15.M.E. Aero

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
NON- AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES AFFILIATED ANNA UNIVERSITY

M.E. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS 2021
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
I TO IV SEMESTERS CURRICULA & SYLLABI
1. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs):
Graduates of the programme will acquire adequate knowledge both in practical

I.
and theoretical domains in the field of Aeronautical Engineering through rigorous
post graduate education.
II. Graduates of the programme will have successful technical and managerial
career in Aeronautical Engineering industries and the allied management.
III. Graduates of the programme will have innovative ideas and potential to contribute
for the development and current needs of the Aviation industries.
2. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs):
PO# PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

1 An ability to independently carry out research/investigation and
development work to solve practical problems
2 An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document
3 Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area
as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level
higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program
4 Post Graduate will be trained towards developing and understanding the
importance of design and development of Airplanes from system integration
point of view.
5 Post Graduate will exhibit the awareness of contemporary issues focusing on
the necessity to develop new materials, design and testing methods for the
solution of problems related to aircraft industry..
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and also capable
of doing doctoral studies in multidisciplinary areas.
Note: Program may add up to three additional Pos.
4. PEO/POMapping:
PO
PEO
1 2 3 4 5 6
I. 2 3 2 2
II. 2 3 2 3
III. 2 3 2 2 3 3
IV.
V.
Every programme objectives must be mapped with 1,2,3,-, scale against the correlation PO’s
MAPPING–M.E. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE NAME PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

Advanced Mathematical Methods
Aerospace Propulsion 2.8 2 1.8 2 1.4 1.8
SEMESTER I
Aircraft Structural Mechanics 0 0 3 2 2.4 1

Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics 0 0 3 1 2 1
Research Methodology and IPR
Professional Elective - I
Audit Course – I*
Low Speed and High Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory 3 1 2 0 3 1
YEAR I
Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3 2 2 0 2 1

Advanced Flight Dynamics 0 0 2 2.2 1.2 1
CFD for Aerospace Applications 0.8 0 2.6 0 1.4 1
Finite Element Analysis 1.4 0 2.8 0 2.6 1
SEMESTER II
Analysis of Composite Structures 0.8 0 2 0 2.2 1

Professional Elective-II
Professional Elective-III
Audit Course – II*
Structures Laboratory 3 0.8 2.4 0 0 1
Computation Laboratory 3 0.8 2.4 0 0 1
Mini Project with Seminar
SEMESTER
Professional Elective-IV
Professional Elective-V
III
Open Elective
Project Work I 3 3 3 3 3
3
YEAR II
Project Work II
SEMESTER IV
3 3 3 3 3 3
2
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
NON- AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO ANNA UNIVERSITY
M.E. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS 2021
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
I TO IV SEMESTERS CURRICULA AND SYLLABUS
I SEMESTER
PERIODS TOTAL
SL. COURSE CATE
COURSE TITLE PER WEEK CONTACT CREDITS
NO. CODE GORY
L T P PERIODS
THEORY
1. MA4153 Advanced Mathematical 4 0 0 4 4
Methods FC
2. AO4101 Aerospace Propulsion PCC 3 0 0 3 3
3. AO4102 Aircraft Structural 3 1 0 4 4
PCC
Mechanics
4. AO4103 Flight Vehicle 4 0 0 4 4
Aerodynamics PCC
5. RM4151 Research Methodology 2 0 0 2 2
RMC
and IPR
6. Professional Elective - I PEC 3 0 0 3 3
7. Audit Course – I* AC 2 0 0 2 0
PRACTICAL
AO4111 Low Speed and High 0 0 4 4 2
8. Speed Aerodynamics PCC
Laboratory
9. AO4112 Jet Propulsion Laboratory PCC 0 0 4 4 2
TOTAL 21 1 8 30 24
* Audit Course is optional.
3
II SEMESTER
PERIODS TOTAL
SL. COURSE CATE
NO. CODE GORY
L T P PERIODS
THEORY
1. AO4201 Advanced Flight Dynamics PCC 3 0 0 3 3
AO4202 CFD for Aerospace
2. PCC 3 0 0 3 3
Applications
AO4251 Analysis of Composite
3. PCC 3 0 0 3 3
Structures
4. AO4252 Finite Element Analysis PCC 3 0 0 3 3
5. Professional Elective-II PEC 3 0 0 3 3
6. Professional Elective-III PEC 3 0 0 3 3
7. Audit Course – II* AC 2 0 0 2 0
PRACTICAL
8. AO4211 Structures Laboratory PCC 0 0 4 4 2
9. AO4212 Mini Project with Seminar EEC 0 0 4 4 2
10. AO4213 Computational Laboratory PCC 0 0 4 4 2
TOTAL 20 0 12 32 24
* Audit Course is optional.
III SEMESTER
PERIODS TOTAL
SL. COURSE CATE
NO. CODE GORY
L T P PERIODS
THEORY
1. Professional Elective-IV PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. Professional Elective-V PEC 3 0 0 3 3
3. Open Elective OEC 3 0 0 3 3
PRACTICAL
4. AO4311 Project Work I EEC 0 0 12 12 6
TOTAL 9 0 12 21 15
IV SEMESTER
PERIODS TOTAL
SL. COURSE CATE
NO. CODE GORY
L T P PERIODS
PRACTICAL
1. AO4411 Project Work II EEC 0 0 24 24 12
TOTAL 0 0 24 24 12
TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE: 75
4
FOUNDATION COURSES (FC)
S. COURSE PERIODS PER WEEK
COURSE TITLE CREDITS SEMESTER
NO CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical
1. MA4153 Advanced Mathematical
4 0 0 4 1
Methods
PROGRAM CORE COURSES (PCC)

NO CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical
1. AO4101 Aerospace Propulsion 3 0 0 3 1
2. AO4102 Aircraft Structural Mechanics 3 1 0 4 1
3. AO4103 Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics 4 0 0 4 1
4. AO4111 Low Speed and High Speed 0 0 4 2
Aerodynamics Laboratory 1
5. AO4112 Jet Propulsion Laboratory 0 0 4 2 1

6. AO4201 Advanced Flight Dynamics 3 0 0 3 2
7. AO4202 CFD for Aerospace Applications 3 0 0 3 2
8. AO4251 Analysis of Composite Structures 3 0 0 3 2
9. AO4252 Finite Element Analysis 3 0 0 3 2
10. AO4211 Structures Laboratory 0 0 4 2 2
11. AO4261 Computation Laboratory 0 0 4 2 2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR COURSE (RMC)

NO. CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical
RM4151 Research Methodology
1. 2 0 0 2 1
and IPR
5
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES (PEC)
SEMESTER I , ELECTIVE – I
COURSE PERIODS TOTAL

SL. CATE PER WEEK
CODE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
NO. GORY
L T P PERIODS
1. AO4077 Theory of Vibrations PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. AO4001 Rocketry and Space
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Mechanics
3. AS4072 Computational Heat Transfer PEC 3 0 0 3 3
4. AO4002 Theory of Elasticity PEC 3 0 0 3 3
5. AO4003 Experimental Aerodynamics PEC 3 0 0 3 3
6. AO4004 Control Engineering PEC 3 0 0 3 3
SEMESTER II, ELECTIVE – II
COURSE PERIODSPE TOTAL

SL. CATE RWEEK
CODE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
NO. GORY
L T P PERIODS
1. AO4005 Structural Dynamics PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. AS4251 Hypersonic Aerodynamics PEC 3 0 0 3 3
3. AO4006 Advanced Propulsion Systems PEC 3 0 0 3 3
4. AS4071 Aerospace Materials PEC 3 0 0 3 3
5. AO4007 Airworthiness and Air
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Regulations
6. AO4008 Experimental Methods of
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Stress Analysis
SEMESTER II, ELECTIVE – III

SL. CATE RWEEK
CODE COURSETITLE CONTACT CREDITS
NO. GORY
L T P PERIODS
1. AO4009 Aeroelasticity PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. AO4075 Theory of Boundary Layers PEC 3 0 0 3 3
3. AO4010 Combustion in Jet and Rocket
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Engines
4. AO4011 Gas Dynamics PEC 3 0 0 3 3
5. AO4071 Fatigue and Fracture
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Mechanics
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SEMESTER III , ELECTIVE – IV

SL. CATE RWEEK
NO. GORY
L T P PERIODS
1. AO4076 Vibration Isolation and Control PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. AO4073 Non-Destructive Evaluation PEC 3 0 0 3 3
3. AO4012 Component Design of Aircraft
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Engines
4. AO4013 Aircraft Systems Engineering PEC 3 0 0 3 3
5. AO4014 Aircraft Design PEC 3 0 0 3 3
6. AO4015 Composite Product
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Processing Methods
SEMESTER III, ELECTIVE – V

SL. CATE RWEEK
NO. GORY
L T P PERIODS
1. AO4016 Helicopter Aerodynamics PEC 3 0 0 3 3
2. AO4072 High Speed Jet Flows PEC 3 0 0 3 3
3. AO4074 Smart Materials and Structural
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Health Monitoring
4. AO4091 Artificial Intelligence and
PEC 3 0 0 3 3
Machine Learning
5. AO4017 Aircraft Guidance and Control PEC 3 0 0 3 3
AUDIT COURSES (AC)

Registration for any of these courses is optional to students
PERIODS PER
SL.
COURSE COURSE TITLE WEEK CREDITS
NO
CODE
L T P
1. AX4091 English for Research Paper Writing 2 0 0 0
2. AX4092 Disaster Management 2 0 0 0
3. AX4093 Constitution of India 2 0 0 0
4. AX4094 நற் றமிழ் இலக்கியம் 2 0 0 0
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EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES (EEC)
SL. COURSE PERIODSPERWEEK

COURSETITLE CREDITS SEMESTER
NO. CODE L T P
1 AO4212 Mini Project with Seminar 0 0 4 2 2
2 AO4311 Project Work I 0 0 12 6 3
3 AO4411 Project Work II 0 0 24 12 4
LIST OF OPEN ELECTIVES FOR PG PROGRAMMES
PERIODS PER
SL. COURSE
COURSE TITLE WEEK CREDITS
NO. CODE
L T P
1. OCE431 Integrated Water Resources Management 3 0 0 3
2. OCE432 Water, Sanitation and Health 3 0 0 3
3. OCE433 Principles of Sustainable Development 3 0 0 3
4. OCE434 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 0 0 3
5. OIC431 Blockchain Technologies 3 0 0 3
6. OIC432 Deep Learning 3 0 0 3
7. OBA431 Sustainable Management 3 0 0 3
8. OBA432 Micro and Small Business Management 3 0 0 3
9. OBA433 Intellectual Property Rights 3 0 0 3
10. OBA434 Ethical Management 3 0 0 3
11. ET4251 IoT for Smart Systems 3 0 0 3
12. ET4072 Machine Learning and Deep Learning 3 0 0 3
13. PX4012 Renewable Energy Technology 3 0 0 3
14. PS4093 Smart Grid 3 0 0 3
15. CP4391 Security Practices 3 0 0 3
16. MP4251 Cloud Computing Technologies 3 0 0 3
17. IF4072 Design Thinking 3 0 0 3
18. MU4153 Principles of Multimedia 3 0 0 3
19. DS4015 Big Data Analytics 3 0 0 3
20. NC4201 Internet of Things and Cloud 3 0 0 3
21. MX4073 Medical Robotics 3 0 0 3
22. VE4202 Embedded Automation 3 0 0 3
23. CX4016 Environmental Sustainability 3 0 0 3
24. TX4092 Textile Reinforced Composites 3 0 0 3
25. NT4002 Nanocomposite Materials 3 0 0 3
26. BY4016 IPR, Biosafety and Entrepreneurship 3 0 0 3
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Summary
Name of the Programme
Subject Area Credits per Semester Total Credits
I11 2II III IVIV

I II III IV
1. FC 4 4
2. PCC 15 16 31
3. PEC 3 6 6 15
4. RMC 2 2
5. OEC 3 3
6. EEC 2 6 12 20
7. Non Credit/Audit Courses
8 Total Credit 24 24 15 12 75
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MA4153 ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL METHODS L T P C
4 0 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To attain the knowledge of solving Partial Differential Equations using Laplace transform.
 To apply Fourier Transform to solve boundary value problems.
 To achieve maxima and minima of a functional.
 To acquire knowledge on using conformal mapping to fluid flow and heat flow problems.
 To understand the tensor analysis as a tool to solve problems arising in engineering
disciplines.
UNIT I LAPLACE TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS 12
Laplace transform : Definitions – Properties – Transform error function – Bessel’s function - Dirac
delta function – Unit step functions – Convolution theorem – Inverse Laplace transform : Complex
inversion formula – Solutions to partial differential equations : Heat equation – Wave equation.
UNIT II FOURIER TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL

EQUATIONS 12
Fourier transform: Definitions – Properties – Transform of elementary functions – Dirac delta
function – Convolution theorem – Parseval’s identity – Solutions to partial differential equations :
Heat equation – Wave equation – Laplace and Poisson’s equations.
UNIT III CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS 12

Concept of variation and its properties – Euler’s equation – Functional dependant on first and
higher order derivatives – Functionals dependant on functions of several independent variables –
Variational problems with moving boundaries – Isoperimetric problems – Direct methods – Ritz
and Kantorovich methods.
UNIT IV CONFORMAL MAPPING AND APPLICATIONS 12

Introduction to conformal mappings and bilinear transformations – Schwarz Christoffel
transformation – Transformation of boundaries in parametric form – Physical applications : Fluid
flow and heat flow problems.
UNIT V TENSOR ANALYSIS 12

Summation convention – Contravariant and covariant vectors – Contraction of tensors – Inner
product – Quotient law – Metric tensor – Christoffel symbols – Covariant differentiation – Gradient
- Divergence and curl.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, students should demonstrate competency in the following skills:
 Application of Laplace and Fourier transforms to initial value, initial–boundary value and
boundary value problems in Partial Differential Equations.
 Maximizing and minimizing the functional that occur in various branches of Engineering
Disciplines.
 Construct conformal mappings between various domains and use of conformal mapping in
studying problems in physics and engineering particularly to fluid flow and heat flow
problems.
 Understand tensor algebra and its applications in applied sciences and engineering and
develops ability to solve mathematical problems involving tensors.
 Competently use tensor analysis as a tool in the field of applied sciences and related
fields.
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REFERENCES :
1. Andrews L.C. and Shivamoggi, B., "Integral Transforms for Engineers”, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
2. Elsgolc, L.D., “Calculus of Variations", Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2007.
3. Mathews, J. H., and Howell, R.W., “Complex Analysis for Mathematics and Engineering",
6th Edition, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2012.
4. Kay, D. C., "Tensor Calculus”, Schaum's Outline Series, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, 2014.
5. Naveen Kumar, “An Elementary Course on Variational Problems in Calculus ", Narosa
Publishing House, 2005.
6. Saff, E.B and Snider, A.D, “Fundamentals of Complex Analysis with Applications in
Engineering, Science and Mathematics", 3rd Edition, Pearson Education,
New Delhi, 2014.
7. Sankara Rao, K., “Introduction to Partial Differential Equations”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.
8. Spiegel, M.R., “Theory and Problems of Complex Variables and its Applications”, Schaum’s
Outline Series, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2009.
9. Ramaniah. G. “Tensor Analysis”, S. Viswanathan Pvt. Ltd., 1990.
AO4101 L T P C
AEROSPACE PROPULSION
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will enable the students
1. To gain knowledge on fundamental principles of aircraft and rocket propulsion.
2. To describe various types of propulsion system with their merits and challenges.
3. To gain adequate knowledge on propellers and its characteristics.
4. To be familiar with the working concept of inlets, nozzles and combustion chamber with
their applications in a propulsion system.
5. To gain sufficient information about compressors and turbines. Students also will get an
exposure on electric propulsion methods
UNIT I ELEMENTS OF AIRCRAFT PROPULSION 9

Classification of power plants – Methods of aircraft propulsion – Propulsive efficiency – Specific
fuel consumption – Thrust and power- Factors affecting thrust and power- Illustration of working
of piston engines and Gas turbine engines – Characteristics of piston engine, turboprop,
turbofan and turbojet engines, Ram jet, Scram jet – Methods of Thrust augmentation.
UNIT II PROPELLER THEORY 9

Momentum theory, Blade element theory, combined blade element and momentum theory,
propeller power losses, propeller performance parameters, prediction of static thrust- and in flight,
negative thrust, prop fans, ducted propellers, propeller noise, propeller selection, propeller charts.
UNIT III INLETS, NOZZLES AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS 9

Subsonic and supersonic inlets – Relation between minimum area ratio and external deceleration
ratio – Starting problem in supersonic inlets –Modes of inlet operation, jet nozzle – Efficiencies –
Over expanded, under and optimum expansion in nozzles – Thrust reversal. Classification of
Combustion chambers – Combustion chamber performance – Flame tube cooling – Flame
stabilization.
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UNIT IV AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSORS, FANS AND TURBINES 9
Introduction to centrifugal compressors- Axial flow compressor- geometry- twin spools- three
spools- stage analysis- velocity polygons- degree of reaction – radial equilibrium theory-
performance maps- axial flow turbines- geometry- velocity polygons- stage analysis- performance
maps- thermal limit of blades and vanes.
UNIT V ROCKET AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION 9

Introduction to rocket propulsion – Reaction principle – Thrust equation – Classification of rockets
based on propellants used – solid, liquid and hybrid – Comparison of these engines with special
reference to rocket performance – electric propulsion – classification- electro thermal – electro
static – electromagnetic thrusters- geometries of Ion thrusters- beam/plume characteristics – hall
thrusters.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will
CO1: Get exposure with the different types of propulsive devices used for jet and rocket
propulsion.
CO2: Have knowledge on propeller theory and its performance parameters.
CO3: Be able to distinguish different types of inlets and their performance trends in subsonic
and supersonic flows.
CO4: Be able to describe the process of combustion and the parameters that affect combustion
in jet engines.
CO5: Be able to acquire knowledge on the basic concepts of various types of electric propulsion
systems.
REFERENCES:
1. Cohen, H, Saravanamuttoo, HIH., Rogers, GFC, Paul Straznicky and Andrew Nix , “Gas
Turbine Theory”, Pearson Education Canada; 7th edition, 2017.
2. Gill,WP, Smith,HJ & Ziurys,JE, “Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines as applied to
Reciprocating, Gas turbine & Jet Propulsion Power Plants”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.,
1980.
3. Hill, PG. & Peterson, CR. “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion” Pearson education,
2nd edition, 2014.
4. Oates, GC,“Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components”, AIAA Education Series,
2007.
5. Sutton,GP, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 9th Edition,
2017.
6. J Seddon & E L Goldsmith. “ Intake Aerodynamics”, AIAA education series. 1999.
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AO4102 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To gain important technical aspects on the theory of bending of structures.
2. To learn the key aspects of shear flow in open and closed sections.
3. To study the stability problems in structures with various modes of loading.
4. To analyse aircraft structural components under various forms of loading.
5. To have basic idea about the importance of flight envelope.
UNIT I BENDING OF BEAMS 9+3

Elementary theory of pure bending – Stresses in beams of symmetrical and unsymmetrical
sections – Box beams – Generalized theory of bending – Methods of bending stress
determination – Principal axes method – Neutral axis method – ‘k’ method – Deflection of
unsymmetrical beams – Stresses in Composite Beams – Idealization of cross-section – Wing spar
sizing
UNIT II SHEAR FLOW IN THIN-WALLED SECTION 9+3

General stress, strain and displacement relationships for open section thin-walled beams –
Concept of shear flow – Shear flow in thin walled open sections – Determinations of the shear
centre – Symmetrical and unsymmetrical cross-sections – Shear flow due to bending in open
sections – Torsion of thin-walled open section members & determination of stresses – Design of
thin-walled members
UNIT III SHEAR FLOW IN CLOSED SECTIONS 9+3

Shear flow in thin-walled closed sections – Symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections – Flexural
shear flow in two flange, three flange and multi-flange box beams – Determinations of the shear
centre – Bredt-Batho theory – Torsional shear flow in multi-cell tubes – Shear flow due to
combined bending and torsion – Stress analysis of aircraft components – Tapered wing spar –
Introduction to shear lag
UNIT IV STABILITY PROBLEMS 9+3

Stability problems of thin walled structures – Buckling of sheets under compression, shear, and
combined loads – Plate buckling coefficient – Inelastic buckling of plates – Sheet-stiffener panels
– Effective width – Failure stress in plates and stiffened panels – Crippling stress estimation –
Local Buckling – Wagner beam theory – Experimental determination of critical load for a flat plate
– Principles of stiffener/web construction
UNIT V ANALYSIS OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 9+3

Aircraft Loads – Symmetric manoeuvre loads – Load factor determination – Inertia loads –
Aerodynamic loads & Schrenk’s curve – The flight envelope – Shear force, bending moment and
torque distribution along the span of the wing and fuselage – Structural parts of wing and fuselage
and their functions – Analysis of rings and frames –– Introduction to aeroelasticity and shells.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
CO1: Apply the concept of normal stress variation in unsymmetrical sections subject to bending
moments.
CO2: Find the shear flow variation in thin walled open sections with skin effective and ineffective
in bending.
CO3: Evaluate the shear flow variation in single cell and multi-cell tubes subjected to shear and
torque loads.
CO4: Analyse the behaviour of buckling of simply supported plates and also to know the
effective width of sheet stringers combination.
CO5: Analyse and design structural members subject to compression.
REFERENCES:
1. Bruce. K. Donaldson, “Analysis of Aircraft Structures: An Introduction”, Cambridge University
Press, 2nd edition, 2012.
2. Bruhn. EF, “ Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures”, Tristate Offset Co., 1980.
3. Megson, TMG, “Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students”, Elsevier, Aerospace
Engineering, Series, 7th Edition, 2021.
4. Peery, DJ. And Azar, JJ, “Aircraft Structures”, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1993.
5. Rivello, R.M, “Theory and Analysis of Flight structures”, McGraw-Hill, N.Y., 1993.
6. Sun. CT, “Mechanics of Aircraft Structures”, Wiley publishers, 2nd edition, 2006.

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AO4103 FLIGHT VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS L T P C

4 0 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To gain insights into the basics of fluid flow, its model and tool to solve the fluid flow
problems.
2. To be familiar with the conservation laws of fluid dynamics, and how to apply them to
practical fluid flows.
3. To gain knowledge on elementary flows to combine and form realistic flows with suitable
assumptions.
4. To analyse incompressible flow over three-dimensional bodies like wing and so on.
5. To gain knowledge on the basic concepts of viscous flows, boundary layers to practical
flows.
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO AERODYNAMICS 12
Aerodynamic force and moments, lift and Drag coefficients, Centre of pressure and aerodynamic
centre, Coefficient of pressure, moment coefficient, Continuity and Momentum equations, Point
source and sink, doublet, Free and Forced Vortex, Uniform parallel flow, combination of basic
flows, Pressure and Velocity distributions on bodies with and without circulation in ideal and real
fluid flows, Magnus effect
UNIT II INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW THEORY 12

Conformal Transformation, Karman ,Trefftz profiles, Kutta condition, Kelvin’s Circulation Theorem
and the Starting Vortex, Thin aerofoil Theory and its applications. Vortex line, Horse shoe vortex,
Biot– Savart law, lifting line theory, effect of aspect ratio.
UNIT III COMPRESSIBLE FLOW THEORY 13

Compressibility, Isentropic flow through nozzles, Normal shocks, Oblique and Expansion waves,
Moving shock waves, Rayleigh and Fanno Flow, Potential equation for compressible flow, Small
perturbation theory, Prandtl- Glauert Rule, Linearized supersonic flow, Method of characteristics.
UNIT IV AIRFOILS, WINGS AND AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION IN HIGH SPEED

FLOWS 11
Critical Mach number, Drag divergence Mach number, Shock stall, super critical airfoils, transonic
area rule, Swept wings (ASW and FSW), Supersonic airfoils, Shock-Expansion Theory, Wave
drag, Delta wings.
UNIT V VISCOUS FLOW THEORY 12

Basics of viscous flow theory, Boundary Layer,Flow separation, Displacement, momentum and
Energy Thickness, Laminar and Turbulent boundary layers ,Boundary layer over flat plate, Blasius
Solution, Estimation of skin friction drag in laminar and turbulent flow, The Reference
Temperature Method.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Comprehend the behaviour of airflow over bodies with particular emphasis on airfoil
sections in the incompressible flow regime.
CO2: Be able to solve inviscid, incompressible and irrotational flows.
CO3: Be able to apply the conservation equations for fluid flows.
CO4: Be provided with the knowledge on thermodynamic state of the gas behind normal shock
waves, oblique shock waves and expansion waves.
CO5: Be provided with adequate knowledge on the basic concepts of laminar and turbulent
boundary layers.
REFERENCES:
1. J.D. Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill Education, 6th edition, 2017.
2. Rathakrishnan.E., Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall of India, 7th edition, 2020.
3. Shapiro, AH, “Dynamics & Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow”, Ronald Press,
1982.
4. Houghton, EL and Caruthers, NB,“Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”, Butterworth-
Heinemann series, 7th edition 2017.
5. Zucrow, M.J, and Anderson, J.D, “Elements of gas dynamics” McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1989.
6. Rae, WH and Pope, A, “Low speed Wind Tunnel Testing”, John Wiley Publications, 3rd edition,
1999.
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RM4151 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR L T P C

2 0 0 2
UNIT I RESEARCH DESIGN 6

Overview of research process and design, Use of Secondary and exploratory data to answer the
research question, Qualitative research, Observation studies, Experiments and Surveys.
UNIT II DATA COLLECTION AND SOURCES 6

Measurements, Measurement Scales, Questionnaires and Instruments, Sampling and methods.
Data - Preparing, Exploring, examining and displaying.
UNIT III DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 6

Overview of Multivariate analysis, Hypotheses testing and Measures of Association.
Presenting Insights and findings using written reports and oral presentation.
UNIT IV INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 6

