Swarnandhra College of Engineering & Technology

(Autonomous)
Seetharampuram, NARSAPUR, W.G. Dt., 534 280.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
PROGRAMME: B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
COURSE: DESIGN OF MECHANICAL Semester : VI CREDITS: 4
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
COURSE CODE:BTME6T03
COURSE TYPE (CORE /ELECTIVE / BREADTH/ S&H): CORE
REGULATION: R14
COURSE AREA/DOMAIN: DESIGN PERIODS: 5 Per Week.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
C.CODE COURSE NAME DESCRIPTION SEM
BTME2T02 ENGINEERING II
MECHANICS Concept of centroid, moment of inertia, concept of moment, types of supports

BTME4T01 MECHANICS OF IV
SOLIDS Stress analysis and strength of structures and machines while under load

BTME5T02 DESIGN OF MACHINE Fundamentals of design concepts, Stress analysis and strength of different V
ELEMENTS
machine elements, Theories of failure of mechanical components.

COURSE OUTCOMES: Students are able to

SNO Course Outcome Statement
CO1 Select suitable Bearings for both static, dynamic, fluctuating loads.[K4]
Design the connecting rod, center and overhang crank shaft, crank pin [K4].
CO2

CO3 Design the pistons, cylinder liners, curved beams, the spur, helical, bevel gears.[K4]

Identify and Design the suitable power transmission system like, belt, rope and Chain drives.
CO4
[K2] & [K4]

SYLLABUS:
UNIT DETAILS
Types of Journal bearings – Lubrication – Bearing Modulus Full and partial bearings –Clearance ratio –
I journal bearing design – Ball and roller bearings Static and dynamic loading capacity of ball & roller
bearings, Bearing life. Heat dissipation of bearings, bearing materials
ENGINE PARTS: Connecting Rod: Thrust in connecting rod stress due to whipping action on connecting
II rod ends Cranks and Crank shafts strength and proportions of over hung crank shaft
strength and proportions of center crank shaft Crank pins, Crank shafts
Pistons, Forces acting on piston, construction Design and proportions of piston
III Design of Cylinder, Cylinder liners Design of piston rings.
DESIGN OF CURVED BEAMS: introduction stresses in curved beams Expression for radius of neutral
axis for rectangular c/s Expression for radius of neutral axis for circular, trapezoidal cross sections
IV Expression for radius of neutral axis for T-Section Design of crane hooks,
C – clamps.
Transmission of power by Belt drives Transmission of power by chain drives Transmission of power by
V rope drives Belts – Flat and V types Ropes - pulleys for belt and rope drives
Materials for rope, chain, belt drives Chain drives ( chain selection, no. of teeth, sprocket diameters, etc.)
Spur gears Load concentration factor – Dynamic load factor. Helical gears Load concentration factor –
Dynamic load factor. Surface compressive strength – Bending strength – Design analysis of spur gear.
VI Estimation of center distance, module and face width, Check for plastic deformation. Check for dynamic
and wear considerations.

TEXT BOOKS
T BOOK TITLE/AUTHORS/PUBLISHER
T1 Machine Design - V.Bandari /TMH Publishers.

T2 Machine Design - Kannaiah/ Scietech.

REFERENCE BOOKS
R BOOK TITLE/AUTHORS/PUBLISHER
R1 Design Data hand Book- S MD Jalaludin / Anuradha Publishers.
R2 Machine Design / R.N. Norton..
R3 Data Books: (I) P.S.G. College of Technology (ii) Mahadevan.
R4 Mech. Engg. Design / JE Shigley.
R5 Machine Design, S MD Jalaludin / Anuradha Publishers
R6 Machine Design by R.S. Khurmi and JS Gupta / S Chand publications
TOPICS BEYOND SYLLABUS:
SNO DESCRIPTION Associated PO & PSO
1 Design of Worm gears, Bevel gears. PO3,PO5,PSO1
2 Design of air lubricated bearings. PO3,PO5,PSO1
WEB SOURCE REFERENCES:
1 http://nptel.iitk.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Machine%20design1/New_index1.html
2 http://www.svecw.edu.in/Docs%5CMEDMMLnotes2013.pdf
3 http://elearning.vtu.ac.in/06ME61.html

