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GATE syllabus for MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

by ASHOK chakravarthy DADDALA

Engineering Mathematics

  1. Linear Algebra: Algebra of matrices, system of linear equations, eigen values and eigen vectors

  2. Calculus: Taylor series, fourier series, partial derivatives, total derivatives, definite and improper integrals, mmultiple integrals

  3. Vector Calculus: Gradient, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals, Green, Gauss, and Stokes theorem

  4. Differential Equations: Linear ODE's, First order non-linear ODE's, initial and boundary value problems, Laplace Transform, PDE's-laplace, wave and diffusion equations.

  5. Numerical methods: Solution of system of linear equations, interpolation, numerical integration, newton-raphson method, runge-kutta method.

  6. Probability and statics: Gaussian, Weibul distribution and their properties, method of least squares , regrassion analysis, analysis of variance.

APPLIED MECHANICS AND DESIGN

  1. Engineering Mechanics: Equivalent force systems, free-body concepts, equations of equilibrium, trusses and frames, virtual work and minimum potential energy. Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, impulse and momentum , energy methods, central force motion.

  2. Strength of Materials: Stress and strainm, Elastic constants, stress-strain relationship, Mohr's circle, deflection of beams, bending and shear stress, shear force and bending moment diagrams, torsion of circular shafts, thin thick cylinders, Eulers theory of columns, strain energy methods, thermal stress.

  3. Theory of machines: Analysis of plane mechanisms, dynamic analysis of slider-crank mechanism, planer cams and followers, grear tooth profiles, kinematics and design of gears, governors and flywheels, balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses.

  4. Vibrations: Free and forced vibrations of single degree freedom systems, effect of damping, vibration isolation, resonance, critical speed shafts.

  5. Design of Machine Elements: Desing for statics and dynamic loading, fatigue strength, failure theories, design of bolted, riveted and welded joints, design of shafts and keys, design of spur gears, brakes and clutches, rolling and sliding contact bearings , belt, ropes and chain drives.

THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

  1. Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics, manumetry, buoyancy, control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, fluid acceleration, differential equation of contunuity and momentum. Bernouli's equation. Viscous flow of incompressible fluids; boudary layer, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc.

  2. Turbo machines: Velocity triangles Euler's equation, specific speed, Pelton wheel, centrifugal pump, Francis and Kaplan turbines.

  3. Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, one dimentional heat conduction, resistance concept, electrical analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat layer, effect of turbulence, radiative heat transfer, black and grey sufaces shape factors, networ analysis, heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods.

  4. Thermodynamics: Zeroth, fact and second laws of thermodynamics, themodynamic system and processes, irreversibility and availability, behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes. Analysis of thermodynamics cycles related to energy conversion. Carnot, Rankine, Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Vapour compression cycle.
  5. Steam engineering: Steam generators, Steam engines, steam turbines-impulse and reaction, velocity diagrams, compounding, reheat factor.

  6. I.C. Engines: Requirements and suitability of fuels in IC engines, fuel ratings, fuel- air mixture requirements, normal combustion in SI and CI engines, engine performance calculations, componenets of gas turbine.

  7. Reciprocating Air Compressor: Isothermal, adiabatic and polytropic compression, staging the compression process, intercooling and aftercooling, minimum work requirement, volumentric efficiency. Centrifugal and aial flow compressors.

  8. Refrigeration and air-conditioning: Refrigerant compressros, expansion devices, condensers and evaporators, properties of moist air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes.

MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

  1. Engineering meterials: Structure and properties of engineering materials and their applications, heat treatment.

  2. Metal casting: Casting processes- pattern making, moulds and cores, solidification, design of casting, casting defects.

  3. Metal working: Stress-strain diagrams for ductile and brittle material, plastic deformation, machanisms, fundamentals of hot and cold working processes-forging, extrusion, wire drawing, hseet metal working, punching, blanking, bending, deep drawing, coining and spinning.

  4. Machining Processes and Machine Tool Operation: Mechanics of metal cutting, single and multipoint cutting tools, geometry and machining aspects, tool life, machinability, economics of machining, non- traditional machining processes.