Intellectual Property – The concept of IPR, Evolution and development of concept of IPR, IPR
development process, Trade secrets, utility Models, IPR & Bio diversity, Role of WIPO and WTO
in IPR establishments, Right of Property, Common rules of IPR practices, Types and Features of
IPR Agreement, Trademark, Functions of UNESCO in IPR maintenance.
UNIT V PATENTS 6
Patents – objectives and benefits of patent, Concept, features of patent, Inventive step,
Specification, Types of patent application, process E-filling, Examination of patent, Grant of patent,
Revocation, Equitable Assignments, Licences, Licensing of related patents, patent agents,
Registration of patent agents.
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Cooper Donald R, Schindler Pamela S and Sharma JK, “Business Research Methods”, Tata
McGraw Hill Education, 11e (2012).
2. Catherine J. Holland, “Intellectual property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets”,
Entrepreneur Press, 2007.
3. David Hunt, Long Nguyen, Matthew Rodgers, “Patent searching: tools & techniques”, Wiley,
2007.
4. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Statutory body under an Act of parliament,
“Professional Programme Intellectual Property Rights, Law and practice”, September 2013.
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LOW SPEED AND HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS
AO4111 L T P C
LABORATORY
0 0 4 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This laboratory course will enable the students
1. To gain knowledge on the principles of subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel and their
operation.
2. To acquire practical knowledge on various aerodynamic principles related to inviscid
incompressible fluids.
3. To calculate various aerodynamic characteristics of various objects.
4. To characterize laminar and turbulent flows.
5. To get practical exposure on flow visualization techniques pertaining to subsonic flows.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Calibration of subsonic wind tunnel.
2. Pressure distribution over a smooth cylinder.
3. Pressure distribution over a rough cylinder.
4. Pressure distribution over a symmetric aerofoil section.
5. Pressure distribution over a cambered aerofoil section.
6. Pressure distribution over a wing of cambered aerofoil section.
7. Study on Force and moment measurements by using strain gauge.
8. Wake measurements behind a bluff body.
9. Velocity boundary layer measurements over a flat plate.
10. Force and moment measurements on aircraft model by using strain gauge.
11. Force and Moment measurements using wind tunnel balance.
12. Calibration of supersonic wind tunnel.
13. Subsonic flow visualization studies.
Any 10 experiments may be conducted.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be
CO1: Able to operate and calibrate subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel.
CO2: Able to analyse the pressure distribution over the streamlined and bluff bodies.
CO3: Able to carry out measurement of force and moments on aircraft models.
CO4: Capable of measuring boundary layer thickness over various models.
CO5: Able to carry out flow visualization at subsonic speeds.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

1. Subsonic wind tunnel
2. Rough and smooth cylinder
3. Symmetrical and Cambered aerofoil
4. Wind tunnel balance
5. Schlieren system
6. Pressure Transducers
7. Supersonic wind tunnel
8. Blower
9. Testing models like flat plate, bluff body
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AO4112 JET PROPULSION LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To gain knowledge on wall pressure distribution on subsonic and supersonic inlets and
nozzles.
2. To perform testing on compressor blades.
3. To interpret the experimental data using software.
4. To get practical exposure on flow visualization techniques pertaining to supersonic jets.
5. To gain basic knowledge on cold flow studies.
1. Wall pressure measurements of a subsonic diffuser.
2. Cascade testing of compressor blades.
3. Pressure distribution on a cavity model.
4. Wall pressure measurements on non-circular combustor.
5. Wall pressure measurements on converging nozzle.
6. Wall pressure measurements on convergent-divergent nozzle.
7. Total pressure measurements along the jet axis of a circular subsonic jet.
8. Total pressure measurements along the jet axis of a circular supersonic jet.
9. Total pressure measurements in the radial direction of the subsonic jet.
10. Total pressure measurements in the radial direction of the supersonic jet.
11. Cold flow studies of a wake region behind flame holders.
12. Wall pressure measurements on supersonic inlets.
13. Flow visualization on supersonic jets.
14. Prediction of flow angles using angle probe.
Any 10 experiments may be conducted.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students will be
CO1: Able to perform wall pressure distribution on subsonic and supersonic nozzles.
CO2: Able to acquire knowledge on fundamental concepts of low speed and high speed jets and
experimental techniques pertains to measurements.
CO3: Provided with adequate knowledge on pressure distribution on cavity models.
CO4: Able to perform wake survey methods.
CO5: Able to carry out flow visualization on supersonic jets.

1. Subsonic wind tunnel
2. High speed jet facility
3. Blower
4. Pressure scanner
5. Schlieren system
6. Nozzle and cavity models

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AO4201 ADVANCED FLIGHT DYNAMICS L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will enable students
1. To gainin depth knowledge on aircraft performance in level, climbing, gliding flight modes.
2. To get familiarize the equations of motion in accelerated flight modes.
3. To impart knowledge on the basic aspects of stability and control of an airplane about
three axis.
4. To provide adequate knowledge on various parameters that decide the stability level of an
airplane.
5. To be familiar with the aspects of control in longitudinal, lateral and directional modes.
UNIT I STEADY FLIGHT PERFORMANCE 9

Overview of Aerodynamics and ISA – Straight and level flight: thrust and power
required/available, differences of propeller-driven and jet-powered airplanes, maximum speed,
effects of altitude – Climb and Descent performance: climb angle and rate of climb, descent angle
and rate of descent – Range, endurance of propeller driven and jet powered airplanes.
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UNIT II MANEUVER PERFORMANCE 9
Level turn – maximum producible load factor – fastest and tightest turn – Vertical maneuver: pull-
up and pull-out, pull-down – gust V-n diagram –Take off and landing performance.
UNIT III STATIC LONGITUDINAL STABILITY AND CONTROL 9

Static equilibrium and stability – Pitch stability of conventional and canard aircraft – control fixed
neutral point and static margin – effect of fuselage and running propellers on pitch stability –
control surface hinge moment – control free neutral point – limit on forward CG travel –maneuver
stability: Pull – up & level turn – control force and trim tabs – control force for maneuver–
measurement of neutral point and maneuver point by flight tests.
UNIT IV STATIC LATERAL, DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND CONTROL 9

Yaw and side slip, effect of wing sweep, wing dihedral and vertical tail on directional stability –
rudder fixed and rudder free – yaw control – rudder sizing – pedal force - dihedral effect:
contribution of various components- roll control.
UNIT V AIRCRAFT DYNAMICS 9

Rigid body equations of motion - Axes systems and their significance – Euler angles –
linearization of longitudinal equations – force and moment derivatives – short period and phugoid
approximations – pure pitching motion – linearization of equations for lateral – directional motion –
roll, spiral and dutch roll approximations- Pure rolling- Pure yawing – Inertia coupling.
L : 45, TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will
CO1: Be able to assess the performance of aircraft in steady and maneuver flights.
CO2: Have thorough knowledge in order to perform preliminary design computations to meet
static stability and trim requirements of aircrafts.
CO3: Be able to determine the fixed neutral point and the stick fixed static margin.
CO4: Be able to describe the effect of change in CG on the aircraft stability.
CO5: Apply the small disturbance equations of motion, and identify longitudinal and lateral sets
of equations, construct state space models for longitudinal and lateral aircraft dynamics.
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REFERENCES:
1. Anderson,JD, “Aircraft Performance & Design”, First edition, Mc Graw Hill India, 2010.
2. McCormick, BW, “Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, & Flight Mechanics”, 2nd edition, John Wiley
& Sons, 1995.
3. Michael V. Cook, “Flight Dynamics Principles”, Second edition, Elsevier, 2007.
4. Nelson, RC,“Flight Stability & Automatic Control”, Second edition, McGraw-Hill, 2017.
5. Perkins CD &Hage, RE,“Airplane performance, stability and control”, Wiley India Pvt Ltd,
2011.
6. Brain else stephsnos, Frank loie aircraft simulation and control, AIAA
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AO4202 CFD FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will make the students
1. To get familiarize with the procedure to obtain numerical solution to fluid dynamic
problems.
2. To gain knowledge on the important aspects of grid generation for practical problems.
3. To get exposure on time dependant and panel methods.
4. To learn the techniques pertaining to transonic small perturbation force.
5. To make use of commercial CFD software for aerospace applications.
UNIT I NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF SOME FLUID DYNAMICAL PROBLEMS 9

Basic fluid dynamics equations, Equations in general orthogonal coordinate system, Body fitted
coordinate systems, mathematical properties of fluid dynamic equations and classification of
partial differential equations - Finding solution of a simple gas dynamic problem, Local similar
solutions of boundary layer equations, Numerical integration and shooting technique. Numerical
solution for CD nozzle isentropic flows and local similar solutions of boundary layer equations-
Panel methods.
UNIT II GRID GENERATION 9

Need for grid generation – Various grid generation techniques – Algebraic, conformal and
numerical grid generation – importance of grid control functions – boundary point control –
orthogonality of grid lines at boundaries. Elliptic grid generation using Laplace’s equations for
geometries like aerofoil and CD nozzle. Unstructured grids, Cartesian grids, hybrid grids, grid
around typical 2D and 3D geometries – Overlapping grids – Grids around multi bodies.
UNIT III TIME DEPENDENT METHODS 9

Stability of solution, Explicit methods, Time split methods, Approximate factorization scheme,
Unsteady transonic flow around airfoils. Some time dependent solutions of gas dynamic
problems. Numerical solution of unsteady 2-D heat conduction problems using SLOR methods.
UNIT IV FINITE VOLUME METHOD 9

Introduction to Finite volume Method - Different Flux evaluation schemes, central, upwind and
hybrid schemes - Staggered grid approach - Pressure-Velocity coupling - SIMPLE, SIMPLER
algorithms- pressure correction equation (both incompressible and compressible forms) -
Application of Finite Volume Method -artificial diffusion.
UNIT V CFD FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS 9

Various levels of approximation of flow equations, turbulence modelling for viscous flows,
verification and validation of CFD code, application of CFD tools to 2D and 3D configurations.
CFD for kinetic heating analysis – Coupling of CFD code with heat conduction code, Unsteady
flows – Grid movement method, Oscillating geometries, Computational aeroelasticity – Coupling
of CFD with structural model – Aeroelasticity of airfoil geometry, Introduction to commercial CFD
software for aerospace applications, High performance computing for CFD applications –
Parallelization of codes –domain decomposition.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be able
CO1: To arrive at the numerical solutions to boundary layer equations.
CO2: To perform numerical grid generation and have knowledge about the mapping techniques.
CO3: To familiarise himself/herself with high performance computing for CFD applications.
CO4: To implement the explicit time dependent methods and their factorization schemes.
CO5: To do the stability analysis and linearization of the implicit methods.

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REFERENCES:
1. Bose. TK, “Numerical Fluid Dynamics”,Narosa Publishing House, 2001.
2. Chung. TJ, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambridge University Press, 2010.
3. Hirsch,AA, “Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw-Hill, 1989.
4. John D. Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
5. SedatBiringen&Chuen-Yen Chow, “Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics by
Example”, Wiley publishers, 2nd edition, 2011.
6. Wirz, HJ &Smeldern, JJ, “Numerical Methods in Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw-Hill & Co., 1978.
ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

AO4251 L T P C
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will make students
1. To impart knowledge on the macro mechanics of composite materials.
2. To determine stresses and strains in composites and also imparts an idea about the
manufacturing methods of composite materials.
3. To get an idea on failure theories of composites.
4. To provide the basic knowledge on the properties of fibre and matrix materials used in
commercial composites as well as some common manufacturing techniques.
5. To gain knowledge on the basic concepts of acoustic emission technique.
UNIT I FIBERS, MATRICES, AND FABRICATION METHODS 9

Production & Properties of Glass, Carbon and Aramid Fibers – Thermosetting and Thermoplastic
Polymers – Polymer Properties of Importance to the Composite, Summary of Fabrication
Processes – Scope of Composite Materials for Various Aerospace Application.
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UNIT II MICROMECHANICS OF A UNIDIRECTIONAL COMPOSITE 9
Volume and Weight Fractions in a Composite Specimen – Longitudinal Behaviour of
Unidirectional Composites – Load Sharing – Failure Mechanism and Strength – Factors
Influencing Longitudinal Strength and Stiffness – Transverse Stiffness· and Strength – Prediction
of Elastic Properties Using Micromechanics –Typical Unidirectional Fiber Composite Properties –
Minimum and Critical Fiber Volume Fractions.
UNIT III MACROMECHANICS APPROACH 9
Stress Analysis of an Orthotropic Lamina-Hooke's Law-Stiffness and Compliance Matrices -
Specially Orthotropic Material-Transversely Isotropic Material & Specially Orthotropic Material
under Plane Stress-Determination of Ex, Ey, Gxy-Stress & Strain Transformations- Transformation
of Stiffness and Compliance Matrices-Strengths of an Orthotropic Lamina Using Different Failure
Theories.
UNIT IV ANALYSIS OF LAMINATED COMPOSITES 10
Laminate Strains - Variation of Stresses in a Laminate - Resultant Forces and Moments -
Synthesis of Stiffness Matrix - Laminate Description System - Construction and Properties of
Special Laminates - Symmetric Laminates – Balanced Laminate - Cross-Ply, and Angle-Ply
Laminates - Quasi-isotropic Laminates - Determination of Laminae Stresses and Strains –
Determination of Hygrothermal Stresses - Analysis of Laminates after Initial Failure.
UNIT V ANALYSIS OF LAMINATED PLATES AND BEAMS 8
Governing Equations For Laminated Composite Plates -- Governing Equations for Laminated
Beams -Application of Theory – Bending, Buckling and Vibration of Laminated Beams and Plates
repair-Analysis of sandwich construction-AE technique.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able
CO1: To calculate the elastic and strength properties of unidirectional laminates using
micromechanics theory.
CO2: To analyze a composite laminate using the different failure theories.
CO3: To select the most appropriate manufacturing process for fabricating composite
components.
CO4: To demonstrate understanding of the different materials (fibres, resins, cores) used in
composites.
CO5: To gain knowledge on non-destructive inspection (NDI) and structural health monitoring of
composites.

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REFERENCES:
1. Agarwal, BD and Broutman, LJ, “Analysis and Performance of Fibre Composites”, John Wiley
& Sons, 3rd edition, 2006.
2. Allen Baker, “Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures”, AIAA Series, 2nd Edition, 2004.
3. Autar K Kaw, “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, CRC Press, 2nd edition, 2005.
4. Calcote, LR, “The Analysis of laminated Composite Structures”, Von – Nostrand Reinhold
Company, New York, 1998.
5. Isaac M. Daniel &OriIshai ,“Mechanics of Composite Materials”, OUP USA publishers, 2nd
edition, 2005.
6. Lubing, “Handbook on Advanced Plastics and Fibre Glass”, Von Nostran Reinhold Co., New
York, 1989.
AO4252 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS L TPC

3 0 03
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn the concepts of finite element methods and the various solution schemes
available.
2. To impart knowledge to solve plane stress and plane strain problems.
3. To solve heat transfer and fluid mechanics problems using Finite element methods.
4. To formulate mass and stiffness element matrices for vibration problems.
5. To be familiar in obtaining solutions to fluid flow problems.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Review of various approximate methods – Rayleigh-Ritz, Galerkin and Finite Difference Methods
– Problem Formulation – Application to Structural Elements & Practical Problems – Derivation of
Stiffness and Flexibility Matrices – Spring Systems – Role of Energy Principles – Basic Concepts
of Finite Element Method – Interpolation, Nodes, Degrees of Freedom – Solution Schemes.
UNIT II DISCRETE ELEMENTS 9

Finite Element Structural Analysis Involving 1-D Bar and Beam Elements – Tapered Bar –
Temperature Effects – Static Loading – Formulation of the Load Vector for 1-D Elements –
Methods of Stiffness Matrix Formulation – Interpolation & Shape Functions – Boundary Conditions
– Determination of Displacements & Reactions – Constitutive Relations – Determination of Nodal
Loads & Stresses.
UNIT III CONTINUUM ELEMENTS 9

Plane Stress & Plane strain Loading – CST Element – LST Element – Element Characteristics –
Problem Formulation & Solution Using Finite Elements – Axisymmetric Bodies & Axisymmetric
Loading – Consistent and Lumped Load Vectors – Use of Local, Area and Volume Co-ordinates –
Isoparametric Formulation – Shape Functions – Role of Numerical Integration – Load
Consideration – Complete FE Solution.
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UNIT IV VIBRATION & BUCKLING 9
Formulation of the Mass and Stiffness Element Matrices for Vibration Problems – Bar and Beam
Elements – Derivation of the Governing Equation – Natural Frequencies and Modes – Damping
Considerations –Harmonic Response – Response Calculation Using Numerical Integration –
Buckling of Columns – Problem Formulation – Solution – Determination of Buckling Loads and
Modes.
UNIT V HEAT TRANSFER & FLUID MECHANICS PROBLEMS 9

One Dimensional Heat Transfer Analysis – Formulation of the Governing Equations in Finite
Element Form – Equivalent Load Vector – Solution & Temperature Distribution – Finite Element
Formulation & Solution for Sample Problems Involving Fluid Mechanics .
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will have
CO1: An ability to frame governing equations involving different type of finite elements.
CO2: Knowledge onthe general finite element methodology for a variety of practical problems.
CO3: An ability to solve simple 1-D and 2-D problems using the finite element method.
CO4: Knowledge on how to apply numerical integration techniques effectively in finite
elements solutions.
CO5: An ability to frame and solve heat transfer and fluid mechanics problems using the FE
method.
REFERENCES:
1. Bathe, KJ &Wilson,EL, Numerical Methods in Finite Elements Analysis, Prentice Hall of India
Ltd., 1983.
2. Dhanaraj, R &K.PrabhakaranNair,K, Finite Element Method, Oxford university press, India,
2015.
3. Krishnamurthy,CS, Finite Elements Analysis, Tata McGraw – Hill, 1987.
4. Rao,SS Finite Element Method in Engineering, Butterworth, Heinemann Publishing, 3rd
Edition, 1998.
5. Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Michael E. Plesha and Robert J. Witt, Concepts and
Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 4th Edition, 2002.
6. Segerlind,LJ, Applied Finite Element Analysis, , John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 2nd
Edition,1984.
7. Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla& Ashok D. Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2002.

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AO4211 STRUCTURES LABORATORY LTPC
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This laboratory course enables the students
1. To get practical knowledge on calibration of photoelastic materials.
2. To gain practical exposures on calculating shear centre locations for closed and open
sections.
3. To provide with the basic knowledge of fabricating a composite laminate.
4. To have basic knowledge on unsymmetrical bending of beams.
5. To design and conduct different types of practical tests involving various aircraft structural
components.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. .Calibration of photo elastic materials
2. Experimental modal analysis
3. Forced vibration testing
4. Fabrication and static testing of composite laminates
5. Non-destructive evaluation of defects in composite laminates using acoustic emission
6. Non-destructive evaluation of defects in composite laminates using ultrasonics.
7. Whirling of composite shafts
8. Design, Fabrication and testing of a 3-D printed specimen.
9. Unsymmetrical bending of beams
10. Determination of influence coefficients and flexibility matrix
11. Shear centre location for open & closed thin-walled sections
12. Buckling of columns with different end conditions
13. Experimental verification of the Wagner beam theory
NOTE: Any 10experiments will be conducted out of 15.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, studentswill be able
CO1: To conduct tests and interpret data involving strain gauges.
CO2: To get exposure on experimental methods in photoelasticity.
CO3: To design an experimental evaluation technique for a given application.
CO4: To comprehend non-destructive testing methods.
CO5: To fabricate of composite laminates and characterizes it.

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1. Electrical resistance strain gauges installation kit.
2. Circuit board with resistors, wires, clips, etc, and strain gauges.
3. Column testing set-up (with provision for different end conditions)
4. Unsymmetrical beam bending set-up.
5. Dial gauges & travelling microscope.
6. Experimental setup for location of shear centre (open & closed sections)
7. Whirling of shafts demonstration unit.
8. Photo-elastic models.
9. Equipment for the fabrication of composite laminates.
10. Testing instruments and equipment for acoustic emission testing.
11. Testing instruments and equipment for ultrasonics testing.
12. Diffuser transmission type polariscope with accessories
13. Experimental setup for vibration of beams& vibration measuring instruments.
14. Universal Testing Machine.
15. 3-D printing machine.
16. Wagner beam & accessories.
AO4212 MINI PROJECT WITH SEMINAR L T P C

0 0 4 2
Seminar is to be given by the student after the completion of a mini project chosen by the student.
Topics for the mini projects can be from the aeronautical engineering and allied fields. The mini
project can be based on either numerical or analytical solution or design or fully experimental; or a
combination of these tasks.
AO4213 COMPUTATIONAL LABORATORY L T P C

(Consists of FEM & CFD experiments) 0 0 4 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course is intended to make students familiar with different types of structural analysis
using finite element software
2. This course helps students to correctly interpret the results of simulation.
3. To equip with the knowledge base essential for application of computational fluid
dynamics to engineering flow problems.
4. To provide the essential numerical background for solving the partial differential equations
governing the fluid flow.
5. To develop students’ skills of using a commercial software package
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EXPERIMENTS IN FEM
1. Grid generation methods and geometry clean up techniques.
2. Static analysis of a uniform bar subject to different loads -1-D element
3. Thermal stresses in a uniform and tapered member – 1-D element
4. Static analysis of trusses / frames under different loads
5. Stress analysis & deformation of a beam using 1-D element & 2-D – incorporation of
7. discrete, distributed, and user-defined loads
6. Static analysis of a beam with additional spring support
7. Stress concentration in an infinite plate with a small hole
8. Bending of a plate with different support conditions
9. Stability analysis of a plate under in-plane loads
10. Buckling of solid and thin-walled columns under different end conditions
11. Free vibration analysis of a bar / beam
12. Forced response of a bar / beam under harmonic excitation
13. Heat transfer analysis using 1-D & 2-D elements – conduction and convection
14. Modelling and analysis of a laminated plate
15. Impact analysis of a laminated plate.
Minimum of 6 Experiments to be performed by using FEM Software tools
EXPERIMENTS IN CFD
1. Numerical simulation of 1-D diffusion and conduction in fluid flows

2. Numerical simulation of 1-D convection-diffusion problems
3. Numerical simulation of 2-D unsteady state heat conduction problem
4. Numerical simulation of 2-D diffusion and 1-D convection combined problems
5. Structured grid generation over airfoil section3-D numerical simulation of flow through CD
nozzles
6. 3-D numerical simulation of flow development of a subsonic and supersonic jets
7. Numerical simulation of boundary layer development
8. Numerical simulation of subsonic combustion in a ramjet combustor
9. Numerical simulation of transonic flow over airfoils
Minimum of 6 Experiments to be performed by using CFD Software tools
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To get solution of aerodynamic flows.
CO2: To perform stability analysis of structural components.
CO3: To define and setup flow problem properly within CFD context, performing solid modelling
using CAD package and producing grids via meshing tool.
CO4: To comprehend both flow physics and mathematical properties of governing Navier-
Stokes equations and define proper boundary conditions for solution.
CO5: To use CFD software to model relevant engineering flow problems.

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1. Desktop computers
2. MS visual C++
3. CFD software
AO4311 PROJECT WORK I L T P C

0 0 12 6
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. A research project work must be carried out completed with reference to the published
literatures or from the creative ideas of the students themselves in consultation with their
project supervisor.
2. To improve the student research and development activities.
EVALUATION:
Project work evaluation is based on Regulations of Credit system of Affiliated Institutions - Post
graduate programmes of Anna University.
TOTAL : 90 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME:
The students’ would apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses in solving
problems, so as to give confidence to the students to be creative, well planned, organized,
coordinated project outcome of the aimed work.
AO4411 PROJECT WORK II LT P C

0 0 24 12
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The objective of the research project work is to produce factual results of their applied
research idea in the field of Aeronautical Engineering, developed from Project Work- I or
may be a new concept with innovation.
2. The progress of the project is evaluated based on a minimum of three reviews.
3. The review committee may be constituted by the Head of the Department.
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4. A project report is required at the end of the semester. The project work is evaluated
jointly by external and internal examiners constituted by the Head of the Department
based on oral presentation and the project report.
5. To improve the student research and development activities.
EVALUATION:
Project work evaluation is based on Regulations of Credit system of Affiliated Institutions - Post
graduate programmes of Anna University.
TOTAL : 180 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOME:
The students’ would apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses in solving
problems, so as to give confidence to the students to be creative, well planned, organized,
coordinated project outcome of the aimed work.
AO4077
THEORY OF VIBRATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will enables students
1. To get insight into the basic aspects of vibration theory.
2. This course presents the principles of dynamics and energy methods pertaining to
structures.
3. This course provides a platform for better understanding of the approximate
methods for aerospace structures.
4. To get insight into the dynamic responses of the large systems.
5. To get insight into the basic aspects of aero-elasticity.
UNIT I SINGLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS 9

Simple harmonic motion, definition of terminologies, Newton’s Laws, D’Alembert’s principle,
Energy methods. Free and forced vibrations with and without damping, base excitation, and
vibration measuring instruments.
UNIT II MULTI-DEGREES OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS 9

Two degrees of freedom systems, Static and dynamic couplings, eigen values, eigen vectors and
orthogonality conditions of eigen vectors, Vibration absorber, Principal coordinates, Principal
modes. Hamilton’s Principle, Lagrange’s equation and its applications.
UNIT III VIBRATION OF ELASTIC BODIES 9

Transverse vibrations of strings, Longitudinal, Lateral and Torsional vibrations. Approximate
methods for calculating natural frequencies.
UNIT IV EIGEN VALUE PROBLEMS & DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF

LARGE SYSTEMS 9
Eigen value extraction methods – Subspace hydration method, Lanczos method – Eigen value
reduction method – Dynamic response of large systems – Implicit and explicit methods.
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UNIT V ELEMENTS OF AEROELASTICITY 9
Aeroelastic problems – Collar’s triangle of forces – Wing divergence – Aileron control reversal –
Flutter.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Timoshenko, S. “Vibration Problems in Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018.
2. Meirovitch, L. “Elements of Vibration Analysis”, New Delhi, McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.
3. Thomson W.T, Marie Dillon Dahleh, “Theory of Vibrations with Applications”, Harlow, Essex
Pearson 2014
4. F.S. Tse., I.F. Morse and R.T. Hinkle, “Mechanical Vibrations”, Prentice-Hall of India, 1985.
5. Rao.J.S. and Gupta.K. “Theory and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations”, New Delhi, New Age
International, 1999.
6. Fung, Y.C., “An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity”, Dover Publications., Mineola,
N.Y., 2008.
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AO4001 ROCKETRY AND SPACE MECHANICS L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course presents the fundamental aspects of rocket motion along with detailed
estimation of rocket trajectories.
2. This course also imparts knowledge on optimization of multistage rockets.
3. This course provides the basics of space mechanics required for an aeronautical student
4. This course helps students to provide with the basics of orbit transfer of satellites.
5. This course will help students to gain knowledge on various control methods of rockets.
UNIT I ORBITAL MECHANICS 9

Description of solar system – Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion – Newton’s Law of Universal
gravitation – Two body and Three-body problems – Jacobi’s Integral, Librations points –
Estimation of orbital and escape velocities.
UNIT II SATELLITE DYNAMICS 9

Geosynchronous and geostationary satellites- factors determining life time of satellites – satellite
perturbations – orbit transfer and examples –Hohmann orbits – calculation of orbit parameters–
Determination of satellite rectangular coordinates from orbital elements- satellite epiphermis.
UNIT III ROCKET MOTION 9
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Principle of operation of rocket motor – thrust equation – one dimensional and two dimensional
rocket motions in free space and homogeneous gravitational fields – Description of vertical,
inclined and gravity turn trajectories– determinations of range and altitude – simple
approximations to burnout velocity.
UNIT IV ROCKET AERODYNAMICS 9

Description of various loads experienced by a rocket passing through atmosphere – drag
estimation – wave drag, skin friction drag, form drag and base pressure drag – Boat-tailing in
missiles – performance at various altitudes – rocket stability – rocket dispersion – launching
problems.
UNIT V STAGING AND CONTROL OF ROCKET VEHICLES 9

Need for multi staging of rocket vehicles – multistage vehicle optimization – stage separation
dynamics and separation techniques- aerodynamic and jet control methods of rocket vehicles –
SITVC.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To knowledge on the fundamental laws of orbital mechanics with particular emphasis on
interplanetary trajectories.
CO2: To calculate orbital parameters and perform conceptual trajectory designs for geocentric
or interplanetary missions.
CO3: To familiarize themselves with trajectory calculations for planar motion of rockets.
CO4: To determine forces and moments acting on airframe of a missile.
CO5: To acquire knowledge on the need for staging and stage separation dynamics of rocket
vehicles.
REFERENCES:
1. Cornelisse,JW, “Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics”, J.W. Freeman & Co., Ltd.,
London, 1982.
2. Parker,ER,“Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft”, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1982.
3. Suresh. B N & Sivan. K, “Integrated Design for Space Transportation System”, Springer
India, 2016.
4. Sutton,GP, Biblarz,O, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 9th
Edition, 2017.
5. Van de Kamp, “Elements of Astromechanics”, Pitman Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1980.

