Engineering Technology (2, 3, 3)

Objective
The course will introduce students to manufacturing processes and tools as well as
engineering standards
Content
Introductory lectures on industrial health and safety. Metrology: standard systems and uses of
conventional measuring instruments. Familiarization tour of mechanical engineering
laboratories and workshops. Equipment identification in the laboratories and workshops.
Electrical wiring systems. Domestic and industrial set ups. Foundation, cement/sandstone
mixes, steel reinforcement concrete foundations and columns. Land surveying, parallelism,
use of theodolite for machine installation. Bench work: filing, marking out, tool grinding.
Machine tools: drilling and shaping. Writing of simple technical reports.

Mode of delivery
Lectures, field visits, hands on workshop exercises and assignments.

Reading Material
Pond, R. J. and Rankinen J. L., 2013. Introduction to Engineering Technology (8th Edition).
Pearson/Prentice Hall
Lucy C. Morse and Daniel L. Babcock, 2009. Managing Engineering and Technology (5th
Edition). Pearson/Prentice Hall
Agrawal, B. and Agrawal C.M., 2008. Basic Mechanical Engineering (1st Edition). Wiley
India Pvt. Ltd.

Year 1 Semester 2
MATH 152: Engineering Mathematics II (3, 0, 3)
Objective
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of mathematics and lay solid
foundation on the principles necessary for solving engineering problems.
Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics I
Content
Analysis: Sequences- Definition of Sequences, limit of a sequence, algebra of limits of a
sequence, convergent and divergent sequences. Bounded sequences, Monotonic sequences
and their properties. Series: Convergence of series of real numbers, Tests of convergence
including Cauchy’s root test, Comparison test, D’Alembert’s ratio test, Integral test,
logarithmic and Basic comparison test, series of functions and power series, convergence of
power series, radius and interval of convergence.
Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar co-ordinates, polar curves.
Integration
- The definite integral, Riemann Sum, Techniques of integration of trigonometric,
exponential, polynomial and rational functions including advanced methods of
substitution, partial fractions, by parts and reduction formulae. Improper Integrals,
and their convergence
- Vector Integration: Ordinary integrals of vectors, Line integral, surface integrals,
volume integrals and its applications in engineering.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments.
Reading Materials
Erwin Kreysig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics - 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons
Inc
Howard Anton, 1999. Calculus - A New Horizon - 6th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Swokoski, E. W., 1983. Calculus with Analytic Geometry/ISBN:0-87150-341-7. PWS
 Publishers/Alternate Edition
E. Mendelson, 1990. Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Calculus. McGraw Hill Publications
COMS 152 Communications Skills and Technical Report Writing II (2, 0, 2)

Objective
Content
Communication process, skills in communication, channels of communication in an
organisation, preparation of official documents such as letters, memos, reports, minutes and
proposals. Writing from sources, citation and referencing skills, avoiding plagiarisms. Oral
presentation skills. Formal speech making. Conducting interviews and meetings.

BEE 156 Basic Electronics (2, 0, 2)

Objective
Students will be introduced to basic electronic concepts and their application in engineering.
Content
Nature of atoms. The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode). Basic concepts of
semiconductor charge carriers. Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and
recombination. Continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, Choke,
Rectification and Filtration. Bipolar transistors, its characteristics. CB, CC, CE
configurations. The transistor and switching devices (ac - de load lines). Small signal
amplifiers.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical demonstrations, laboratory exercises and assignments.

Reading Material
Walter Banzhaf, 2010. Understanding Basic Electronics (2nd Edition). ARRL
McWhorter, G. and Evans, A. J., 2004. Basic Electronics. Master Publishing, Inc
Westcott, S. and Westcott, J. R., 2017. Basic Electronics: Theory and Practice (2nd Edition).
Mercury Learning & Information

BME 155: Materials Technology (2, 0, 2)

Objective
This course aims at introducing students to engineering materials and their properties and the
selection of materials for engineering applications.
Content
Materials Science: Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and transformations.
The structure of metals and other materials: Properties and processing of engineering
materials: Mechanical properties - hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc.
Elastic and plastic behaviours. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Thermal
properties - Heat capacity, thermal conductivity, expansion and stresses. Mechanical
engineering materials. Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Introduction to
polymers. Introduction to engineering ceramics. Materials selection.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical and assignments.
Reading Material
Shackelford, J. F., 2014. Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers (8th Edition).
Pearson
Callister Jr., W. D., and  Rethwisch, D. G., 2013, Materials Science and
Engineering: An Introduction (9th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Budinski, K. G., 2009. Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection (9th Edition). Prentice
Hall
Doyle, L. E., 1984. Manufacturing Processes and Materials for Engineers. Prentice Hall

BME 161 Engineering Drawing

(2, 2, 3)
Objective
Pre-requisite: Technical Drawing
Content
Review of Orthographic projections. Sectioning and sectional views of objects.
Dimensioning, Tolerance and Fits. Geometric tolerances. Maximum and Least material
condition. Development from sheet metals, intersection and inter penetration of surfaces.
Detailed drawing of components. Assembly drawing. Piping Drawing.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects

BME 151 Engineering Mechanics II- Dynamics (3, 0, 3)

Objectives
 1. This course will introduce students to the kinematics and kinetics of particles and
solid rigid bodies.
2. Students will gain understanding of work and energy, and impulse and momentum
analysis of particles and sold bodies.

Content
The course will cover materials on Kinematics of a Particle: Continuous and Erratic
Rectilinear Motions, Rotational Motions, Curvilinear Motions including Projectiles,
Dependent and Relative Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics of a Particle: Equation of
Motion for a System of Particles. Work and Energy: Work, Energy, Power, Efficiency,
principle of Conservation of Energy. Impulse and Momentum: Principle of Linear impulse
and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for system of particles, Impact, Angular
momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum, principle of angular impulse
and momentum. Centre of Gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of gravity from first
principle and composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis
theorem, and moment of inertia of composite bodies. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Planar
Kinetic Equations of Motion including Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general
planar motion. Work and Energy for a rigid body: Kinetic energy, work a force and a couple,
principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. Impulse and Momentum for a rigid body:
Linear and angular momentum, principle of impulse and momentum, conservation of
momentum, eccentric impact. Rotary balancing: single and multi-planes using graphical and
analytical methods.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials and practical and assignments

Reading Material
Meriam, J. L., Kraige, L. G. and Bolton, J. N., 2015. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (8th
Edition). John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Beer, F. P., Johnston Jr. E. R, Mazurek, D., 2015. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
(11th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education
Hibbeler, R. C., 2015. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (14th Edition). Pearson
Ogata, K., 2003. System Dynamics (4th Edition). Pearson

ME 158 Computer Programming for Engineers

(1, 3, 2)
Objective
Pre-requisite: Introduction to information Technology
Content
Overview of various types of Computer Programming: Structured, Object-Oriented,
Graphical and Visual Programming. Structured Programming methods using C++, Matlab, or
any available programming language including visual programming in all cases. Software
Engineering: Writing and running programs; Testing and debugging; Compilation and run-
time environments Introduction to Databases.

