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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering

Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing)

Course Code* KCEP 2112

Course Title* Design of Machine Elements

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Require- None
ment(s)

Student Learning Time (SLT)* 120

Credit* 3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to:

1. Analyse stresses and strains in machine elements and structures in 3-D
subjected to various loads.
2. Apply multidimensional static/fatigue failure criteria in the analysis and
design of machine elements.
3. Ability to design structural joints, mechanical springs and power trans-
mission shafts carrying various elements with geometrical features.
4. Justify with standards, safety, reliability, importance of dimensional pa-
rameters and manufacturing aspects in mechanical design.

Transferable Skills None

Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to Mechanical Design, Factor of Safety, Design Codes and
Standards, Load/Stress Analysis, Failures Resulting from Static/Variable
Loading, Permanent/Non-permanent Joints, Mechanical Springs, Bearings,
Lubrication and Journal Bearings, Gears, Clutches, Brakes, Flexible Me-
chanical Elements, Shafts and Shafts Components
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, work-
shop, discussion, etc)

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