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3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get insights into the basic aspects of various discretization methods.
2. To provide basic ideas on the types of PDE’s and its boundary conditions to arrive at its
solution.
3. To impart knowledge on solving conductive, transient conductive and convective problems
using computational methods.
4. To solve radiative heat transfer problems using computational methods.
5. To provide a platform for students in developing numerical codes for solving heat transfer
problems.
Finite Difference Method-Introduction-Taylor’s series expansion-Discretization Methods Forward,
backward and central differencing scheme for first order and second order Derivatives – Types of
partial differential equations-Types of errors-Solution to algebraic equation-Direct Method and
Indirect Method-Types of boundary condition-FDM – FEM – FVM.
UNIT II CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER 9
General 3D-heat conduction equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
Computation (FDM) of One –dimensional steady state heat conduction –with Heat generation-
without Heat generation- 2D-heat conduction problem with different boundary conditions-
Numerical treatment for extended surfaces- Numerical treatment for 3D- Heat conduction-
Numerical treatment to 1D-steady heat conduction using FEM.
UNIT III TRANSIENT HEAT CONDUCTION 9

Introduction to Implicit, explicit Schemes and crank-Nicolson Schemes Computation(FDM) of
One– dimensional un-steady heat conduction –with heat Generation-without Heat generation –
2D-transient heat conduction problem with different boundary conditions using Implicit, explicit
Schemes-Importance of Courant number- Analysis for I-D,2-D transient heat Conduction
problems.
UNIT IV CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER 9
Convection- Numerical treatment (FDM) of steady and unsteady 1-D and 2-d heat convection-
diffusion steady-unsteady problems- Computation of thermal and Velocity boundary layer flows.
Upwind scheme-Stream function-vorticity approach-Creeping flow.
UNIT V RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER 9
Radiation fundamentals-Shape factor calculation-Radiosity method- Absorption Method –
Montacalro method-Introduction to Finite Volume Method- Numerical treatment of radiation
enclosures using finite Volume method. Developing a numerical code for 1D, 2D heat transfer
problems.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, Students will
CO1: Have an Idea about discretization methodologies for solving heat transfer problems.
CO2: Be able to solve 2-D conduction and convection problems.
CO3: Have an ability to develop solutions for transient heat conduction in simple geometries.
CO4: Be capable of arriving at numerical solutions for conduction and radiation heat transfer
problems.
CO5: Have knowledge on developing numerical codes for practical engineering heat transfer
problems.
REFERENCES:
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1. Chung,TJ, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
2. Holman,JP, “Heat Transfer”, McGraw-Hill Book Co, Inc., McGraw-Hill College; 10thedition,
2017.
3. John D. Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
4. John H. Lienhard, “A Heat Transfer”, Text Book, Dover Publications, 5th edition, 2020.
5. Richard H. Pletcher, John C. Tannehill & Dale Anderson, “Computational Fluid Mechanics and
Heat Transfer”, 4th edition, CRC Press, 2021
6. Sachdeva,SC, “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat & Mass Transfer”, New age publisher, 4th
edition Internationals, 2017.

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AO4002 THEORY OF ELASTICITY L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn the basic concepts and equations of elasticity.
2. To provide with the concepts of plain stress and strain related problems.
3. To gain knowledge on equilibrium and stress-strain equations of polar coordinates.
4. Will be exposed to axisymmetric problems.
5. To get insight into the basic concepts of plates and shells.
UNIT I BASIC EQUATIONS OF ELASTICITY 9

Definition & sign convention for stress and strain – Hooke’s law – Relation between elastic
constants – Equilibrium and compatibility equations – Analysis of stress, strain and deformation
– Stress and strain transformations equations – Cauchy’s formula – Principal stress and principal
strains in 2D & 3D – Octahedral stresses and its significance – Boundary conditions.
UNIT II APPLIED CONCEPTS 9

Plane stress and plane strain problems – Airy stress function – Biharmonic equation –
Compatibility equation in terms of stress – Solution of bar and beam problems using the
elasticity approach – Torsion of bars – Determination of stresses, strain and displacements –
Warping of cross-sections – Prandtl’s stress function approach – St. Venant’s method.
UNIT III POLAR COORDINATES 9

Strain-displacement relations in polar coordinates – Equilibrium and stress-strain equations in
polar coordinates – Infinite plate with a small central hole – Stress concentration – Bending of a
curved beam (Winkler-Bach theory) – Deflection of a thick curved bar – Stresses in straight and
curved beams due to thermal loading – Thermal stresses in cylinders and spheres – Stress
concentration in bending.
UNIT IV AXISYMMETRIC PROBLEMS 9
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Equilibrium and stress-strain equations in cylindrical coordinates – Lame’s problem – Thick-
walled cylinders subject to internal and external pressure – Application of failure theories –
Stresses in composite tubes – Shrink fitting – Stresses due to gravitation – Analysis of a rotating
disc of uniform thickness – Discs of variable thickness – Rotating shafts and cylinders.
UNIT V PLATES AND SHELLS 9

Classical plate theory – Assumptions, governing equations and boundary conditions – Navier’s
method of solution – Levy’s method of solution – Rectangular and circular plates – Solution
techniques – Analysis of a shell – Membrane Theory – Deformation and stresses due to applied
loads.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Have knowledge of basic elasticity relationships and equations.
CO2: Know how to carry out stress analysis in 2-D and 3-D.
CO3: Get exposure on the formulation of constitutive and governing equations for basic
problems in cartesian and cylindrical coordinates.
CO4: Be able to analyse and solve practical problems in cartesian and cylindrical coordinates.
CO5: Be able to determine the stress, strain and displacement field for common axisymmetrical
members.
REFERENCES:
1. Harry Kraus, “Thin Elastic Shells”, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
2. Flugge, W, “Stresses in Shells”, Springer – Verlag, 1990.
3. Timoshenko, S.P. and Gere, J.M, “Theory of Elastic Stability”, McGraw Hill Book Co.
2010.
4. Timoshenko, S.P. Winowsky. S., and Kreger, “Theory of Plates and Shells”, McGraw Hill
Book Co., 2nd edition, 2015.
5. Varadan, TK andBhaskar,K, “Analysis of plates-Theory and problems”, Narosha
Publishing Co., 2001.

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AO4003 EXPERIMENTAL AERODYNAMICS L T P C
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course will enable the students to learn basics of wind tunnel operation and its
associated measurements.
2. To present the concepts of different flow visualization methods.
3. This course also imparts knowledge on flow measurement variables
4. This course enables students to be familiar with data acquisition methods pertaining to
experiments in aerodynamics.
5. This course will help students to do uncertainty analysis for their experiments.
UNIT I LOW SPEED TUNNEL 9

Objective of experimental studies, Types of wind tunnels, Low speed tunnel, Energy ratio, Power
losses in a wind tunnel – Calibration of subsonic wind tunnels – Speed Setting – Flow Direction –
Three-Hole and Five-Hole Yaw Probes – Turbulence – Wind tunnel balance – Water tunnel.
UNIT II HIGH SPEED TUNNEL 9

Transonic wind tunnel – Transonic Test Section – Supersonic wind tunnels – Losses in
Supersonic Tunnels – Supersonic Wind Tunnel Diffusers– Effects of Second Throat – Runtime
calculation –Calculating Air Flow Rates –Calibration of Supersonic Wind Tunnels – Hypersonic
wind tunnel and Calibration –Ludwieg Tube – Shock tube and shock tunnels – Gun tunnel –
Plasma arc tunnels – Measurement of shock speed.
UNIT III FLOW VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES 9

Visualization techniques – Smoke tunnel –-Dye Injection –Bubble Techniques –Surface Flow
Visualization techniques – oil – Tufts –China Clay – Ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography –
Interferometer – Fringe-Displacement method – Shadowgraph –Schlieren system – Background
Oriented Schlieren (BOS) system – Laser sheet flow visualization.
UNIT IV MEASUREMENTS OF PROPERTIES 9

Pressure measurement techniques-Pitot, Static, and Pitot-Static Tubes-Pitot-Static tube
characteristics – Pressure Sensitive Paints - Pressure transducers – Velocity measurements –
Hot-wire anemometry-Constant current and Constant temperature Hot-Wire anemometer – Hot-
film anemometry - Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) – Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)-
Temperature measurements – Measurement of heat flux – Foil type heat flux gauge –Transient
analysis of foil gauge– Thin film sensors – Slug type heat flux sensor.
UNIT V DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS AND UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS 9

Data acquisition and processing – Signal conditioning – Statistical analysis of experimental data –
Regression analysis – Estimation of measurement errors – Uncertainty calculation – Uses of
uncertainty analysis.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Have knowledge on measurement of flow properties in wind tunnels and their associated
instrumentation.
CO2: Be able to demonstrate and conduct experiments related to subsonic and supersonic
flows.
CO3: Gain idea on flow visualization of subsonic and supersonic flows.
CO4: Be familiar with calibration of transducers and other devices used for flow measurement.
CO5: Be able to estimate errors and to perform uncertainty analysis of the experimental data.
REFERENCES:
1. Allan Pope and Kenneth L Goin, “High Speed Wind Tunnel Testing”, Krieger Publishing
Company, 1978.
2. Jewel B. Barlow, Willian. H.Rae and Allan Pope,“Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing”, Wiley-
Interscience, 3rd edition, 1999.
3. Rathakrishnan, E, “Instrumentation, Measurements, and Experiments in Fluids”, CRC
Press –Taylor & Francis, 2020.
4. Robert B Northrop, “Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements”, Second Edition,
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2017.

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AO4004 CONTROL ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce the mathematical modeling of systems, open loop and closed loop systems
and analyses in time domain and frequency domain.
2. To impart the knowledge on the concept of stability and various methods to analyze
stability in both time and frequency domain.
3. To introduce sampled data control system.
Historical review, Simple pneumatic, hydraulic and thermal systems, Series and parallel system,
Analogies, mechanical and electrical components, Development of flight control systems.
UNIT II OPEN AND CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS 9

Feedback control systems – Control system components - Block diagram representation of
control systems, Reduction of block diagrams, Signal flow graphs, Output to input ratios.
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UNIT III CHARACTERISTIC EQUATION AND FUNCTIONS 9
Laplace transformation, Response of systems to different inputs viz., Step impulse, pulse,
parabolic and sinusoidal inputs, Time response of first and second order systems, steady state
errors and error constants of unity feedback circuit.
UNIT IV CONCEPT OF STABILITY 9

Necessary and sufficient conditions, Routh-Hurwitz criteria of stability, Root locus and Bode
techniques, Concept and construction, frequency response.
UNIT V SAMPLED DATA SYSTEMS 9

Z-Transforms Introduction to digital control system, Digital Controllers and Digital PID controllers
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Ability to apply mathematical knowledge to model the systems and analyse the
frequency domain
2. Ability to check the stability of the both time and frequency domain
3. Ability to solve simple pneumatic, hydraulic and thermal systems, Mechanical and electrical
component analogies based problems.
4. Ability to solve the Block diagram representation of control systems, Reduction of block
diagrams, Signal flow graph and problems based on it.
5. Ability to understand the digital control system, Digital Controllers and Digital PID Controllers.
REFERENCES:
1. Azzo, J.J.D. and C.H. Houpis, “Feed back control system analysis and synthesis”, McGraw-Hill
international 3rs Edition, 1998.
2. OGATO, Modern Control Engineering, Pearson, New Delhi, 2016.

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AO4005 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS L TPC
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3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course imparts knowledge on the force deflection properties of structures and natural
modes of vibration.
2. This course also presents the principles of dynamics and energy methods pertaining to
structures.
3. This course will make students to realise the importance of natural modes of vibration.
4. This course will provide in-depth knowledge on natural vibrations of beams and plates.
5. This course also provides a platform for better understanding of the approximate methods
for aerospace structures.
UNIT I FORCE DEFLECTION PROPERTIES OF SYSTEMS 9

Constraints and Generalized coordinates – Virtual work and generalized forces – Force –
Deflection influence functions – stiffness and flexibility methods.
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DYNAMICS 9

Free and forced vibrations of systems with finite degrees of freedom – Response to periodic
excitation – Impulse Response Function – Convolution Integral
UNIT III NATURAL MODES OF VIBRATION 9

Equations of motion for Multi degree of freedom Systems – Solution of Eigen value problems –
Normal coordinates and orthogonality Conditions. Modal Analysis
UNIT IV ENERGY METHODS 9

Rayleigh’s principle – Rayleigh – Ritz method – Coupled natural modes – Effect of rotary inertia
and shear on lateral vibrations of beams – Natural vibrations of beams and plates.
UNIT V APPROXIMATE METHODS 9

Approximate methods of evaluating the Eigen frequencies and eigen vectors by reduced,
subspace, Lanczos, Power, Matrix condensation and QR methods.
TOTAL: 45
PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Be able to solve the equation of motion of a linear system and use this solution to analyse
the vibrational behaviour of the system.
CO2: Be capable to relate the results of a modal analysis relate to the vibration of a
structure.
CO3: Acquire knowledge on equation of motion of a lumped MDOF mass-spring-damper
system.
CO4: Have knowledge on vibration characteristics ofcontinuous system such as strings,
bar, shafts andbeams.
CO5: Be able to assess the fundamental frequency of MDOF systems using
approximate methods.
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REFERENCES:
1. Hurty,WC and Rubinstein,MF,“Dynamics of Structures”, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt.Ltd.,New Delhi 1987.
2. Ramamurthi,V, “Mechanical Vibration Practice and Noise Control”, Narosa Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd, 2008.
3. Timoshenko,SP and Young,DH,“Vibration Problems in Engineering”, John Willey & Sons
Inc., 1984.
4. Tse.FS, Morse, IE and Hinkle,HT,“Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Applications”,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.
5. Vierck,RK,“Vibration Analysis”, 2ndEdition, Thomas Y. Crowell/ Harper & Row Publishers,
New York, U.S.A. 1989.
AS4251 HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS L T PC

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To realise the importance of studying the peculiar hypersonic speed flow characteristics
pertaining to flight vehicles.
2. To provide knowledge on various surface inclination methods for hypersonic inviscid flows.
3. To arrive at the approximate solution methods for hypersonic flows.
4. To impart knowledge on hypersonic viscous interactions.
5. To impart knowledge on the effect on aerodynamic heating on hypersonic vehicles.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS 9

Peculiarities of Hypersonic flows - Thin shock layers – entropy layers – low density and high
density flows – hypersonic flight similarity parameters – shock wave and expansion wave relations
of inviscid hypersonic flows – velocity vs altitude map for hypersonic vehicles.
UNIT II SURFACE INCLINATION METHODS FOR HYPERSONIC INVISCID

FLOWS 8
Local surface inclination methods – modified Newtonian Law – Newtonian theory – tangent wedge
tangent cone and shock expansion methods – Calculation of surface flow properties – practical
application of surface inclination methods – hypersonic independence principle.
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UNIT III APPROXIMATE METHODS FOR INVISCID HYPERSONIC FLOWS 10
Assumptions in approximate methods hypersonic small disturbance equation and theory –
Maslen’’s theory– blast wave theory – hypersonic equivalence principle- entropy effects -
rotational method of characteristics - hypersonic shock wave shapes and correlations.
UNIT IV VISCOUS HYPERSONIC FLOW THEORY 10

Peculiarities of hypersonic boundary layers - boundary layer equations r – hypersonic boundary
layer theory and non similar hypersonic boundary layers – hypersonic aerodynamic heating and
entropy layers effects on aerodynamic heating – heat flux and skin friction estimation.
UNIT V VISCOUS INTERACTIONS AND TRANSITION 8

Strong and weak viscous interactions – hypersonic shockwaves and boundary layer interactions
– Parameters affecting hypersonic boundary layer transition - Estimation of hypersonic boundary
layer transition- Role of similarity parameter for laminar viscous interactions in hypersonic viscous
flow.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will
CO1: Be able to arrive at the solution for problems involving inviscid and viscous hypersonic
flows.
CO2: Have thorough knowledge on high temperature effects in hypersonic aerodynamics.
CO3: Be able to arrive at various solution methods to overcome aerodynamic heating problem
on hypersonic vehicles.
CO4: To gain ideas on the design issues associated with hypersonic vehicles.
CO5: Able to realize the importance and use of the relevant equations for viscous hypersonic
flows.

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1. Anderson, JD, “Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics”, AIAA Education
Series, 2nd edition, 2006.
2. Anderson, JD, “Modern compressible flow: with Historical Perspective”, McGraw Hill
Education, 3rd edition, 2017.
3. William H. Heiser and David T. Pratt, Hypersonic Air Breathing propulsion, AIAA Education
Series, 1994.
4. John T. Bertin, Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, AIAA Education Series, 1993.
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AO4006 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS LT PC
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course will cover the basic aspects of thermodynamic cycle analysis of air-breating
propulsion systems.
2. This course is intended to impart knowledge on advanced air breathing propulsion
systems like air augmented rockets.
3. This course will give the knowledge on the basic aspects of scramjet propulsion system.
4. This course will provide in-depth knowledge about the nozzle performance.
5. This course also presents vast knowledge onthe operating principles of nuclear, electric
and ion propulsion.
UNIT I THERMODYNAMIC CYCLE ANALYSIS OF AIR-BREATHING PROPULSION

SYSTEMS 9
Air breathing propulsion systems like Turbojet, turboprop, ducted fan, Ramjet and Air augmented
rockets – Thermodynamic cycles – Pulse propulsion – Combustion process in pulse jet engines –
inlet charging process – Subcritical, Critical and Supercritical charging.
UNIT II RAMJETS AND AIR AUGMENTED ROCKETS 8

Preliminary performance calculations – Diffuser design with and without spike, Supersonic inlets –
combustor and nozzle design – integral Ram rocket.
UNIT III SCRAMJET PROPULSION SYSTEM 10

Fundamental considerations of hypersonic air breathing vehicles – Preliminary concepts in engine
airframe integration – calculation of propulsion flow path – flow path integration – Various types of
supersonic combustors – fundamental requirements of supersonic combustors – Mixing of fuel
jets in supersonic cross flow – performance estimation of supersonic combustors.
UNIT IV NUCLEAR PROPULSION 9

Nuclear rocket engine design and performance – nuclear rocket reactors – nuclear rocket nozzles
– nuclear rocket engine control – radioisotope propulsion – basic thruster configurations – thruster
technology – heat source development – nozzle development – nozzle performance of
radioisotope propulsion systems.
UNIT V ELECTRIC AND ION PROPULSION 9

Basic concepts in electric propulsion – power requirements and rocket efficiency – classification
of thrusters – electrostatic thrusters – plasma thruster– Fundamentals of ion propulsion –
performance analysis – ion rocket engine.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be
CO1: Able to Analyse in detail the thermodynamics cycles of air breathing propulsion systems.
CO2: Able to gain idea on the concepts of supersonic combustion for hypersonic vehicles and its
performance.
CO3: Able to demonstrate the fundamental requirements of supersonic combustors.
CO4: Capable of estimating performance parameters of nuclear and electrical rockets.
CO5: Able to acquire knowledge on the concepts of engine-body installation on hypersonic
vehicles.
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REFERENCES:
1. Cumpsty, “Jet propulsion”, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
2. Fortescue and Stark, “Spacecraft Systems Engineering”, Wiley, 4th edition, 2011.
3. Sutton, GP, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1998.
4. William H. Heiser and David T. Pratt, “Hypersonic Air breathing propulsion”, AIAA
Education Series, 2001.
AS4071 AEROSPACE MATERIALS LTPC

3 00 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get insights into the basic aspects of material science.
2. To provide basic idea on the mechanical behaviour of materials.
3. To impart knowledge on the macro mechanics of composite materials,
4. To gain knowledge on the analysis and manufacturing methods of composite materials.
5. To learn about the sandwich construction.
UNIT I MATERIAL SCIENCE 9

Crystallography of metals & metallic alloys – Imperfections – Dislocations in Different Crystal
Systems – Effect on plasticity – Strengthening Mechanisms Due to Interaction of Dislocations
with Interfaces – Other Strengthening Methods – Dislocation Generation Mechanisms
UNIT II MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR 9

Stress-strain curve and mechanical behaviour of materials – linear elasticity and plasticity –
failure of ductile and brittle materials – use of failure theories – maximum normal stress and
maximum shear stress failure theories – importance of the octahedral stress failure theory –
failure theories based on strain energy – cyclic loading and fatigue of materials – the S-N curve
UNIT III METALLIC ALLOYS 9

Metals and alloys used for different aerospace applications – Properties of conventional and
advanced aerospace alloys – Effect of alloying elements – Summary of conventional and state-
of-the-art manufacturing processes – Types of heat treatment and their effect – other processing
parameters – Materials for aerospace application – Design requirements & standards
UNIT IV HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS 9

Carbon-Carbon Composites and Ceramic Materials For High Temperature Aerospace
Application – Manufacturing Technologies & Controlling Parameters – Mechanical and Thermal
Properties of These Material Systems – Thermal Protection Material System for a Re-Entry
Vehicle – Use of Superalloys – Metal Matrix Composites &Cermets – Properties and
Applications – Mechanical and Thermal Fatigue
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UNIT V SMART MATERIALS 9
Introduction to smart materials-shape memory effects-shape memory alloys-shape memory
polymers-electro-rheological fluids-energy harvesting materials-self healing polymers.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Be able to investigate the physical and mechanical behaviour of different materials.
CO2: Have exposure on dislocation theories and their importance.
CO3: Have general knowledge of the properties of different aerospace materials
CO4: Be able to apply failure theories appropriately.
CO5: Be able to select good materials for a specific aerospace application.

