Equations of Elasticity, Uniqueness and superposition, Airy's stress function approach,plane stress and plane strain problems. Principle of virtual work, energy principles. Torsion of non-circular bars, membrane analysis, unsymmetrical bending, curved bars, thick cylinders, rotating discs. Elastic stability. Failure theories. Introduction to strain gauges, photoelasticity.
Kinematic pairs, diagram and inversion. Mobility and range of movements. Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of planar linkages. Dimensional synthesis for motion, function and path generation. Cam profile synthesis. Gears. Dynamic force analysis, flywheel, inertia forces and their balancing for rotating and reciprocating machines.
Review of engineering graphics. IS and ISO codes. Free hand sketching. Part-drawing and dimensioning. Fits and tolerances. Surface finish. Simple machine elements (threaded fasteners, locking arrangements, guides). Assembly drawing and part-list. Computer aided drafting. A drawing project on reverse engineering.
A six week industrial training after the sixth semester in a Mechanical Engineering Industry.
Stoichiometric combustion, first and second law analysis, combustion in steady flow Gas power cycles, Rankine, Regenerative and reheat cycles. IC engines, Efficiency, Knocking, Testing. Compressors, multistaging. Refrigeration. Airconditioning, Comfort, Psychrometry. Direct energy conversion.
Refrigeration Cycles: vapour absorption and thermo-electric refrigeration systems. Refrigerants: multistage refrigeration. Load calculations. Design of various elements of a refrigeration unit psychrometry. Applications : ice plant, water-coolers, cold storage, comfort aircondi-tioning etc.
Reynolds transport theorem, Continuity, momentum and energy equations, constitutive relation for a Newtonian fluid. Navier- stokes equations, Exact solutions. Potential theory, aerofoil theory, Boundary layer theory. Wedge flows, Separation. Integral techniques. Turbulence, mixing length models, Correlations. Compressible flow, Nozzles, shocks, effect of friction and heat transfer. Experimental methods.
Conduction fins, multi-dimensional problems, phase change. Convection, Graetz problem. Boundary layers. Turbulence, correlations, natural convection. Condensation and boiling. Heat exchangers. E-NTU Method, Radiation, Surface properties, Energy balance, Enclosures, Participating media.
First and second order systems. Free and forced response - Time domain and frequency domain analysis. State variables - characteristic equations, stability analysis and charts. Controller design for achievement of specifications. Vibration of single, two and multi-degrees of freedom systems. Continuous systems, bars, beams and shafts. Approximate methods.
Static strength criteria. Fracture mechanics, rigidity- based design, stability, surface damage. S-N diagram, Goodman's Criteria. Design of Bolted joints, helical springs. Spur gear. Hydrodynamic lubrication and journal bearings, rolling element bearings. Shafts, keys & couplings. Clutch.
Theory of general engineering design. Conceptual Design, Embodiment Design involving layout and form. Designing to standards, designing for production and ease of assembly, detail design. Brief overview of modelling, simulation and optimization in mechanical design. Reliability and robust Design, Taguchi method, Axiomatic approach of Suh. Communicating the design.
The tribological system: Common modes of failure and common solutions. Theories of friction and wear; Lubrication, Properties of lubricants. Boundary, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, elastohydrodynamic lubrication and bearings based on these principles. Thermoelastic deformation and fluid sealing. Lubrication methods.
Advanced techniques of kinematic analysis and synthesis of mechanisms. Spatial kinematics and space mechanisms. Error analysis. Optimization techniques and computer applications in synthesis of mechanisms. Dynamic, elastodynamic and kineto-elastodynamic analysis.
Reciprocating automotive engines including their lubricating and cooling systems, ignition and electrical systems, carburation and fuel injection systems, fuel supply system, transmission system, breaking system, steering, chassis and suspension.
Classification, Construction, Valve arrangements. Fuels, fuel air cycle. Combustion, effect of engine variables, combustion chambers, Corburation and fuel injection, knocking. Engine cooling, Supercharging. Wankel engine. Testing and performance. Pollution.
Direct numerical control (DNC) and computer numerical control (CNC), adapative control of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing system concepts. Computer processes monitoring and control, off-line use of computers. Computer aided design. Computer-process interface, programming, introduction to FMS.
