FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE, TIRUNELVELI

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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engineering with entrepreneurs in excellent technical and engineering,
encouraging innovation
excellence and engineering and managerial skills for national
and entrepreneurship
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reach the India as a super knowledge moral ethics to improve
unreached. power and to blossom into the quality of the people
a university of excellence worldwide.
recognized globally

Course : ME6601 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

Credits :3
Name of the Staff :
Duration of the Course : Even Semester – 2018 -2019
Class :III
Date of commencement of class :

Prepared by Approved by verified by

Mr.I.NEETHIMANIKAM, Principal, FXEC

HOD/Mech. Engg.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO’s)

S. No. PEOs Definition of PEOs

PEO 1 - IMPARTING To impart intense knowledge on basic sciences and applications
I KNOWLEDGE of basic sciences in engineering
PEO 2 - MULTI -
To integrate the knowledge on basic sciences and engineering
II DISCIPLINE concepts to address industrial, social and environmental issues
and to innovate technologies for betterment
PEO 3 - SKILL To develop interpersonal skills to strengthen team work,
III DEVELOPMENT leadership quality and to promote awareness about continual
learning not limited to higher studies
PEO 4 -
To enhance professionalism in problem solving through moral
IV PROFESSIONALISM
and professional ethics shouldering social responsibility

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Programme Outcomes (PO’s)

S.No. Programme Outcomes

PO a Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals
and an engineering specialization for building engineering models.
PO b Problem Analysis: Identify and solve engineering problems reaching conclusions using
mathematics and engineering sciences.
PO c Design/Development of Solutions: Design and develop solutions for engineering problems that
meet specified needs.
PO d Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex problems
including design of experiments and analysis to provide valid solutions.
PO e Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering tools for executing engineering activities.
PO f The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning of the societal, safety issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to engineering practice.
PO g Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the
environment and exhibit the knowledge for sustainable development.
PO h Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice.
PO i Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams in multi-disciplinary settings.
PO j Communication: Communicate effectively to the engineering community and the outside world
and also to write effective reports.
PO k Project Management and Finance: Understand engineering and management principles and
apply them to handle projects in multi disciplinary environments.
PO l Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for life-long learning and apply in the context of
technological change.

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Mapping Of PEO with PO

MULTI - DISCIPLINE

PROFESSIONALISM
PEO

DEVELOPMENT
KNOWLEDGE
IMPARTING

SKILL
S. No. PO

PO a Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an H H H H

PO b engineering specialization
Problem Analysis: forand
Identify building
solve engineering
engineering models.
problems reaching conclusions using mathematics and H M H H

PO c engineering sciences. of Solutions: Design and develop

Design/Development
solutions for engineering problems that meet specified H H H H

PO d needs.
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct
investigations of complex problems including design of H M M H

PO e experiments
Modern Tool and analysis
Usage: toCreate
provide and
valid apply
solutions.
appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools for H H M H

PO f executing engineering
The Engineer activities.
and Society: Apply reasoning of the societal,
safety issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to M H H M

PO g engineering
Environment practice.
and Sustainability: Understand the impact of
engineering solutions in the environment and exhibit the H H H H

PO h knowledge for sustainable

Ethics: Apply development.
ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. M M H H

PO i Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an

individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams in H M H H

PO j multi-disciplinary
Communication: settings.Communicate effectively to the
engineering community and the outside world and also to H H H H

PO k write effective
Project reports.
Management and Finance: Understand
engineering and management principles and apply them H H M M

PO l to handle projects
Life-Long in multi
Learning: disciplinary
Recognize environments.
the need for life-long
learning and apply in the context of technological change. H H H H

Course Objectives

1. To gain knowledge on the principles and procedure for the design of power
Transmission components.
2. To understand the standard procedure available for Design of Transmission sip terms.
3. To learn to use standard data and catalogues

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Course Outcomes

1. upon completion of this course , the student can able to understand different types gear
terminology speed ratios analysis and gear design and number of teeth force
2. Upon completion of this course, the students can able to successfully design components used in
Engine and machines.
3. upon completion of this course , the student can able to understand torsion in cam design and
design of plate clutches.
4. upon completion of this course , the student can able to understand design of transmission
systems for flexible elements

Mapping of Program Outcomes with Course Outcomes

CO1: CO 2: to CO 3: to gain CO 4: to gain CO 5: to

students can gain knowledge on knowledge on gain
Course Outcomes
able to gain knowledge the gears the gear box knowledge
knowledge on the speed ratio design on the
in design gears speed and principles transmission cams,
flexible ratio and and to design on machines clutches,
elements principles bevel & worm brakes
and to gears used in
design spur engine and
& helical machine
gears
Program Outcomes
PO a-Engineering Knowledge: Apply
knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialization for building engineering
H H H H H
models.