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REFERENCES
1. Adrian Mouritz, “Introduction to Aerospace Materials”, Woodhead Publishing, 1st edition, 2012.
2. Jones. R M, “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis
Group, 1998.
3. Prasad, N. Eswara, Wanhill, RJH, “Aerospace Materials and Material
TechnologiesVolume 1: Aerospace Materials”, Springer Singapore, 2017.
4. Sam Zhang &Dongliang Zhao, “Aerospace Materials Handbook”, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis
Group, 2012.
5. Brain culshaw, smart structures and materials, Artech house, 2000.
AO4007 AIRWORTHINESS AND AIR REGULATIONS LTPC

3 00 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get insight into the basic aspects of aircraft rules.
2. To gain knowledge on the basic concepts of airworthiness.
3. To learn the basic aspects on certification and publication procedures.
4. To impart knowledge on licensing and material selections.
5. To provide with the concepts of case studies and civil aviation requirements.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT RULES 8
Airworthiness requirements for civil and military aircraft – CAA, FAA, JAR and ICAO regulations –
Defence standards – Military standards and specifications.
UNIT II BASIC CONCEPTS OF AIRWORTHINESS 9

Privileges and responsibilities of various categories of AME license and approved persons –
Knowledge of mandatory documents like certificate of Registration – Certificate of Airworthiness –
Conditions of issue and validity – Export certificate of Airworthiness – Knowledge of Log Book,
Journey Log Book, Technical Log Book etc.
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UNIT III CERTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION PROCEDURES 10
Procedure for development and test flight and Certification – Certificate of Flight release –
Certificate of Maintenance – Approved Certificates – Technical Publications – Aircraft Manual –
Flight Manual – Aircraft Schedules – Registration Procedure, Certification, Identification and
Marking of Aircraft.
UNIT IV LICENSING AND MATERIAL SELECTIONS 9

Modifications – Concessions – Airworthiness directives – Service bulletins – Crew training and
their licenses – approved inspection – Approved materials – Identification of approved materials –
Bonded and quarantine stores.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES AND CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS 9

Storage of various aeronautical products like rubber goods and various fluids – Accident
investigation procedures – Circumstances under which C of A is suspended – ICAO and IATA
regulations – Chicago and Warsaw conventions – Familiarization of recent issues of Advisory
Circulars – Civil Aviation Requirements Section 2 – Airworthiness.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To realise the importance of aircraft rules.
CO2: To get exposure on the basic concepts of airworthiness.
CO3: To develop test flight and Certification.
CO4: To carry out inspections and can identify the approved materials.
CO5: To analyse the case studies and realise the importance of civil aviation requirements.
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REFERENCES:
1. Civil Airworthiness Requirements (www.dgca.nic.in), 2016.
2. Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Information and Procedures (CAP 562).
3. Civil Aviation Requirements Section 2 - Airworthiness.
4. Gran E L and Richard Levenworth, Statistical Quality Control, 7th Edition McGraw Hill,1997
5. Manual of Civil Aviation/ Organisation Manual DGCA, 2017.
6. The Indian Aircraft Act and the Rules(www.dgca.nic.in),2008.
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AO4008 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS OF STRESS ANALYSIS LTPC
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course introduces the basic principles and methods of experimental stress analysis.
2. This course helps to learn the principles and techniques of photoelastic measurements.
3. This course presents the principles and techniques of moire analysis.
4. This course helps to gain knowledge of the principles and a technique of strain gage
measurements is presented.
5. This course also enables the students to learn basic principles of operation of electrical
resistance strain gauges, interferometric techniques, and non destructive methods.
UNIT I BASIC CONCEPTS 9

Stresses, Strains and Displacements – Determination of Principal Values of Stresses and Strains
in 2-D & 3-D – Maximum Shear Stress – Strain Measurement Using Mechanical Extensometers –
Principles of Measurements – Basic Characteristics and Requirements of a Measuring System –
Sources of error – Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data – Non-Contact Measurement.
UNIT II ELECTRICAL-RESISTANCE STRAIN GAGES 9

Strain Sensitivity in Metallic Alloys –Gage Construction –Gage Sensitivities and Gage Factor –
Performance Characteristics of Foil Strain Gages – Environmental Effects –The Three-Element
Rectangular Rosette –Corrections for Transverse Strain Effects – Other Types of Strain Gages –
Semiconductor Strain Gages – Grid & Brittle Coating Methods of Strain Analysis.
UNIT III STRAIN-GAGE CIRCUITS & INSTRUMENTATION 9

The Potentiometer Circuit and Its Application to Strain Measurement – Variants From The Basic
Potentiometer Circuit – Circuit Output – The Wheatstone Bridge Constant Current and Constant
Voltage Circuits – Circuit Sensitivity – Calibrating Strain-Gage Circuits –Effects of Lead Wires and
Switches – Electrical Noise Reduction – Strain Measurement in Bars, Beams and Shafts.
UNIT IV PHOTOELASTIC METHODS OF STRESS ANALYSIS 9

Introduction – Stress-Optic Law – Effects of a Stressed Model in a Plane Polariscope– Effects of a
Stressed Model in a Circular Polariscope– Tardy Compensation – Two-Dimensional Photoelastic
Stress Analysis – Fringe Multiplication and Fringe Sharpening – Properties of Commonly
Employed Photoelastic Materials – Material Calibration – Introduction to Three-Dimensional
Photoelasticity and digital photo elasticity.
UNIT V NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 8

Different types of NDT Techniques – Acoustic Emission Technique – Ultrasonic – Pulse-Echo –
Through Transmission – Eddy Current Testing – X-Ray Radiography – Challenges in Non-
Destructive Evaluation – Non-Destructive Evaluation in Composites – Concepts of Image
Processing Theory.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, Students will have
CO1: Knowledge of different methods of strain measurement.
CO2: Knowledge on electrical resistance strain gauge.
CO3: An ability to design experiments for strain measurements.
CO4: Acquired knowledge on photo elastic methods of stress analysis.
CO5: Exposure to non-destructive testing methods.
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REFERENCES:
1. Albert S. Kobayashi,“Handbook on Experimental Mechanics”, Prentice Hall Publishers, 1987.
2. James W. Dally & William F. Riley, “Experimental Stress Analysis”, McGraw-Hill College,
1991.
3. James F. Doyle & James W. Phillips, “Manual on Experimental Stress Analysis”, 5th Edition,
Society for Experimental Mechanics, 1989.
4. Sharpe Jr& William N, Springer, “Handbook of Experimental Solid Mechanics”, Springer,
2008.
5. Udpa. S.S & Patrick O. Moore, “Non-destructive Testing Handbook”, Electromagnetic Testing,
Third Edition: Volume 5, 2004.
6. Ramesh, IIT Madras
AO4009 AEROELASTICITY L T PC
30 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course provides the basic knowledge on aero elastic phenomena and its impact on
aircraft design.
2. This course will make students to illustrate the aeroelastic phenomena using simplified
aerodynamic and structural models
3. This course provides insight into both static and dynamic aeroelastic phenomena and
possible prevention methods.
4. This course imparts knowledge on the flutter phenomena in detail.
5. This course provides the basic knowledge on prevention and control of aeroelastic
instabilities.
UNIT I AEROELASTIC PHENOMENA 8

Stability versus response problems – introduction to aeroelasticity and aeroelastic phenomena –
Examples of aeroelastic phenomena – Galloping of transmission lines – Flow induced vibrations
of tall slender structures – Instability of suspension bridges – Fluid structure interaction – The
aero-elastic triangle of forces – Prevention of aeroelastic instabilities
UNIT II MODELLING OF AEROELASTIC PHENOMENA 9

Influence and stiffness co-efficients – illustration of aeroelastic phenomena using simplified
aerodynamic and structural models – different subsonic and supersonic aerodynamic models for
aeroelastic analysis – modelling techniques – aeroelastic models in state-space format Flexure –
torsional oscillations of beams – Governing differential equation of motion and its solution
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UNIT III STATIC AEROELASTIC PHENOMENA 10
Simple two dimensional idealisation – Strip theory – Exact solutions for simple rectangular wings
– ‘Semirigid’ assumption and approximate solutions – Successive approximation method –
Numerical approximations using matrix equations – Divergence of 2-D airfoil and Straight Wing –
Aileron efficiency & reversal – Control Effectiveness – Wing deformations of swept wings
UNIT IV FLUTTER CALCULATIONS 10

Flutter analysis – Two dimensional thin airfoils in steady incompressible flow –Quasi-steady
aerodynamic derivatives – Galerkin method for critical flutter speed – Stability of disturbed motion
– Solution of the flutter determinant – Methods of determining the critical flutter speeds – Flutter
Calculation – U-g Method – P-k Method – Exact Treatment of Bending –Torsion Flutter of a
Uniform Wing – Flutter Analysis by Assumed Mode Method
UNIT V PREVENTION AND CONTROL 8

Stiffness criteria – dynamic mass balancing – dimensional similarity – effect of elastic deformation
on static longitudinal stability – introduction to aeroelastic control – aeroelastic aspects in the
design of aircraft – Panel flutter and its control – Prevention of tail buffeting – Aeroelastic
instabilities in helicopter and engine blades and prevention methods
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Have knowledge of the role of aeroelasticity in aircraft design.
CO2: Interpret the use of semi-rigid body assumptions and numerical methods in airplane
design.
CO3: Arrive at the solutions for steady state aeroelastic problem.
CO4: Be knowledge with the concept of flutter analysis of aircraft wings.
CO5: Have knowledge on practical examples of aeroelastic problems.

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REFERENCES:
1. Bisplinghoff.RL, Ashley,H and Halfmann,RL, “Aeroelasticity”, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley
Publishing Co., Inc., 1996.
2. Blevins, RD,”Flow Induced Vibrations”, Krieger Pub Co., 2001.
3. Broadbent,EG,“Elementary Theory of Aeroelasticity”, Bun Hill Publications Ltd., 1986.
4. Fung,YC, “An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York,
2008.
5. Scanlan, RH and R.Rosenbaum, “Introduction to the study of Aircraft Vibration and Flutter”,
Macmillan Co., New York, 1981.
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AO4075 THEORY OF BOUNDARY LAYERS LTPC
3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course imparts knowledge to students on growth of boundary layer and its effect on
the aerodynamic design of airframe of flight vehicles.
2. This course will introduce them the solution methods for boundary layer problems.
3. This course enables the students to understand the importance of viscosity and boundary
layer in fluidflow.
4. This course also introduces the theory behind laminar and turbulent boundary layers.
5. This course will make students to learn the concepts of boundary layer transition and
separation.
UNIT I THEORY OF VISCOUS FLOW 8

Fundamental equations of viscous flow, Conservation of mass, Conservation of Momentum-
Navier-Stokes equations, Energy equation, Mathematical character of basic equations,
Dimensional parameters in viscous flow, Non-dimensionalising the basic equations and boundary
conditions, vorticity considerations, creeping flow, boundary layer flow.
UNIT II INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOWS AND BOUNDARY LAYER 10

Solutions of viscous flow equations, Couette flows, Hagen-Poisuelle flow, Flow between rotating
concentric cylinders, Combined Couette-Poiseuille Flow between parallel plates, Creeping motion,
Stokes solution for an immersed sphere, Development of boundary layer, Displacement
thickness, momentum and energy thickness.
UNIT III LAMINAR BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY 10

Laminar boundary layer equations, Flat plate Integral analysis of Karman – Integral analysis of
energy equation – Laminar boundary layer equations – boundary layer over a curved body-Flow
separation- similarity solutions, Blasius solution for flat-plate flow, Falkner–Skan wedge flows,
Boundary layer temperature profiles for constant plate temperature –Reynold’s analogy, Integral
equation of Boundary layer – Pohlhausen method – Thermal boundary layer calculations.
UNIT IV THEORY OF TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER 9

Turbulence-physical and mathematical description, Two-dimensional turbulent boundary layer
equations –– Velocity profiles – The law of the wall – The law of the wake – Turbulent flow in
pipes and channels – Turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate – Boundary layers with pressure
gradient, Eddy Viscosity, mixing length , Turbulence modelling.
UNIT V BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION AND SEPARATION 8

Boundary layer control in laminar flow-Methods of Boundary layer control: Motion of the solid wall-
Acceleration of the boundary layer-Suction- Injection of different gas-Prevention of transition-
Cooling of the wall-Boundary layer suction-Injection of a different gas.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To apply proper governing equations for various types of viscous flows in engineering
applications.
CO2: To obtain solutions for various viscous flow problems in engineering.
CO3: To estimate skin friction over solid surfaces, over which laminar boundary layer persists.
CO4: To arrive at the solutions for turbulent boundary layer and the resulting drag.
CO5: To gain insights on the techniques for boundary layer control.
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REFERENCES:
1. White, F. M., Viscous Fluid Flow, McGraw-Hill & Co., Inc., New York, 2008.
2. Schlicting, H., Boundary Layer Theory, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1979.
3. Reynolds, A, J., Turbulent Flows Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, 1980.
AO4010 COMBUSTION IN JET AND ROCKET ENGINES LTPC

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course provides the basic principles of combustion, types of flames and also
familiarizes the combustion process in gas turbine, ramjet, scram jet and rocket engines.
2. This course explains the concept of thermochemistry, enthalpy, adiabatic flame
temperature, combustion products and their application to combustion related problems.
3. This course presents the concept of chemical rates of reaction, collision theory and
Arrhenius equation for analysing the different types of reactions.
4. This course gives an idea to compare the properties and characteristics of different type of
flames and apply the same to combustion phenomenon in rocket motors and its exhaust.
5. This course also imparts knowledge to interpret the various combustion processes that
take place inchemical rockets.
UNIT I THERMODYNAMICS OF COMBUSTION 8

Stoichiometry – absolute enthalpy- enthalpy of formation- enthalpy of combustion- laws of
thermochemistry- pressure and temperature effect on enthalpy of formation, adiabatic flame
temperature, chemical and equilibrium products of combustion.
UNIT II PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF COMBUSTION 9

Fundamental laws of transport phenomena, Conservations Equations, Transport in Turbulent
Flow. Basic Reaction Kinetics, Elementary reactions, Chain reactions, Multistep reactions,
simplification of reaction mechanism, Global kinetics.
UNIT III PREMIXED AND DIFFUSED FLAMES 10

One dimensional combustion wave, Laminar premixed flame, Burning velocity measurement
methods, Effects of chemical and physical variables on Burning velocity, Flame extinction,
Ignition, Flame stabilizations, Turbulent Premixed flame. Gaseous and diffusion flame - Examples
-. Differences between premixed flame and diffusion.
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UNIT IV COMBUSTION IN GAS TURBINE, RAMJET AND SCRAMJET 9
Combustion in gas turbine chambers, recirculation, combustion efficiency, flame holders,
subsonic combustion in ramjet, supersonic combustion in scramjet. Subsonic and supersonic
combustion controlled by diffusion mixing and heat convection – peculiarities of supersonic
combustion.
UNIT V COMBUSTION IN CHEMICAL ROCKET 9

Combustion in liquid propellant rockets. Combustion of solid propellants- application of laminar
flame theory to the burning of homogeneous propellants, Combustion in hybrid
rockets.combustion instability in rockets.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
CO1: Apply the basic concept of thermochemistry to combustion related problems
CO2: Demonstrate the concept of chemical kinetics in combustion reactions.
CO3: Differentiate between deflagration and detonation process and interpret the concept for
computation and analysis of the transition phenomenon.
CO4: Demonstrate the peculiarities of supersonic combustion.
CO5: Evaluate the combustion processes taking place in different types of chemical rockets.

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REFERENCES:
1. Kuo, KK, “Principles of Combustion”, John Wiley and Sons, 2005.
2. Mishra, DP, “Fundamentals of Combustion”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Mukunda, HS, “Understanding Combustion”, 2nd edition, Orient Blackswan,2009.
4. Warren C. Strahle, “An Introduction to Combustion”, Taylor & Francis, 1993.
AO4011 GAS DYNAMICS L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To gain insights into the steady one-dimensional fluid flow, its model and tool to solve the
fluid flow problems.
2. To acquire knowledge about the normal shock waves.
3. To acquire knowledge about the oblique shock and expansion waves.
4. To gain knowledge about the basic measurements involved in compressible flows.
5. To acquire basic knowledge about the rarefied and high temperature gas dynamics.
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UNIT I STEADY ONE-DIMENSIONAL FLOW 10
Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow – First Law of Thermodynamics - The Second Law of
Thermodynamics - Thermal and Calorical Properties – Perfect Gas - Wave Propagation – Velocity
of Sound - Subsonic and Supersonic Flows – Fundamental Equations - Discharge from a
Reservoir – Stream tube Area-Velocity Relation - De Laval Nozzle – Supersonic Flow Generation
– Diffusers - Dynamic Head Measurement in Compressible Flow - Pressure Coefficient.
UNIT II NORMAL SHOCK WAVES 10

Introduction – Equations of Motion for a Normal Shock Wave - The Normal Shock Relations for a
Perfect Gas - Change of Stagnation or Total Pressure across the Shock- Hugoniot Equation - The
Propagating Shock Wave - Reflected Shock Wave - Centered Expansion Wave - Shock Tube.
UNIT III OBLIQUE SHOCK AND EXPANSION WAVES 10

Introduction – Oblique Shock Relations - Relation between θ and β- Shock Polar – Supersonic
Flow over a Wedge - Weak Oblique Shocks – Supersonic Compression - Supersonic Expansion
by Turning - The Prandtl-Meyer Expansion - Simple and Non-simple Regions.
UNIT IV MEASUREMENTS IN COMPRESSIBLE FLOW 10

Introduction - Pressure Measurements – Temperature Measurements - Velocity and Direction -
Density Problems - Compressible Flow Visualization - High-Speed Wind Tunnels -
Instrumentation and Calibration of Wind Tunnels.
UNIT V INTRODUCTION TO RAREFIED AND HIGH TEMPERATURE GAS DYNAMICS

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Knudsen Number - Slip Flow Transition and Free Molecule Flow - Importance of High-
Temperature Flows - Nature of High-Temperature Flows.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Be able to solve the steady one dimensional compressible fluid flow problems.
CO2: Be provided with the knowledge on thermodynamic state of the gas behind normal shock
waves.
CO3: Be provided with the knowledge on thermodynamic state of the gas behind oblique shock
waves and expansion waves.
CO4: Be provided with the adequate knowledge on compressible flow measurements.
CO5: Be provided with the basic knowledge on rarefied and high temperature gas dynamics.
REFERENCES:
1. J.D. Anderson, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill Education, 6th edition, 2017.
2. Rathakrishnan. E., Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall of India, 7th edition, 2020.
3. Shapiro, AH, “Dynamics & Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow”, Ronald Press, 1982.
4. Houghton, EL and Caruthers, NB,“ Aerodynamics for Engineering Students”, Butterworth-
Heinemann Series, 7th Edition 2017.
5. Zucrow, M.J, and Anderson, J.D, “Elements of gas dynamics” McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1989.
6. Rae, WH and Pope, A, “Low speed Wind Tunnel Testing”, John Wiley Publications, 3rd edition,
1999.
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AO4071 FATIGUE AND FRACTURE MECHANICS LTPC

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn the fundamentals aspects of fatigue & fracture mechanics.
2. To gain knowledge on the statistical aspects of fatigue behaviour of materials.
3. To get insights into the physical aspects of fatigue.
4. To evaluate the strength of the cracked bodies.
5. To provide knowledge on fatigue design and testing of aerospace structures.
UNIT I BASIC CONCEPTS & OVERVIEW 9

Historical Perspective – Case Studies – Review of Material Behaviour – Linear & Non-Linear
Response – Temperature and Strain Rate Effect – Strain Hardening – Different Mechanisms of
Failure – Typical Defects & Elements of Dislocation Theories – Atomic View of Fracture –
Fractographic Examination of Failure Surfaces of Different Materials – Overview of Design
Approach – Safe Life Design.
UNIT II FATIGUE OF STRUCTURES 9

S.N. curves – Endurance limit – Effect of mean stress – Goodman, Gerber and Soderberg
relations and diagrams – Notches and stress concentrations – Stress concentration factors –
Notched S-N curves – Low cycle and high cycle fatigue – Coffin-Manson’s relation – Transition
life – Cyclic Strain hardening and softening – Load History Analysis – Cycle counting techniques
– Cumulative damage theory
UNIT III PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF FATIGUE 9

Fracture mechanism in metals - Phase in fatigue life – Crack source – Cleavage initiation – Crack
growth – Ductile-brittle transition – Final fracture – Dislocations – Fatigue fracture surface of inter
and intra-granular fracture – Environmental effects – Terminology and classification – Corrosion
principles – Stress corrosion cracking – Hydrogen embrittlement – Influencing parameters on
crack behaviour
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UNIT IV LINEAR ELASTIC FRACTURE MECHANICS 9
Stress analysis and strength of a cracked body – Stress concentration – potential energy and
surface energy – Energy release rate – Griffith’s theory – Irwin extension of Griffith’s theory to
ductile materials – Plastic zone shape – Effect of thickness on fracture toughness – Stress
intensity factors for typical geometries – Instability of the R-curve – K-controlled fracture – Plane
strain fracture toughness – Mixed mode – Interaction of cracks – Limitations of the linear elastic
fracture theory
UNIT V FRACTURE TOUGHNESS TESTING 9

General considerations for metallic specimens – Specimen configuration – Stress intensity
factors – Pre-cracking – Grooving – ASTM E-399 and similar standards – K-R curve – J-testing
on metals – Determination of crack parameters – CTOD testing – Testing of metals in the ductile-
brittle transition region – Quantitative toughness tests – Charpy & Izod tests –- Mathematical
modelling concepts
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To identify and describe the basic fracture and fatigue mechanisms and apply that
knowledge to failure analysis.
CO2: To correctly apply linear elastic fracture to predict material failure.
CO3: To predict lifetimes for fatigue and environmentally assisted cracking.
CO4: To demonstrate fatigue design and testing of structures.
CO5: To realise the importance of composite materials in Aerospace structures.

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REFERENCES:
1. Barrois, W &Ripley,L, “Fatigue of Aircraft Structures”, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1983.
2. Brock,D, “Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics”, Noordhoff International Publishing
Co., London, 1994.
3. Knott,JF, “Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics”, Butterworth & Co. Ltd., London, 1983.
4. Sih,CG, “Mechanics of Fracture, Vol.1”, Sijthoff and Noordhoff International Publishing Co.,
Netherland, 1989.
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AO4076 VIBRATION ISOLATION AND CONTROL LTPC
3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get insight into the basic aspects of vibration theory.
2. To get in-depth knowledge on different types of isolators and its effectiveness.
3. To provide the basic knowledge on dynamic vibration absorber.
4. To realize the importance of materials selection for appropriate applications.
5. To get knowledge on the principles of active vibration control.
UNIT I BASIC VIBRATION THEORY 9

Free Vibration Theory – Determination of Natural Frequency of a Single Degree Of Freedom –
System– Response of a Damped Single Degree of Freedom System – Role of Damping – Forced
Vibrations of Discrete Systems – Continuous Systems – Vibrations of Beams and Shafts –
Idealization of a Real System Into a Discrete Model – Resonance – An Overview of the Different
Methods of Vibration Control
UNIT II VIBRATION ISOLATION 9

Transmissibility – Numerical Examples – Necessity of Vibration Isolation – Vibration Reduction at
Source – System Redesign – Different Types of Isolators & Their Effectiveness – Pneumatic
Suspension – Excitation Reduction at Source and Factors Affecting Vibration Level – Source
Classification – Control of Flow Induced & Self-Excited Systems
UNIT III DYNAMIC VIBRATION ABSORBER 9

Dynamic Vibration Neutralizers – Self-tuned Pendulum Neutralizer - Optimum Design of Damped
Absorbers – Absorber with ideal spring and viscous dashpot – Gyroscopic vibration absorbers –
Impact Absorbers – Absorbers attached to continuous systems – Field Balancing of Rotors –
Resonance: Detuning and Decoupling – Remedial Measures
UNIT IV SELECTION OF MATERIALS 9

Dynamic Properties of Viscoelastic Material – Selection of Materials – Damping-Stress
Relationship – Selection Criteria for Linear Hysteretic Material – Design for enhanced material
damping – Linear Viscoelastic Model – Constrained Layer Damping – Relaxation – Frequency
and Temperature Dependence of the Complex Modulus – Overview and Role of Smart Materials
UNIT V PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL 9

Conceptual Understanding – Shape Memory Actuators for Vibration Control – Shape Memory
Materials – Tuned Vibration Absorbers using SMA – Basics of Electro-and Magneto-Rheological
Fluids – Active Vibration Isolation using ERF and MRF – Methods of Active Vibration Control
Using Piezoelectric Materials – Derivation of Governing Equations – Response of the Structure.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To realise the importance of vibration theory & its practical applications
CO2: To work out response calculations
CO3: To analyse and compare the different methods of vibration control
CO4: To exposure on vibration control using smart materials
CO5: To design a vibration control unit.
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REFERENCES:
1. Malcolm J. Crocker, “Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control”, Wiley; 1st edition, 2007.
2. Mallik, AK, “Principles of Vibration Control”,Affiliated East-West Press, India, 1990.
3. Mead,DJ, “Passive Vibration Control”, Wiley, 1st edition, 1999.
4. Preumont,A“Vibration Control of Active Structures”, Springer Netherlands, 3rd edition, 2011.
AO4073 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION LTPC

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To impart knowledge on the fundamentals of nondestructive testing methods and

techniques, aircraft inspection methodology using NDT methods
2. To get insights into the basic aspects of electron microscopy.
3. To learn modern NDT techniques like acoustic emission, ultrasonic and thermographic
testing methods.
4. To inspect the aircraft structures using NDT techniques.
5. To get basic knowledge on the structural health monitoring of aerospace structures.
Need for non-destructive evaluation (NDT) – Applications – Structural inspection – Structural
deterioration due to corrosion and fatigue – Crack growth – Fabrication defects – Overloading –
Detailed visual inspection – Aircraft wing and fuselage inspection using various NDT techniques –
Overview and relative comparison of NDT methods – Jet engine inspection – Critical locations –
UNIT II ELECTRON MICROSCOPY 9

Fundamentals of optics – Optical microscope and its instrumental details – Variants in the optical
microscopes and image formation – Polarization light effect – Sample preparation and
applications of optical microscopes – Introduction to Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) –
Instrumental details and image formation of SEM – Introduction to transmission electron
microscopy (TEM) – Imaging techniques and spectroscopy – Sample preparation for SEM and
TEM
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UNIT III ACOUSTIC EMISSION AND ULTRASONICS 9
Sources of acoustic emission – Physical principals involving acoustic emission and ultrasonics –
Configuration of ultrasonic sensors – Phased array ultrasonics – Instrument parts and features for
acoustic emission and ultrasonics – Defect characterization – Inspection of cracks and other flaws
in metals and composites – Interpretation of data – Image processing – Concepts and application
UNIT IV AIRCRAFT INSPECTION 9

Inspection Levels – General Visual Inspection – During pre, or post flight – Detailed Visual
Inspection (DET) – Periodic inspection – Special Detailed Inspection (SDET) – Uses of NDT
Methods – Jet Engine Inspection – Engine overhaul – Fluorescent penetrate inspection –
Airframe Loading – Fuselage Inspection – Critical Locations – Comparison of different methods of
NDT – Visual – Radiography – Eddy Current Testing – Liquid Penetrant Testing – Remote
Testing - Landing Gear Inspection
UNIT V STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING 9

An Overview of Structural Health Monitoring – Structural Health Monitoring and Role of Smart
Materials – Structural Health Monitoring versus Non-Destructive Evaluation – A Broad Overview
of Smart Materials Applications – Notable Applications of SHM in Aerospace Engineering –
Structural health monitoring of composites – Repair investigation using SHM – Current limits and
future trends.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To realize the importance of various NDT techniques.
CO2: To identify suitable NDT technique for a particular application.
CO3: To demonstrate the physical principles involved in acoustic emission and ultrasonics.
CO4: Tohave knowledge on the physical principles involved in the various other techniques of
NDT.
CO5: To realise the state-of-the-art in NDT testing and structural health monitoring.
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REFERENCES:
1. Cullity, BD & Stock, SR, “Elements of X-ray diffraction”, Prentice Hall, Inc. USA, 2001.
2. Daniel Balageas, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, “Structural Health Monitoring”, Wiley-
ISTE, 2006.
3. Douglas E Adams, “Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components-Methods with
Applications”, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
4. Douglas B. Murphy, “Fundamentals of light microscopy and electronic imaging”, Wiley-Liss,
Inc. USA, 2001.
5. Richard Brundle. C, Charles A. Evans, Jr., Shaun Wilson, “Encyclopedia of Materials
Characterization, Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films”, Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, USA,
1992.
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6. Williams, DB & Barry Carter,C, “Transmission electron microscopy, vol. 4”, Springer, USA,
1996.
7. Non-destructive Testing Handbook – ASNT Series – Volume 1 – 6.
AO4012 COMPONENT DESIGN OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course provides the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
on jet engine design.
2. This course brings out the differences in the design of various types of gas turbine
engines.
3. This course imparts knowledge on the effect of inlet design on aerodynamic and
propulsive aspects of aircrafts.
4. This course also addresses the problems associated with the design of combustion
chambers.
5. This course deals with the practical difficulties in the matching of compressor and turbine.
UNIT I DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE 8

Design Process - Constraint Analysis - Preliminary estimates - Aircraft weight and fuel
consumption data- Mission analysis – Performance cycle analysis – Engine installation drag and
sizing – Current challenges in gas turbine technology.
UNIT II INLET DESIGN 9

Elements of an Inlet - Engine Integration – Subsonic inlet - Engine Operational Requirements -
Supersonic Inlet - Engine Operational Requirements - Engine Impact on Inlet Design - Inlet
Impact on Engine Design- Validation of Inlet-Engine System.
UNIT III DESIGN OF ROTATING COMPONENTS 10

Fan and Compressor Aerodynamics - Diffusion factor - Aerofoil geometry - Flow path dimensions
- Radial variation - Turbine Aerodynamics - Constant axial velocity – adiabatic - selected Mach
number - Mean line stage Design - tage pressure ratio - Airfoil geometry - Radial variation -
Turbine cooling - Engine life - Design Examples.
UNIT IV COMBUSTION CHAMBER DESIGN 10

Combustion system components- Chemical reactor theory - Combustor Stability map-Stirring and
mixing-Total pressure loss-Fuels-Ignition-Combustion Systems of Main Burner Design: Air
partitioning- Main burner component Design: Diffuser-types of burner-inner and outer casing
Design-Fuel- nozzle-Dome and liner-Primary zone- swirler-Secondary holes-Dilution holes-
Transition duct-Example Design calculation: Design of Afterburners-Design parameters-
Components-Diffuser-Fuel injection-Ignition-Flame stabilization-Flame spread and after burner
length-Example design calculations.
UNIT V EXHAUST NOZZLE DESIGN 8

Different types of Nozzles – design of nozzles - Jet control methods for reduction of infrared
signature on military aircrafts - Simple design problem - One dimensional nozzle flow.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To successfully design a gas turbine engine for given requirements.
CO2: To have thorough knowledge with the operational behavior of the major components of
gas turbine engines.
CO3: To identify the factors those limit the performance of the components of gas turbine
engines.
CO4: To find solutions for the compressor and turbine matching in gas turbine engines.
CO5: To overcome the problems associated with inlet on aircrafts.