BME 174 First Year Design Project (1, 4, 2)

Objective
Content
The development of ingenuity and resourcefulness in new and pioneering designs,
investigations, conceptual designs or copy designs of existing engineering systems of interest
to the department. Project topics include energy system, pneumatic & hydraulic systems,
control & automatic switches and mechanical systems. Study of mechanisms of design.
Overview of machine elements such as bearings, shaft, gears, drive belts, pulleys, couplings,
etc.

Year 2 Semester 1

MATH 201: Engineering Mathematics II (3, 0, 3)

Objective
The course will introduce students to linear algebra and link it with differential equations and
their applications in engineering.
Content:
Linear Algebra: Algebra of mathematics, Types of matrices, operations with matrices,
Laplace expansion of determinant, solution of linear Algebraic system of equations by the use
of matrices, vector spaces. Differential equations: Formation of differential equations,
family of curves, orthogonal trajectories and boundary value problems. Different methods of
solving first order differential equations. The Bernoulli equations, second and higher order
differential equations with constant coefficient and their applications in engineering.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures and industrial engineering applications, tutorials, group work and assignments.
Reading Material
Strang, G., 2016. Introduction to Linear Algebra (5th Edition). Wellesley-Cambridge Press
Lay, D. C., 2005. Linear Algebra and Its Applications (3rd Updated Edition). Addison
Wesley
Shilov, G.E., 1997. Linear Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics). Dover Publications

BME 257: Thermodynamics I (3, 0, 3)

Objective
The course will enable students to understand the fundamentals of thermodynamics and their
importance in energy changes and energy transfer processes.
Content
Principles of thermodynamics, the science of heat energy conversion. Energy: heat, work and
mass transfers, efficiency of cycles and ideal thermodynamic cycles. First and second laws of
thermodynamics and perfect gas law. Application of the Laws of Thermodynamics to liquids,
vapours and gases. Introduction to the use of the Property Tables. Introduction to Flow and
non-flow processes and devices. Analysis of ideal vapour and gas power cycles.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, tutorials assignments, laboratory practicals and group projects.
Reading Material
Cengel, Y., and Boles, M., 2010. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (7th Edition).
McGraw-Hill Education
Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D. and Bailey, M. B., 2010. Fundamentals of
Engineering Thermodynamics (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons
Eastop, T. D. and Mcconkey, A., 1996. Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering
Technologists (5th Edition). Pearson

BME 271: Fluid Mechanics I (3, 0, 3)

Objectives
1. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to fluid mechanics; to develop
students understanding of the fundamental relationships governing the behaviour of
static fluids and fluids in motion and how these affect flows in pipes and ducts in
general.
2. Special emphasis is placed on developing students understanding of how these
fundamental relationships are applied to the design of environmental and energy
systems
Content
Characteristics of fluids: Properties of fluids; Density or mass density, Viscosity; Types of
fluids; Thermodynamic properties; Compressibility; Surface tension and capillarity. Fluid
Statics: Pressure variation in a fluid at rest; Absolute, gauge, atmospheric and vacuum
pressures; Measurement of pressure: manometers, mechanical gauges; Thermodynamics
properties; Hydrostatic forces on submerged Surfaces; Buoyancy and floatation. Kinematics
of Fluid Flow: Methods of describing fluid Motion; Types of fluid flow; Rate of flow or
discharge; Continuity equation; Velocity and acceleration. Ideal fluid flow: Velocity potential
function and stream function. Introduction to dimensional analysis: Secondary or derived
quantities, dimensional homogeneity, methods of dimensional analysis: Reyleigh's method,

Buckingham's pie theorem, method of selecting repeating variables, procedure for solving
problems by Buckingham's pie theorem.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical and assignments.
Reading Material
Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., and Pritchard, P. J., 2011. Fluid Mechanics (8th Edition). John
Wiley and Sons Inc.
Douglas, J. F., 2011. Fluid mechanics (6th edition). Prentice Hall
White, F., 2006. Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill
Granger, R. A., 1995. Fluid Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics). Dover Publications

BME 268: Machine Elements Design I (2, 2, 3)

Objectives
1. This course will introduce students to the design of mechanical devices and systems.
2. Students will also gain understanding of operations of mechanical systems under
different types of loading.

Content
Theories of Fatigue Failure. Torque Transmission Systems: Design of shaft, axle and keys.
Selection of bearings; other machine elements: Selection of springs, Design of power screws;
Application to individual and group projects. Project topics include mechanical system for
domestic use.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments
Reading Material
Mott, R. L., Vavrek, E. M. and Wang, J., 2017. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th
Edition). Pearson
Budynas R. G. and Nisbert J. K., 2015. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th
Edition). McGraw-Hill

Hamrock, B. J., Schmid, S. R. and Jacobson, B., 2004. Fundamentals of Machine Elements
(2nd Edition). McGraw-Hill 

BME 258: Strength of Materials I (3, 0, 3)

Objectives
1. To introduce students to stress-strain analysis of mechanical components and general
structures.
2. Students will also gain understanding of bending-moments and shear force analysis of
structures under different types of loading.
Content
Simple stress and strain within the elastic limit. Stress-Strain Curve. Stress on an Oblique
Plane Under Axial Loading. Stress, strain and deformation under axial loading (determinate
and indeterminate). Thermal stress. Multi-axial loading (or Generalised Hooke’s Law). Stress
concentration under axial loading. A brief review of area moment of inertia. Torsional stress,
strain and deformation of circular solid and hollow shafts. Stress concentration in circular
Shafts. Tensile bending and shear bending of symmetric beams. Bending of symmetric
composite beams. Stress concentration under pure bending. Shear force and Bending-moment
diagrams of uniform cross-sectioned beams using the sectional method. Compound Loading
and stress-strain system (or Mohr's stress and strain circles). Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels.
Theories of Static failure.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical and assignments.
Reading Material
Hibbeler, R. C., 2016. Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition). Pearson
Mott, R. L., 2007. Applied Strength of Materials (5th Edition). Prentice Hall
Riley, W., Sturges, L. and Morris, D., 2006. Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition). John Wiley
and Sons
Rao D.S, 2002. Introduction to Strength of Materials. Orient Blackswan 
BME Automotive Chassis and Body Engineering I
Objectives
1. To Understand fundamentals of Vehicle Body design
2. To Study different vehicle structural design and their requirements.
3. To Study Vehicle Aerodynamics.
4. To Study different vehicle body structures
5. To study various materials related to body structures