Manufacturing processes and manufacturing system. Casting process, Design of gating system, risering & casting. Metal Forming, Load estimation in forging, rolling, extrusion, punching & drawing processess. Design considerations, High velocity forming, welding, Bond formation. Temperature distribution & residual stresses, Design considerations. Machining, Merchant's theory (2-D), Tool life & economics. Unconventional machining. Process planning, Automation, NC & CAM.
Analysis of machine tool systems from the point of view of kinematics, strength and rigidity. Design of drive systems. Design of machine tool structures, static and dynamic points of view. Design of spindles, bearings, slides and guides. Control systems for machine tools. Design aspects of conventional machine tools and case studies.
Data processing machines. Continuous sampled data on digital control systems. Positioning, straight cut and contouring control systems. Numerical control application. Machine tools and their relation to numerical control. Manual and computer aided programming, specialized manufacturing applications.
The course has two parts: The first consists of a "Hands-on" laboratory in which the students gain first-hand experience with common mechanical devices by exercises in disassembly and assembly. The second part consists of experimentation in Stress Analysis, Fluid Mechanics and Vibration.
Similarity, errors, dynamic response, Pitot tube, hot-wire anemometer, laser Doppler velocimeter, optical techniques for field measurement, image procesing, volume-averaged measurement, uncertainty analysis. Signal processing and compensation for probe characteristics, data acquisition, feedback control, adaptive control, practical configurations, lab work.
Power plant layout, Plant performance and operation characteristics. Coal handling units and furnaces, ash handling systems and dust collectors. Water and fire-tube boilers modern boilers, boiler mountings and accessories, safety devices. Natural, forced, induced and balanced drafts. Steam gas and hydraulic turbines. Diesel power plants, Cogeneration with steam power plant. Nuclear power plants.
Classification, Velocity triangles, Euler formula and other expressions for energy transfer, utilisation factor. Turbine efficiencies, Reheat, preheat and their effect on efficiency. Dimensional analysis, Loss mechanisms, Axial flow turbines, Nozzles, Hydraulic turbines, Hydraulic pumps, Compressors, Miscellaneous topics such as wind-mills, fluid couplings and torque converters, regenerative vortex and jet pumps.
Electrochemical effects and fuel cells. Thermionic systems: Thermionic emission and conversion. Thermoelectric systems: Kelvin relations, power generation, properties of thermoelectric materials, fusion plasma generators. Recent experiments.
Introduction. Problems in structural mechanics using two dimensional elements. Plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric analysis. Three dimensional stress analysis; Shell analysis. Solution of heat conduction, fluid flow, vibration, stability, flutter and non-linear, large scale systems.
Structures and method of preparation of fibres and fibre reinforced composites. Micromechanics and prediction of elastic constants. Strength of composites. Properties of laminated composites and their constitutive equations. Laminates. Interfacial mechanics and properties. Applications.
ODE, matrix methods, root finding. Classification of PDE, finite differences, Steady and unsteady conduction, explicit and implicit method, advection-diffusion problems, upwinding, boundary-layers. Navier-Stokes equations, finite element method for heat conduction.
Fundamentals of solar radiation Review of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Flat plate collectors, Focussing collectors, Solar water and air heating systems, solar cooling and dehumidification, solar energy storage, solar electric power, solar distillation of saline water and solar stills, solar cookers, solar pond and its thermal performance.
Methodology of interactive, graphical, engineering design: Discretization, optimization, simulation in CAED. Design of curves and surfaces. Applications in conveyor systems, sheet metal working, tool design, pumps etc. Design of volumes. Intersection of surface and interference of volumes.
Classical optimization methods, unconstrained minimization. Univariate, conjugate direction, gradient and variable metric methods, constrained minimization, Feasible direction and projections. Integer and Geometric programming, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing techniques, design applications.
Interaction devices and techniques, geometrical transformations, viewing in three dimensions, modelling and object hierarchy, raster algorithms, display, representation of 3-D shapes, rendering of surfaces and solids, hidden lines, edge and surface removal, shading models, shadows.
Ergonomics-Estimation of performance and power requirements of Vehicles, Power Hydraulics, the form and function of Industrial Structures, product costing and pricing, the choice of suitable technologies, new engineering materials and their usage and costs. Case studies in engineering design, Industrial model making. Industrially sponsored project studies.
Project work involving the analysis, synthesis, material selection and detailed design of a system including the preparation of working drawings. Projects may be selected by students from any of the four streams viz. Thermal sciences and fluid mechanics, Solid mechanics and design, Manufacturing sciences and Robotics.