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REFERENCES:
1. Cumpsty,N, “Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to the Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics
Design and Performance of Jet Engines”, Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition, 2003.
2. Mattingly.JD,Heiser,WH and Pratt,DT,“Aircraft Engine Design”, 2nd Edition, AIAA Education
Series, 2002.
3. Oates. GC,“Aircraft Propulsion Systems Technology and Design”, AIAA Education Series,
1989.
4. Saravanamuttoo, HIH andRogers,GFC,“Gas Turbine Technology”, Pearson Education
Canada, 6th edition, 2008.
5. Treager,IE,“Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology”, 3rd edition, Glencoe McGraw-Hill,
Inc.1995.
AO4013 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LTPC

` 3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To provide exposure to basic concepts of Aircraft product system engineering and design
2. To provide exposure to different fault and failure analysis methods in aircraft systems.
3. To provide exposure on systems engineering process, System Architecture and
integration
4. To provide exposure on the importance of Maintainability, reliability and availability of the
product.
5. To provide exposure importance of formal planning and documentation in systems
engineering.
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 9
Overview of Systems Engineering- Systems Engineering Concept Map-Systems Definition-The
seven steps Systems Engineering-Conceptual System Design- System Engineering Process-
Requirements and Management-Trade Studies-Integrated Product And Process Development.
UNITII THE AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND DESIGN 9

Introduction- Everyday Examples of Systems- Aircraft Systems –Generic Systems-Product Life
Cycle- Different Phases-Whole Life Cycle Tasks- Systems Analysis-Design Drivers in the
Project, Product, Operating Environment- Interfaces with the Subsystems-Mission analysis
UNIT III SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE SAND INTEGRATION 9

Introduction- Systems Architectures –Modeling and Trade-Offs Evolution of Avionics
Architectures- Systems Integration Definition-Examples of Systems Integration-Integration
Skills-Management of Systems Integration.
UNITIV PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CONFIGURATION CONTROL 9

Stakeholders- Communications- Criticism- Configuration Control Process-Portrayal of a System-
Varying Systems Configurations- Compatibility-Factors Affecting Compatibility–Systems
Evolution. Considerations and Integration of Aircraft Systems- Risk Management.
UNITV SYSTEMS RELIABILITYAND MAINTAINABILITY 9

Systems and Components-Analysis- Influence, Economics, Design for Reliability-Fault and
Failure Analysis-System Life Cycle cost-Case Study-Maintenance Types-Program-Planning and
Design.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, Students will be able to
CO1: Describe the importance of systems engineering process in product development
CO2: Categorize different aircraft systems and will be able to differentiate the avionics
architectures
CO3: Outline the different stages of product development and factors influencing in each stage
CO4: Analyze the different alternatives during design process
CO5: Plan, organize and document the task related to product design, development and
testing.

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REFERENCES:
1. Andrew P.Sage& James E.Armstrong, “Introduction to Systems Engineering”, 1st edition,
2000.
2. Erik Aslaksen& Rod Belcher, “Systems Engineering”, Prentice Hall, 1992.
3. Ian Moir&Allan Seabridge, “Design and Development of Aircraft Systems”, Wiley, 2nd edition,
2012.
4. Ian Moir& Allan Seabridge, “Aircraft Systems Mechanical, electrical, and avionics
subsystems integration”, John Wiley &Sons Ltd, 2011.
5. Peter. Sydenham, “Systems Approach to Engineering Design”,Artechhouse,Inc,London,
2003.
AO4014 AIRCRAFT DESIGN LTPC

30 03
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get in-depth knowledge about the preliminary concepts of aircraft design.
2. To provide with the basic knowledge on various aircraft loads.
3. To learn the design of aircraft wing.
4. To get exposed to different kinds of landing gear and its design.
5. To provide with the basic knowledge on integration of wing, fuselage, empennage and
power plant.
UNIT I PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS 8

Aircraft Design Requirements - Specifications - Role of user - Aerodynamic and Structural
considerations - Importance of weight fractions - Airworthiness requirements and standards -
Classification of airplanes - Special features of an airplane- Airplane performance aspects -
Range and endurance - Take-off and landing - Climbing performance - Engine Performance
UNIT II AIRCRAFT LOADS 10

Ground loads - Flight Loads - Symmetrical loads in flight - Basic flight loading conditions - Load
factor calculation during a manouever - Velocity - Load factor diagram - Gust load and its
estimation - Structural limits - Airplane weight estimation based on type of airplane - Trends in
wing loading - Weight-estimation based on mission requirements - iterative approach - Span wise
load distribution - Wing Loading
UNIT III WING DESIGN 10

Selection of airfoil selection - Influencing factors - Planform shapes of an airplane wing - Stalling,
takeoff and landing considerations - Wing drag estimation - High lift devices - Supercritical Airfoils
- Cockpit and aircraft passenger cabin layout for different aircraft - types of associated structure -
structural layout - features of light airplanes using advanced composite materials - Structural
design aspects - Bending moment and shear force diagram for wing and fuselage - Design
principles of all metal stressed skin construction for civil and military applications
UNIT IV LANDING GEAR 8

Different kinds of landing gears and associated arrangement for civil and military airplanes -
Preliminary calculations for locating main and nose landing gears - Integration of Structure and
Power Plant - Estimation of Horizontal and Vertical tail volume ratios - Choice of power plant and
various options of locations - Considerations of appropriate air-intakes- Power Plant Loading
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UNIT V INTEGRATION OF WING, FUSELAGE, EMPENNAGE AND POWER PLANT 9
Estimation of center of gravity - Introduction to advanced concepts - Aircraft Stability - Relaxed
static stability - Controlled configured vehicles - V/STOL aircraft & rotary wing vehicles - Design
and layout of flying controls and engine controls - Design of a wing-fuselage joint
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Haveoverall knowledge of preliminary aircraft design.
CO2: Havebasic knowledge of aircraft rules and airworthiness requirements imposed by
governing bodies.
CO3: Be able to calculate and estimate aircraft loads under different loading conditions.
CO4: Be able to configure an aircraft wing based on aerodynamic considerations.
CO5: Be exposed the role of aircraft stability in the aircraft design process.

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REFERENCES:
1. Conway, HG, “Landing Gear Design”, Chapman & Hall; 1st edition, 1958.
2. Daniel P Raymer, “Aircraft Design: A conceptual approach”, AIAA Educational Series, 5th
edition 2012.
3. DarrolStinton ,“The Design of Airplane”, Wiley publishers,, 2nd edition, 2001.
4. John D Anderson,“Airplane Performance and Design”, McGraw Hill, 1st edition,1999.
5. Nicholai,LM, “Fundamentals of airplane Design”, Univ. of Dayton DHIO, 1975.
6. Torenbeek, Egbert, “Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design”, Springer publishers, 1982.
AO4015 COMPOSITE PRODUCT PROCESSING METHODS L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To impart knowledge on the material selection for fabricating composite products.
2. To impart an idea about the product development and manufacturing of composites.
3. To acquire adequate knowledge about the manufacturing of thermoset composites.
4. To acquire adequate knowledge about the manufacturing of thermoplastic composites.
5. To gain knowledge on joining, machining and cutting of composites.
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UNIT I MATERIAL SELECTION 9
Reinforcements - Glass Fiber Manufacturing - Carbon Fiber Manufacturing - Aramid Fiber
Manufacturing - Matrix Materials - Thermoset Resins - Thermoplastic Resins - Fabrics - Prepregs
- Preforms - Molding Compound - Honeycomb and Other Core Materials - The Need for Material
Selection - Reasons for Material Selection - Material Property Information - Steps in the Material
Selection Process - Material Selection Methods.
UNIT II PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING 9

Product Development Process - Reasons for Product Development - Importance of Product
Development - Concurrent Engineering - Product Life Cycle - Phases of Product Development -
Design Review - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Design Problems - DFM - DFM
Implementation Guidelines - Design Evaluation Method - Design for Assembly (DFA).
UNIT III MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR THERMOSET COMPOSITES 9

Prepreg Lay-Up Process - Wet Lay-Up Process - Spray-Up Process - Filament Winding Process -
Pultrusion Process - Resin Transfer Molding Process - Structural Reaction Injection Molding
(SRIM) Process - Compression Molding Process - Roll Wrapping Process - Injection Molding of
Thermoset Composites.
UNIT IV MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES 9

Thermoplastic Tape Winding - Thermoplastic Pultrusion Process - Compression Molding of GMT -
Hot Press Technique - Autoclave Processing - Diaphragm Forming Process - Injection Molding.
UNIT V JOINING, MACHINING AND CUTTING OF COMPOSITES 9

Adhesive Bonding - Failure Modes in Adhesive Bonding - Basic Science of Adhesive Bonding -
Types of Adhesives - Advantages of Adhesive Bonding over Mechanical Joints - Disadvantages
of Adhesive Bonding - Adhesive Selection Guidelines - Surface Preparation Guidelines - Design
Guidelines for Adhesive Bonding- Theoretical Stress Analysis for Bonded Joints - Mechanical
Joints - Preparation for the Bolted Joint-Purposes of Machining - Challenges during Machining of
Composites - Failure Mode during Machining of Composites - Cutting Tools - Types of Machining
Operations - Cutting Operation - Drilling Operation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO6: To select the suitable material for making composite products.
CO7: To gain knowledge on product development and manufacturing of composites.
CO8: To select the most appropriate manufacturing process for fabricating thermoset composite
components.
CO9: To select the most appropriate manufacturing process for fabricating thermoplastic
composite components.
CO10: To gain knowledge about the joining, machining and cutting of composites.
REFERENCES:
1. Allen Baker, “Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures”, AIAA Series, 2nd Edition, 2004.
2. Autar K Kaw, “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, CRC Press, 2nd edition, 2005.
3. Lubing, “Handbook on Advanced Plastics and Fibre Glass”, Von Nostran Reinhold Co., New
York, 1989.
4. Sanjay K. Mazumdar, “Composites Manufacturing : Materials, Product, and Process
Engineering”, CRC Press, Washington, D.C, 2002.
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AO4016 HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This course will make students to provide with introductory concepts of types of rotorcraft.
2. This course imparts knowledge on the fundamental aspects of helicopter aerodynamics
and performance of helicopters.
3. This course will provide basic knowledge on the performance of helicopters.
4. This course presents stability and control aspects of helicopters.
5. This course will explorethe basic aerodynamic design aspects of helicopters.
Types of rotorcraft – autogyro, gyrodyne, helicopter, Main rotor system – articulated, semi rigid,
rigid rotors, Collective pitch control, cyclic pitch control, anti torque pedals.
UNIT II HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS 10

Momentum / actuator disc theory, Blade element theory, combined blade element and momentum
theory, vortex theory, rotor in hover, rotor model with cylindrical wake and constant circulation
along blade, free wake model, Constant chord and ideal twist rotors, Lateral flapping, Coriolis
forces, reaction torque, compressibility effects, Ground effect.
UNIT III PERFORMANCE 9

Hover and vertical flight, forward level flight, Climb in forward flight, optimum speeds, Maximum
level speed, rotor limits envelope – performance curves with effects of altitude
UNIT IV STABILITY AND CONTROL 9

Helicopter Trim, Static stability – Incidence disturbance, forward speed disturbance, angular
velocity disturbance, yawing disturbance, Dynamic Stability.
UNIT V AERODYNAMIC DESIGN 9

Blade section design, Blade tip shapes, Drag estimation – Rear fuselage upsweep, vibration
problem of Helicopter blades.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
CO1: Describe and compare possible helicopter structures and configurations.
CO2: Identify features of aerodynamic components of rotary wing aircraft and its performance.
CO3: Describe the aerodynamic characteristics that affect rotary wing flight.
CO4: Idea about the factors that influence helicopter stability.
CO5: Gain knowledge of helicopter controls and vibration analysis of helicopter blades.
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REFERENCES:
1. Gessow.A and Meyers,GC,“Aerodynamics of the Helicopter”, Macmillan and Co., New
York,1982.
2. John Fay, “The Helicopter”, Himalayan Books, New Delhi, 1995.
3. Lalit Gupta, “Helicopter Engineering”, Himalayan Books, New Delhi, 1996.
4. Lecture Notes on Helicopter Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT –
Kanpur and Rotary Wing aircraft R&D center, HAL, Bangalore, 1998.
5. Seddon,J,“Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics”, AIAA Education series, Blackwell scientific
publications, U.K, 1990.
AO4072 HIGH SPEED JET FLOWS LTPC

30 03
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get insight into the basic aspects of jets and types of jets.
2. To learn the basic properties of jets and its characteristics.
3. To get knowledge on various active and passive jet control methods.
4. To gain knowledge into the basic aspects of jet acoustics
5. To acquire in-depth knowledge on how and what type of control methods can be
implemented practically.
Properties of Turbulent Jets-Fundamental Concepts, Submerged Jets- Velocity Profiles in a
Submerged Jet- Spread of a turbulent submerged jet- Lines of Constant Velocity in a Submerged
Jet. Velocity Variation along the Axis of a Submerged jet, Velocity, Temperature, and
Concentration Profiles in a Turbulent Jet Spreading into an External Stream of Fluid- Spread of a
Turbulent Jet into a Co-flowing or Counter-flowing External Stream- Turbulence Characteristics in
a Free Jet.
UNIT II JETS 9
Types of Jets-Plane free-jets. Round jets. Plane jets in a co-flowing stream. Round jet in Co
flowing stream- Swirling jets-Radial jets- Wall jets- Jet Characteristics & Entrainment,
Mathematical treatment of jet profiles- Semi-empirical Theories. Mixing Layers- Computational
and Experimental Techniques for Studying the Jets.
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UNIT III ACTIVE JETCONTROL METHODS 9
Active control methods- Actuators-Fluidic, Thermal, Acoustic, Piezoelectric, Electromagnetic,
MEMS,Synthetic Jets, Controls and Sensors, Applications.
UNIT IV PASSIVE JET CONTROL METHODS 9
Passive control techniques- Tabs, Grooves, Chevrons, non-circular nozzles, Notches & wires,
vortex generators. Optical Flow Visualization, Applications.
UNIT V JET ACOUSTICS 9
Introduction to Jet Acoustics – Types of jet noise – Source of generation- Travelling wave
solution, standing wave solution – multi-dimensional acoustics-Theoretical Concepts of Jet Noise
Generation and Suppression–Jet Noise suppression techniques – applications
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To acquire knowledge on the unique features of jet flows.
CO2: To analyse the characteristics of jets.
CO3: To have through knowledge on active and passive control methods of jets.
CO4: To acquire knowledge on jet acoustics and methods for suppression of jet noise.
CO5: To demonstrate various experimental techniques to determine jet characteristics.

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REFERENCES:
1. Ethirajan Rathakrishnan, “Applied Gas Dynamics”, John Wiley, New York, 2010.
2. Liepmann and Roshko, “Elements of Gas Dynamics”, Dover Publishers, 2017.
3. Rathakrishnan E., “Gas Dynamics”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 5th edition, 2014.
4. Shapiro, AH, “Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow, Vols. I &
II”, Ronald Press, New York, 1953.
AO4074 SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To get basic idea on the fundamentals of structural health monitoring.
2. To impart knowledge in the areas of vibration based techniques in structural health
monitoring, fibre optics and piezo electric sensors.
3. To gain knowledge on the fundamentals of fabrication, modelling, analysis, and design of
smart materials and structures.
4. To get exposed to the state of the art of smart materials and systems,
5. To impart knowledge on spanning piezoelectrics, shape memory alloys, electro active
polymers, mechanochromic materials and fibre optics.
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UNIT I STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING 8
An Overview of Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Materials,
Structural Health Monitoring versus Non Destructive Evaluation A broad Overview of Smart
Materials Overview of Application Potential of SHM Notable Applications of SHM – Aerospace
Engineering. Structural health monitoring of composites – Repair investigation using SHM.
UNIT II OVERVIEW OF SMART MATERIALS 10
Introduction to Smart Materials, Principles of Piezoelectricity, Perovskyte Piezoceramic Materials,
Single Crystals vs Polycrystalline Systems, Piezoelectric Polymers, Principles of Magnetostriction,
Rare earth Magnetostrictive materials, Giant Magnetostriction and Magneto-resistance Effect,
Introduction to Electro-active Materials, Electronic Materials, Electro-active Polymers, Ionic
Polymer Matrix Composite (IPMC), Shape Memory Effect, Shape Memory Alloys, Shape Memory
Polymers, Electro-rheological Fluids, Magneto Rheological Fluids.
UNIT III SMART COMPOSITES 10
Review of Composite Materials, Micro and Macro-mechanics, Modelling Laminated Composites
based on Classical Laminated Plate Theory, Effect of Shear Deformation, Dynamics of Smart
Composite Beam, Governing Equation of Motion, Finite Element Modelling of Smart Composite
Beams , Vibration Control using SHM –introduction to FE formulation Constitutive Relationship -
Element Stiffness Matrix for High Precision Finite Element -Element Mass Matrix for High
Precision Finite Element - Developing Actuator and Sensor Influence Matrix .Delamination
Sensing using Piezo Sensory Layer.
UNIT IV INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND NEURAL NETWORKS 9

Operational evaluation -.Data acquisition- Feature extraction-Statistical model development for
feature discrimination -Data Cleansing – Normalization-Data Fusion – Compression – Statistical
model building - Supervised pattern recognition - Unsupervised pattern recognition – Signal
processing – Fuzzy C means- K means – Kohenon’s Self organization mapping- Fundamentals of
Wavelet analysis –Life Prediction.
UNIT V ADVANCES IN SMART STRUCTURES & MATERIALS 8

Self-Sensing Piezoelectric Transducers, Energy Harvesting Materials, Autophagous Materials,
Self-Healing Polymers, Intelligent System Design, Emergent System Design of Chemical and Bio-
Chemical sensing in structural Assessment – Absorptive chemical sensors – Spectroscopes –
Fibre Optic Chemical Sensing Systems and Distributed measurement.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To familiarize with the fundamentals of history of SHM.
CO2: To provide a systematic approach to SHM process.
CO3: To have knowledge of the various smart materials used for aerospace applications.
CO4: To familiarize with the non-destructive test techniques relevant to SHM.
CO5: To provide hands-on experience with experimental modal analysis.

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REFERENCES:
1. Brian Culshaw, “Smart Structures,and Materials”, Artech House, 2000.
2. Daniel Balageas, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Alfredo Güemes, “Structural Health Monitoring”, Wiley -
ISTE, 2006.
3. Douglas E Adams, “Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components-Methods with
Applications”, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
4. Gandhi and Thompson, “Smart Materials and Structures”, Springer Netherlands, 1992.
5. Laurene Fausett, “Fundamentals Of Neural Networks”, Pearson publishers, 1994
6. Victor Giurglutiu, “Structural Health Monitoring with Wafer Active Sensors”, Academic Press
Inc, 2007.
AO4091 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING L T PC

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
1. To gain knowledge on artificial intelligence.
2. To understand the concepts of Machine Learning.
3. To appreciate supervised learning and their applications.
4. To appreciate the concepts and algorithms of unsupervised learning.
5. To understand the theoretical and practical aspects of Probabilistic Graphical Models.
UNIT I ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 9

Artificial intelligence – Basics – Goals of artificial intelligence– AI techniques–problem
representation in AI – Problem reduction and solution techniques - Application of AI and KBES in
Robots.
UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING 9

Machine Learning–Types of Machine Learning –Machine Learning process- preliminaries, testing
Machine Learning algorithms, turning data into Probabilities, and Statistics for Machine Learning-
Probability theory – Probability Distributions – Decision Theory.
UNIT III SUPERVISED LEARNING 9

Linear Models for Regression – Linear Models for Classification- Discriminant Functions,
Probabilistic Generative Models, Probabilistic Discriminative Models – Decision Tree Learning –
Bayesian Learning, Naïve Bayes – Ensemble Methods, Bagging, Boosting, Neural Networks,
Multi-layer Perceptron, Feed- forward Network, Error Back propagation - Support Vector
Machines.
UNIT IV UNSUPERVISED LEARNING 9

Clustering- K-means – EM Algorithm- Mixtures of Gaussians –Dimensionality Reduction, Linear
Discriminant Analysis, Factor Analysis, Principal Components Analysis, Independent Components
Analysis.
UNIT V PROBABILISTIC GRAPHICAL MODELS 9

Graphical Models – Undirected Graphical Models – Markov Random Fields – Directed Graphical
Models –Bayesian Networks – Conditional Independence properties – Markov Random Fields-
Hidden Markov Models – Conditional Random Fields (CRFs).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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OUTCOMES:
On Completion of the course the student will be able to
• Optimize the robots using Artificial Intelligence.
• Design a learning model appropriate to the application.
 Implement Probabilistic Discriminative and Generative algorithms for an application of your
choice and analyze the results.
• Use a tool to implement typical Clustering algorithms for different types of applications.
• Identify applications suitable for different types of Machine Learning with suitable justification.
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REFERENCES:
1. Christopher Bishop,“Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning” Springer, 2007.
2. Stephen Marsland, “Machine Learning – An Algorithmic Perspective”, Chapman and Hall,
CRC Press, Second Edition,2014.
3. Kevin P. Murphy, “Machine Learning: A Probabilistic Perspective”, MIT Press, 2012.
4. Ethem Alpaydin, “Introduction to Machine Learning”, MIT Press, Third Edition, 2014.
5. Tom Mitchell, “Machine Learning”, McGraw-Hill,1997.
AO4017 AIRCRAFT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL LTPC

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn about the aircraft equations of motion and method of linearization.
2. Toimpart knowledge on the operating principle of guidance law.
3. To gain knowledge onvarious augmentation systems.
4. To get familiarize with the concepts of longitudinal stability and to design the longitudinal
autopilot.
5. To study lateral stability and to design the lateral autopilot.
Introduction to Guidance and control-Definition, Historical background – Coordinate Frame -
Equations of motion – Linearization
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UNIT II AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS 8
Need for automatic flight control systems, Stability augmentation systems, control augmentation
systems, Design of Limited authority and Full Authority Augmentation systems - Gain scheduling
concepts.
UNITIII LONGITUDINAL AUTOPILOT 9

Displacement Autopilot-Pitch Orientation Control system, Acceleration Control System, Glide
Slope Coupler and Automatic Flare Control and Flight path stabilization, Longitudinal control law
design using back stepping algorithm.
UNITIV LATERAL AUTOPILOT 10

