RTU Syllabus Mechanical Engineering 4th Semester

RTU Syllabus Mechanical Engineering 4th Semester: To prepare the Mechanical Engineering 4th semester exam, you should have the latest syllabus and marking scheme. You already know the importance of all semesters. It is important to score more in better marks in Mechanical engineering if you need to have a bright career.

Based on the score in Mechanical Engineering degree, you will find better career opportunities. RTU organizes Mechanical Engineering Semester Exams twice a year. If you know the latest syllabus for the semester then it will be very helpful to prepare for the exam.

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RTU Syllabus Mechanical Engineering 4th Semester 2020

You should know that the Syllabus for RTU Mechanical engineering 4th Semester is designed in a way to provide you a clear understanding of the course structure. With the latest RTU Mechanical 4th-semester syllabus and marking scheme, you will know the chapters, concepts to be covered in all subjects, and respective weightage in all chapters.

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Data Analytics
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope, and outcome of the course.
2	Introduction to Multivariate Statistics-Degree of Relationship among Variables-Review of Univariate and Bivariate Statistics-Screening Data Prior to Analysis-Missing Data, Outliers, Normality, Linearity, and Homoscedasticity.
3	Multiple Regression– Linear and Nonlinear techniques- Backward Forward-Stepwise- Hierarchical regression-Testing interactions (2way interaction) – Analysis of Variance and Covariance (ANOVA & ANCOVA) – Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Covariance (MANOVA & MANCOVA).
4	Logistic regression: Regression with binary dependent variable – Simple Discriminant Analysis- Multiple Discriminant analysis Assessing classification accuracy- Conjoint analysis (Full profile method).
5	Principal Component Analysis -Factor Analysis- Orthogonal and Oblique Rotation-Factor Score Estimation-Multidimensional Scaling- Perceptual Map-Cluster Analysis (Hierarchical Vs Nonhierarchical Clustering).
6	Latent Variable Models an Introduction to Factor, Path, and Structural Equation Analysis- Time series data analysis (ARIMA model) – Decision tree analysis (CHAID, CART) – Introduction to Big Data Management.

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Managerial Economics And Financial Accounting
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope, and outcome of the course.
2	Basic economic concepts- Meaning, nature and scope of economics, deductive vs inductive methods, static and dynamics, Economic problems: scarcity and choice, circular flow of economic activity, national income-concepts, and measurement.
3	Demand and Supply analysis- Demand-types of demand, determinants of demand, demand function, elasticity of demand, demand forecasting –purpose, determinants and methods, Supply-determinants of supply, supply function, elasticity of supply.
4	Production and Cost analysis- Theory of production- production function, law of variable proportions, laws of returns to scale, production optimization, least cost combination of inputs, isoquants. Cost concepts-explicit and implicit cost, fixed and variable cost, opportunity cost, sunk costs, cost function, cost curves, cost and output decisions, cost estimation.
5	Market structure and pricing theory– Perfect competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic competition, Oligopoly.
6	Financial statement analysis- Balance sheet and related concepts, profit and loss statement and related concepts, financial ratio analysis, cash-flow analysis, funds- flow analysis, comparative financial statement, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, capital budgeting techniques.

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Technical Communication
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope and outcome of the course.
2	Introduction to Technical Communication- Definition of technical communication, Aspects of technical communication, forms of technical communication, importance of technical communication, technical communication skills (Listening, speaking, writing, reading writing), linguistic ability, style in technical communication.
3	Comprehension of Technical Materials/Texts and Information Design & development- Reading of technical texts, Reading and comprehending instructions and technical manuals, Interpreting and summarizing technical texts, Note-making. Introduction of different kinds of technical documents, Information collection, factors affecting information and document design, Strategies for organization, Information design and writing for print and online media.
4	Technical Writing, Grammar and Editing– Technical writing process, forms of technical discourse, Writing, drafts and revising, Basics of grammar, common error in writing and speaking, Study of advanced grammar, Editing strategies to achieve appropriate technical style, Introduction to advanced technical communication. Planning, drafting and writing Official Notes, Letters, E-mail, Resume, Job Application, Minutes of Meetings.
5	Advanced Technical Writing– Technical Reports, types of technical reports, Characteristics and formats and structure of technical reports. Technical Project Proposals, types of technical proposals, Characteristics and formats and structure of technical proposals. Technical Articles, types of technical articles, Writing strategies, structure and formats of technical articles.