PO b-Problem Analysis: Identify and solve

engineering problems reaching conclusions
using mathematics and engineering sciences.
H H H H H

POc-Design/Development of Solutions:
Design and develop solutions for engineering H H H H H
problems that meet specified needs.
POd-Conduct Investigations of Complex
Problems: Conduct investigations of
complex problems including design of H H H H H
experiments and analysis to provide valid
solutions.
PO e-Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply
appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering tools for executing
engineering activities.
POf-The Engineer and Society: Apply
reasoning of the societal, safety issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to
M M M M M
engineering practice.

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POg-Environment and Sustainability:

Understand the impact of engineering
solutions in the environment and exhibit the
knowledge for sustainable development.
PO h- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and
commit to professional ethics, responsibilities
and norms of engineering practice.
PO i - Individual and Team Work:
Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams in multi-
disciplinary settings.
PO j -Communication: Communicate
effectively to the engineering community and
the outside world and also to write effective
H H H H H
reports.
PO k - Project Management and Finance:
Understand engineering and management
principles and apply them to handle
projects in multi disciplinary
M M M M M
environments.

PO l - Life-Long Learning: Recognize the

need for life-long learning and apply in the H H H H H
context of technological change.

Pre-requisites
The pre-requisite knowledge required by the Students to study this Course
 Design of Machine Elements

Course Overview and Context

This course is offered in Sixth semester of B.E. programme in Mechanical Engineering as a professional
core subject.
This course emphasizes on the principles of design of power Transmission components this course
explains the significance of Design transmission.
With the strong knowledge in this subject Students would understand to design various transmission
systems in automobiles, industries, etc.
The course can be delivered by the following teaching aids- through lectures (chalk & talk, PPT, OHP).

Course Syllabus

ME6601 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS LTPC 3003

OBJECTIVE:
 To gain knowledge on the principles and procedure for the design of Mechanical power
Transmission components.
 To understand the standard procedure available for Design of Transmission of Mechanical
elements
 To learn to use standard data and catalogues

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(Use of P S G Design Data Book permitted)

UNIT I DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS 9
Design of Flat belts and pulleys - Selection of V belts and pulleys – Selection of hoisting wire ropes and
pulleys – Design of Transmission chains and Sprockets.
UNIT II SPUR GEARS AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEARS 9
Speed ratios and number of teeth-Force analysis -Tooth stresses - Dynamic effects – Fatigue strength -
Factor of safety - Gear materials – Design of straight tooth spur & helical gears based on strength and
wear considerations – Pressure angle in the normal and transverse plane- Equivalent number of teeth-
forces for helical gears.
UNIT III BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEARS 9
Straight bevel gear: Tooth terminology, tooth forces and stresses, equivalent number of teeth. Estimating
the dimensions of pair of straight bevel gears. Worm Gear: Merits and demerits- terminology. Thermal
capacity, materials-forces and stresses, efficiency, estimating the size of the worm gear pair. Cross
helical: Terminology-helix angles-Estimating the size of the pair of cross helical gears.
UNIT IV GEAR BOXES 9
Geometric progression - Standard step ratio - Ray diagram, kinematics layout -Design of sliding mesh
gear box - Design of multi speed gear box for machine tool applications - Constant mesh gear box - Speed
reducer unit. – Variable speed gear box, Fluid Couplings, Torque Converters for automotive applications.
UNIT V CAMS, CLUTCHES AND BRAKES 9
Cam Design: Types-pressure angle and under cutting base circle determination-forces and surface
stresses. Design of plate clutches –axial clutches-cone clutches-internal expanding rim clutches-
Electromagnetic clutches. Band and Block brakes - external shoe brakes – Internal expanding shoe brake.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
NOTE: (Usage of P.S.G Design Data Book is permitted in the University examination)
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bhandari V, “Design of Machine Elements”, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Book Co, 2010.
2. Joseph Shigley, Charles Mischke, Richard Budynas and Keith Nisbett “Mechanical Engineering
Design”, 8th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. Sundararajamoorthy T. V, Shanmugam .N, “Machine Design”, Anuradha Publications, Chennai, 2003.
2. Gitin Maitra, L. Prasad “Hand book of Mechanical Design”, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001.
3. Prabhu. T.J., “Design of Transmission Elements”, Mani Offset, Chennai, 2000.
4. C.S.Sharma, Kamlesh Purohit, “Design of Machine Elements”, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., 2003.
5. Bernard Hamrock, Steven Schmid, Bo Jacobson, “Fundamentals of Machine Elements”, 2nd Edition,
Tata McGraw-Hill Book Co., 2006.
6. Robert C. Juvinall and Kurt M. Marshek, “Fundamentals of Machine Design”, 4th Edition, Wiley,
2005
7. Alfred Hall, Halowenko, A and Laughlin, H., “Machine Design”, Tata McGraw-Hill
BookCo.(Schaum‟s Outline), 2010
8. Orthwein W, “Machine Component Design”, Jaico Publishing Co, 2003.
9. Ansel Ugural, “Mechanical Design – An Integral Approach", 1st Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Book Co,
2003.
10. Merhyle F. Spotts, Terry E. Shoup and Lee E. Hornberger, “Design of Machine Elements” 8th
Edition, Printice Hall, 2003.
11. U.C.Jindal : Machine Design, "Design of Transmission System", Dorling Kindersley, 2010