Content
Frames: Types of Chassis layout, with reference to Power Plant location and drive, various
types of frames, conventional frames and unitized chassis, articulated, rigid vehicles, prime
movers, hybrid car & electric car. Loads acting on vehicle frame, Constructional details and
materials for frames, Testing of frames. Frames: functions and types of frames, Loads on
frames, Load distribution of structure. Front Axle and Steering Systems: Types of Front
Axles and Stub Axles, Construction details and Materials. Front Wheel Geometry, viz.,
Castor, Camber, King Pin Inclination and Toe–in and toe-out. Condition for True Rolling
Motion of Wheels during Steering. Steering geometry. Ackerman’s and Davis Steering
Mechanisms. Constructional details of steering linkages. Steering linkage layout for
conventional and independent suspensions. Different types of steering gear boxes. Turning
radius, wheel wobble and shimmy. Power and power assisted steering – Electric steering –
Steer by wire. Propeller Shaft: Construction & types of propeller shafts, Universal Joints
and its types, Constant Velocity Universal Joints. Final drive: Construction details, types.
Differential: Principle, types of differential gears, conventional and non-slip differentials,
backlash, differential lock, inter-axle differential, transaxletypes. Rear axle: Torque reaction,
driving thrust, Hotchkiss drive, torque tube drive, construction of rear axle shaft supporting-
fully floating and semi floating arrangements axle housings. Car Body Details: Types:
Saloon, Convertibles, Limousine, Estate van, racing and sports car. Visibility: regulations,
driver’s visibility, test for visibility, Methods of improving visibility and space in cars.
Safety: safety design, safety equipments for car. Car body construction. Vehicle
Aerodynamics: Objectives, Vehicle drag and types, various types of forces and moments,
Effects of forces and moments, side wind effects on forces and moments, various body
optimization techniques for minimum drag. Wind tunnel testing: Flow visualization
techniques, scale model testing. Component balance to measure forces and moments. Bus
Body Details: Types, mini bus, single decker, double decker, two level, split level and
articulated bus. Bus Body Lay Out: Floor height, engine location, entrance and exit location,
seating dimensions. Constructional details: Frame construction, Double skin construction-
Types of metal section used-Regulations-Conventional and Integral type construction.
Commercial Vehicle Details: Types of body, Flat platform, drop side, fixed side, tipper
body, tanker body. Light commercial vehicle body types, Dimensions of driver’s seat in
relation to controls, driver’s cabin design. Body Materials, Trim and Mechanisms: Steel
sheet, timber, plastics, GRP, properties of materials-Corrosion anticorrosion methods,
scalation of paint and painting process, body trim items. Body mechanisms.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory practical and assignments.
Reading Material
Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Standard publications, New Delhi
N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers
Steering, Suspension and Tyres , Giles. J. G., Iiiffe Book Co., London
The Automotive Chassis, Heldt. P M, Chilton Co.
Automotive Chassis & Body, P.L.Kohli, TMH

BME 282: Applications of Computer Graphics (1, 2, 2)

Objectives
1. It will equip students to develop solutions to engineering problems using modern
CAD tools
2. This course will help students improve on their 3D modelling capabilities to develop
and modify their conceptual designs.
Content
Introduction to AutoCAD 2D drafting. AutoCAD interface and commands. Application to
BME 159 and ME 160. Geometric tolerance, welding and surface finish symbols and their
applications. Introduction to AutoCAD 3D and any other 3D modelling Software such as
Solid Edge.

Software applications
AutoCAD and Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, etc.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, practical tutorial assignments, and group design projects
Reading Material
Budynas R. G. and Nisbert J. K., 2015. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th
Edition). McGraw-Hill

Waguespack, C., 2013. Mastering Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 and Autodesk® Inventor
LT™ 2014. John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Ajeet Singh, 2012. Machine Drawing (2nd Edition). Tata McGraw-Hill Education India

John, K. C., 2009. Engineering Graphics for Diploma. PHI Learning

Kyles, S., 2008. AutoCAD Workbook for Engineers and Architects. John Wiley and Sons Ltd
MECH 253: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (0, 4, 2)
Objective
To introduce students to practices in the mechanical engineering laboratory and experiments
in some selected courses
Content
Technical reports and Power point presentations, Practical Experiments in Strength of
Materials I, Thermodynamic I, Fluid Mechanics I and Engineering Mechanics.
Mode of Delivery
Laboratory practicals, group discussions and assignments and technical reports submission.
Reading Material
Amatol multimedia
Hibbeler, R. C., 2016. Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition). Pearson
Hibbeler, R. C., 2015. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (14th Edition). Pearson
Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., and Pritchard, P. J., 2011. Fluid Mechanics (8th Edition). John
Wiley and Sons Inc.
Dresig, H. and HolzweiBig, F., 2010. Dynamics of Machinery: Theory and Applications.
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

Year 2 Semester 2
MATH 202: Engineering Mathematics IV (3, 0, 3)
Pre-requisite: Engineering Mathematics III
Objective:
To build the students' understanding in mathematical objects used in modeling engineering
problems such as heat flow medium, transmission of sound, etc.
Content
Ordinary Differential Equations:
Introduction to differential equations, Ordinary Differential Equations, Order & degree of a
Differential Equation, Linear & Non-Linear Differential Equations, Formation of differential
Equations, initial and boundary value problems. First Order Differential Equations:
Separation of variables, Transformation of eqns. in which variables are separable,
Homogenous Equations, Homogenous first-order differential equations. Linear differential
equations: Integrating factors. Bernoulli Equation. Exact differential Equations (Necessary &
Sufficient conditions). Higher Order Differential Equations. Solutions of homogenous
differential equations (Real & distinct, repeated and complex roots). Reduction of order n.
Homogeneous Linear Diff. Equations with Constant Coefficients. Non-homogeneous
Differential Equations. Method of Undetermined Coefficients as solution. Variation of
Parameters (Wronskian method). Cauchy- Euler Equations (non-constant coefficients)
Applications to Engineering (The applications below must be integrated into the course
as the above topics are being treated. They are not separate topics on their own and the
choice must be customized to meet the needs of the various programmes.): Growth &
Decay problems, Newton’s Law of cooling & heating problems, Chemical reactions, Mixing
problems, Simple Electric Circuits, Spring/Mass systems, Clairaut’s equation.
Laplace Transforms: Laplace transforms of standard functions. Laplace transforms of
periodic functions, Unit step functions, Inverse Laplace transforms and their applications to
solving ODEs; e.g. solution of ordinary differential equation with constant and variable
coefficients using Laplace transform.
Partial Differential Equations: Definition ofa Partial Differential Equations (PDE).
Equation of the First Order and second order, Cauchy Problem, Characteristics, Method of
Lagrange. Classification of Second Order Equations. Laplace and Poisson Equations,
Boundary Value Problems, the Sturm-Liouville Problem, Separation of Variables. The Wave
and Heat Equations.
Fourier Series: Fourier Series of functions with period and period, half range cosine and sine
series. Finite Fourier cosine and sine transforms of some common functions, the Fourier
integral, complex Fourier Transforms-Basic Properties, Transform of the derivative,
convolution theorem. Fourier sine & cosine transforms. Solution of differential equations
using Fourier transforms.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, extensive exercises, assignments
Reading Materials

Zill, D. G., 2017. A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications (11th
Edition). Cengage Learning, Inc
Donkoh, E. K. and Ankamah, J.D., 2014. Manual on “Mathematical Methods for Engineers”.
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Kreyszig, E., 2010. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (8th Edition). India: Wiley India Pvt.
Ltd.
Stroud, K. A., 1996. Further Engineering Mathematics (3rd Edition). Macmillan