DELIVERY/INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES:

☑Chalk & Talk ☑ PPT ☑Active Learning

☑Web Resources ☑ Students Seminars ☐Case Study
☐Blended Learning ☑ Quiz ☑Tutorials
☑Project based learning ☐NPTEL/MOOCS ☑ Simulation
☐Flipped Learning ☐Industrial Visit ☑Model Demonstration
☐Brain storming ☑Role Play ☐Virtual Labs

MAPPING CO’S WITH PO’S

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2

CO1 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 3 -

CO2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 3 -

CO3 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 3 -

CO4 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 3 -

Average 2.00 2.75 3.00 1.75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00

MAPPING COURSE WITH POs & PSOs

Course PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2

CO 2.00 2.75 3.00 1.75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00

COURSE OUTCOME RUBRIC (ASSESMENT PER STUDENT):

ASSESMENT ATTAINMENT ATTAINMENT ATTAINMENT ATTAINMENT
TOOL WITH METHOD LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 0
WEIGHTAGE (EXCELLENT) (GOOD) (AVERAGE) (POOR)
 Student secured ≥ Student secured Student secured Student secured
Internal tests 60% marks of ≥ 60% and < 50% ≥ 50% and <40% < 40% marks of
Direct
(40%) allocated marks for marks of allocated marks of allocated allocated marks
that CO marks for that CO marks for that CO for that CO
Student secured Student secured Student secured Student secured
Assignments ≥ 80% marks ≥ 70% and <80% ≥ 60% and <70% < 60% of marks
Direct
(20%) allocated for that marks allocated marks allocated allocated for that
CO for that CO for that CO CO
End Semester Student secured Student secured Student secured Student secured
Examination Direct grades A*&S* in grades C*&B* in grades D*&E* in grades F* in
(30%) External Exam External Exam External Exam External Exam

Course end Student selected Student selected Student selected Student selected
Indirect
Survey (10%) option option option option

* Grade Definition: S: >= 90%; A: 80%-89%; B: 70%-79%; C: 60%-69%; D: 50%-59%; E: 40%-49%; F: <40%

Course Coordinator Module Coordinator Head of the Department

ANNEXURE I:
(A) PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) Engineering Graduates will be able to:
1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components
or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5.Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management
principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological change.

(B) PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) :

1. Design, model, simulate and analyze various mechanical systems or processes.
2. Obtain additional skills and knowledge to develop and implement thermal engineering systems

Cognitive levels as per Revised Blooms Taxonomy:

LEVEL Key words

Cognitive
Domain
Remember K1 Defines, describes, identifies, knows, labels, lists, matches, names, outlines,
recalls, recognizes, reproduces, selects, states.
Understand K2 Comprehends, converts, defends, distinguishes, estimates, explains,
extends, generalizes, gives an example, infers, interprets, paraphrases,
predicts, rewrites, summarizes, translates.
Apply K3 Applies, changes, computes, constructs, demonstrates, discovers,
manipulates, modifies, operates, predicts, prepares, produces, relates,
shows, solves, uses.
Analyse K4 Analyzes, breaks down, compares, contrasts, diagrams, deconstructs,
differentiates, discriminates, distinguishes, identifies, illustrates, infers,
outlines, relates, selects, separates.
Evaluate K5 Appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts, criticizes, critiques, defends,
describes, discriminates, evaluates, explains, interprets, justifies, relates,
summarizes, supports
Create K6 Categorizes, combines, compiles, composes, creates, devises, designs,
explains, generates, modifies, organizes, plans, rearranges, reconstructs,
relates, reorganizes, revises, rewrites, summarizes, tells, write

Unit wise Sample assessment questions

COURSE OUTCOMES: Students are able to

SNO Course Outcome Statement
CO1 Select suitable Bearings for both static, dynamic, fluctuating loads.[K4]
CO2 Design the connecting rod, center and overhang crank shaft, crank pin [K4].