  5. Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances, linear and angular measurements, comparators, gauge design interferometry,form and finish measurement, measurement of screw threads, alignment and testing methods.

  6. Tool Engineering: Principles of work holding, design of jigs and fixtures, design of press working tools.

  7. Manufacturing Analysis: Part-print analysis, tolerance analysis in manufactureing and assembly, time and cost analysis.

  8. Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD, CAM , Group technology.

  9. Work Study: Method study, work measurement time study, work sampling, job evaluation, merit rating.

  10. Production planning and control: Forecating models, aggregate production planning, master scheduling, materials requierments planning.

  11. Inventory control: Deterministic and probabilistic models, safety stock inventory control systems.

  12. Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

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    Sadique_alam
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    Sadique alamSun, 30 Oct 2011 14:58:34 -0000

    plz upload last 10 year mechanical gate qquestion paper

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    mriganshi misraTue, 18 Oct 2011 13:50:31 -0000

    hello,can you please send me solved test papers to brush up plz..for GATE 2012??

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    roohi singhThu, 13 Oct 2011 14:38:27 -0000

    Hii
    can you please let me know about production branch

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    Suraj RanaThu, 29 Sep 2011 15:37:16 -0000

    Hello respected Sir, myself Gourav frm Harayana n doing B.tech 3rd in mechanical engg. Plz send me syllabus 4 outcoming Gate exam of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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    ramya_honeySat, 17 Sep 2011 13:12:07 -0000

    hello sir,i am studying b.tech mechanical engineering 4 yr 1st sem. i am willing to appear for gate exam so,plz guide me i would like to know about its advantages for my career from you ………..

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    Sajan kumarFri, 16 Sep 2011 18:26:35 -0000

    Sir this is sajan doing B.E. 1st year I want to complete my M.tech. from MIT USA or IIT please guide me how to preapare myself for both & and send me syllebus of both of them I shall be greatfull to you for this act of kindness.

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    chiranjitraajFri, 12 Aug 2011 16:59:26 -0000

    I'm in 3rd sem of mech engg.
    could u plzzz guide me or give a suggestion how to prepare for the gate exam.

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    Praveenkashyap12Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:48:05 -0000

    thanks dear

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    luckyprincessWed, 20 Jul 2011 15:22:43 -0000

    will the portion 4 the mechanical engineering remain same or change 4 every year?

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    luckyprincessWed, 20 Jul 2011 14:53:01 -0000

    will the portion 4 the mechanical engineering remain same or change 4 every year?

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    venkatesh94Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:27:37 -0000

    sir, can i go for an M.Tech degree in Automobile engineering after my B.Tech in Power engineering?? please reply… really confused with loads of doubts..

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    subbuperumalThu, 23 Jun 2011 14:21:37 -0000

    Sir,in doing B.E MECHANICAL 3ra year please send me syllabus for mechanical engineering,how to get high marks in gate exam

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    mynameirfankhanMon, 20 Jun 2011 05:12:47 -0000

    Sir,I am studying B.Tech. second year please send me the list of topics which are to be coverd to secured good maks in comming gate exam

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    VikeshkumarMon, 06 Jun 2011 09:59:45 -0000

    Hello frends
    Please upload sylbus of gate exam for mechanical engg.

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    MechanicFri, 03 Jun 2011 14:02:17 -0000

    Hello Ashok could you please upload a detail pdf course of Mechanical engineering

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    syed500Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:49:47 -0000

    i m student of D.A.E mech eng 1year

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    I LOVE MY INDIAMon, 04 Apr 2011 17:17:29 -0000

    my self navneet khare of mechanical six sem

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    Pardeep kumar jhaSun, 06 Feb 2011 04:43:02 -0000

    Sir,
    i am the student of b.e. Mechanical engineering.how i prepare my gate examination.

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    shan_studyThu, 20 Jan 2011 11:57:37 -0000

    sir iam studing BE mechanical
    how to prepare gate exam
    please send syllubas

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    roshannambiarSun, 09 Jan 2011 18:24:40 -0000

    sir am roshan nambiar studing in SE.i want the syllabus of gate xam…….kindly send as soon as possible………

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    niyaz ahmadFri, 07 Jan 2011 18:28:00 -0000

    hello sir,i m in B.TECH plz provide me information on how to prepare for gate

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    jcrWed, 05 Jan 2011 04:43:35 -0000

    Sir,I am studying B.Tech. second year please send me the list of topics which are to be coverd to secure good marks in coming Gate exam.