Damping of the Dutch Roll, Methods of Obtaining Coordination, Yaw Orientation Control system,
turn compensation, AutomaticlateralBeamGuidance.IntroductiontoFly-by-wireflightcontrol
systems, Lateral control law design using back stepping algorithm.
UNITV MISSILEAND LAUNCHVEHICLEGUIDANCE 10

Operating principles and design of guidance laws, homing guidance laws-short range, Medium
range and BVR missiles, Launch Vehicle-Introduction, Mission requirements, Implicitguidance
schemes, Explicit guidance, Q guidance schemes
TOTAL: 45PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to
CO1: Explain the equations governing the aircraft dynamics and the process of linearizing
them.
CO2: Define the various guidance schemes & requirements for aircrafts and missiles.
CO3: Explain the principle of stability and control augmentation systems.
CO4: Explain the oscillatory modes and methods of suppressing them
CO5: Design the controller for lateral, longitudinal and directional control of aircrafts.
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REFERENCES:
1. BlakeLock,JH, “AutomaticcontrolofAircraftandmissiles”,JohnWileySons,NewYork, 1990.
2. CollinsonRPG,“IntroductiontoAvionics”,ChapmanandHall,India,1996.
3. Garnel.P&EastDJ, “GuidedWeaponcontrolsystems”,PergamonPress,Oxford, 1977.
4. Michael V Cook, “Flight Dynamics Principles: A Linear Systems Approach to Aircraft Stability
and Control”, Elsevier, 2013.
5. NelsonRC, “Flightstability&AutomaticControl”,McGrawHill,1989.
6. Pierre T. Kabamba, Anouck R. Girard, “Fundamentals of Aerospace Navigation and
Guidance”, Cambridge university press, 2014.
7. Stevens BL and Lewis FL, “Aircraft control &simulation”,JohnWileySons, NewYork,1992.
8. Thomas R Yechout, Steven L Morris, David E Bossert, Wayne F Hallgren, James K Hall,
“Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics”, AIAA Education series, 2014.
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AUDIT COURSES
AX4091 ENGLISH FOR RESEARCH PAPER WRITING L T PC

2 0 0 0
OBJECTIVES
 Teach how to improve writing skills and level of readability
 Tell about what to write in each section
 Summarize the skills needed when writing a Title
 Infer the skills needed when writing the Conclusion
 Ensure the quality of paper at very first-time submission
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH PAPER WRITING 6

Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and
Sentences, Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness
UNIT II PRESENTATION SKILLS 6

Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and
Plagiarism, Sections of a Paper, Abstracts, Introduction
UNIT III TITLE WRITING SKILLS 6

Key skills are needed when writing a Title, key skills are needed when writing an Abstract, key
skills are needed when writing an Introduction, skills needed when writing a Review of the
Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check
UNIT IV RESULT WRITING SKILLS 6

Skills are needed when writing the Methods, skills needed when writing the Results, skills are
needed when writing the Discussion, skills are needed when writing the Conclusions
UNIT V VERIFICATION SKILLS 6

Useful phrases, checking Plagiarism, how to ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the
first- time submission
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
CO1 –Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability
CO2 – Learn about what to write in each section
CO3 – Understand the skills needed when writing a Title
CO4 – Understand the skills needed when writing the Conclusion
CO5 – Ensure the good quality of paper at very first-time submission
REFERENCES
1. Adrian Wallwork , English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht
Heidelberg London, 2011
2. Day R How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press 2006
3. Goldbort R Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books) 2006
4. Highman N, Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM. Highman’s
book 1998.
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AX4092 DISASTER MANAGEMENT L T P C
2 0 0 0
OBJECTIVES
 Summarize basics of disaster
 Explain a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian
response.
 Illustrate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 Describe an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance
in specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 Develop the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches
Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference between Hazard And Disaster; Natural
and Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
UNIT II REPERCUSSIONS OF DISASTERS AND HAZARDS 6

Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life, Destruction Of Ecosystem. Natural
Disasters: Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts And Famines,
Landslides And Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial
Accidents, Oil Slicks And Spills, Outbreaks Of Disease And Epidemics, War And Conflicts.
UNIT III DISASTER PRONE AREAS IN INDIA 6

Study of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone To Floods and Droughts, Landslides And Avalanches;
Areas Prone To Cyclonic and Coastal Hazards with Special Reference To Tsunami; Post-
Disaster Diseases and Epidemics
UNIT IV DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT 6
Preparedness: Monitoring Of Phenomena Triggering a Disaster or Hazard; Evaluation of Risk:
Application of Remote Sensing, Data from Meteorological And Other Agencies, Media Reports:
Governmental and Community Preparedness.
UNIT V RISK ASSESSMENT 6

Disaster Risk: Concept and Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global and National Disaster
Risk Situation. Techniques of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation in Risk Assessment and
Warning, People’s Participation in Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
CO1: Ability to summarize basics of disaster
CO2: Ability to explain a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
CO3: Ability to illustrate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice
from multiple perspectives.
CO4: Ability to describe an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical
relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
CO5: Ability to develop the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches
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REFERENCES
1. Goel S. L., Disaster Administration And Management Text And Case Studies”,Deep & Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2009.
2. NishithaRai, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies
“’NewRoyal book Company,2007.
3. Sahni, PardeepEt.Al. ,” Disaster Mitigation Experiences And Reflections”, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi,2001.
AX4093 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA L T P C

2 0 0 0
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
 Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights
perspective.
 To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional
Role and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence nation hood in
the early years of Indian nationalism.
 To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik
Revolutionin1917and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.
UNIT I HISTORY OF MAKING OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

History, Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working)
UNIT II PHILOSOPHY OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Preamble, Salient Features
UNIT III CONTOURS OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Fundamental Rights, Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to
Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies, Directive
Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.
UNIT IV ORGANS OF GOVERNANCE
Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and Functions, Executive,
President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer of Judges,
Qualifications, Powers and Functions.
UNIT V LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role
of Elected Representative, CEO, Municipal Corporation. Pachayati raj: Introduction, PRI: Zila
Pachayat. Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and role. Block level:
Organizational Hierarchy(Different departments), Village level:Role of Elected and Appointed
officials, Importance of grass root democracy.
UNIT VI ELECTION COMMISSION

Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner and Election
Commissioners - Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
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OUTCOMES
Students will be able to:
 Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the arrival
of Gandhi in Indian politics.
 Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the conceptualization
 of social reforms leading to revolution in India.
 Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party[CSP]
under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct
elections through adult suffrage in the Indian Constitution.
 Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.
SUGGESTED READING
 The Constitution of India,1950(Bare Act),Government Publication.
 Dr.S.N.Busi, Dr.B. R.Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution,1st Edition, 2015.
 M.P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis,2014.
 D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015.
AX4094 நற் றமிழ் இலக்கியம் L T P C

2 0 0 0
UNIT I சங் க இலக்கியம் 6

1. தமிழின் துவக்க நூல் ததொல் கொப் பியம்
– எழுத்து, த ொல் , தபொருள்
2. அகநொனூறு (82)
- இயற் கக இன்னிக அரங் கம்
3. குறிஞ் சிப் பொட்டின் மலர்க்கொட்சி
4. புறநொனூறு (95,195)
- பபொகர நிறுத்திய ஒளகவயொர்
UNIT II அறநநறித் தமிழ் 6

1. அறதநறி வகுத்த திருவள் ளுவர்
- அறம் வலியுறுத்தல் , அன்புகடகம, ஒப் புரவறிதல் , ஈகக, புகழ்
2. பிற அறநூல் கள் - இலக்கிய மருந்து
– ஏலொதி, சிறுபஞ் மூலம் , திரிகடுகம் , ஆ ொரக்பகொகவ (தூய் கமகய
வலியுறுத்தும் நூல் )
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UNIT III இரட்டடக் காப் பியங் கள் 6
1. கண்ணகியின் புரட்சி
- சிலப் பதிகொர வழக்குகர கொகத
2. மூகப கவ இலக்கியம் மணிபமககல
- சிகறக்பகொட்டம் அறக்பகொட்டமொகிய கொகத
UNIT IV அருள் நநறித் தமிழ் 6

1. சிறுபொணொற் றுப் பகட
- பொரி முல் கலக்குத் பதர் தகொடுத்தது,
பபகன் மயிலுக்குப் பபொர்கவ தகொடுத்தது, அதியமொன் ஒளகவக்கு
தநல் லிக்கனி தகொடுத்தது, அர ர் பண்புகள்
2. நற் றிகண
- அன்கனக்குரிய புன்கன சிறப் பு
3. திருமந்திரம் (617, 618)
- இயமம் நியமம் விதிகள்
4. தர்ம ் ொகலகய நிறுவிய வள் ளலொர்
5. புறநொனூறு
- சிறுவபன வள் ளலொனொன்
6. அகநொனூறு (4) - வண்டு
நற் றிகண (11) - நண்டு
கலித்ததொகக (11) - யொகன, புறொ
ஐந்திகண 50 (27) - மொன்
ஆகியகவ பற் றிய த ய் திகள்
UNIT V நவீன தமிழ் இலக்கியம் 6

1. உகரநகடத் தமிழ் ,
- தமிழின் முதல் புதினம் ,
- தமிழின் முதல் சிறுககத,
- கட்டுகர இலக்கியம் ,
- பயண இலக்கியம் ,
- நொடகம் ,
2. நொட்டு விடுதகல பபொரொட்டமும் தமிழ் இலக்கியமும் ,
3. முதொய விடுதகலயும் தமிழ் இலக்கியமும் ,
4. தபண் விடுதகலயும் விளிம் பு நிகலயினரின் பமம் பொட்டில் தமிழ்
இலக்கியமும் ,
5. அறிவியல் தமிழ் ,
6. இகணயத்தில் தமிழ் ,
7. சுற் று சூ
் ழல் பமம் பொட்டில் தமிழ் இலக்கியம் .
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
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தமிழ் இலக்கிய நெளியீடுகள் / புத்தகங் கள்
1. தமிழ் இகணய கல் விக்கழகம் (Tamil Virtual University)
- www.tamilvu.org
2. தமிழ் விக்கிப் பீடியொ (Tamil Wikipedia)
-https://ta.wikipedia.org
3. தர்மபுர ஆதீன தவளியீடு
4. வொழ் வியல் களஞ் சியம்
- தமிழ் ப் பல் ககலக்கழகம் , தஞ் ொவூர்
5. தமிழ் ககலக் களஞ் சியம்
- தமிழ் வளர் சி
் த் துகற (thamilvalarchithurai.com)
6. அறிவியல் களஞ் சியம்
- தமிழ் ப் பல் ககலக்கழகம் , தஞ் ொவூர்
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OCE431 INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT L T PC
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
 Students will be introduced to the concepts and principles of IWRM, which is inclusive of
the economics, public-private partnership, water & health, water & food security and legal
& regulatory settings.
UNIT I CONTEXT FOR IWRM 9

Water as a global issue: key challenges – Definition of IWRM within the broader context of
development – Key elements of IWRM - Principles – Paradigm shift in water management -
Complexity of the IWRM process – UN World Water Assessment - SDGs.
UNIT II WATER ECONOMICS 9

Economic view of water issues: economic characteristics of water good and services – Non-
market monetary valuation methods – Water economic instruments – Private sector involvement
in water resources management: PPP objectives, PPP models, PPP processes, PPP experiences
through case studies.
UNIT III LEGAL AND REGULATORY SETTINGS 9

Basic notion of law and governance: principles of international and national law in the area of
water management - Understanding UN law on non-navigable uses of international water courses
– International law for groundwater management – World Water Forums – Global Water
Partnerships - Development of IWRM in line with legal and regulatory framework.
UNIT IV WATER AND HEALTH WITHIN THE IWRM CONTEXT 9

Links between water and health: options to include water management interventions for health –
Health protection and promotion in the context of IWRM – Global burden of Diseases - Health
impact assessment of water resources development projects – Case studies.
UNIT V AGRICULTURE IN THE CONCEPT OF IWRM 9

Water for food production: ‘blue’ versus ‘green’ water debate – Water foot print - Virtual water
trade for achieving global water and food security –- Irrigation efficiencies, irrigation methods -
current water pricing policy– scope to relook pricing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
 On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Describe the context and principles of IWRM; Compare the conventional and integrated
ways of water management.
CO2 Select the best economic option among the alternatives; illustrate the pros and cons of
PPP through case studies.
CO3 Apply law and governance in the context of IWRM.
CO4 Discuss the linkages between water-health; develop a HIA framework.
CO5 Analyse how the virtual water concept pave way to alternate policy options.
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REFERENCES:
1. Cech Thomas V., Principles of water resources: history, development, management and
policy. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York. 2003.
2. Mollinga .P. etal “ Integrated Water Resources Management”, Water in South Asia Volume
I, Sage Publications, 2006.
3. Technical Advisory Committee, Integrated Water Resources management, Technical
Advisory Committee Background Paper No: 4. Global water partnership, Stockholm,
Sweden. 2002.
4. Technical Advisory Committee, Dublin principles for water as reflected in comparative
assessment of institutional and legal arrangements for Integrated Water Resources
Management, Technical Advisory Committee Background paper No: 3. Global water
partnership, Stockholm, Sweden. 1999.
5. Technical Advisory Committee, Effective Water Governance”. Technical Advisory
Committee Background paper No: 7. Global water partnership, Stockholm, Sweden, 2003.
CO – PO Mapping - INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Course Outcome Overall
POs/PSOs Correlation of
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
COs to POs
PO1 Knowledge of Engineering Sciences 3 2 2 2 2 2
PO2 Problem analysis 1 3 2 2 2 2

PO3 Design / development of solutions 2 2 2 2 2
PO4 Investigation 1 2 1 1
PO5 Modern Tool Usage 1 1 2 1 1 1
PO6 Individual and Team work 2 2 2
PO7 Communication 2 2 2
PO8 Engineer and Society 2 2 3 2 3 3
PO9 Ethics 2 3 2 2 2
PO10 Environment and Sustainability 3 3 3 3 3 3
PO11 Project Management and Finance 1 1 1 1 1
PO12 Life Long Learning 2 2 2 2 2
PSO1 Knowledge of field research
methodology, gender, legal and
environmental aspects in the context 3 2 2 2 2 2
of integrated water resources
management
PSO2 Formulate, analyze and comprehend
the differences in social and
environmental variability in South 2 2 2 2 2 2
Indian context with their peers and
strive to work towards sustainability
PSO3 Produce and publish professional
reports, peer-reviewed journal, on
contemporary and state of the art 2 2 2 2 2 2
research in integrated water
resources management
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OCE432 WATER, SANITATION AND HEALTH LTPC
3003
OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the accelerating health impacts due to the present managerial aspects and
initiatives in water and sanitation and health sectors in the developing scenario
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS WASH 9

Meanings and Definition: Safe Water- Health, Nexus: Water- Sanitation - Health and Hygiene –
Equity issues-Water security - Food Security. Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) and Integrated
Water Resources Management (IWRM) - Need and Importance of WASH
UNIT II MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS AND IMPACT 9

Third World Scenario – Poor and Multidimensional Deprivation--Health Burden in Developing
Scenario -Factors contribute to water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases-Social: Social
Stratification and Literacy Demography: Population and Migration- Fertility - Mortality-
Environment: Water Borne-Water Washed and Water Based Diseases - Economic: Wage - Water
and Health Budgeting -Psychological: Non-compliance - Disease Relapse - Political: Political Will.
UNIT III CHALLENGES IN MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 9

Common Challenges in WASH - Bureaucracy and Users- Water Utilities -Sectoral Allocation:-
Infrastructure- Service Delivery: Health services: Macro and Micro- level: Community and Gender
Issues- Equity Issues - Paradigm Shift: Democratization of Reforms and Initiatives.
UNIT IV GOVERNANCE 9
Public health -Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning (CHA/CHIP)-
Infrastructure and Investments on Water, (WASH) - Cost Benefit Analysis – Institutional
Intervention-Public Private Partnership - Policy Directives - Social Insurance -Political Will vs
Participatory Governance -
UNIT V INITIATIVES 9
Management vs Development -Accelerating Development- Development Indicators -Inclusive
Development-Global and Local- Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and Targets - Five Year
Plans - Implementation - Capacity Building - Case studies on WASH.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
CO1 Capture to fundamental concepts and terms which are to be applied and understood
all through the study.
CO2 Comprehend the various factors affecting water sanitation and health through the lens
of third world scenario.
CO3 Critically analyse and articulate the underlying common challenges in water, sanitation
and health.
CO4 Acquire knowledge on the attributes of governance and its say on water sanitation and
health.
CO5 Gain an overarching insight in to the aspects of sustainable resource management in
the absence of a clear level playing field in the developmental aspects.
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REFERENCES
1. Bonitha R., Beaglehole R.,Kjellstorm, 2006, “Basic Epidemiology”, 2nd Edition, World
Health Organization.
2. Van Note Chism, N. and Bickford, D. J. (2002), Improving the environment for learning: An
expanded agenda. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2002: 91–98.
doi: 10.1002/tl.83Improving the Environment for learning: An Expanded Agenda
3. National Research Council. Global Issues in Water, Sanitation, and Health: Workshop
Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2009.
4. Sen, Amartya 1997. On Economic Inequality. Enlarged edition, with annex by
JamesFoster and Amartya Sen, Oxford: Claredon Press, 1997.
5. Intersectoral Water Allocation Planning and Management, 2000, World Bank Publishers
www. Amazon.com
6. Third World Network.org (www.twn.org).
CO PO MAPPING : WATER, SANITATION AND HEALTH

PO/PSO Course Outcome Overall
Correlation of
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
COs to POs
PO1 Knowledge of Engineering Sciences 1 1 M 1 1
PO2 Problem analysis 2 2 2 2 2
PO3 Design / development of solutions 2 1 2 2
PO4 Investigation 2 3 3 3 3
PO5 Modern Tool Usage 1 1
PO6 Individual and Team work 2 2 1 2 2
PO7 Communication 2 2 2
PO8 Engineer and Society 3 3 3 3 3
PO9 Ethics 1 2 2 2
PO10 Environment and Sustainability 3 3 3
PO11 Project Management and Finance 1 1
PO12 Life Long Learning 2 3 2 3 3 3
PSO1 Explain the concepts of water
management, field research
methodology, gender, legal and
3 3 3 3 3
environmental aspects in the context
of integrated water resources
management
PSO2 Formulate, analyse and comprehend
the differences in social and economic
variability in South Asian context with 3 2 3 3 3
their peers and strive to work towards
sustainability.
PSO3 Produce and publish professional
reports, peer reviewed journal on
contemporary and state of art 3 3 3 2 3
research in water resources
Engineering.
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OCE433 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LT PC
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability
and the principles evolved through landmark events so as to develop an action mindset for
sustainable development.
UNIT I SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLEGES 9

Definition of sustainability – environmental, economical and social dimensions of sustainability -
sustainable development models – strong and weak sustainability – defining development-
millennium development goals – mindsets for sustainability: earthly, analytical, precautionary,
action and collaborative– syndromes of global change: utilisation syndromes, development
syndromes, and sink syndromes – core problems and cross cutting Issues of the 21 century -
global, regional and local environmental issues – social insecurity - resource degradation –
climate change – desertification.
UNIT II PRINCIPLES AND FRAME WORK 9

History and emergence of the concept of sustainable development - our common future -
Stockholm to Rio plus 20– Rio Principles of sustainable development – Agenda 21 natural step-
peoples earth charter – business charter for sustainable development –UN Global Compact - Role
of civil society, business and government – United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for sustainable
development – 17 sustainable development goals and targets, indicators and intervention areas
UNIT III SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING 9

The Unjust World and inequities - Quality of Life - Poverty, Population and Pollution - Combating
Poverty - - Demographic dynamics of sustainability - Strategies to end Rural and Urban Poverty
and Hunger – Sustainable Livelihood Framework- Health, Education and Empowerment of
Women, Children, Youth, Indigenous People, Non-Governmental Organizations, Local Authorities
and Industry for Prevention, Precaution , Preservation and Public participation.
UNIT IV SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS 10

Sustainable Development Goals and Linkage to Sustainable Consumption and Production –
Investing in Natural Capital- Agriculture, Forests, Fisheries - Food security and nutrition and
sustainable agriculture- Water and sanitation - Biodiversity conservation and Ecosystem integrity
–Ecotourism - Sustainable Cities – Sustainable Habitats- Green Buildings - Sustainable
Transportation –– Sustainable Mining - Sustainable Energy– Climate Change –Mitigation and
Adaptation - Safeguarding Marine Resources - Financial Resources and Mechanisms
UNIT V ASSESSING PROGRESS AND WAY FORWARD 8

Nature of sustainable development strategies and current practice- Sustainability in global,
regional and national context –Approaches to measuring and analysing sustainability– limitations
of GDP- Ecological Footprint- Human Development Index- Human Development Report –
National initiatives for Sustainable Development - Hurdles to Sustainability - Science and
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Technology for sustainable development –Performance indicators of sustainability and
Assessment mechanism – Inclusive Green Growth and Green Economy – National Sustainable
Development Strategy Planning and National Status of Sustainable Development Goals
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
CO1 Explain and evaluate current challenges to sustainability, including modern world
social, environmental, and economic structures and crises.
CO2 Identify and critically analyze the social environmental, and economic dimensions of
sustainability in terms of UN Sustainable development goals
CO3 Develop a fair understanding of the social, economic and ecological linkage of
Human well being, production and consumption
CO4 Evaluate sustainability issues and solutions using a holistic approach that focuses on
connections between complex human and natural systems.
CO5 Integrate knowledge from multiple sources and perspectives to understand
environmental limits governing human societies and economies and social justice
dimensions of sustainability.
REFERENCES:
1. Tom Theis and Jonathan Tomkin, Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation, Rice
University, Houston, Texas, 2012
2. A guide to SDG interactions:from science to implementation, International Council for
Science, Paris,2017
3. Karel Mulder, Sustainable Development for Engineers - A Handbook and Resource Guide,
Rouledge Taylor and Francis, 2017.
4. The New Global Frontier - Urbanization, Poverty and Environmentin the 21st Century -
George Martine,Gordon McGranahan,Mark Montgomery and Rogelio Fernández-Castilla,
IIED and UNFPA, Earthscan, UK, 2008
5. Nolberto Munier, Introduction to Sustainability: Road to a Better Future, Springer, 2006
6. Barry Dalal Clayton and Stephen Bass, Sustainable Development Strategies- a resource
book”, Earthscan Publications Ltd, London, 2002.
CO – PO Mapping –Principles of Sustainable Development

Correlation of
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
COs to POs
PO1 Knowledge of Engineering
Sciences
PO2 Problem analysis 3 3 3
PO3 Design / development of solutions 3 3 3
PO4 Investigation 2 2 2 2 2
PO5 Modern Tool Usage
PO6 Individual and Team work 2 2 2
PO7 Communication 1 1
PO8 Engineer and Society 3 3 3
PO9 Ethics 2 2 2
PO10 Environment and Sustainability 3 3 3 3 3 3
PO11 Project Management and Finance
PO12 Life Long Learning 1 1
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PSO1 Knowledge of Environmental
3 3 3 3 3
Management discipline
PSO2 Environmental Performance
Evaluation and coordination
PSO3 Conceptualization of
Environmental Management
Systems
OCE434 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 To make the students to understand environmental clearance, its legal requirements and
to provide knowledge on overall methodology of EIA, prediction tools and models,
environmental management plan and case studies.
Historical development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Environmental Clearance-
EIA in project cycle. legal and regulatory aspects in India – types and limitations of EIA –EIA
process- screening – scoping - terms of reference in EIA- setting – analysis – mitigation. Cross
sectoral issues –public hearing in EIA- EIA consultant accreditation.
UNIT II IMPACT INDENTIFICATION AND PREDICTION 10

Matrices – networks – checklists – cost benefit analysis – analysis of alternatives – expert
systems in EIA. prediction tools for EIA – mathematical modeling for impact prediction –
assessment of impacts – air – water – soil – noise – biological –– cumulative impact assessment
UNIT III SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT 8

Socio-economic impact assessment - relationship between social impacts and change in
community and institutional arrangements. factors and methodologies- individual and family level
impacts. communities in transition-rehabilitation
UNIT IV EIA DOCUMENTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 9

Environmental management plan - preparation, implementation and review – mitigation and
rehabilitation plans – policy and guidelines for planning and monitoring programmes – post project
audit – documentation of EIA findings – ethical and quality aspects of environmental impact
assessment
UNIT V CASE STUDIES 9

Mining, power plants, cement plants, highways, petroleum refining industry, storage & handling of
hazardous chemicals, common hazardous waste facilities, CETPs, CMSWMF, building and
construction projects
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understand need for environmental clearance, its legal procedure, need of EIA,
its types, stakeholders and their roles
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CO2 Understand various impact identification methodologies, prediction techniques
and model of impacts on various environments
CO3 Understand relationship between social impacts and change in community due
to development activities and rehabilitation methods
CO4 Document the EIA findings and prepare environmental management and
monitoring plan
CO5 Identify, predict and assess impacts of similar projects based on case studies
REFERENCES:
1. EIA Notification 2006 including recent amendments, by Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, Government of India
2. Sectoral Guidelines under EIA Notification by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Government of India
3. Canter, L.W., Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw Hill, New York. 1996
4. Lawrence, D.P., Environmental Impact Assessment – Practical solutions to recurrent
problems, Wiley-Interscience, New Jersey. 2003
5. Lee N. and George C. 2000. Environmental Assessment in Developing and Transitional
Countries. Chichester: Willey
6. World Bank –Source book on EIA ,1999
7. Sam Mannan, Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, Hazard Identification
Assessment and Control, 4th Edition, Butterworth Heineman, 2012.
CO – PO Mapping- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Correlation of
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
COs to Pos
PO1 Knowledge of Engineering Sciences 3 3 3
PO2 Problem analysis 2 2 2
PO3 Design / development of solutions 3 3 3 3
PO4 Investigation 2 2 2 2
PO5 Modern Tool Usage 2 2 3 2
PO6 Individual and Team work 2 2 2 2
PO7 Communication 1 1
PO8 Engineer and Society 2 2 2
PO9 Ethics 3 3 3 2 2 3
PO10 Environment and Sustainability 3 2 2
PO11 Project Management and Finance 1 L
PO12 Life Long Learning 1 1 L
PSO1 Knowledge of Environmental
2 2
Engineering discipline
PSO2 Environmental Performance
2 2 2 2
Evaluation and coordination
PSO3 Conceptualization of Environmental
2 2 2
Engineering Systems
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OIC431 BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES LT PC
3 00 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 This course is intended to study the basics of Blockchain technology.
 During this course the learner will explore various aspects of Blockchain technology like
application in various domains.
 By implementing, learners will have idea about private and public Blockchain, and smart
contract.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION OF CRYPTOGRAPHY AND BLOCKCHAIN 9