CO3 Design the pistons, cylinder liners, curved beams, the spur, helical, bevel gears.[K4]

Identify and Design the suitable power transmission system like, belt, rope and Chain drives.[K2] &
CO4
[K4]

KNOWLEDGE
S NO QUESTION CO
LEVEL

UNIT I

1 Classification of bearings, explain with neat diagrams? [K4] CO1

Select suitable roller bearings for a 55mm dia shaft, the bearing should be
2 capable of withstanding radial load of 3000N and axial load of 1500N at 750 K2 CO1
rpm. The bearing is to have designed life of 2000hrs at reliability 94%.

Design a journal bearing for a centrifugal pump.

Load on journal=20KN speed of journal=900rpm
Type of oil-SEI-10 for which absolute viscosity at 550c is 17centi poise.
Ambient temp of oil =15.50c
3 Max. Bearing pressure=15Mpa K4 CO1
Calculate mass of the lubricant oil required for artificial cooling to raise
the temp will be 100c
Heat dissipation coefficient=1200W/m2/0c

UNIT II

Design a connecting rod for following data

Dia of piston=100mm
Weight of reciprocating parts=20N
1 Length of connecting rod from center (l) =310mm K4 CO2
Stroke=140mm speed of engine=150 rpm over
speed=2500rpm
Max .explosive pressure= 2400KN/mm2

Design procedure for center crank shaft when crank at an angle of

2 K4 CO2
maximum twisting moment?

Design of mild steel connecting rod with I-section for a single cylinder S.I.
engine following data
Dia of piston=240mmWeight of reciprocating parts=20.2N
3 K4 CO2
Length of connecting rod from center (l)=450mm
Stroke=200mm speed of engine=150 rpm
Max .explosive pressure= 9.5Mpa

4 . Design procedure for over hung crank shaft when crank at TDC? K4 CO2

UNIT III

1 Explain each part of the piston with neat diagram and write design procedure? K3 CO3

2 . A four stroke diesel engine has the following specifications: Brake power = 10 K4 CO3
 kW; Speed = 1700 r.p.m. ; Indicated mean effective pressure = 0.705 N / mm 2 ;
Mechanical efficiency = 80.6 % .Determine: a) bore and length of the cylinder;
b) thickness of the cylinder head ; and c) size of studs for the cylinder
head
Design a cast iron piston for a single acting four stroke engine for the following
data: Cylinder bore = 100 mm ; Stroke = 125 mm ; Maximum gas pressure = 5
N/mm2 ; Indicated mean effective pressure = 0.75 N/mm2; Mechanical
3 K4 CO3
efficiency = 80% ; Fuel consumption = 0.15 kg per brake power per hour ;
Higher calorific value of fuel = 42 × 103 kJ/kg ; Speed = 2000 r.p.m. Any other
data required for the design may be assumed

UNIT IV

The C frame of a 100 KN capacity press is shown in figure below. The material
of frame is grey cast iron
Whose ultimate tensile stress is 200 MPA and FOS = 3. Determine the
maximum stress at both inner fiber And outer fiber.

1 K3 CO3

A curved link of the mechanism made from round steel bar as shown in figure.
It is made of plain carbon Steel 30C8 with max.tensile yield stress 400Mpa and
fos 3.5.Determine the dimensions of the link?

2 K3 CO3

A C-Clamp is subjected to a maximum load of W as shown in fig. if the

3 K3 CO3
maximum Tensile stress in the clamp is limited to 140 MPa, find the value of
load W.
 UNIT V

1 Design a pair of spur gears to transmit 20KW at pinion speed of 1400rpm. The K4 CO3
transmission ratio is 4.Assume suitable materials and stresses?
Design a spur gear drive to transmit 22KW at 900rpm. Speed reduction is 2.5.
2 Materials for pinion and wheel are C15 steel and C.I. grade 30 respectively. Working K4 CO3
life of gears as 10,000hrs

