KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 1 · Group C

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering (GCEST104) Syllabus

Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Introduction to Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering, Semester 1, Group C (Mechanical Engineering).

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Course Code

GCEST104

Credits

Teaching Hours

4:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R)

CIE Marks

ESE Marks

Exam Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min

Prerequisites

None

Semester

Semester 1

Course Objective

To understand thermodynamic cycles and the working of IC engines; to understand refrigeration cycles and psychrometric concepts; to understand the relevance of civil engineering and its various disciplines; to describe the relevance of various building codes and types of buildings as per NBC; and to understand different building components and building materials.

Module-wise Syllabus

Module 1

9 contact hours

General introduction to Mechanical Engineering: thermodynamic cycles — Carnot cycle (derivation of efficiency), Otto and Diesel cycles (no derivation of efficiency). IC Engines: CI & SI engines, working of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, parts of IC engines, concept of CRDI, MPFI and hybrid engines. Refrigeration: unit of refrigeration, reversed Carnot cycle, COP, vapour compression cycle (description only); dry/wet/dew point temperatures, specific and relative humidity, psychrometric chart, cooling and dehumidification, layout of central air conditioning systems.

Module 2

9 contact hours

Classification of pumps — reciprocating and centrifugal pump (working with sketches), classification of hydraulic turbines. Gears (spur, helical, bevel, worm and worm wheel), clutches, bearings (journal and ball bearing). Manufacturing Processes: sand casting, forging, rolling, extrusion. Metal Joining: types of welding, arc welding, SMAW, soldering and brazing. Machining processes: lathe, drilling machine, milling machine, CNC machine, 3D printing.

Module 3

9 contact hours

General Introduction to Civil Engineering: relevance in infrastructural development, major disciplines — structural, geo-technical, transportation, water resources and environmental engineering. Introduction to buildings: types as per NBC, load bearing and non-load bearing structures, components of a residential building. Selection of site, building area definitions (built-up area, plinth area, floor area, carpet area, floor area ratio per KBR), building rules and regulations (NBC, KBR, CRZ norms).

Module 4

9 contact hours

Conventional construction materials: brick, stone, sand, cement, timber (classification, qualities, tests, uses). Cement concrete: constituent materials, properties and types; tests on fresh and hardened concrete — slump test, cube compressive strength (IS codes). Steel: structural steel sections and reinforcements. Soil: origin, weathering of rocks, types of weathering.

Course Outcomes

CO1Understand the relevance of mechanical engineering and its various disciplines.
CO2Learn the applications of thermodynamics through IC engines and refrigeration systems.
CO3Understand the various manufacturing processes adopted by mechanical engineers.
CO4Understand the relevance of civil engineering and its various disciplines.
CO5Describe the relevance of various building codes and types of buildings as per NBC.
CO6Understand different building components and building materials.

Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Attendance	5
Assignment / Microproject	15
Internal Examination 1 (Written)	10
Internal Examination 2 (Written)	10

End Semester Examination (ESE)

Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.

Textbooks & Reference Books

Textbooks

Basic Mechanical Engineering — Pravin Kumar (Pearson Education, 1st edition, 2013)
A Textbook of Basic Mechanical Engineering — R.K. Rajput (Laxmi Publications, 3rd edition, 2017)
Elements of Mechanical Engineering — K.P. Roy, S.K. Hajra Choudhury, A.K. Hajra Choudhury (Media Promoters & Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Revised edition, 2012)
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering — G.S. Sawhney (PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 1st edition, 2013)
Essentials of Civil Engineering — Dalal K R (Charotar Publishing House, 1st edition, 2012)
Engineering Materials (Material Science) — Rangwala S C (Charotar Publishing House, 43rd edition, 2019)
Building Materials — Duggal S K (New Age International Pvt Limited, 5th edition, 2019)

Reference Books

Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives — Chris Mi and M. Abul Masrur (John Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition, 2017)
Automotive Engineering Fundamentals — Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball (SAE International, 1st edition, 2004)
Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing — Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen, Brent Stucker (Springer, 2nd edition, 2015)
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design — Faye C. McQuiston, Jerald D. Parker, Jeffrey D. Spitler (John Wiley & Sons, 6th edition, 2005)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineering — Mamlouk, M.S., Zaniewski, J.P (Pearson Publishers, 4th edition, 2017)
Building Construction — Rangwala, S.C and Dalal, KB (Charotar Publishing House, 34th edition, 2022)
Construction Technology Vol.I to IV — Chudley, R (Longman Group, England / Course Plan, 2nd edition, 2014)
Building Construction Volumes 1 to 4 — Mckay, W.B. and Mckay, J.K (Pearson India Education Services, 5th edition)
Engineering Geology — Duggal S.K., Pandey H.K., Rawat N (McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 1st edition, 2017)
Latest Building codes and related rules and regulations — — (—, —)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits is KTU Introduction to Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering (GCEST104)?

4 credits, with 4:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.

How many modules are in the GCEST104 syllabus?

4 modules, 36 total contact hours.

What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?

CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.

What are the recommended textbooks for GCEST104?

Basic Mechanical Engineering (Pravin Kumar); A Textbook of Basic Mechanical Engineering (R.K. Rajput); Elements of Mechanical Engineering (K.P. Roy, S.K. Hajra Choudhury, A.K. Hajra Choudhury); Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (G.S. Sawhney); Essentials of Civil Engineering (Dalal K R); Engineering Materials (Material Science) (Rangwala S C); Building Materials (Duggal S K).

Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?

This Semester 1 course is listed under Group C at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.

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