BME 371: Fluid Mechanics II (3, 0, 3)

Objective
The objective of this second course in Fluid Mechanics is to enhance the ability of students to
apply the basic principles of science and engineering in the analysis and design of fluid flow
systems with engineering applications.
Content
Continuation of basic topics covered in first course in Fluid Mechanics: Conservation of
Mass, Newton’s 2nd Law; Linear and Angular Momentum, and Energy Principles of fluid
flow. Equations of motion; Newton’s 2nd law and the Navier-Stokes equations; assumptions
and simplified solutions; Euler's equation of motion; Bernoulli's equation from Euler's
equation and the energy equation; Practical applications of Bernoulli's equation to the design
and analysis of flow measurement devices: Venturi meter, orifice-meter, pitot-tube, and
weirs; Dimensional Analysis and Modelling: the Buckingham Pi Theorem; Non-dimensional
parameters in fluid flow analysis
Momentum equations and their applications: Force caused by a jet striking a surface; Force
exerted by a flowing fluid on a pipe-bend; Moment of Momentum equation; Torque exerted
by water flow in a sprinkler system; Free liquid jets. ntroduction to incompressible flow in
pipes and ducts: Loss of energy in pipes, Flow through syphon; Flow through pipes in series
or Flow through compound pipes; Equivalent pipe; Flow through parallel pipes; Flow
through branched pipes.

Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorials, group work and assignments

Reading Material
Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., and Pritchard, P. J., 2011. Fluid Mechanics (8th Edition). John
Wiley and Sons Inc.
Douglas, J. F., 2011. Fluid mechanics (6th edition). Prentice Hall
White, F., 2006. Fluid Mechanics (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill
Granger, R. A., 1995. Fluid Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics). Dover Publications

MECH 362: Machine Element Design II (2, 2, 3)

Objective
The specific objective of this course is to equip students with understating of design of
mechanical systems
Content
The course will cover materials in Power Transmission Systems - Design of brakes &
clutches, Selection of flexible drives, Design of gear system; Design of mechanical systems;
Application to individual and group projects. Project topics include mechanical system for
industrial purposes.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, and assignments
Reading Material
Mott, R. L., Vavrek, E. M. and Wang, J., 2017. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th
Edition). Pearson
Budynas R. G. and Nisbert J. K., 2015. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th
Edition). McGraw-Hill

Hamrock, B. J., Schmid, S. R. and Jacobson, B., 2004. Fundamentals of Machine Elements
(2nd Edition). McGraw-Hill 

BME 375: Thermodynamics II (3, 0, 3)

Objective
This course will equip students to apply the Thermodynamic laws to analyse engineering
systems for the production of power and transfer of heat.
Content
Thermodynamic analysis of engineering systems for the production of power and transfer of
heat. Vapour power plant components and cycles. Refrigeration cycles. Reciprocating
expanders and compressors. Gas turbines and jet propulsion. Mixtures of perfect gases and
psychrometrics. Reactive mixtures. Combustion.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, group work and assignments
Reading Material
Cengel, Y., and Boles, M., 2010. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (7th Edition).
McGraw-Hill Education
Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D. and Bailey, M. B., 2010. Fundamentals of
Engineering Thermodynamics (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Eastop, T. D. and Mcconkey, A., 1996. Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering
Technologists (5th Edition). Pearson

BME 382: Strength of Materials II (2, 0, 2)

Objective
The course will introduce students to the analysis and design of structures based on material
properties, strength and types of loading
Content
Introduction to area moment of inertia. Deflection of beams: Singularity/Marcolay’s method,
strain energy method, moment-area method. Deflection of Struts (or long column): Analytical
and empirical methods. Beams of small radius of curvature. Bending and Torsion under
plastic conditions. Springs: helical, spiral, flat and leaf. Impact loading.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical and assignments

Reading Material
Hibbeler, R. C., 2016. Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition). Pearson
Mott, R. L., 2007. Applied Strength of Materials (5th Edition). Prentice Hall
Riley, W., Sturges, L. and Morris, D., 2006. Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition). John Wiley
and Sons
Rao D.S, 2002. Introduction to Strength of Materials. Orient Blackswan 

BME Automotive Transmission

Objective
The course will introduce students to the analysis and design of structures based on material
properties, strength and types of loading
Content
This course will cover transmission systems in automobiles. Clutches: Fundamentals, types,
principle of operation, construction of a typical automobile clutch, clutch friction materials,
torque capacity and design aspects. Manuel Gearboxes and overdrives: Necessity for
gearbox, five speed and synchromesh gearboxes, Gear synchronization and engagement,
mechanical power flow, remote controlled gear selection and engagement mechanisms,
splitter and range change gearboxes, overdrive consideration, setting gear ratio and
performance characteristics in different speeds. Hydrodynamic fluid couplings:
Hydrodynamic fluid couplings, principle of operation and construction, hydrodynamic
coupling efficiency and torque capacity, performance characteristics, reduction of drag
torques. Torque converters: principle of operation, performance characteristics, converter
coupling, multistage torque converters, polyphase torque converters, overrun clutches. Semi-
and fully automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission considerations, mechanical power
flow, three- four- and five-speed automatic transmissions, Electronic and hydraulic control
systems. Other drives such as electro-magnetic transmission, electric drive and hydrostatic
drive, their principles of operation, advantages and limitations. Final Drive Transmission:
Crownwheel and pinion arrangement, differential locks, double reduction axles, two-speed
axles and central differential, four-wheel drive arrangement. Electro/hydraulic limited slip
differential.

Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, computer simulations, group work and assignment

Reading Material
Crolla, D. and Mashadi, B., 2012. Vehicle Power Train Systems: Integration and
Optimization. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Hillier, V. and Coombes, P., 2004. Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology. Nelson
Thornes
Brown, J. C., Robertson, J. A. and Serpento, S. T., 2002. Motor Vehicle Structures: Concepts
and Fundamentals. Society of Automotive Engineers
Happian-Smith, J. 2001. Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design. Society of Automotive
Engineers

Second Year Design Project (2,

1, 2)
Objective
Content

Principles of mechanical engineering design; Review of static failure theories; Design of

machine elements: joints and fasteners; Design for manufacture: processes, cost estimation
and cost reduction; Design for assembly, test, maintenance and environment; Application to
individual and group projects (Topics from BME 174)