Construction of a prototype based on the work done in Project I.
Decision making for production management systems. Evaluation of investment alternatives, costs in manufacturing, break-even analysis. Materials handling, forecasting, aggregate production planning, inventory control, scheduling, materials requirement planning and JIT. Time and motion study, human factors engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance engineering.
General considerations in tool design. Work holding devices, design of jigs and fixtures. Design of press working tools. Blanking and piercing dies. Design of tooling for deep drawing. Design of limit guages.
Introductive to unconventional machining processes. Abrasive jet machining, ultrasonic machining, abrasive water jet machining, abrasive flow machining, water jet machining, electron beam machining, laser beam machining and plasma arc machining. Hot machining. Design of tooling.
Bond formation, properties of various moulding materials, principles of solidification and structure of castings, risering and gating, centrifugal casting, continuous casting, investment casting, pressure die casting. Introduction to powder metallurgy.
This course includes experimentation in Energy Conversion, Heat transfer, Metrology, Material testing and Manufacturing science.
Classification of robots and manipulators. Types of usage and fields of application. Kinematics and dynamics of linkages with special emphasis on open loop linkages. Actuators and drive elements. Control of robots and manipulators. Microprocessor application.
Thermodynamic analysis of vapour-compression, air and non-conventional refrigeration systems, application and optimization of multistage and cascade refrigeration systems, refrigerants, fan pump, evaporator and condenser selection, Solar powered refrigeration, heat pump.
Moist air and psychrometric processes. Physiological principles of thermal comfort, calculation of cooling and heating loads; ADP determination, solar radiation and shading devices, duct design; Heat and mass transfer in air washers, cooling towers, finned heat exchangers; Air dehumidification.
Turbomachine theory, potential flow to two dimensional cascades and experimental correlation, Conformal mapping and similarity methods. Methods for solving direct and inverse cascade problems for compressible flow, Axi-symmetric through flow, Advanced cycles, Stress analysis of components.
Analysis of stress and strain; Constitutive relationships; Failure theories; Torsion of non-circular sections. Plane stress and plane strain problems; Viscoelasticity, Structure and behaviour of polymers, behaviour of unidirectional composite and orthotropic lamina; Failure theories for fibre composites.
Theory of constitutive equations with special emphasis on elasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity. Solution of problems to illustrate effects of elasticity, thermo-elasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity.
Analysis of stress and strain; Equilibrium, Compatibility and constitutive equations; Plane problems; Stress functions; Applications; Complex potentials in two dimensional and axisymmetric problems; Variational methods; Anisotropic elasticity; Finite deformation elasticity.
Introduction. Problems in structural mechanics using two dimensional elements; Plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric analysis; Three dimensional stress analysis; Shell analysis; Solution of heat conduction, fluid flow, vibration, stability, flutter and non-linear, large scale systems.
Review of single degree of freedom systems; Generalised coordinates, constraints, virtual work; Lagrange's equation; Continuous systems; strings, beams; Raleigh-Ritz and Galerkin's methods; Dynamics of rigid bodies in three dimensions; Euler angles; Euler's equations of motion, Gyrodynamics.
Vibration of discrete systems with single and multi degree of freedom. Hamilton's principle, Langrange's equations. Longitudinal vibration of bars, lateral vibration of straight and curved beams, vibration of membranes and plates, free and forced vibrations. Effect of damping. Wave motion in continuous systems.
Phase space, singular points, limit cycle; Analytical methods, perturbation techniques, equivalent linearization; Duffing's equation, jump phenomenon, Van der Pol equation. Stability criterion; Floquet's theory, Hill's and Mathieu's equations, Bifurcation and chaos.
Introduction to probability theory, random processes, response of single, multi and infinite degrees of freedom systems to stationary random excitations. Failure due to random excitation. Brief discussion on measurement and processing of random data.
ODE, matrix methods, root finding. Classification of PDE, finite differences, Steady and unsteady conduction, explicit and implicit method, advection-diffusion problems, upwinding, boundary-layers, Navier-Stokes equations, finite element method for heat conduction.
Stress-deformation relations, Navier-Stokes equation, exact solutions, two dimensional and axisymmetric boundary layers, Separation, Compressible boundary layers, Elements of stability theory, Turbulent flow: logarithmic law of the wall, effect of wall roughness, two and three equation models, fluid-solid interaction.