Introduction to Blockchain, Blockchain Technology Mechanisms & Networks, Blockchain Origins,
Objective of Blockchain, Blockchain Challenges, Transactions and Blocks, P2P Systems, Keys as
Identity, Digital Signatures, Hashing, and public key cryptosystems, private vs. public Blockchain.
UNIT II BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY 9

Introduction to Bitcoin, The Bitcoin Network, The Bitcoin Mining Process, Mining Developments,
Bitcoin Wallets, Decentralization and Hard Forks, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Merkle Tree,
Double-Spend Problem, Blockchain and Digital Currency, Transactional Blocks, Impact of
Blockchain Technology on Cryptocurrency.
UNIT III INTRODUCTION TO ETHEREUM 9

Introduction to Ethereum, Consensus Mechanisms, Metamask Setup, Ethereum Accounts, ,
Transactions, Receiving Ethers, Smart Contracts.
UNIT-IV INTRODUCTION TO HYPERLEDGER AND SOLIDITY PROGRAMMING 10

Introduction to Hyperledger, Distributed Ledger Technology & its Challenges, Hyperledger &
Distributed Ledger Technology, Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Composer. Solidity - Language
of Smart Contracts, Installing Solidity & Ethereum Wallet, Basics of Solidity, Layout of a Solidity
Source File & Structure of Smart Contracts, General Value Types.
UNIT V BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS 8

Internet of Things, Medical Record Management System, Domain Name Service and Future of
Blockchain, Alt Coins.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of this course, student will be able to
CO1: Understand and explore the working of Blockchain technology
CO2: Analyze the working of Smart Contracts
CO3: Understand and analyze the working of Hyperledger
CO4: Apply the learning of solidity to build de-centralized apps on Ethereum
CO5: Develop applications on Blockchain
REFERENCES:
1. Imran Bashir, “Mastering Blockchain: Distributed Ledger Technology, Decentralization,
and Smart Contracts Explained”, Second Edition, Packt Publishing, 2018.
2. Narayanan, J. Bonneau, E. Felten, A. Miller, S. Goldfeder, “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Technologies: A Comprehensive Introduction” Princeton University Press, 2016
3. Antonopoulos, Mastering Bitcoin, O’Reilly Publishing, 2014. .
4. Antonopoulos and G. Wood, “Mastering Ethereum: Building Smart Contracts and Dapps”,
O’Reilly Publishing, 2018.
5. D. Drescher, Blockchain Basics. Apress, 2017.
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OIC432 DEEP LEARNING L T PC
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Develop and Train Deep Neural Networks.
 Develop a CNN, R-CNN, Fast R-CNN, Faster-R-CNN, Mask-RCNN for detection and
recognition
 Build and train RNNs, work with NLP and Word Embeddings
 The internal structure of LSTM and GRU and the differences between them
 The Auto Encoders for Image Processing
UNIT I DEEP LEARNING CONCEPTS 6

Fundamentals about Deep Learning. Perception Learning Algorithms. Probabilistic modelling. Early
Neural Networks. How Deep Learning different from Machine Learning. Scalars. Vectors. Matrixes,
Higher Dimensional Tensors. Manipulating Tensors. Vector Data. Time Series Data. Image Data.
Video Data.
UNIT II NEURAL NETWORKS 9

About Neural Network. Building Blocks of Neural Network. Optimizers. Activation Functions. Loss
Functions. Data Pre-processing for neural networks, Feature Engineering. Overfitting and
Underfitting. Hyperparameters.
UNIT III CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK 10

About CNN. Linear Time Invariant. Image Processing Filtering. Building a convolutional neural
network. Input Layers, Convolution Layers. Pooling Layers. Dense Layers. Backpropagation
Through the Convolutional Layer. Filters and Feature Maps. Backpropagation Through the Pooling
Layers. Dropout Layers and Regularization. Batch Normalization. Various Activation Functions.
Various Optimizers. LeNet, AlexNet, VGG16, ResNet. Transfer Learning with Image Data. Transfer
Learning using Inception Oxford VGG Model, Google Inception Model, Microsoft ResNet Model. R-
CNN, Fast R-CNN, Faster R-CNN, Mask-RCNN, YOLO
UNIT VI NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING USING RNN 10

About NLP & its Toolkits. Language Modeling . Vector Space Model (VSM). Continuous Bag of
Words (CBOW). Skip-Gram Model for Word Embedding. Part of Speech (PoS) Global Co-
occurrence Statistics–based Word Vectors. Transfer Learning. Word2Vec. Global Vectors for Word
Representation GloVe. Backpropagation Through Time. Bidirectional RNNs (BRNN) . Long Short
Term Memory (LSTM). Bi-directional LSTM. Sequence-to-Sequence Models (Seq2Seq). Gated
recurrent unit GRU.
UNIT V DEEP REINFORCEMENT & UNSUPERVISED LEARNING 10

About Deep Reinforcement Learning. Q-Learning. Deep Q-Network (DQN). Policy Gradient
Methods. Actor-Critic Algorithm. About Autoencoding. Convolutional Auto Encoding. Variational Auto
Encoding. Generative Adversarial Networks. Autoencoders for Feature Extraction. Auto Encoders
for Classification. Denoising Autoencoders. Sparse Autoencoders
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Feature Extraction from Image and Video Data
CO2: Implement Image Segmentation and Instance Segmentation in Images
CO3: Implement image recognition and image classification using a pretrained network (Transfer
Learning)
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CO4: Traffic Information analysis using Twitter Data
CO5: Autoencoder for Classification & Feature Extraction
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Deep Learning A Practitioner’s Approach Josh Patterson and Adam Gibson O’Reilly Media,
Inc.2017
2. Learn Keras for Deep Neural Networks, Jojo Moolayil, Apress,2018
3. Deep Learning Projects Using TensorFlow 2, Vinita Silaparasetty, Apress, 2020
4. Deep Learning with Python, FRANÇOIS CHOLLET, MANNING SHELTER ISLAND,2017
5. Pro Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Santanu Pattanayak, Apress,2017
OBA431 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT LT P C

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide students with fundamental knowledge of the notion of corporate sustainability.
 To determine how organizations impacts on the environment and socio-technical systems,
the relationship between social and environmental performance and competitiveness, the
approaches and methods.
UNIT I MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY 9

Management of sustainability -rationale and political trends: An introduction to sustainability
management, International and European policies on sustainable development, theoretical pillars
in sustainability management studies.
UNIT II CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 9

Corporate sustainability parameter, corporate sustainability institutional framework, integration of
sustainability into strategic planning and regular business practices, fundamentals of stakeholder
engagement.
UNIT III SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES 9

Corporate sustainability management and competitiveness: Sustainability-oriented corporate
strategies, markets and competitiveness, Green Management between theory and practice,
Sustainable Consumption and Green Marketing strategies, Environmental regulation and strategic
postures; Green Management approaches and tools; Green engineering: clean technologies and
innovation processes; Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Procurement.
UNIT IV SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION 9

Socio-technical transitions and sustainability, Sustainable entrepreneurship, Sustainable pioneers
in green market niches, Smart communities and smart specializations.
UNIT V SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES, COMMODITIES AND

COMMONS 9
Energy management, Water management, Waste management, Wild Life Conservation,
Emerging trends in sustainable management, Case Studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: An understanding of sustainability management as an approach to aid in evaluating and
minimizing environmental impacts while achieving the expected social impact.
CO2: An understanding of corporate sustainability and responsible Business Practices
CO3: Knowledge and skills to understand, to measure and interpret sustainabilityperformances.
CO4: Knowledge of innovative practices in sustainable business and community
management
CO5: Deep understanding of sustainable management of resources and commodities
REFERENCES:
1. Daddi, T., Iraldo, F., Testa, Environmental Certification for Organizations and Products:
Management, 2015
2. Christian N. Madu, Handbook of Sustainability Management 2012
3. Petra Molthan-Hill, The Business Student's Guide to Sustainable Management: Principles
and Practice, 2014
4. Margaret Robertson, Sustainability Principles and Practice, 2014
5. Peter Rogers, An Introduction to Sustainable Development, 2006
OBA432 MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 To familiarize students with the theory and practice of small business management.
 To learn the legal issues faced by small business and how they impact operations.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO SMALL BUSINESS 9

Creation, Innovation, entrepreneurship and small business - Defining Small Business –Role of
Owner – Manager – government policy towards small business sector –elements of
entrepreneurship –evolution of entrepreneurship –Types of Entrepreneurship – social, civic,
corporate - Business life cycle - barriers and triggers to new venture creation – process to assist
start ups – small business and family business.
UNIT II SCREENING THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AND FORMULATING THE

BUSINESS PLAN 9
Concepts of opportunity recognition; Key factors leading to new venture failure; New venture
screening process; Applying new venture screening process to the early stage small firm Role
planning in small business – importance of strategy formulation – management skills for small
business creation and development.
UNIT III BUILDING THE RIGHT TEAM AND MARKETING STRATEGY 9

Management and Leadership – employee assessments – Tuckman’s stages of group
development - The entrepreneurial process model - Delegation and team building - Comparison
of HR management in small and large firms - Importance of coaching and how to apply a
coaching model.
Marketing within the small business - success strategies for small business marketing - customer
delight and business generating systems, - market research, - assessing market performance-
sales management and strategy - the marketing mix and marketing strategy.
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UNIT IV FINANCING SMALL BUSINESS 9
Main sources of entrepreneurial capital; Nature of ‘bootstrap’ financing - Difference between cash
and profit - Nature of bank financing and equity financing - Funding-equity gap for small firms.
Importance of working capital cycle - Calculation of break-even point - Power of gross profit
margin- Pricing for profit - Credit policy issues and relating these to cash flow management and
profitability.
UNIT V VALUING SMALL BUSINESS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT 9

Causes of small business failure - Danger signals of impending trouble - Characteristics of poorly
performing firms - Turnaround strategies - Concept of business valuation - Different valuation
measurements - Nature of goodwill and how to measure it - Advantages and disadvantages of
buying an established small firm - Process of preparing a business for sale.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1. Familiarise the students with the concept of small business
CO2. In depth knowledge on small business opportunities and challenges
CO3. Ability to devise plans for small business by building the right skills and marketing
strategies
CO4. Identify the funding source for small start ups
CO5. Business evaluation for buying and selling of small firms
REFERENCES
1. Hankinson,A.(2000). “The key factors in the profile of small firm owner-managers that
influence business performance. The South Coast Small Firms Survey, 1997-2000.”
Industrial and Commercial Training 32(3):94-98.
2. Parker,R.(2000). “Small is not necessarily beautiful: An evaluation of policy support for small
and medium-sized enterprise in Australia.” Australian Journal of Political Science 35(2):239-
253.
3. Journal articles on SME’s.
OBA433 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS LTPC

300 3
COURSE OBJECTIVE
 To understand intellectual property rights and its valuation.
Intellectual property rights - Introduction, Basic concepts, Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks,
Trade Secrets, Geographic Indicators; Nature of Intellectual Property, Technological Research,
Inventions and Innovations, History - the way from WTO to WIPO, TRIPS.
UNIT II PROCESS 9
New Developments in IPR, Procedure for grant of Patents, TM, GIs, Patenting under Patent
Cooperation Treaty, Administration of Patent system in India, Patenting in foreign countries.
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UNIT III STATUTES 9
International Treaties and conventions on IPRs, The TRIPs Agreement, PCT Agreement, The
Patent Act of India, Patent Amendment Act (2005), Design Act, Trademark Act, Geographical
Indication Act, Bayh- Dole Act and Issues of Academic Entrepreneurship.
UNIT IV STRATEGIES IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 9

Strategies for investing in R&D, Patent Information and databases, IPR strength in India,
Traditional Knowledge, Case studies.
UNIT V MODELS 9
The technologies Know-how, concept of ownership, Significance of IP in Value Creation, IP
Valuation and IP Valuation Models, Application of Real Option Model in Strategic Decision
Making, Transfer and Licensing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: Understanding of intellectual property and appreciation of the need to protect it
CO2: Awareness about the process of patenting
CO3: Understanding of the statutes related to IPR
CO4: Ability to apply strategies to protect intellectual property
CO5: Ability to apply models for making strategic decisions related to IPR
REFERENCES
1. V. Sople Vinod, Managing Intellectual Property by (Prentice hall of India Pvt.Ltd), 2006.
2. Intellectual Property rights and copyrights, EssEss Publications.
3. Primer, R. Anita Rao and Bhanoji Rao, Intellectual Property Rights, Lastain Book company.
4. Edited by Derek Bosworth and Elizabeth Webster, The Management of Intellectual Property,
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2006.
5. WIPO Intellectual Property Hand book.
OBA434 ETHICAL MANAGEMENT LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVE
 To help students develop knowledge and competence in ethical management and
decision making in organizational contexts.
UNIT I ETHICS AND SOCIETY 9

Ethical Management- Definition, Motivation, Advantages-Practical implications of ethical
management. Managerial ethics, professional ethics, and social Responsibility-Role of culture and
society’s expectations- Individual and organizational responsibility to society and the community.
UNIT II ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT IN A CRISIS 9

Managing in an ethical crisis, the nature of a crisis, ethics in crisis management, discuss case
studies, analyze real-world scenarios, develop ethical management skills, knowledge, and
competencies. Proactive crisis management.
UNIT III STAKEHOLDERS IN ETHICAL MANAGEMENT 9

Stakeholders in ethical management, identifying internal and external stakeholders, nature of
stakeholders, ethical management of various kinds of stakeholders: customers (product and
service issues), employees (leadership, fairness, justice, diversity) suppliers, collaborators,
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business, community, the natural environment (the sustainability imperative, green management,
Contemporary issues).
UNIT IV INDIVIDUAL VARIABLES IN ETHICAL MANJAGEMENT 9

Understanding individual variables in ethics, managerial ethics, concepts in ethical psychology-
ethical awareness, ethical courage, ethical judgment, ethical foundations, ethical
emotions/intuitions/intensity. Utilization of these concepts and competencies for ethical decision-
making and management.
UNIT V PRACTICAL FIELD-GUIDE, TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS 9

Ethical management in practice, development of techniques and skills, navigating challenges and
dilemmas, resolving issues and preventing unethical management proactively. Role modelling
and creating a culture of ethical management and human flourishing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: Role modelling and influencing the ethical and cultural context.
CO2: Respond to ethical crises and proactively address potential crises situations.
CO3: Understand and implement stakeholder management decisions.
CO4: Develop the ability, knowledge, and skills for ethical management.
CO5: Develop practical skills to navigate, resolve and thrive in management situations
REFERENCES
1. Brad Agle, Aaron Miller, Bill O’ Rourke, The Business Ethics Field Guide: the essential
companion to leading your career and your company, 2016.
2. Steiner & Steiner, Business, Government & Society: A managerial Perspective, 2011.
3. Lawrence & Weber, Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy, 2020.
ET4251 IoT FOR SMART SYSTEMS LT P C

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To study about Internet of Things technologies and its role in real time applications.
2. To introduce the infrastructure required for IoT
3. To familiarize the accessories and communication techniques for IoT.
4. To provide insight about the embedded processor and sensors required for IoT
5. To familiarize the different platforms and Attributes for IoT
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET OF THINGS 9

Overview, Hardware and software requirements for IOT, Sensor and actuators, Technology
drivers, Business drivers, Typical IoT applications, Trends and implications.
UNIT II IOT ARCHITECTURE 9

IoT reference model and architecture -Node Structure - Sensing, Processing, Communication,
Powering, Networking - Topologies, Layer/Stack architecture, IoT standards, Cloud computing for
IoT, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy beacons.
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UNIT III PROTOCOLS AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR IOT 9
PROTOCOLS:
NFC, SCADA and RFID, Zigbee MIPI, M-PHY, UniPro, SPMI, SPI, M-PCIe GSM, CDMA,
LTE, GPRS, small cell.
Wireless technologies for IoT: WiFi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth/Bluetooth Smart, ZigBee/ZigBee
Smart, UWB (IEEE 802.15.4), 6LoWPAN, Proprietary systems-Recent trends.
UNIT IV IOT PROCESSORS 9

Services/Attributes: Big-Data Analytics for IOT, Dependability,Interoperability, Security,
Maintainability.
Embedded processors for IOT :Introduction to Python programming -Building IOT with
RASPERRY PI and Arduino.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES 9

Industrial IoT, Home Automation, smart cities, Smart Grid, connected vehicles, electric vehicle
charging, Environment, Agriculture, Productivity Applications, IOT Defense
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, the students will have the ability to
CO1: Analyze the concepts of IoT and its present developments.
CO2: Compare and contrast different platforms and infrastructures available for IoT
CO3: Explain different protocols and communication technologies used in IoT
CO4: Analyze the big data analytic and programming of IoT
CO5: Implement IoT solutions for smart applications
REFERENCES:
1. ArshdeepBahga and VijaiMadisetti : A Hands-on Approach “Internet of Things”,Universities
Press 2015.
2. Oliver Hersent , David Boswarthick and Omar Elloumi “ The Internet of Things”, Wiley,2016.
3. Samuel Greengard, “ The Internet of Things”, The MIT press, 2015.
4. Adrian McEwen and Hakim Cassimally“Designing the Internet of Things “Wiley,2014.
5. Jean- Philippe Vasseur, Adam Dunkels, “Interconnecting Smart Objects with IP: The Next
Internet” Morgan Kuffmann Publishers, 2010.
6. Adrian McEwen and Hakim Cassimally, “Designing the Internet of Things”, John Wiley and
sons, 2014.
7. Lingyang Song/DusitNiyato/ Zhu Han/ Ekram Hossain,” Wireless Device-to-Device
Communications and Networks, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS,2015.
8. OvidiuVermesan and Peter Friess (Editors), “Internet of Things: Converging Technologies
for Smart Environments and Integrated Ecosystems”, River Publishers Series in
Communication, 2013.
9. Vijay Madisetti , ArshdeepBahga, “Internet of Things (A Hands on-Approach)”, 2014.
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10. Zach Shelby, Carsten Bormann, “6LoWPAN: The Wireless Embedded Internet”, John Wiley
and sons, 2009.
11. Lars T.Berger and Krzysztof Iniewski, “Smart Grid applications, communications and
security”, Wiley, 2015.
12. JanakaEkanayake, KithsiriLiyanage, Jianzhong Wu, Akihiko Yokoyama and Nick Jenkins, “
Smart Grid Technology and Applications”, Wiley, 2015.
13. UpenaDalal,”Wireless Communications & Networks,Oxford,2015.
ET4072 MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course is aimed at
1. Understanding about the learning problem and algorithms
2. Providing insight about neural networks
3. Introducing the machine learning fundamentals and significance
4. Enabling the students to acquire knowledge about pattern recognition.
5. Motivating the students to apply deep learning algorithms for solving real life problems.
UNIT I LEARNING PROBLEMS AND ALGORITHMS 9

Various paradigms of learning problems, Supervised, Semi-supervised and Unsupervised
algorithms
UNIT II NEURAL NETWORKS 9

Differences between Biological and Artificial Neural Networks - Typical Architecture, Common
Activation Functions, Multi-layer neural network, Linear Separability, Hebb Net, Perceptron,
Adaline, Standard Back propagation Training Algorithms for Pattern Association - Hebb rule and
Delta rule, Hetero associative, Auto associative, Kohonen Self Organising Maps, Examples of
Feature Maps, Learning Vector Quantization, Gradient descent, Boltzmann Machine Learning.
UNIT III MACHINE LEARNING – FUNDAMENTALS & FEATURE SELECTIONS &

CLASSIFICATIONS 9
Classifying Samples: The confusion matrix, Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1- Score, the curse of
dimensionality, training, testing, validation, cross validation, overfitting, under-fitting the data, early
stopping, regularization, bias and variance. Feature Selection, normalization, dimensionality
reduction, Classifiers: KNN, SVM, Decision trees, Naïve Bayes, Binary classification, multi class
classification, clustering.
UNIT IV DEEP LEARNING: CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS 9

Feed forward networks, Activation functions, back propagation in CNN, optimizers, batch
normalization, convolution layers, pooling layers, fully connected layers, dropout, Examples of
CNNs.
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UNIT V DEEP LEARNING: RNNS, AUTOENCODERS AND GANS 9
State, Structure of RNN Cell, LSTM and GRU, Time distributed layers, Generating Text,
Autoencoders: Convolutional Autoencoders, Denoising autoencoders, Variational autoencoders,
GANs: The discriminator, generator, DCGANs
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):
At the end of the course the student will be able to
CO1 : Illustrate the categorization of machine learning algorithms.
CO2: Compare and contrast the types of neural network architectures, activation functions
CO3: Acquaint with the pattern association using neural networks
CO4: Elaborate various terminologies related with pattern recognition and architectures of
convolutional neural networks
CO5: Construct different feature selection and classification techniques and advanced neural
network architectures such as RNN, Autoencoders, and GANs.
REFERENCES:
1. J. S. R. Jang, C. T. Sun, E. Mizutani, Neuro Fuzzy and Soft Computing - A Computational
Approach to Learning and Machine Intelligence, 2012, PHI learning
2. Deep Learning, Ian Good fellow, YoshuaBengio and Aaron Courville, MIT Press, ISBN:
9780262035613, 2016.
3. The Elements of Statistical Learning. Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani and Jerome Friedman.
Second Edition. 2009.
4. Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning. Christopher Bishop. Springer. 2006.
5. Understanding Machine Learning. Shai Shalev-Shwartz and Shai Ben-David. Cambridge
University Press. 2017.
PX4012 RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge on
 Different types of renewable energy technologies
 Standalone operation, grid connected operation of renewable energy systems
Classification of energy sources – Co2 Emission - Features of Renewable energy - Renewable
energy scenario in India -Environmental aspects of electric energy conversion: impacts of
renewable energy generation on environment Per Capital Consumption - CO2 Emission -
importance of renewable energy sources, Potentials – Achievements– Applications.
UNIT II SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS 9

Solar Energy: Sun and Earth-Basic Characteristics of solar radiation- angle of sunrays on solar
collector-Estimating Solar Radiation Empirically - Equivalent circuit of PV Cell- Photovoltaic cell-
characteristics: P-V and I-V curve of cell-Impact of Temperature and Insolation on I-V
characteristics-Shading Impacts on I-V characteristics-Bypass diode -Blocking diode.
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UNIT III PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN 9
Block diagram of solar photo voltaic system : Line commutated converters (inversion mode) -
Boost and buck-boost converters - selection of inverter, battery sizing, array sizing - PV systems
classification- standalone PV systems - Grid tied and grid interactive inverters- grid connection
issues.
UNIT IV WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS 9

Origin of Winds: Global and Local Winds- Aerodynamics of Wind turbine-Derivation of Betz’s limit-
Power available in wind-Classification of wind turbine: Horizontal Axis wind turbine and Vertical
axis wind turbine- Aerodynamic Efficiency-Tip Speed-Tip Speed Ratio-Solidity-Blade Count-Power
curve of wind turbine - Configurations of wind energy conversion systems: Type A, Type B, Type C
and Type D Configurations- Grid connection Issues - Grid integrated SCIG and PMSG based
WECS.
UNIT V OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 9

Qualitative study of different renewable energy resources: ocean, Biomass, Hydrogen energy
systems, Fuel cells, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Tidal and wave energy,
Geothermal Energy Resources.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
After completion of this course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Demonstrate the need for renewable energy sources.
CO2: Develop a stand-alone photo voltaic system and implement a maximum power point
tracking in the PV system.
CO3: Design a stand-alone and Grid connected PV system.
CO4: Analyze the different configurations of the wind energy conversion systems.
CO5: Realize the basic of various available renewable energy sources
REFERENCES:
1. S.N.Bhadra, D. Kastha, & S. Banerjee “Wind Electrical Systems”, Oxford UniversityPress,
2009.
2. Rai. G.D, “Non conventional energy sources”, Khanna publishes, 1993.
3. Rai. G.D,” Solar energy utilization”, Khanna publishes, 1993.
4. Chetan Singh Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications”,
PHI Learning Private Limited, 2012.
5. John Twideu and Tony Weir, “Renewal Energy Resources” BSP Publications, 2006
6. Gray, L. Johnson, “Wind energy system”, prentice hall of India, 1995.
7. B.H.Khan, " Non-conventional Energy sources", , McGraw-hill, 2nd Edition, 2009.
8. Fang Lin Luo Hong Ye, " Renewable Energy systems", Taylor & Francis Group,2013.
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PS4093 SMART GRID L T P C
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 To Study about Smart Grid technologies, different smart meters and advanced metering
infrastructure.
 To know about the function of smart grid.
 To familiarize the power quality management issues in Smart Grid.
 To familiarize the high performance computing for Smart Grid applications
 To get familiarized with the communication networks for Smart Grid applications
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO SMART GRID 9

Evolution of Electric Grid, Concept, Definitions and Need for Smart Grid, Smart grid drivers,
functions, opportunities, challenges and benefits, Difference between conventional & Smart Grid,
Comparison of Micro grid and Smart grid, Present development & International policies in Smart
Grid, Smart Grid Initiative for Power Distribution Utility in India – Case Study.
UNIT II SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES 9

Technology Drivers, Smart Integration of energy resources, Smart substations, Substation
Automation, Feeder Automation ,Transmission systems: EMS, FACTS and HVDC, Wide area
monitoring, Protection and control, Distribution systems: DMS, Volt/Var control, Fault Detection,
Isolation and service restoration, Outage management, High-Efficiency Distribution Transformers,
Phase Shifting Transformers, Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) – Grid to Vehicle and
Vehicle to Grid charging concepts.
UNIT III SMART METERS AND ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE 9