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical and assignments

Automobile Workshop II
Objective
1. Student will be able to study about hand tools, special purpose tools their uses and
familiarize with various systems and components of an automobile.
2. To know about writing technical specifications and description of all types of chassis
and transmission components of automobiles
Content
List of Exercises/Experiments
1. Servicing of A. C. mechanical fuel pump and Electric Fuel pump
2. Servicing of Carburetor / Fuel injection pump with injector
3. Disassembling cylinder head, decarbonizing
4. Valve timing setting including valve clearance adjustment.
5. Compression test of petrol and diesel engine.
6. Disassembling of engine: inspection of engine components, servicing of components,
measurement of dimensions of different components of engine, compare with
standard specifications, piston ring setting, assembling using special tools.
7. Servicing of clutch assembly
8. Dismantling of gear box, inspecting components, servicing, checking the gear ratios.
9. Dismantling of differential assembly, servicing, backlash adjustments, check for drive
axis ratio.
10. Dismantle and assemble C.V joint. Also examine a slip joint, U.J cross in propeller
shaft.
11. Servicing master and wheel cylinders in hydraulic brake system & bleeding of brakes.
12. Study of steering system. Servicing of steering gear box, checking for end play in
shafts.
13. Overhauling of Macpherson Strut suspension system.
14. Dismantling and assembling of front Axle
15. Brake and Clutch adjustment of two-wheeler as per specification.
16. Performance test on shock absorber / coil spring of two-wheeler.
17. Performance test of a two-wheeler using chassis dynamometer.
18. Schedule maintenance of two wheelers : oil level check, Oil top up, Oil change,
Fuel filter replacement, Air filter checkup, Brake fluid checkup, Radiator coolant top
up, chain test.

Mode of Delivery
Workshop practical, group discussions and assignments and technical reports submission.

Reading Material
1. Automobile Engineering , Vol 1 , Dr Kripal Singh , Standard Publishers distributors
2. Automobile Engineering , Vol 2 , Dr Kripal Singh , Standard Publishers distributors
3. Automobile Engineering Practical, N Malhotra , Asian Publishers
4. Vehicle service manuals of reputed manufacturers.
5. Automotive Mechanics , William H Crouse Donald L Anglin, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishing
Year 3 Semester 2
MATH 353: Engineering Mathematics V (3, 0, 3)
Objectives
1. To equip students with understanding of computer programming and computation in
solving systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic and ordinary differential equations.
2. Students will be introduced to software applications such as Matlab that facilitate the
solution of system of equations that are obtained in the modelling of engineering
systems.
3. The course will equip students to understand and apply the theory of probability and
statistics in solving engineering problems.
Content
Review of Taylor’s Series; Numerical Differentiation of Functions: interpolating polynomial
methods, Taylor’s series methods, undetermined coefficient method, errors with each
method. Stencil representation of derivatives. Interpolation and Curve fitting. Numerical
differentiation: forward difference scheme, backward difference scheme and central
difference scheme; Newton iteration scheme; Newton-Raphson methods for solving systems
of algebraic equations. Matrix inversion and Cramer’s rule. Numerical solution to ordinary
differential equations using Euler and modified Euler methods, Runge-Kutta methods and
predictor-corrector methods. Numerical Integration: Trapezoidal rule and Simpon’srules.
Introduction to numerical techniques in solving partial differential equations. An introduction
to the theory of probability and statistical inference including discrete and statistical
inference, discrete and continuous random variables, sampling distributions and methods, the
Central Limit Theories, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, programming practical, group work and assignments

Reading Material
Greenbaum, A. and Chartier, T. P., 2012. Numerical Methods: Design, Analysis and
Computer Implementation of Algorithms. Princeton University Press
Chapra, S. and Canale, R., 2009. Numerical Methods for Engineers (6th Edition). McGraw-
Hill Science
Faires, D. J. and Burden, R. L., 2002. Numerical Methods (7th Edition). Thomson
Brooks/Cole
Isaacson, E. and Keller, H. B., 1994. Analysis of Numerical Methods. John Wiley and Sons
Montgomery, D. C. and Runger, G. C., 2013. Applied Statistics and Probability for
Engineers (6th Edition). John Wiley and Sons
DeGroot, M. H. and Schervish, M. J., 2011. Probability and Statistics (4th Edition). Pearson
Schiller Jr., J., Srinivasan, R. A. and Spiegel, M., 2008. Schaum's Outline of Probability and
Statistics (3rd Edition). McGraw-Hill
Soong, T. T., 2004. Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers. John Wiley and
Sons Inc.

STA 351: Research Methods (1, 2, 2)

Objective
The course will equip students with skills in conducting scientific research with regards to
rigor, depth of analysis, interpretation and flow of thought.
Content
Students will be equipped with research methods and also use the skills acquired to prepare
proposals for the final year project. In the proposal writing each student will choose a topic
for research investigation directed at solving specific problem in consultation with a lecturer
who becomes the students’ supervisor. It involves selection, definition, and analysis of a
problem suitable for the mechanical engineering program. Identification of project
parameters and implications, proposals for alternate solutions, and justification of selected
solution. Writing of project proposals, initiation of prototype construction
Reading materials
Thiel, D. V., 2014. Research Methods for Engineers. Cambridge University Press
Giltrow, J., Gooding, R. and Burgoyne, D., 2009. Academic writing: An introduction (3rd
Edition). Broadview Press
Hartley, J., 2008. Academic writing and publishing: a practical guide. Routledge

BME: Automotive Chassis and Body Engineering II

Objective
Content
Brakes: Necessity, stopping distance and time, brake efficiency, weight transfer, brake shoe
theory, determination of braking torque, classification of brakes, types, construction,
function, operation, braking systems - mechanical, hydraulic, disc, drum, details of hydraulic
system, types of master, wheel cylinder, bleeding of brakes, brake drums, brake linings, brake
fluid and its properties, factors influencing operation of brakes such as operating temperature,
lining, brake clearance, pedal pressure, linkages etc, Parking and emergency brakes, hill
holder, automatic adjustment, servo brakes, Power brakes-Air brakes, vacuum brakes and
electric brakes and components brake valve, unloaded valve, diaphragm, air-hydraulic brakes,
vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes, trouble shooting. Suspension system: Objects, basic
considerations, Types of suspension springs, construction, operation & Materials, leaf
springs, coil springs, torsion bar, rubber springs, plasticsprings, air bellows or pneumatic
suspension, hydraulic suspension, constructional details of telescopic shock absorbers,
independent suspension, front wheel independent suspension, rear wheel independent
suspension, types, stabilizer, trouble shooting. Wheels and Tyres: Types of wheels,
construction, structure and function, wheel dimensions, structure and function of tyres, static
and dynamic properties of pneumatic tyres, types of tyres, materials, tyre section &
designation, factors affecting tyre life, quick change wheels, special wheels, trouble shooting.
Numerical Problems

Reading materials
Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Standard publications, New Delhi
N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers
Steering, Suspension and Tyres , Giles. J. G., Iiiffe Book Co., London
The Automotive Chassis, Heldt. P M, Chilton Co.
Automotive Chassis & Body, P.L.Kohli, TMH

BME 376: Heat Transfer (3, 0, 3)