Classification, characteristics, Euler's equation, efficiencies, prerotation,vortex theory,methods to find the flow characteristics of a given runner geometry. Methods for finding plate profiles. Cavitation, prediction of cavitation inception, cavitation factor, similarity laws, NPSH cavitation machines.
Continuum, fluid deformation; Equations of continuity, momentum and energy, Navier-Stokes equations; Potential Theory: Blasius'theorem, method of images. Linearized N-S equations,lubrication theory, creeping flows. Boundary layers, Momentum Integral and similarity techniques; Turbulence, Reynold's equations, flow through pipes and over flat surfaces.
One dimensional steady isentropic flow, normal and oblique shock; Fanno and Rayleigh lines. Prandtl-Mayer expansion. Isentropic flow in ducts, design of nozzles. Shock tube, small disturbance theory, flow past thin bodies, similarity rules. Hodograph plane, method of characteristics.
Velocity distribution function, B. element's equation, dynamics of collisions, standard molecular models, macroscopic equations, stress tensor and heat flux vector, slightly non- isentropic flow, dissipation coefficients, free molecular, near free molecular and near continuum flows, Couette flow, flow through tubes, S. Caption of B. element's equation.
Modelling of wind turbine rotor blade, Uncoupled equations of motion for flapping, lead-lag and feathering motions. Study of blade motion and deflection. Estimation of the Rotor, Hub and Tower loads. Blade instabilities in coupled motion.: Flap-lag, Pitch-lag, Pitch-flap flutter and divergence, stall flutter.
Governing equations. Extended surfaces, transient conditions. Convection in laminar and turbulent boundary layer and flow through tubes. Free and forced convection, correlations, Boiling and condensation. Heat exchangers. Radiation exchange between surfaces.
Conduction: Steady and unsteady problems and their solutions in cartesion, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Separation of variables. Duhamel's theorem. Laplace transform. Problems involving change of phase. Radiation: Radiative interchange among black and grey surfaces, Shape factors. Applications to cavities and enclosures. Radiation from gases, vapours and flames.
Conservation equations, boundary layers, free convection, forced convection. Heat transfer in laminar and turbulent, internal as well as external flows, mixed convection. Combined convection and radiation. Boiling and Condensation. Molecular diffusion in fluids, mass transfer coefficient. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer; Applications.
Flame phenomena in pre-mixed combustible gases. Diffusion flames-analysis of single fuel droplet, chemical reactions. Burning in convective atmosphere, spray combustion, fire modelling, radiation in flames, formation and control of pollution, Combustion chambers.
External flows, similarity, heat transfer from inclined surfaces, free convection flows, plumes, wakes, buoyant flows. Flow in stratified media. Stability of natural convection flows, transition, turbulent heat transfer correlations.
Perturbation methods, transform methods, complex variables, eigen functions and series solution methods. Measurements of flow and temperature fields, optical methods, interpretation of data, design of experimental methods. Numerical method.
Types of heat exchangers, definitions and quantitative relationships, analytical and numerical solution procedures. Thermal and hydraulic design of heat exchangers; Review of mechanical design, codes, materials of construction, corrosion damage, testing and inspection, costing.
Measure of turbulence, diffusivity, length scales. Reynolds equation. Mixing length models. Homogeneous, isotropic turbulence, correlation and energy spectrum functions, integral micro scales. Grid turbulence, jets, wakes and mixing layers, boundary layers, logarithmic-law near walls.
Simulation of thermal processes, application to casting, extrusion, heat treatment , thermal design of heat exchangers, electronic circuitry. Optimization search method and geometric programming, control strategy, data storage and retrieval. Expert systems.
Probes and transducers; Calibration; Turbulence measurement via statistical measures; Single and multi-point correlations; Signal conditioning; Optical methods, Interferometry, Laser Doppler velocimeter; Transient and frequency response. Computer aided data acquisition.
Kinematic elements and pairs, mechanisms with lower and higher pairs, geometry of motion, type number and dimensional synthesis of mechanisms, analytical and graphical methods of analysis and synthesis of linkages Coupler curve synthesis, spatial mechanisms, cams and gears.
Review of kinematics and kinetics of a particle and a rigid body in plane motion. Euler's equations; Methods of analytical dynamics, Lagranges equations; Hamilton's principle; Dynamics in phase space and introduction to stability theory; Applications to engineering problems.
Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies and system of rigid bodies. Dynamic force and motion analysis of mechanisms and machines with rigid links. Elastodynamics and kinetoelastodynamic analysis of mechanisms with flexible members. Balancing of linkages.
Simple dynamical models of ground vehicles, mechanics of pneumatic tires, mechanics of vehicles-terrain interaction, performance characteristics of road vehicles, Handling characteristics. Directional stability, wheel shimmy, vehicle ride characteristics .
Interaction devices and techniques, geometrical transformations, viewing in three dimensions, modelling and object hierarchy, raster algorithms, display, representation of 3-D shapes, rendering of surfaces and solids, hidden lines, edge and surface removal, shading models, shadows.
Linear and Rotary actuators, valves and their characteristics. Flow forces on valve spools, valve design, control actuators. Hydraulic power packs, torque motor, electrohydraulic valves, FES, DPF, SLEW servovalves, Electrohydraulic servo systems; Pneumatic control elements; Pneumatic servo systems.
Data processing machines; Continuous sampled data on digital control systems; Positioning, straight cut and contouring control systems; Numerical control application; Machine tools and their relation to numerical control; Manual and computer aided programming; specialized manufacturing applications.
Geometric modelling, intrinsic and parametric representations, differential geometry of curves and surfaces. Bezier's curves, rational parametric curves and surfaces. Non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBS) , Coon's and Bezier surface patches. Ruled, lofted, revolved and swept surfaces, solid modelling.
Mechanics of chip formation, chip curl. Bluntness and cutting forces. Thermal aspects of machining. Tool wear and economics of maching. Mechanics of grinding wheel wear.
General classification of unconventional machining, chemical machining, electric discharge machining, electron beam machining, laser beam machining, ion beam machining, plasma arc machining; Comparative evaluation of different processes; Conventional machining with modifications.
Fundmentals of plasticity, yield and flow, anisotropy, instability, limit analysis, slipline field theory. Applications to forging, wire and tube drawing, extrusion.
Considerations in designing spindle bearing. Functions of guides and slide ways. Static and dynamic analysis of m/c tool structures. Control and automation of m/c tools. Special topics.
Forced vibrations; Machine tool chatter, dynamics of metal cutting; Chatter in some typical machine tools; Effect of flexible mounting on chatter; Chatter in coupled machine tool systems; Theory of chatter with several degrees of freedom; Theory of impact dampers; Dynamics of machine tool structures.
Strain Gauge, strain rosettes and transducer applications. Photoelasticity, materials and their selection. Introduction to 3-D photoelasticity. Brittle coating methods, Moire method of strain analysis and non-destructive testing using x-rays and ultrasonic devices.
Photoelasticity. Stress-optic law. Photoelastic coatings Strain-optic law, photoelastic materials. Role of Digital Image processing techniques for automation. Strain gauges, Rosette analysis, Transducers, Case studies. Introduction to Brittle coatings, Moire, Holography, Speckle and Caustics.
Integral and differential vector calculus; Tensors; Curvilinear coordinates. Matrices, eigen-values, ODE. Complex variables, contour integration, conformal mapping; Fourier series, Laplace and Fourier transforms; Sturm- Liouville Problem, orthogonal functions; PDE: Optimization; Integral equations.
Programming: Algorithm and flow chart. Fundamentals of PASCAL and FORTRAN languages; Introduction to graphics and packages; (Star-base). Numerical analysis: Solution of linear algebraic systems, determinant, inverse; Solution of non-linear algebraic systems. Numerical integration. Solution of ODE.
Black box and distributed parameter models, transient response. Model testing; stocastic vs deterministic models; Inverse problems; Experimental techniques; Geometrical modelling and configuration design; Principles of simulation, discrete event simulation. Applications.
Yield surfaces. Deformation and flow theories; Theory of plastic constitutive equations; Axisymmetric and spherically symmetric problems; Slipline theory and application to problems of extrusion, drawing and indentation; Wave propagation in plastic materials.
Waves in infinite and semi-infinite elastic media. Reflection and refraction at plane interface. Dispersion of waves in bounded solids. Waves in rods and plates. Solution of transient problems. Rayleigh waves. Waves in anisotropic materials. Introduction to waves in viscoelastic and plastic media.
Mechanism of fatigue. Fatigue testing. Influence of stress conditions on fatigue strength. Influence of stress concentrations. Fatigue strength of metals, non-metals and composite materials. Low cycle fatigue. Cumulative fatigue damage. Designing for fatigue.