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Digital Electronics
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope and outcome of the course.
2	Semiconductor Devices and Applications: Introduction to P-N junction Diode and V-I characteristics, Half wave and Full-wave rectifiers, capacitor filter. Zener diode and its characteristics, Zener diode as voltage regulator. Regulated power supply IC based on 78XX and 79XX series, Introduction to BJT, its input-output and transfer characteristics, BJT as a single stage CE amplifier, frequency response and bandwidth.
3	Operational amplifier and its applications: Introduction to operational amplifiers, Op-amp input modes and parameters, Op-amp in open loop configuration, op-amp with negative feedback, study of practical op-amp IC 741, inverting and non-inverting amplifier applications: summing and difference amplifier, unity gain buffer, comparator, integrator and differentiator.
4	Timing Circuits and Oscillators: RC-timing circuits, IC 555 and its applications as astable and mono-stable multi-vibrators, positive feedback, Barkhausen’s criteria for oscillation, R-C phase shift and Wein bridge oscillator.
5	Digital Electronics Fundamentals: Difference between analog and digital signals, Boolean algebra, Basic and Universal Gates, Symbols, Truth tables, logic expressions, Logic simplification using K- map, Logic ICs, half and full adder/subtractor, multiplexers, de-multiplexers, flip-flops, shift registers, counters, Block diagram of microprocessor/microcontroller and their applications.
6	Electronic Communication Systems: The elements of communication system, IEEE frequency spectrum, Transmission media: wired and wireless, need of modulation, AM and FM modulation schemes, Mobile communication systems: cellular concept and block diagram of GSM system.

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Fluid Mechanics And Fluid Machines
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope and outcome of the course.
2	Fluid Properties: Units and dimensions- Properties of fluids- mass density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, compressibility, vapor pressure, surface tension and capillarity.
	Fluid Statics and Flow Characteristics: Basic equation of fluid statics, Manometers, Force on plane areas and curved surfaces, center of pressure, Buoyant force, Stability of floating and submerged bodies. Flow characteristics – concept of control volume – application of continuity equation, energy equation and momentum equation.
3	Flow Through Circular Conduits: Hydraulic and energy gradient – Laminar flow through circular conduits and circular annuli-Boundary layer concepts – types of boundary layer thickness – Darcy Weisbach equation –friction factor- Moody diagram-minor losses – Flow through pipes in series and parallel.
4	Dimensional Analysis: Need for dimensional analysis – methods of dimensional analysis – Similitude –types of similitude – Dimensionless parameters- application of dimensionless parameters – Model analysis.
5	Pumps: Impact of jets – Euler’s equation – Theory of roto-dynamic machines – various efficiencies– velocity components at entry and exit of the rotor- velocity triangles – Centrifugal pumps– working principle – work done by the impeller – performance curves – Reciprocating pump- working principle – Rotary pumps –classification.
6	Turbines: Classification of turbines – heads and efficiencies – velocity triangles. Axial, radial and mixed flow turbines. Pelton wheel, Francis turbine and Kaplan turbines- working principles – work is done by water on the runner – draft tube. Specific speed – unit quantities – performance curves for turbines – governing of turbines.

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Manufacturing Processes
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope and outcome of the course.
2	General Classification and Introduction to Manufacturing processes. Foundry Technology: Casting: Definition and major classification; Casting materials, Patterns: types, material and pattern allowances. Moulding sands; composition, preparation, properties and testing; Grain fineness; moisture content, clay content and permeability test. Core & core prints; Gating system: types, pouring basin, sprue, runner and risers; Melting, pouring and solidification.
	Principles and method of floor mould casting, shell mould casting, pit mould and loam mould casting; centrifugal casting, investment casting; Permanent mould casting. Die casting; Slush casting. Casting defects; types, causes and remedy
3	Forming Processes: Classification; Hot working and cold working; principle, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
	Forging: Classification, drop forging and press forging methods and use; Forging dies; types, materials.
	Rolling: Characteristics and applications of hot rolling and cold rolling;
4	Extrusion; Work materials and products; Press tool works; Basic principles, system, operations and applications. Shearing; Parting, notching, trimming, nibbling, blanking and piercing,
	Drawing: wire drawing, tube drawing and deep drawing.
5	Metal Joining Processes: Welding, Brazing and soldering, classification of welding process, Principle, characteristics and applications of gas welding, thermit welding, electrical arc welding; Submerged arc welding; TIG and MIG welding; Resistance welding; Spot welding; Butt welding; Seam welding; Projection welding.
	Principles and process details of Forge welding; Friction welding; Diffusion welding; Ultrasonic welding. Explosive welding. Welding defects; Types, causes, effects and remedy. Electrodes and Electrode Coatings
6	Powder Metallurgy: Properties of Powder processed materials, Powder manufacturing, mechanical pulverization, sintering, Electrolytic Process, chemical reduction, atomization, properties of metal powders, compacting of powders sintering, advantages and applications of Powder metallurgy.