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Instruction Schedule

Sl. No of Teaching Course Book

WEEK Topics aids Outco
No. Hours No.
mes
UNIT I DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS
1 Design of Flat belts and pulleys 2 BB CO1 T1,R3
WEEK I
2 Selection of V belts and pulleys 2 BB CO1 T1
4 Selection of hoisting wire ropes and pulleys 2 BB CO1 T1,R3
WEEK II
5 Design of Transmission chains and 3 BB CO1
T1,R3
Sprockets
UNIT II SPUR GEARS AND PARALLEL AXIS HELICAL GEARS
Speed ratios and number of teeth-Force BB CO2
7 analysis -Tooth stresses - Dynamic effects – 1 T1,R3
Fatigue strength - Factor of safety
WEEK III Gear materials – Design of straight tooth BB CO2
8 spur gears based on strength and wear 2 T1,R3
considerations
9 Pressure angle in the normal and transverse 1 BB CO2
plane
Speed ratios and number of teeth-Force BB CO2 T1,R3,
11 analysis -Tooth stresses - Dynamic effects – 1
R1
Fatigue strength - Factor of safety
Gear materials – Design of straight tooth BB CO2
12 WEEK IV helical gears based on strength and wear 2 T1,R1
considerations
Pressure angle in the normal and transverse BB CO2
13 plane Equivalent number of teeth-forces for 2 T1,R2
helical gears
UNIT III BEVEL, WORM AND CROSS HELICAL GEARS
14 Straight bevel gear: 2 BB CO3 T1,R3

WEEK V Tooth terminology, tooth forces and BB CO3

15 stresses, equivalent number of teeth. 1 T1,R3
Estimating the dimensions of pair of straight
bevel gears
17 Worm Gear: 2 BB CO3 T1,R3
Merits and demerits- terminology. Thermal BB CO3
18 capacity, materials-forces and stresses, 2 T1,R3
WEEK VI
efficiency, estimating the size of the worm
gear pair Terminology-
19 Helix angles-Estimating the size of the pair 2 BB CO3 T1,R3
of cross helical gears.
UNIT – IV : GEAR BOXES

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Sl. No of Teaching Course Book

WEEK Topics aids Outco
No. Hours No.
mes
22 WEEK Geometric progression - Standard step ratio 2 BB CO4 T1,R3
- Ray diagram, kinematics layout
23 VII 2 BB CO4 T1,R3
Design of sliding mesh gear box
24 Design of multi speed gear box for machine 2 BB CO4 T1,R3
tool applications
25 WEEK Constant mesh gear box - Speed reducer 1 BB CO4 T1,R3
unit
VIII
Variable speed gear box, Fluid Couplings, BB CO4
26 Torque Converters for automotive 2 T1,R1
applications
UNIT-V : CAM CLUTCHES AND BRAKES

27 2 BB, CO5 T1,R3

Cam Design
PPT
Types-pressure angle and under cutting base BB, CO5
28 WEEK IX circle determination-forces and surface 1 PPT T1,R3
stresses.
29 1 BB, CO5 T1,R3
Design of plate clutches
PPT
axial clutches-cone clutches-internal BB, CO5
30 expanding rim clutches- Electromagnetic 2 PPT T1,R3
clutches.
31 WEEK X 1 BB, CO5 T1,R1
Band and Block brakes
PPT
BB, CO5
32 External shoe brakes – Internal expanding 2 T1,R3
shoe brake. PPT
Total Hours: 45

Assessment Pattern

Item Weight age

(%)
Internal Test 1 33.3
Internal Test 2 33.3
Internal Test 3 33.4
Total 100
Tests and Examinations

Cognitive Level Test 1 Test 2 Test 3

Remember 30 30 30
Understand 30 30 30
Apply 20 20 20
Analyze 10 10 10
Create 10 10 10

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Concept Map of ME6601 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

DESIGN OF
TRANSMISSION
SYSTEMS

SPUR GEARS AND BEVEL, WORM GEAR BOXES

DESIGN OF CAM
PARALLEL AXIS AND CROSS
FLEXIBLE CLUTCHES AND
HELICAL GEARS HELICAL GEARS
ELEMENTS BRAKES
Geometric
Straight progression Cam Design:
Gear bevel gear: - Standard Types-
Terminology- Ray step ratio
V belts and Tooth pressure
diagram,
pulleys Speed ratios terminology Design of angle
Flat belts and kinematics
layout plate
pulleys Design of clutches
straight tooth Dimensions of
spur Design of Axial
pair of straight
Gear materials Worm sliding mesh clutches-
bevel gears
– Module and Gear: gear box cone
Wire Face width Merits and clutches
ropes demerits- Constant
Transmission Parallel axis mesh gear Internal
and terminology Cross helical:
chains and Helical Gears – box Shoe brakes
Terminology-
pulleys Pressure angle
Sprockets helix angles

Design of Equivalent Helix External shoe

pulleys and number of Design of
angles brakes
teeth-forces multi speed
sprockets gear box

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