UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
AME101AAME201A

Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

L-T-P2-0-0 Credits2 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 44 semesters · 22 branches

B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Cyber Security · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Data Science · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 1 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME101A) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 2 (AI & Prompt Engineering / Mechanical Engineering, code AME201A)

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Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1

20%

Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials (Basics): Types of forces and their effects; concept of stress and strain; beams — types of loads (point load, UDL), engineering materials — metals, polymers, ceramics, composites (properties and uses). Applications: frame of a laptop/server rack, load on a tower antenna, material selection for a robot arm, chassis of an electric vehicle.

Unit2

Unit 2: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Basics

20%

System and surroundings; laws of thermodynamics; heat transfer — conduction, convection, radiation. Applications: cooling fan and heat sink in a computer processor, AC in a server room/data centre, EV battery thermal management.

Unit3

Unit 3: Machine Elements and Power Transmission

20%

Fasteners — bolts, screws, keys (types and use); shafts and couplings — rigid and flexible; bearings — ball bearing and roller bearing; belts and chains. Applications: gear train in a robotic joint, belt drive in a 3D printer, ball bearings in drone motor.

Unit4

Unit 4

20%

Manufacturing Processes: Casting, forming, machining (drilling, milling, grinding), joining — soldering, brazing; additive manufacturing — 3D printing, CNC machining concept. Applications: 3D- printed drone frame, cast aluminium heat sink, welded server rack.

Unit5

Unit 5

20%

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Emerging Mechanical Systems: Introduction to mechatronics; actuators — DC motor, stepper motor, servo motor, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, introduction to robotics (Cartesian, SCARA, articulated), drones — airframe, propulsion, flight controller concept and Industry 4.0.

Course Objectives5 points
  • To introduce the fundamentals of engineering mechanics, strength of materials, and engineering materials for mechanical system applications.
  • To develop an understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles in computing, data centre, and electric vehicle systems.
  • To familiarize students with machine elements and power transmission mechanisms used in modern mechanical and robotic systems.
  • To provide foundational knowledge of conventional and advanced manufacturing processes, including additive and CNC manufacturing.
  • To introduce mechatronics, actuators, robotics, drones, and Industry 4.0 concepts for emerging engineering applications.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the concept of basic mechanics, stress–strain, and material properties to engineering systems.K2
  2. CO2Understand thermodynamic principles and heat transfer modes in thermal management systems.K2
  3. CO3Explain the principles of machine elements and power transmission in mechanical and robotic systems.K2
  4. CO4Explain conventional and advanced manufacturing processes for engineering components.K2
  5. CO5Illustrate the concept of actuators, robotics, drones, and Industry 4.0 concepts in emerging mechanical systems.K2

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics – Hibbeler (Pearson Education Publication).
  2. A Textbook of Mechanical Engineering – R.K. Rajput (Lakshmi Publication).
  3. Manufacturing Technology (Vol. I & II) – P.N. Rao (McGraw Hill Publication).
  4. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction – William D. Callister Jr. & David G. Rethwisch (Wiley Publication).
  5. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing – Mikell P. Groover.

Online Resources

  1. NPTEL – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay
  2. MIT Open Course Ware – Introduction to Design and Manufacturing

Additional References

  1. Relevant articles, videos, and resources on:
  2. Robotics and Automation: Mechanical Foundations
  3. Electric Vehicles: Drivetrain, Braking, and Thermal Management
  4. Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing in Electronics Product Design

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 of the original AKTU PDF.

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