Structures and method of preparation of fibres and fibre reinforced composites. Micromechanics and prediction of elastic constants; Strength of composites; Properties of laminated composites and their constitutive equations; Laminates; Interfacial mechanics and properties; Applications.
Fracture: Energy release rate, crack tip stresses and deformation fields, plastic zone, Elasto-plastic fracture through J-integral and CTOD, Dynamic fracture, Testing for Fracture. Toughness, Fatigue: Crack nucleation and growth, Fatigue life prediction, Statistical analysis.
Methodology of interactive, graphical, engineering design; Discretization, optimization, simulation in CAED. Design of curves and surfaces. Applications in conveyor systems, sheet metal working, tool design, pumps etc. Design of volumes. Intersection of surface and interference of volumes.
Classical optimization methods, unconstrained minimization; Univariate, conjugate direction, gradient and variable metric methods, constrained minimization, Feasible direction and projections. Integer and Geometric programming, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing techniques, design applications.
Determination of reliability. Reliability analysis of weakest-link and fail systems. Reliablity based design of mechanical and structural components. Application of statistical methods to stability problems. Reliability engineering in production and manufacturing systems. Dynamic reliability.
Principles of optimality, Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation. Calculus of variations: Piecewise smooth extermal. Constrained extrema, Two point boundary value problems, linear regulator problems, linear tracking problems. Pontryagin's minima principle, Numerical methods for finding optimal controls. Quasilinearization techniques.
Friction and wear in boundary lubrication, tribological properties of materials. Friction instabilities and stick slip; Rolling motion. Macro and micro-slip; Tyre-road interactions. Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication; Friction-induced ther momechanical interactions; Foil bearings.
Factors affecting level of vibration, vibration reduction at the source, vibration control by structural design, selection of materials. Vibration control by additive damping; Dynamic vibration absorbers, vibration and shock isolators, Active control.
Rotor-bearing interaction. Flexural vibration, critical speeds of shafts, Effects of anisotrpoic bearings, unbalanced response of an assymetric shaft. Gyroscopic effects. Aerodynamic effects. Equivalent discrete system. Geared and branched systems. Fluid film bearings: Steady state characteristics of bearings. Rigid and flexible rotor balancing. Measurement techniques.
Principles of Design, Optimum Design, Failure Considerations in Design, Robust design, Reliability, Ergonomics Considerations in design.
Direct numerical control (DNC) and computer numerical control (CNC): adapative control of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing system concepts. Computer processes monitoring and control, off-line use of computers. Computer aided design. Computer-process interface; programming, introduction to FMS.
Classification of robots and manipulators. Types of usage and fields of application. Kinematics and dynamics of linkages with special emphasis on open loop linkages. Actuators and drive elements. Control of robots and manipulators. Microprocessor application.
Modelling of robot manipulators. Matrix algebra of coordinate transformation. Geomteric and dynamic analysis of robot manipulators. Task structuring and programming. Boolean algebra and logic circuits, Principles of NC and microprocessors. Control of manipulators. Work space analysis.
Software tools for CIMS. Basics of DBMS, DSS, distributed computing and LAN and FAN. Shop floor automation and automatic identification techniques, CAD/CAM. Industrial robotics: Single and mixed product manufacturing, robotized assembly. GT applications. FMS: analysis. Automated material handling.
Automation strategies, flow lines, automated assembly systems, transfer systems; Vibratory bowl feeders, non-vibratory feeders. Part orienting, feed track, part placing and part escapement systems; Programmable automation, indutrial robotics; Flexible manufacturing systems; Automation equipment.
Configuration spaces of mobile vehicles and manipulators, Geometric modelling and sensor based map building. Path planning and obstacle avoidance. Object manipulation and grasping. Design of user interfaces and simulation. Algorithms for assembly and biological aspects of motion and intelligence.
Traditional optimization methods. Simple genetic algorithms- reproduction, crossover and mutation. Analysis of GA-operators; Deception; Multimodel and multiobjective optimization; Engineering applications. Introduction with applications for Evolution strategy and Simulated annealing.
Computational techniques for representing and solving problems. Biological Perspectives. Representation, production systems and search. Heuristics. First order logic and resolution. Fuzzy logics. Planning spatio temporal reasoning, learning. Qualitative reasoning. Neural nets. Applications from engineering.
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