Objective
Students will be introduced to the basics of heat transfer in engineering.
Content
An introduction to the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.
Analytical and empirical techniques used for solving problems in heat transfer, including
those for which computer application is most suited. Applications to design of heat
exchangers including solar collectors.
Basics of Heat Transfer: conduction convection and radiation. Heat Conduction Equation,
Steady Heat Conduction, Transient Heat Conduction, Numerical Methods in Heat
Conduction, Fundamentals of Convection, Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation, Heat
Exchangers.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, computer simulations and assignments.
Reading Material
Bergman, T. L., Lavine, A. S., Incropera, F. P. and DeWitt, D. P., 2011. Fundamentals of
Heat and Mass Transfer (7th Edition). John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Kreith, F., Manglik, R. M. and Bohn, M. S., 2010. Principles of Heat Transfer (7th Edition).
CL Engineering
Nellis, G. and Klein, S., 2008. Heat Transfer. Cambridge University Press
BME 384: Vibrations I (3, 0, 3)

Objective

The course will introduce students to the analysis of mechanical vibrations and design of
dampers for mechanical systems
Content
This course covers vibrations of single to multiple degrees of freedom systems with and
without damping. In addition, it includes design for vibration isolation and suppression,
practical considerations in vibration and human tolerance for vibration. The course explores
the following topics:
Free Vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: Harmonic motion, Vibration
System Modelling, Energy methods and Stiffness. Response to Harmonic Excitation: Forced
and Base Excitation of Undamped and Damped One-degree-of-freedom Systems, Rotating
Unbalance, Coulomb and other forms of damping. General Forced Response: Impulse
response functions, response to arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock
spectrum, Computer simulation of Time response of single degree of freedoms systems using
Euler Method. Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Undamped
Models, Eigenvalues and Natural Frequencies, Systems with More than Two Degrees of
Freedom, Systems Viscous Damping, Forced Systems, Lagrange’s Equations. Torsional
vibration systems including geared systems. Design for Vibration: Acceptable Levels of
Vibration, Vibration Isolation and Suppression, Practical Speeds of Rotating Disc,
Optimization. Vibration Testing and Measuring: Measuring instruments and testing.

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, and assignments
Reading Material
Bhave, S., 2010. Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Practice. Pearson
Balachandran, B. and Magrab, E. B., 2008. Vibrations. CL Engineering
Hartog, D. J. P., 1985. Mechanical Vibrations. McGraw-Hill
Automotive Power Unit II
Objective

The course will introduce students to the analysis of mechanical vibrations and design of
dampers for mechanical systems
Content
Supercharging, Turbo Charging and Engine Testing: Supercharging and Turbocharging,
Different types of turbocharging, intercooling, wastegate, variable geometry. Pollutants in SI
and CI engines. Types of emissions Measurement of exhaust emissions (HC, CO, NOx and
smoke intensity) Exhaust gas Treatments- Canister, Catalytic converter, Thermal Reactor,
Particulate trap Positive Crankcase Ventilation. Dynamometers, Engine testing standards
thermal and volumetric efficiencies. Heat balance test Measurement of friction, Cylinder
pressure measurement. Cooling and lubrication systems: Need for cooling, types of cooling
systems- air and liquid cooling systems. Water cooling circuit, radiator, water pump and
cooling fan. Properties of coolants and additives. Function of lubrication system, lubrication
principles, classification of lubricants, types of lubricants, properties of lubricants, crankcase
ventilation, lubrication systems (Mist, Wet sump Dry sump lubrication systems), effect of
engine conditions on lubricating oil, Components of lubrication system (oil strainers, oil
filters, oil pumps, oil coolers), chassis lubrication. SAE Ratings Multigrade lubricants, Pre-
lubrication systems Valve and valve mechanism - OHV, OHC, DOHC, variable valve timing
systems. Valve Timing Diagram, Port timing diagrams, Symmetrical & unsymmetrical
timing Exhaust mufflers, Type of mufflers.
Reading Material
Newton and Steeds, The Motor Vehicle, Iliffe & Sons Ltd.
N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics,Khanna publishers
Torque converters or Transmissions, Heldt, P.M.
Heinz Heisler, Advanced vehicle technology, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, 2002

BME 395: Automobile Workshop III

Objective
1. Student will be able to study about special purpose machines used in automotive
service centers
2. Student will be able to familiarize with various systems and components of an
automobile
3. Student will be able to familiarize with power transmission and scheduled
maintenance

Content
List of Exercises/Experiments
1. Wheel balancing: Balancing of wheels by computerized wheel balancing machine.
2. Wheel alignment: Checking the camber, caster, king pin inclination, toe in and toe out
with computerized wheel alignment machine.
3. Tyre codes , Tyre removing, inspection, check for cuts, bulges and excessive tread
wear, resetting using pneumatic tyre changer
4. Understanding and differentiating tyres based on various parameters used in 2
wheelers, LMV, HMV and Off Road vehicles
5. Cylinder reconditioning: Checking the cylinder bore, setting the tool, re-boring
operation using vertical cylinder reboring machine.
6. Cylinder liners setting of engine using hydraulic press
7. Line boring: measure bore, setting bore, Setting the tool, line boring using horizontal
line boring machine
8. Engine Valve reconditioning: Valve grinding by using valve re-facing machine, valve
seat grinding, lapping and valve angle cutting.
9. Checking the emission of gasoline engine with exhaust gas analyzer
 10. Checking the emission of diesel engine with diesel smoke meter.
11. Cleaning and testing spark plug, checking C. B. Point gap
12. Rectifying the troubles in ignition system, ignition timing setting.
13. Schedule Vehicle maintenance: oil level check, Oil top up, Oil change, Fuel filter
replacement of 4-wheeler, Air filter checkup, Radiator coolant top up, Air
Conditioning filter checkup
14. Understand the elements of power transmission system employed in automobiles
15. MPFI engine test rig
Mode of Delivery
Workshop practical, group discussions and assignments and technical reports submission.
Reading Material
Automobile Engineering, Vol 1 , Dr Kripal Singh , Standard Publishers distributors
Automobile Engineering, Vol 2 , Dr Kripal Singh , Standard Publishers distributors
Automobile Engineering Practical, N Malhotra , Asian Publishers
Vehicle service manuals of reputed manufacturers.
Automotive Mechanics , William H Crouse Donald L Anglin, Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishing

Year 4 Semester 1
BME 372: Hydraulics and Pneumatics (1, 2, 2)
Objectives
1. To introduce students to features and principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
2. Students will also be equipped with tools for design of hydraulic and pneumatic
circuits and systems.
Content
This course will cover topics on components of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems,
color coding of components and flow lines of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Design,
maintenance and safety of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, practical, simulations using available software, group work and assignment

Reading Material
Parr, A., 2011. Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician and Engineer’s Guide (3rd Edition).
Butterworth-Heinemann
Ilango, S. And Soundararajan, V., 2007. Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Revised
Edition). Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd
Ogata, K., 2003. System Dynamics (4th Edition). Pearson

EFM 451 Engineering Economy and Management

(2, 0, 2)
Objective
This course will introduce students to management techniques used in industries for optimal
productivity and high-performance output
Content
Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of
management). Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. Engineering
economy. Accounting and cost accounting. Project Management.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practical, group work, assignments and group project

Reading Material
Mishra, S., 2009. Engineering Economics and Costing. PHI Learning
Smith, N. J., 2008. Engineering Project Management. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Panneerselvam R., 2004. Engineering Economics. Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd
Gonen, T., 1990. Engineering Economy for Engineering Managers. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

