Measurement & Metrology Aero 3rd Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme

Measurement & Metrology detail syllabus for Aeronautical Engineering (Aero), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17AE36), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

For all other aero 3rd sem syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit Aero 3rd Sem syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects. The detail syllabus for measurement & metrology is as follows.

Course Objectives:

This course will enable students to

1. Understand the standards of measurement, system of limits, fits, tolerances and gauging.
2. Understand the principles of measuring instruments
3. Acquire the knowledge on measurement and measurement systems.

Module 1

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Module 2

System of limits, Fits, Tolerances and gauging: Definition of tolerance, Specification in assembly, Principle of inter changeability and selective assembly limits of size, Indian standards, concept of limits of size and tolerances, compound tolerances, accumulation of tolerances, definition of fits, types of fits and their designation (IS 919 -1963), geometrical tolerance, positional – tolerances, hole basis system, shaft basis of system, classification of gauges, brief concept of design of gauges (Taylor’s principles), Wear allowance on gauges, Types of gauges -plain plug gauge, ring Gauge, snap gauge, limit gauge and gauge materials.

Module 3

Comparators and Angular measurement: Introduction to Comparator, Characteristics, classification of comparators, mechanical comparators – Sigma Comparators, dial indicator, Optical Comparators -principles, Zeiss ultra optimeter, Electric and Electronic Comparators -principles, Pneumatic Comparators, back pressure gauges, Solex

Comparators. Angular measurements, Bevel Protractor, Sine Principle and. use of Sine bars, Sine center, use of angle gauges, Clinometers, Screw thread gear measurement: Terminology of screw threads, measurement of major diameter, minor diameter pitch, angle and effective diameter of screw threads by 2-wire and 3-wire methods, Best size wire. Gear tooth vernier.

Module 4

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Module 5

Measurement of quantities: Principle, analytical balance, platform balance, proving ring, Torque measurement, Prony brake, hydraulic dynamometer. Pressure Measurements, Principle, use of elastic members, Bridgeman gauge, Mcloed gauge, Pirani Gauge. Temperature and strain measurement: Resistance thermometers, thermocouple, law of thermocouple, materials used for construction, pyrometer, Optical Pyrometer. Strain Measurements, Strain gauge, preparation and mounting of strain gauges, gauge factor, methods of strain measurement

Course Outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply the standards of measurement, system of limits, fits, tolerances and gauging.
2. Identify and use appropriate measuring instruments.
3. Acquire the knowledge on measurement and measurement systems

Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):

• Engineering Knowledge.
• Problem Analysis.
• Life-Long Learning.
• Accomplishment of Complex Problems.

Question paper pattern:

• The question paper will have ten questions.
• Each full question consists of 16 marks.
• There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

Text Books:

1. Beckwith Marangoni and Lienhard, John H. Lienhard V Mechanical Measurements, 6th Ed., 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0201847659.
2. R.K. Jain Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers, 1994, ISBN 13: 9788174091536

Reference Books:

1. I.C. Gupta Engineering Metrology Dhanpat Rai Publications, Delhi, 2013, ISBN 13: 1234567144039.
2. Alsutko, Jerry. D. Faulk Industrial Instrumentation, Thompson Asia Pvt. Ltd.2002, ISBN-13: 978-0827361256

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