A reciprocating compressor is to be connected to an electric motor with help of spur

3 gears. The distance between shafts 500mm. speed of electric motor 900rpm, speed of K4 CO3
compressor 200rpm,Torque to be transmitted 500N-m,T max=25% Tmean Design the
drive?
UNIT VI
Design a flat belt drive to transmit 30HP at 740rpm to an aluminium rolling machine,
1 The speed ratio is 3. The diatance between pullies is 3m, The diameter of the rolling K4 CO4
pulley is 1.2m

Design a chain drive to actuate a compressor from a 12KW elecric motor at 820rpm.
2 The compressor speed is to be 400rpm. Minimum center distance should be 2m, Motor K4 CO4
is mounted on an auxiliary bed, Compressor is to work for 16hrs/day.

3 A motor driven Blower is to run at 650rpm is driven by an electric motor of 7.5KW at K4 CO4
1800rpm Design V-belt drive?

Model Question Paper

Code:BTME6T03 R14
 SWARNANDHRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
[AUTONOMOUS]
Seetharampuram, NARSAPUR-534 280
B. Tech VI Semester Regular Examinations
DESIGN OF MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
[OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION PATTERN]
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)
2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
Execution Plan

Sl. No Activities Time (Minutes)

1 To study the Question Paper and choose to attempt 5
2 Part-A 5 Minutes x 6 Questions 30
3 Part-B 45 Minutes x 3 Questions 135
4 Quick revision & Winding up 10
Total 180
PART–A (22 Marks)
Answer ALL Questions.

S No Question Cognitive CO Marks

Level
1 a What are journal bearings? Give a classification of these bearings. 1 3
b Why is one end of the connecting rod bigger than other? What are 2 4
the most usual causes of crankshaft failures?
c What are the design requirements of piston? What is the function of 3 4
cup shaped cavity in piston head?
d Expression of h2 for I and T sections. 3 4
e Explain about different types of gears 4 4
f How V-belt drives are designated? Why slip is less in V-belt then flat 4 3
belts?

PART–B (48 Marks)

Answer any THREE Questions
S. No Question Cognitive
CO Marks
Level
1 Design a journal bearing for a centrifugal pump.
Load on journal=20KN speed of journal=900rpm
Type of oil-SEI-10 for which absolute viscosity at 550c is
17centi poise. Ambient temp of oil =15.50c
Max. Bearing pressure=15Mpa K2 1 16
Calculate mass of the lubricant oil required for artificial
cooling to raise the temp will be 100c
Heat dissipation coefficient=1200W/m2/0c

2 Design a connecting rod for following data K4 2 16

Dia of piston=100mm
Weight of reciprocating parts=20N
Length of connecting rod from center (l) =310mm
Stroke=140mm speed of engine=150
 rpm over speed=2500rpm
Max .explosive pressure= 2400KN/mm2

3 Design a cast iron piston for a single acting four stroke engine for
the following data: Cylinder bore = 100 mm ; Stroke = 125 mm ;
Maximum gas pressure = 5 N/mm2 ; Indicated mean effective
pressure = 0.75 N/mm2; Mechanical efficiency = 80% ; Fuel K4 3 16
consumption = 0.15 kg per brake power per hour ; Higher calorific
value of fuel = 42 × 103 kJ/kg ; Speed = 2000 r.p.m. Any other data
required for the design may be assumed

4 The C frame of a 100 KN capacity press is shown in figure below.

The material of frame is grey cast iron Whose ultimate tensile stress
is 200 MPA and FOS = 3. Determine the maximum stress at both
inner fiber And outer fiber.

K3 3 16

5 Design a pair of spur gears to transmit 20KW at pinion speed of 1400rpm.

The transmission ratio is 4.Assume suitable materials and stresses? K4 3 16

6 Design a chain drive to actuate a compressor from a 12KW elecric motor

at 820rpm. The compressor speed is to be 400rpm. Minimum center
distance should be 2m, Motor is mounted on an auxiliary bed, K4 4 16
Compressor is to work for 16hrs/day.