BME Autotronics
Objective
1. This course will enable students to gain understanding and skills in wiring electrical
and electronic components in automobile vehicles
Content
Electrical power and wiring: Electrical power system, handling of petrol cars, diesel trucks
and buses. Battery: Principles and construction of lead-acid and alkaline batteries,
characteristics, rating capacity and efficiency of battery, Various Tests. Ignition Systems:
Types, construction and working of battery coil and magneto systems. Types and
construction of spark plugs, electronic ignition systems. Electronic Fuel Injection and
Ignition Systems: Carburetor systems. Throttle body injection and multiport or point fuel
injection. Fuel injection systems and Injection system controls. Advantages of electronic
injection and control systems. Types of solid-state ignition systems and their working
principles, contactless electronic ignition system, and electronic spark timing control. Digital
Engine Control Systems and performance: Electronic control modules, Open and closed loop
systems, engine cranking and warm-up control, Acceleration enrichment, Deceleration
leaning, idle speed control and cruise control. Distributor engine control systems, and
distributor less ignition-integrated engine control systems, exhaust emission control systems.
Hybrid operation and performance. Electronic dashboard instruments: onboard diagnosis
system, fuel gauge, security and warning systems. Lighting Systems and Accessories:
Insulated and earth return systems. Positive and negative earth systems, Detail of head and
side lights, head light dazzling and preventive methods, trafficator, Electrical fuel pump,
speedometer, fuel, oil and temperature gauges, Horn, wiper system. Electronic management
of chassis system: Vehicle motion control. Automotive Electronics: Current trend in modern
automobiles, open and closed loop systems, components for engine management. Sensors and
Actuators: Basic sensor arrangement, types of sensors including Oxygen sensors, crank
position sensors, fuel metering, /vehicle speed sensors, detonation sensor, air flow sensor, and
altitude sensor. Throttle position sensors, solenoids, stepper motors and relays. Electronic
safety mechanisms: automatic braking systems (ABS), Safety mechanisms including
electronic seat belts and airbags, child protection systems.
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, computer simulations, group work and assignment

Reading Material
Hollembeak, B., 2010. Today’s Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems.
Cengage Learning
Denton, T., 2004. Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems. Routledge
DuPuy, R. K., 1999. Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (4th Edition). Chek Chart
Publications
Understanding Automotive Electronics by William B. Ribbens
Automobile Electrical & Electronics by Tom Denton.
Automotive Electronic Hand book by Ronald K. Jurgen
Car electronics (Second edition) edited by Shuji Mizutani.

BME 437: Vehicle Maintenance

Objectives
1. To study basic types of vehicle maintenance along with its importance.
2. To become aware about workshop skills and career opportunities available in
Automobile Industry.
3. To acquaint with various Trouble shooting, fault tracing practices available in
automobile industry.
Content
Introduction to Types of Maintenance. Automotive Engine Diagnosis: Lower End Theory
and Service: Short Block Disassembly, Cylinder Block and its Reconditioning, Camshaft,
Crankshaft, Crankshaft Inspection and Rebuilding, Installing Main Bearings and Crankshaft,
Piston and Piston Rings, Installing Pistons and Connecting Rods, Inspection and Installation
of Camshaft and Related Parts, Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing. Upper End Theory and
Service: Cylinder Head, Combustion Chamber, Intake and Exhaust Valves, Variable Valve,
Timing, Cylinder Head Disassembly, Inspection of the Valve Train, Servicing Cylinder
Heads, Reconditioning Valves, Valve Guide Reconditioning, Reconditioning Valve Seats,
Valve Stem Seals, Assembling the Cylinder Head. Preparation of check lists, Inspection
schedule, maintenance of records, log sheets and other forms. Maintenance of Engine
Accessories: Emission control system (SI & CI): Theory, Diagnosis and service. Restraint
system: Theory, Diagnosis and service. OBD-I and OBD-II: Theory and various systems to
diagnose the engine faults. Maintenance of Automotive Systems: Manual & Automatic
Transmission: Diagnosis and service. Steering system: Diagnosis service. Suspension
system: Diagnosis service. Braking system: Theory, Diagnosis and service. Tires and
wheels: Diagnosis and service. Maintenance of Automobile Electronics Components and
Accessories. Batteries: Diagnosis and service, Servicing and Testing Batteries ■ Isolating
High-Voltage Systems, Jump-Starting. Charging system: Diagnosis and service. Starting
system: Diagnosis and service. Electrical Instrumentation and Electrical accessories.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Systems: Horns/Clocks/Cigarette Lighter Systems, Cruise (Speed)
Control Systems, Sound Systems, Power Lock Systems, Power Windows, Power Seats,
Power Mirror System, Rear-Window Defrosters and Heated Mirror Systems, Other electronic
Equipment: Security and Antitheft Devices. Maintenance of Lubrication, Cooling, Fuel
Delivery Lubrication System Diagnosis and service. Lubrication system: Theory, Diagnosis
and service. Cooling System: Theory, Diagnosis and service, Inspection of Cooling System,
Testing for Leaks, Cooling System Service. Fuel delivery system diagnosis and service.
Maintenance of Heating and air conditioning Systems. Maintenance of Heating and air
conditioning Systems: Ventilation System, Automotive Heating Systems, Heating System
Service, Theory of Automotive Air-Conditioning Refrigerants, Basic Operation of an Air-
Conditioning System, Air-Conditioning Systems and Controls, Temperature Control
Systems, Air conditioning and diagnostic service. Service Precautions. Refrigerant Safety
Precautions Guidelines for Converting (Retrofitting) R-12 Systems to R-134a. Initial System
Checks Diagnosis, Performance Testing Leak Testing, Recharging the System Climate
Control Systems.
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignments.
Reading Material
James D Halderman - Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis – PHI - 1998.
Service Manuals from Different Vehicle Manufacturers.
Automotive Trouble shooting and Maintenance by Anderson Ashburn.
Venk. Spicer, Automotive Maintenance and Trouble shooting.
Automotive Technology :A Systems Approach, 5e Jack Erjavec/Delmar Cengage Learning.
Automotive Mechanics, William Crouse and Donald Anglin /TATA Mc Graw-hill.
Automotive Technology, Joseph Heitner.
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems by John F. Kershaw, James D.Halderman.

BME Automobile Workshop III

Objectives:
1. To acquaint with working of Automotive Batteries
2. To acquaint with working principle of Charging, Starting system
3. To familiarize the function and location of various Sensors and Actuators
4. To acquaint with wiring and Lighting system in Automobiles.
List of Experiments
i. Study of Lead Acid Battery.
ii. Battery testing: Voltage test, Hydrometer test etc.
iii. Dismantling, Inspection & assembly of A. C. Generator/Dynamo.
iv. Dismantling, Inspection & assembly of Starter motor.
v. Measurement of Temperature using sensor.
vi. Measurement of Pressure using sensor.
vii. Measurement of Position using sensor.
viii. Measurement of Oxygen using sensor.
ix. Study of effect of spark advances on the Engine Emissions.
x. Study of Electro-magnetic fuel Injector.
xi. Testing of Spark Plug.

