Measurement and Metrology Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15AE36 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 04 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course Objectives: This course will enable students to
- Understand the standards of measurement, system of limits, fits, tolerances and gauging.
- Understand the principles of measuring instruments
- Acquire the knowledge on measurement and measurement systems.
| Modules | Teaching Hour | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) Level |
|---|---|---|
| Module -1 | _ | |
| Standards of measurement: Definition and Objectives of metrology, Standards of length – International prototype meter, Imperial standard yard, Wave length standard, subdivision of standards, line and end standard, comparison, transfer from line standard to end standard, calibration of end bars (Numerical), Slip gauges, Wringing phenomena, Indian Standards (M-81, M-112), Numerical problems on building of slip gauges. | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3 |
| Module -2 | _ | |
| 10 Hours | L1,L2 | |
| 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. | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3 |
| Module -4 | _ | |
| Measurements and Measurement systems: Definition, Significance of measurement, generalized measurement system, definitions and concept of accuracy, precision, calibration, threshold, sensitivity, hystersis, repeatability, linearity, loading effect, system response-times delay. Errors in Measurements, Classification of Errors. Transducers, Transfer efficiency, Primary and Secondary transducers, electrical, Mechanical, electronic transducers, advantages of each type transducers. | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
| 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 | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
Course outcomes: After studying this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the standards of measurement, system of limits, fits, tolerances and gauging.
- Identify and use appropriate measuring instruments.
- Acquire the knowledge on measurement and measurement systems
Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):
- Engineering Knowledge.
- Problem Analysis.
- Design / development of solutions (partly).
- Interpretation of data.
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:
- Beckwith Marangoni and Lienhard, John H. Lienhard V “Mechanical Measurements” , 6th Ed., 2006, ISBN-13: 978-0201847659.
- R.K.Jain “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, 1994, ISBN 13: 9788174091536
Reference Books:
- I.C.Gupta “Engineering Metrology” Dhanpat Rai Publications, Delhi, 2013, ISBN 13: 1234567144039.
- Alsutko, Jerry. D.Faulk “Industrial Instrumentation”, Thompson Asia Pvt. Ltd.2002, ISBN-13: 978-0827361256
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Aeronautical Engineering Group.
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