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    pblockTue, 14 Dec 2010 12:07:41 -0000

    thankQ very much

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    yogi_aravindTue, 07 Dec 2010 15:43:09 -0000

    can you please sent GATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYLLUBUS

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    Dipika JainWed, 15 Dec 2010 03:16:21 -0000

    Hello,

    Please find below detailed syllabus for GATE â€" Mechanical Engineering:

    Engineering Mathematics

    Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

    Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.

    Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.

    Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series. Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.

    Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

    Applied Mechanics and Design

    Engineering Mechanics: Free body diagrams and equilibrium, trusses and frames, virtual work, kinematics and dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion, including impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations, impact.

    Strength of Materials: Stress and strain, stress-strain relationship and elastic constants, Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain, thin cylinders, shear force and bending moment diagrams, bending and shear stresses, deflection of beams, torsion of circular shafts, Euler’s theory of columns, strain energy methods, thermal stresses.

    Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms, dynamic analysis of slider-crank mechanism, gear trains, flywheels.

    Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping, vibration isolation, resonance, critical speeds of shafts.

    Design: Design for static and dynamic loading, failure theories, fatigue strength and the S-N diagram, principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints, shafts, spur gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches.

    Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

    Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy, control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, fluid acceleration, differential equations of continuity and momentum, Bernoulli’s equation, viscous flow of incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc.

    Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept, electrical analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat transfer, various correlations for heat transfer in flow over flat plates and through pipes, thermal boundary layer, effect of turbulence, radiative heat transfer, black and grey surfaces, shape factors, network analysis, heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods.

    Thermodynamics: Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic system and processes, Carnot cycle. irreversibility and availability, behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes, analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion.

    Applications: Power Engineering: Steam Tables, Rankine, Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: air-standard Otto,
    Diesel cycles. Refrigeration and air-conditioning: Vapour refrigeration cycle, heat pumps, gas refrigeration, Reverse Brayton cycle, moist air: psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes.

    Turbomachinery: Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines â€" impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams.

    Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

    Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, stressstrain diagrams for engineering materials.

    Metal Casting: Design of patterns, moulds and cores, solidification and cooling, riser and gating design, design considerations.

    Forming: Plastic deformation and yield criteria, fundamentals of hot and cold working processes, load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes, principles of powder metallurgy.

    Joining: Physics of welding, brazing and soldering, adhesive bonding, design considerations in welding.

    Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining, single and multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, tool life and wear, economics of machining, principles of non-traditional machining processes, principles of work holding, principles of design of jigs and fixtures

    Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances, linear and angular measurements, comparators, gauge design, interferometry, form and finish measurement, alignment and testing methods, tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly.

    Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools.

    Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling, materials requirement planning.

    Inventory Control: Deterministic and probabilistic models, safety stock inventory control systems.

    Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

    I hope the above stated helps!

    Take care!

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    dayal0339Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:03:59 -0000

    hai frnds i want information about gate syallabus for mechanical engineering.plzzzzzzzzzz help me

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    hyjjhh_hjjhg_jhjhThu, 25 Nov 2010 21:12:52 -0000

    hell sir…..plz send me syallabus and some papers

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    chetan0507Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:58:24 -0000

    hello sir, i m 2nd year mechanical student in tit college bhopal. i want to qualify gate in 3rd yaer. so plz send me syalllabus and previous year exam paper

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    Anand CRRWed, 24 Nov 2010 14:13:37 -0000

    if u want pass the gate exam ,torough with the basics

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    diptaroyTue, 09 Nov 2010 04:37:57 -0000

    please send me some sample of questions of M.E for 2011 GATE exam,what type of numericals and question should i practice?

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    patelsujeetThu, 04 Nov 2010 15:39:50 -0000

    i am studying inte mech sir please send me syllabus of gate 2011

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