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Theory Of Machines
Unit	Topic
1	Introduction: Objective, scope and outcome of the course.
2	Introduction to mechanism: Basic concept of machines, links, kinematic pair, kinematic chain and mechanism. Inversions of kinematic chains: four bar chain mechanisms, quick return mechanisms, inversions of double slider crank mechanisms.
	Velocity and acceleration in mechanism: Velocity and acceleration polygons, relative velocity and instantaneous centre method
3	Friction devices: Types and laws of friction. Pivots and collars. Power screws such as lead screw of the lathe.
	Clutches: Single and multi-plate clutches. Brakes: Band, block and band and block brakes.
4	Gears: Laws of gearing, gears terminology; tooth form; interference, undercutting and minimum number of teeth on pinion. Rack and pinion, Spur, helical, basic introduction of bevel, worm and worm gears.
	Gear Trains: Simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains.
5	Cams: Type of cams; displacement, velocity and acceleration curves for different cam followers; consideration of pressure angle and wear.
	Gyroscope: Principles of gyroscopic couple, effect of gyroscopic coupleand centrifugal force on vehicles taking a turn, stabilization of ship.
6	Balancing: Balancing of rotating masses in same and different planes, balancing of reciprocating masses, swaying couple, hammer blow and tractive effort.

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Digital Electronics Lab
Unit	Practical
1	To verify the truth tables of basic logic gates: AND, OR, NOR, NAND, NOR. Also to verify the truth table of Ex-OR, Ex-NOR (For 2, 3 & 4 inputs using gates with 2, 3, & 4 inputs).
2	To verify the truth table of OR, AND, NOR, Ex-OR. Ex-NOR realized using NAND & NOR gates.
3	To realize an SOP and POS expression.
4	To realize Half adder/ Subtractor & Full Adder/ Subtractor using NAND & NOR gates and to verify their truth tables.
5	To realize a 4-bit ripple adder/ Subtractor using basic half adder/ Subtractor & basic Full Adder/ Subtractor.
6	To verify the truth table of 4-to-l multiplexer and l-to-4 demultiplexer. Realize the multiplexer using basic gates only. Also to construct and 8-to-1 multiplexer and l-to-8 demultiplexer using blocks of 4-to-1 multiplexer and 1-to-4 demulriplexer.
7	Design & Realize a combinational circuit that will accept a 2421 BCD code and drive a TIL -3 I 2 seven-segment display.
8	Using basic logic gates, realize the R-S, J-K and D-flip flops with and without clock signal and verify their truth table.
9	Construct a divide by 2, 4 & 8 asynchronous counter. Construct a 4-bit binary counter and ring counter for a particular output pattern using D flip flop.
10	Perform   input/output   operations   on   parallel   in/parallel   out   and   Serial in/Serial out registers using clock. Also exercise loading only one of multiple values into the register using multiplexer.

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Fluid Mechanics Lab
Unit	Practical
1	Determination of Meta-centric height of a given body.
2	Determination of Cd, Cv & Cc for given orifice.
3	Calibration of contracted Rectangular Notch and / Triangular Notch and determination of flow rate.
4	Determination of velocity of water by Pitot tube.
5	Verification of Bernoulli’s theorem.
6	Calibration and flow rate determination using Venturimeter & Orifice meter and Nozzle meter
7	Determination of head loss in given length of pipe.
8	Determination of the Reynold’s number for laminar, turbulent and transient flow in pipe.
9	Determination of Coefficient for minor losses in pipes.
10	To study the velocity distribution in a pipe and also to compute the discharge by integrating the velocity profile.
11	To study the boundary layer velocity profile over a flat plate and to determine the boundary layer thickness.
12	Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of centrifugal pump/submergible pump.
13	Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of reciprocating pump.
14	Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of Pelton wheel.
15	Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristics curves of Francis turbine.
16	Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of Kaplan turbine.