BME 497 Final Year Project I

(0, 6, 3)
Project work on an approved topic carried out under the supervision of a lecturer in the
department. Project topics cover a broad range of areas including experimental work, design
and manufacture of machines, writing of software, computer simulation, conduct of
feasibility studies and survey research. Students either work individually or in groups
depending on the nature of the project. The entire project work is to be completed in two
semesters. ME 497 Project I covers work in the first semester and is assessed by a written
progress report and a seminar presentation by the student(s).

Year 4 Semester 2

BME 454: Entrepreneurship Development and Management (2, 0, 2)

Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce students to entrepreneurship, product development and
business planning
Content
Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for
new ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new
ventures. Current trends in commerce (Internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). Business
Law/Law of Contract
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, group work and assignment and students’ design project
Reading Material
Desai, V., 2014. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development and Management. Himalaya
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd
Singh A.K, 2009. Entrepreneurship Development and Management (2nd Edition). Laxmi
Publications

Charantimath, P. M., 2006. Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business Enterprise.

Pearson Education

BME 445: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Objective
1. To familiarize with basic Concepts of Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell vehicles.
2. To acquaint with various aspects of hybrid and electric drive train
3. To study various challenges involved with Fuel cell technology.
Content
Fuel Cell Technology-Unit Cells, Fuel cell stacking, Fuel cell Types (Polymer Electrolyte
Fuel cell, Alkaline Fuel cell, Phosphoric acid Fuel cell, Molten carbonate fuel cell, and Solid
oxide fuel cell), and Timeline of introduction of fuel cell technology in automobiles. Fuel
Cell Performance-Role of Gibbs free energy and Nernst Potential, Cell Energy balance, Cell
efficiency, Performance variables, various mathematical models. Polymer Electrolyte Fuel
cell-Cell Components, PEFC systems Alkaline Fuel Cell-Cell component, Performance
Introduction to Fuel cell Hybrids, Fuel cell Auxiliary Power Systems Sample Calculations-
Fuel cell Calculations, Fuel Processing Calculations for PEFC, AFC. Fuel cell related codes
and Standards. Hybrid Electric Technology and Electric drive trains-Introduction,
History, Environmental importance, Basic concept of Hybrid Traction, Basic concept of
electric traction, Introduction of electric components used in electric vehicles, Principles of
Hybrid Electric Drive trains, Architectures – Electrical distribution, Hybrid control
Strategies-Parallel Hybrid, Series Hybrid - (Charge Sustaining, Charge Depleting), Practical
Models - Toyota Prius, Honda Insight. Hybridization Effects. 42 V System for Traction
Applications - Lightly Hybridized vehicles, Low–Voltage Storage System, Low-Voltage
main system with High voltage bus for propulsion. Hybrid Vehicle Technology-Sizing the
drive system: Matching the electric machine and the internal combustion engine (ICE),
Sizing the propulsion motor, sizing the power electronics, selecting the energy storage
technology, Communications, supporting subsystems. Energy Management Strategies in
hybrid and electric vehicles, classification of different energy management strategies,
comparison of different energy management strategies, implementation issues of energy
management strategies. Case Studies: Design of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Design of
a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignments.

Reading Material
Hoogers, G., Edr. “Fuel Cell Technology Handbook”, CRC Press, Washington D. C., 2003
Larminie, J. and Dicks, A., “Fuel Cell Systems Explained” John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., New
York, 2001.
Fuel Cell Handbook by EG &G Technical Services,Inc.Seventh Edition
Ali Emadi, Mehrdad Ehsani, John M. Muller, “Vehicular Electric Power Systems”, Marcel
Dekker, Inc., 2004.

BME 483: Mechatronics (1, 2, 2)

Objective
To introduce students to automation and control of mechanical and electrical components and
systems
Content
This is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical and
electronics engineering, programming and controls. Topics explored include mechatronics
systems control, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors,
actuators and microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and
programming of microcontroller.
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, practical, simulations using available software, group work and assignment
Reading Material
Bishop, R. H., 2006. Mechatronics: An Introduction. CRC Press
De Silva, C. W., 2005. Mechatronics: An Integrated Approach. CRC Press
Ogata, K., 2003. System Dynamics (4th Edition). Pearson
Popovic, D. and Vlacic, L., 1999. Mechatronics in Engineering Design and Product
Development. Marcel Dekker

BME 445: Vehicle Dynamics

Objectives
1. To familiarize with basic concepts of vehicle dynamics.
2. To acquaint with concepts of stability of vehicles and their effects.
Introduction: History of Road and Off-Road Vehicle System dynamics, Equation of Simple
Spring Mass System of Two Masses, Motion after the Hump, Acceleration for stepped input,
Single Mass system of Two degree of freedom, Conjugate Points, Elastic, Dynamic, doubly
Conjugate Points, Calculation of Conjugate Points, Road Load, Aerodynamics-Drag, Side
force, Lift force, Rolling Resistance, Total Road Loads. Tyres SAE Tyre axis system, Tyre
forces, Moments, Lateral force V/S Slip Angle, Aligning Torque V/S Slip Angle, Tyre
Construction, Tractive Properties, Cornering Properties, Camber Thrust, Aligning Moment,
Combined and Cornering, Conicity and Ply Steer, Tire Vibration, Tyre Properties affecting
Vehicle Roll over, Introduction to Magic Tyre Formula. Suspension: Solid Axles,
Independent suspensions, Anti Squat and Anti Pitch Suspension Geometry, Anti Drive
Suspension Geometry, Roll Centre Analysis, Active Suspension, Motion Analysis of Wheel
Suspension. Equalizing Suspension, Variable Rate Leaf Spring. Ride: Sources for vehicle
vibration, vibration isolation, Effects of damping the vibration, vibration absorbers, pitch and
bounce motion frequencies. Steering: Steering geometry, Front wheel geometry, Steering
system forces and moments, Steering system effects, Influence of front wheel drive, Four-
wheel steering, Suspension effect of cornering, Steady state and Transient behaviour. Recent
Trends in Vehicle dynamics: Vehicle dynamic Control, Modelling of Actuators, Sensors for
Automobile Control, Sensors for Detecting Vehicle Environment, Central Tyre Inflation
system.
Mode of Delivery
Lecture, tutorial, laboratory practical, group work and assignments.
Reading Material
Gillespie T.D, ―Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics‖, SAE USA 1992
Giri N.K – Automotive Mechanics, Khanna Publishers, 2007.
Road and Off Road Vehicle system Dynamics: Hand Book
Mechanics of Road Vehicle: Steeds
Automobile Suspension and Handling : Colin Campell
Car Suspension : Bastow
Race Car Vehicle Dynamics: William F Milliken and Douglas L Milliken

BME 498 Final Year Project II (0, 10, 5)

This is a continuation of work started by the student on ME 497 Project I. This course is
assessed by a final report and a seminar presentation by the student(s).