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Production Practice Lab
Unit	Practical
	Turning Shop
1	To study lathe machine construction and various parts including attachments, lathe tools cutting speed, feed and depth of cut.
2	To perform step turning, knurling and chamfering on lathe machine as per drawing.
3	To cut multi-start Square/Metric threads on lathe machine.
4	Boring using a boring bar in a centre lathe and cut BSW/Metric internal threads on lathe machine.
5	To perform taper turning using compound rest.
	Machine shop
1	To study the milling machine, milling cutters, indexing heads and indexing methods and to prepare a gear on milling machine.
2	To machine a hexagonal /octagonal nut using indexing head on milling machine.
3	To study of single point cutting tool geometry and to grind the tool as per given tool geometry.
4	To study shaper machine, its mechanism and calculate quick return ratio. To prepare a job on shaper from given mild steel rod.
5	Cylindrical grinding using grinding attachment in a centre lathe
	Demonstration and study
1	Demonstration for job by eccentric turning on lathe machine.
2	Study of capstan lathe and its tooling and prepare a tool layout & job as per given drawing.
3	Demonstration on milling machine for generation of plane surfaces and use of end milling cutters.
4	Grinding of milling cutters and drills.
	Foundry Shop
1	To prepare mould of a given pattern requiring core and to cast it in aluminium.
2	To perform moisture test and clay content test.
3	To perform permeability test
4	A.F.S. Sieve analysis test.
5	Strength Test (compressive, Tensile, Shear Transverse etc. in green and dry conditions) and Hardness Test (Mould and Core).
	Welding Shop
1	Hands-on practice on spot welding.

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Theory Of Machines Lab
Unit	Practical
1	To study inversions of four bar chain and slider crank mechanism and their practical applications.
2	To study Steering Mechanisms: Davis and Ackerman.
3	Study of quick return mechanism and its practical applications.
4	Study of inversion of Double slider chain: Oldham Coupling, Scotch Yoke and Elliptical Trammel.
5	Study of various cam-follower arrangements. To plot displacement v/s angle of rotation curve for various cams
6	To determine co-efficient of friction using two roller oscillating arrangement.
7	Study of various types of dynamometers, Brakes and Clutches.
8	Study of differential gear box.
9	To verify the torque relation for gyroscope.
10	To perform wheel balancing. To perform static and dynamic balancing on balancing set up.
11	Study of a lathe gear box, sliding mesh automobile gear box, planetary gear box.

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RTU Mechanical Engineering 4th Semester Marking Scheme

Here you can check the latest Mechanical Engineering 4th Semester Marking Scheme.

IV Semester Mechanical Engineering Theory Marking Scheme
SN	Category	Course			Contact hrs/week			Marks				Cr
		Code		Title
					L	T	P	Exm Hrs	IA	ETE	Total
1	BSC	4ME2-01		Data analytics	2	0	0	2	20	80	100	2
2	HSMC	4ME1-03/   4ME1-02		Managerial Economics and Financial Accounting/ Technical Communications	2	0	0	2	20	80	100	2
3	ESC	4ME3-04		Digital Electronics	2	0	0	2	20	80	100	2
4	PCC	4ME4-05		Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines	3	1	0	3	40	160	200	4
5		4ME4-06		Manufacturing Processes	3	0	0	3	30	120	150	3
6		4ME4-07		Theory of machines	3	1	0	3	40	160	200	4
		Sub Total			15	2	0		170	680	850	17
IV Semester Mechanical Engineering Practical & Sessional Marking Scheme
7	PCC	4ME3-21	Digital Electronics lab		0	0	3		45	30	75	1.5
8		4ME4-22	Fluid Mechanics lab		0	0	3		45	30	75	1.5
9		4ME4-23	Production practice lab		0	0	3		45	30	75	1.5
10		4ME4-24	Theory of machines Lab		0	0	3		45	30	75	1.5
11	SODE CA	4ME8-00	Social Outreach, Discipline & Extra Curricular Activities		0	0	0		0	0	25	0.5
		Sub- Total			0	0	12		180	120	325	6.5
		Total of IV Semester			15	2	12		350	800	1175	23.5

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Meaning Of various letters:

• L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, P: Practical, Cr: Credits ETE: End Term Exam, IA: Internal Assessment

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