Introduction to Smart Meters, Advanced Metering infrastructure (AMI) drivers and benefits, AMI
protocols, standards and initiatives, AMI needs in the smart grid, Phasor Measurement Unit(PMU)
& their application for monitoring & protection. Demand side management and demand response
programs, Demand pricing and Time of Use, Real Time Pricing, Peak Time Pricing.
UNIT IV POWER QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SMART GRID 9

Power Quality & EMC in Smart Grid, Power Quality issues of Grid connected Renewable Energy
Sources, Power Quality Conditioners for Smart Grid, Web based Power Quality monitoring, Power
Quality Audit.
Unit V HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING FOR SMART GRID APPLICATIONS 9

Architecture and Standards -Local Area Network (LAN), House Area Network (HAN), Wide Area
Network (WAN), Broadband over Power line (BPL), PLC, Zigbee, GSM, IP based Protocols,
Basics of Web Service and CLOUD Computing, Cyber Security for Smart Grid.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME:
Students able to
CO1: Relate with the smart resources, smart meters and other smart devices.
CO2: Explain the function of Smart Grid.
CO3: Experiment the issues of Power Quality in Smart Grid.
CO4: Analyze the performance of Smart Grid.
CO5: Recommend suitable communication networks for smart grid applications
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REFERENCES
1. Stuart Borlase ‘Smart Grid: Infrastructure, Technology and Solutions’, CRC Press 2012.
2. JanakaEkanayake, Nick Jenkins, KithsiriLiyanage, Jianzhong Wu, Akihiko Yokoyama,
‘Smart Grid: Technology and Applications’, Wiley, 2012.
3. Mini S. Thomas, John D McDonald, ‘Power System SCADA and Smart Grids’, CRC Press,
2015
4. Kenneth C.Budka, Jayant G. Deshpande, Marina Thottan, ‘Communication Networks for
Smart Grids’, Springer, 2014
5. SMART GRID Fundamentals of Design and Analysis, James Momoh, IEEE press, A John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication.
CP4391 SECURITY PRACTICES L T PC

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the core fundamentals of system and web security concepts
 To have through understanding in the security concepts related to networks
 To deploy the security essentials in IT Sector
 To be exposed to the concepts of Cyber Security and cloud security
 To perform a detailed study of Privacy and Storage security and related Issues
UNIT I SYSTEM SECURITY 9

Model of network security – Security attacks, services and mechanisms – OSI security
architecture -A Cryptography primer- Intrusion detection system- Intrusion Prevention system -
Security web applications- Case study: OWASP - Top 10 Web Application Security Risks.
UNIT II NETWORK SECURITY 9

Internet Security - Intranet security- Local Area Network Security - Wireless Network Security -
Wireless Sensor Network Security- Cellular Network Security - Mobile security - IOT security -
Case Study - Kali Linux.
UNIT III SECURITY MANAGEMENT 9

Information security essentials for IT Managers- Security Management System - Policy Driven
System Management- IT Security - Online Identity and User Management System. Case study:
Metasploit
UNIT IV CYBER SECURITY AND CLOUD SECURITY 9

Cyber Forensics- Disk Forensics – Network Forensics – Wireless Forensics – Database
Forensics – Malware Forensics – Mobile Forensics – Email Forensics- Best security practices for
automate Cloud infrastructure management – Establishing trust in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Cloud
types. Case study: DVWA
UNIT V PRIVACY AND STORAGE SECURITY 9

Privacy on the Internet - Privacy Enhancing Technologies - Personal privacy Policies - Detection
of Conflicts in security policies- privacy and security in environment monitoring systems. Storage
Area Network Security - Storage Area Network Security Devices - Risk management - Physical
Security Essentials.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Understand the core fundamentals of system security
CO2: Apply the security concepts to wired and wireless networks
CO3: Implement and Manage the security essentials in IT Sector
CO4: Explain the concepts of Cyber Security and Cyber forensics
CO5: Be aware of Privacy and Storage security Issues.
REFERENCES
1. John R. Vacca, Computer and Information Security Handbook, Third Edition, Elsevier 2017
2. Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord, Principles of Information Security, Seventh Edition,
Cengage Learning, 2022
3. Richard E. Smith, Elementary Information Security, Third Edition, Jones and Bartlett Learning,
2019
4. Mayor, K.K.Mookhey, Jacopo Cervini, Fairuzan Roslan, Kevin Beaver, Metasploit Toolkit for
Penetration Testing, Exploit Development and Vulnerability Research, Syngress publications,
Elsevier, 2007. ISBN : 978-1-59749-074-0
5. John Sammons, “The Basics of Digital Forensics- The Primer for Getting Started in Digital
Forensics”, Syngress, 2012
6. Cory Altheide and Harlan Carvey, “Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools”,2011 Syngress,
ISBN: 9781597495875.
7. Siani Pearson, George Yee "Privacy and Security for Cloud Computing" Computer
Communications and Networks, Springer, 2013.
MP4251 CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES L T PC

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To gain expertise in Virtualization, Virtual Machines and deploy practical virtualization
solution
 To understand the architecture, infrastructure and delivery models of cloud computing.
 To explore the roster of AWS services and illustrate the way to make applications in AWS
 To gain knowledge in the working of Windows Azure and Storage services offered by
Windows Azure
 To develop the cloud application using various programming model of Hadoop and Aneka
UNIT I VIRTUALIZATION AND VIRTUALIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE 6

Basics of Virtual Machines - Process Virtual Machines – System Virtual Machines –Emulation –
Interpretation – Binary Translation - Taxonomy of Virtual Machines. Virtualization –Management
Virtualization –– Hardware Maximization – Architectures – Virtualization Management – Storage
Virtualization – Network Virtualization- Implementation levels of virtualization – virtualization
structure – virtualization of CPU, Memory and I/O devices – virtual clusters and Resource
Management – Virtualization for data center automation
UNIT II CLOUD PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE 12

Cloud Computing: Definition, Characteristics - Cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid,
community – Categories of cloud computing: Everything as a service: Infrastructure, platform,
software- A Generic Cloud Architecture Design – Layered cloud Architectural Development –
Architectural Design Challenges
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UNIT III AWS CLOUD PLATFORM - IAAS 9
Amazon Web Services: AWS Infrastructure- AWS API- AWS Management Console - Setting up
AWS Storage - Stretching out with Elastic Compute Cloud - Elastic Container Service for
Kubernetes- AWS Developer Tools: AWS Code Commit, AWS Code Build, AWS Code Deploy,
AWS Code Pipeline, AWS code Star - AWS Management Tools: Cloud Watch, AWS Auto
Scaling, AWS control Tower, Cloud Formation, Cloud Trail, AWS License Manager
UNIT IV PAAS CLOUD PLATFORM 9

Windows Azure: Origin of Windows Azure, Features, The Fabric Controller – First Cloud APP in
Windows Azure- Service Model and Managing Services: Definition and Configuration, Service
runtime API- Windows Azure Developer Portal- Service Management API- Windows Azure
Storage Characteristics-Storage Services- REST API- Blops
UNIT V PROGRAMMING MODEL 9

Introduction to Hadoop Framework - Mapreduce, Input splitting, map and reduce functions,
specifying input and output parameters, configuring and running a job –Developing Map Reduce
Applications - Design of Hadoop file system –Setting up Hadoop Cluster- Aneka: Cloud
Application Platform, Thread Programming, Task Programming and Map-Reduce Programming in
Aneka
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Employ the concepts of virtualization in the cloud computing
CO2: Identify the architecture, infrastructure and delivery models of cloud computing
CO3: Develop the Cloud Application in AWS platform
CO4: Apply the concepts of Windows Azure to design Cloud Application
CO5: Develop services using various Cloud computing programming models.
REFERENCES
1. Bernard Golden, Amazon Web Service for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
2. Raoul Alongi, AWS: The Most Complete Guide to Amazon Web Service from Beginner to
Advanced Level, Amazon Asia- Pacific Holdings Private Limited, 2019.
3. Sriram Krishnan, Programming: Windows Azure, O’Reilly,2010.
4. Rajkumar Buyya, Christian Vacchiola, S.Thamarai Selvi, Mastering Cloud Computing ,
MCGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2013.
5. Danielle Ruest, Nelson Ruest, ―Virtualization: A Beginner‟s Guide‖, McGraw-Hill
Osborne Media, 2009.
6. Jim Smith, Ravi Nair , "Virtual Machines: Versatile Platforms for Systems and Processes",
Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann, 2005.
7. John W.Rittinghouse and James F.Ransome, "Cloud Computing:
Implementation, Management, and Security", CRC Press, 2010.
8. Toby Velte, Anthony Velte, Robert Elsenpeter, "Cloud Computing, A Practical Approach",
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2009.
9. Tom White, "Hadoop: The Definitive Guide", Yahoo Press, 2012.
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IF4072 DESIGN THINKING LTPC
3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To provide a sound knowledge in UI & UX
 To understand the need for UI and UX
 Research Methods used in Design
 Tools used in UI & UX
 Creating a wireframe and prototype
UNIT I UX LIFECYCLE TEMPLATE 8

Introduction. A UX process lifecycle template. Choosing a process instance for your project. The
system complexity space. Meet the user interface team. Scope of UX presence within the team.
More about UX lifecycles. Business Strategy. Value Innovation. Validated User Research. Killer
UX Design. The Blockbuster Value Proposition. What Is a Value Proposition?.
UNIT II CONTEXTUAL INQUIRY 10

The system concept statement. User work activity data gathering. Look for emotional aspects of
work practice. Abridged contextual inquiry process. Data-driven vs. model-driven inquiry.
Organizing concepts: work roles and flow model. Creating and managing work activity notes.
Constructing your work activity affinity diagram (WAAD). Abridged contextual analysis process.
History of affinity diagrams.
UNIT III DESIGN THINKING, IDEATION, AND SKETCHING 9

Design-informing models: second span of the bridge . Some general “how to” suggestions. A New
example domain: slideshow presentations. User models. Usage models. Work environment
models. Barrier summaries. Model consolidation. Protecting your sources. Abridged methods for
design-informing models extraction. Design paradigms. Design thinking. Design perspectives.
User personas. Ideation. Sketching
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UX GOALS, METRICS, AND TARGETS
UNIT IV
Introduction. UX goals. UX target tables. Work roles, user classes, and UX goals. UX measures.
Measuring instruments. UX metrics. Baseline level. Target level. Setting levels. Observed results.
Practical tips and cautions for creating UX targets. How UX targets help manage the user
experience engineering process.
UNIT V ANALYSING USER EXPERIENCE 10

Sharpening Your Thinking Tools. UX Research and Strength of Evidence. Agile Personas. How to
Prioritize Usability Problems. Creating Insights, Hypotheses and Testable Design Ideas. How to
Manage Design Projects with User Experience Metrics. Two Measures that Will Justify Any
Design Change. Evangelizing UX Research. How to Create a User Journey Map. Generating
Solutions to Usability Problems. Building UX Research Into the Design Studio Methodology.
Dealing with Common objections to UX Research. The User Experience Debrief Meeting.
Creating a User Experience Dashboard.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:
1: Hands on Design Thinking process for a product
2: Defining the Look and Feel of any new Project
3: Create a Sample Pattern Library for that product (Mood board, Fonts, Colors based on UI
principles)
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4: Identify a customer problem to solve.
5: Conduct end-to-end user research - User research, creating personas, Ideation process (User
stories, Scenarios), Flow diagrams, Flow Mapping
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Build UI for user Applications
CO2: Use the UI Interaction behaviors and principles
CO3: Evaluate UX design of any product or application
CO4: Demonstrate UX Skills in product development
CO5: Implement Sketching principles
REFERENCES
1. UX for Developers: How to Integrate User-Centered Design Principles Into Your Day-to-
Day Development Work, Westley Knight. Apress, 2018
2. The UX Book: Process and Guidelines for Ensuring a Quality User Experience, Rex
Hartson, Pardha Pyla. Morgan Kaufmann, 2012
3. UX Fundamentals for Non-UX Professionals: User Experience Principles for Managers,
Writers, Designers, and Developers, Edward Stull. Apress, 2018
4. Lean UX: Designing Great Products with Agile Teams, Gothelf, Jeff, Seiden, and Josh.
O'Reilly Media, 2016
5. Designing UX: Prototyping: Because Modern Design is Never Static, Ben Coleman, and
Dan Goodwin. SitePoint, 2017
MU4153 PRINCIPLES OF MULTIMEDIA L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To get familiarity with gamut of multimedia and its significance
 To acquire knowledge in multimedia components.
 To acquire knowledge about multimedia tools and authoring.
 To acquire knowledge in the development of multimedia applications.
 To explore the latest trends and technologies in multimedia
Introduction to Multimedia – Characteristics of Multimedia Presentation – Multimedia Components
– Promotion of Multimedia Based Components – Digital Representation – Media and Data
Streams – Multimedia Architecture – Multimedia Documents, Multimedia Tasks and Concerns,
Production, sharing and distribution, Hypermedia, WWW and Internet, Authoring, Multimedia over
wireless and mobile networks.
Suggested Activities:
1. Flipped classroom on media Components.
2. External learning – Interactive presentation.
Suggested Evaluation Methods:

1. Tutorial – Handling media components
2. Quizzes on different types of data presentation.
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UNIT II ELEMENTS OF MULTIMEDIA 9
Text-Types, Font, Unicode Standard, File Formats, Graphics and Image data representations –
data types, file formats, color models; video – color models in video, analog video, digital video,
file formats, video display interfaces, 3D video and TV: Audio – Digitization, SNR, SQNR,
quantization, audio quality, file formats, MIDI; Animation- Key Frames and Tweening, other
Techniques, 2D and 3D Animation.
1. Flipped classroom on different file formats of various media elements.
2. External learning – Adobe after effects, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Audition.

1. Demonstration on after effects animations.
2. Quizzes on file formats and color models.
UNIT III MULTIMEDIA TOOLS 9

Authoring Tools – Features and Types – Card and Page Based Tools – Icon and Object Based
Tools – Time Based Tools – Cross Platform Authoring Tools – Editing Tools – Painting and
Drawing Tools – 3D Modeling and Animation Tools – Image Editing Tools – Sound Editing Tools –
Digital Movie Tools.
1. Flipped classroom on multimedia tools.
2. External learning – Comparison of various authoring tools.

1. Tutorial – Audio editing tool.
2. Quizzes on animation tools.
UNIT IV MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS 9

Compression Types and Techniques: CODEC, Text Compression: GIF Coding Standards, JPEG
standard – JPEG 2000, basic audio compression – ADPCM, MPEG Psychoacoustics, basic Video
compression techniques – MPEG, H.26X – Multimedia Database System – User Interfaces – OS
Multimedia Support – Hardware Support – Real Time Protocols – Play Back Architectures –
Synchronization – Document Architecture – Hypermedia Concepts: Hypermedia Design – Digital
Copyrights, Content analysis.
1. Flipped classroom on concepts of multimedia hardware architectures.
2. External learning – Digital repositories and hypermedia design.
1. Quizzes on multimedia hardware and compression techniques.
2. Tutorial – Hypermedia design.
UNIT V MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS FOR THE WEB AND MOBILE PLATFORMS 9

ADDIE Model – Conceptualization – Content Collection – Storyboard–Script Authoring Metaphors
– Testing – Report Writing – Documentation. Multimedia for the web and mobile platforms. Virtual
Reality, Internet multimedia content distribution, Multimedia Information sharing – social media
sharing, cloud computing for multimedia services, interactive cloud gaming. Multimedia
information retrieval.
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1. External learning – Game consoles.
2. External learning – VRML scripting languages.
1. Demonstration of simple interactive games.
2. Tutorial – Simple VRML program.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Handle the multimedia elements effectively.
CO2: Articulate the concepts and techniques used in multimedia applications.
CO3: Develop effective strategies to deliver Quality of Experience in multimedia applications.
CO4: Design and implement algorithms and techniques applied to multimedia objects.
CO5: Design and develop multimedia applications following software engineering models.
REFERENCES:
1. Li, Ze-Nian, Drew, Mark, Liu, Jiangchuan, “Fundamentals of Multimedia”, Springer, Third
Edition, 2021.
2. Prabhat K.Andleigh, Kiran Thakrar, “MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS DESIGN”, Pearson Education,
2015.
3. Gerald Friedland, Ramesh Jain, “Multimedia Computing”, Cambridge University Press, 2018.
(digital book)
4. Ranjan Parekh, “Principles of Multimedia”, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2017
DS4015 BIG DATA ANALYTICS LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the basics of big data analytics
 To understand the search methods and visualization
 To learn mining data streams
 To learn frameworks
 To gain knowledge on R language
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO BIG DATA 9

Introduction to Big Data Platform – Challenges of Conventional Systems - Intelligent data analysis
–Nature of Data - Analytic Processes and Tools - Analysis Vs Reporting - Modern Data Analytic
Tools- Statistical Concepts: Sampling Distributions - Re-Sampling - Statistical Inference -
Prediction Error.
UNIT II SEARCH METHODS AND VISUALIZATION 9

Search by simulated Annealing – Stochastic, Adaptive search by Evaluation – Evaluation
Strategies –Genetic Algorithm – Genetic Programming – Visualization – Classification of Visual
Data Analysis Techniques – Data Types – Visualization Techniques – Interaction techniques –
Specific Visual data analysis Techniques
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UNIT III MINING DATA STREAMS 9
Introduction To Streams Concepts – Stream Data Model and Architecture - Stream Computing -
Sampling Data in a Stream – Filtering Streams – Counting Distinct Elements in a Stream –
Estimating Moments – Counting Oneness in a Window – Decaying Window - Real time Analytics
Platform(RTAP) Applications - Case Studies - Real Time Sentiment Analysis, Stock Market
Predictions
UNIT IV FRAMEWORKS 9
MapReduce – Hadoop, Hive, MapR – Sharding – NoSQL Databases - S3 - Hadoop Distributed
File Systems – Case Study- Preventing Private Information Inference Attacks on Social Networks-
Grand Challenge: Applying Regulatory Science and Big Data to Improve Medical Device
Innovation
UNIT V R LANGUAGE 9
Overview, Programming structures: Control statements -Operators -Functions -Environment and
scope issues -Recursion -Replacement functions, R data structures: Vectors -Matrices and arrays
-Lists -Data frames -Classes, Input/output, String manipulations
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1:understand the basics of big data analytics
CO2: Ability to use Hadoop, Map Reduce Framework.
CO3: Ability to identify the areas for applying big data analytics for increasing the business
outcome.
CO4:gain knowledge on R language
CO5: Contextually integrate and correlate large amounts of information to gain faster insights.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
REFERENCE:
1. Michael Berthold, David J. Hand, Intelligent Data Analysis, Springer, 2007.
2. Anand Rajaraman and Jeffrey David Ullman, Mining of Massive Datasets, Cambridge
University Press, 3rd edition 2020.
3. Norman Matloff, The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design,
No Starch Press, USA, 2011.
4. Bill Franks, Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave: Finding Opportunities in Huge Data
Streams with Advanced Analytics, John Wiley & sons, 2012.
5. Glenn J. Myatt, Making Sense of Data, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
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NC4201 INTERNET OF THINGS AND CLOUD L T PC
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To understand Smart Objects and IoT Architectures
 To learn about various IOT-related protocols
 To build simple IoT Systems using Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
 To understand data analytics and cloud in the context of IoT
 To develop IoT infrastructure for popular applications
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF IoT 9
Introduction to IoT – IoT definition – Characteristics – IoT Complete Architectural Stack – IoT
enabling Technologies – IoT Challenges. Sensors and Hardware for IoT – Hardware Platforms –
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Node MCU. A Case study with any one of the boards and data acquisition
from sensors.
UNIT II PROTOCOLS FOR IoT 9

Infrastructure protocol (IPV4/V6/RPL), Identification (URIs), Transport (Wifi, Lifi, BLE), Discovery,
Data Protocols, Device Management Protocols. – A Case Study with MQTT/CoAP usage-IoT
privacy, security and vulnerability solutions.
UNIT III CASE STUDIES/INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS 9
Case studies with architectural analysis: IoT applications – Smart City – Smart Water – Smart
Agriculture – Smart Energy – Smart Healthcare – Smart Transportation – Smart Retail – Smart
waste management.
UNIT IV CLOUD COMPUTING INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction to Cloud Computing - Service Model – Deployment Model- Virtualization Concepts –
Cloud Platforms – Amazon AWS – Microsoft Azure – Google APIs.
UNIT V IoT AND CLOUD 9
IoT and the Cloud - Role of Cloud Computing in IoT - AWS Components - S3 – Lambda - AWS
IoT Core -Connecting a web application to AWS IoT using MQTT- AWS IoT Examples. Security
Concerns, Risk Issues, and Legal Aspects of Cloud Computing- Cloud Data Security
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Understand the various concept of the IoT and their technologies..
CO2: Develop IoT application using different hardware platforms
CO3: Implement the various IoT Protocols
CO4: Understand the basic principles of cloud computing.
CO5: Develop and deploy the IoT application into cloud environment
REFERENCES
1. "The Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies, Platforms, and Use Cases", by Pethuru Raj
and Anupama C. Raman ,CRC Press, 2017
2. Adrian McEwen, Designing the Internet of Things, Wiley,2013.
3. EMC Education Services, “Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Discovering, Analyzing,
Visualizing and Presenting Data”, Wiley publishers, 2015.
4. Simon Walkowiak, “Big Data Analytics with R” PackT Publishers, 2016
5. Bart Baesens, “Analytics in a Big Data World: The Essential Guide to Data Science and its
Applications”, Wiley Publishers, 2015.
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MX4073 MEDICAL ROBOTICS LT PC
3 0 03
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To explain the basic concepts of robots and types of robots
 To discuss the designing procedure of manipulators, actuators and grippers
 To impart knowledge on various types of sensors and power sources
 To explore various applications of Robots in Medicine
 To impart knowledge on wearable robots
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS 9

Introduction to Robotics, Overview of robot subsystems, Degrees of freedom, configurations and
concept of workspace, Dynamic Stabilization
Sensors and Actuators
Sensors and controllers, Internal and external sensors, position, velocity and acceleration
sensors, Proximity sensors, force sensors Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, Stepper motor
control circuits, End effectors, Various types of Grippers, PD and PID feedback actuator models
UNIT II MANIPULATORS & BASIC KINEMATICS 9

Construction of Manipulators, Manipulator Dynamic and Force Control, Electronic and pneumatic
manipulator, Forward Kinematic Problems, Inverse Kinematic Problems, Solutions of Inverse
Kinematic problems
Navigation and Treatment Planning
Variable speed arrangements, Path determination – Machinery vision, Ranging – Laser –
Acoustic, Magnetic, fiber optic and Tactile sensor
UNIT III SURGICAL ROBOTS 9

Da Vinci Surgical System, Image guided robotic systems for focal ultrasound based surgical
applications, System concept for robotic Tele-surgical system for off-pump, CABG surgery,
Urologic applications, Cardiac surgery, Neuro-surgery, Pediatric and General Surgery,
Gynecologic Surgery, General Surgery and Nanorobotics. Case Study
UNIT IV REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE ROBOTS 9

Pediatric Rehabilitation, Robotic Therapy for the Upper Extremity and Walking, Clinical-Based
Gait Rehabilitation Robots, Motion Correlation and Tracking, Motion Prediction, Motion
Replication. Portable Robot for Tele rehabilitation, Robotic Exoskeletons – Design considerations,
Hybrid assistive limb. Case Study
UNIT V WEARABLE ROBOTS 9

Augmented Reality, Kinematics and Dynamics for Wearable Robots, Wearable Robot technology,
Sensors, Actuators, Portable Energy Storage, Human–robot cognitive interaction (cHRI), Human–
robot physical interaction (pHRI), Wearable Robotic Communication - case study
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Describe the configuration, applications of robots and the concept of grippers and actuators
CO2: Explain the functions of manipulators and basic kinematics
CO3: Describe the application of robots in various surgeries
CO4: Design and analyze the robotic systems for rehabilitation
CO5: Design the wearable robots
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REFERENCES
1. Nagrath and Mittal, “Robotics and Control”, Tata McGraw Hill, First edition, 2003
2. Spong and Vidhyasagar, “Robot Dynamics and Control”, John Wiley and Sons, First edition,
2008
3. Fu.K.S, Gonzalez. R.C., Lee, C.S.G, “Robotics, control”, sensing, Vision and Intelligence,
Tata McGraw Hill International, First edition, 2008
4. Bruno Siciliano, Oussama Khatib, Springer Handbook of Robotics, 1st Edition, Springer,
2008
5. Shane (S.Q.) Xie, Advanced Robotics for Medical Rehabilitation - Current State of the Art
and Recent Advances, Springer, 2016
6. Sashi S Kommu, Rehabilitation Robotics, I-Tech Education and Publishing, 2007
7. Jose L. Pons, Wearable Robots: Biomechatronic Exoskeletons, John Wiley & Sons Ltd,
England, 2008
8. Howie Choset, Kevin Lynch, Seth Hutchinson, “Principles of Robot Motion: Theory,
Algorithms, and Implementations”, Prentice Hall of India, First edition, 2005
9. Philippe Coiffet, Michel Chirouze, “An Introduction to Robot Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill,
First Edition, 1983
10. Jacob Rosen, Blake Hannaford & Richard M Satava, “Surgical Robotics: System
Applications & Visions”, Springer 2011
11. Jocelyn Troccaz, Medical Robotics, Wiley, 2012
12. Achim Schweikard, Floris Ernst, Medical Robotics, Springer, 2015
VE4202 EMBEDDED AUTOMATION L T P C

3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn about the process involved in the design and development of real-time embedded
system
 To develop the embedded C programming skills on 8-bit microcontroller
 To study about the interfacing mechanism of peripheral devices with 8-bit microcontrollers
 To learn about the tools, firmware related to microcontroller programming
 To build a home automation system
UNIT - I INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED C PROGRAMMING 9
C Overview and Program Structure - C Types, Operators and Expressions - C Control Flow - C
Functions and Program Structures - C Pointers And Arrays - FIFO and LIFO - C Structures -
Development Tools
UNIT - II AVR MICROCONTROLLER 9
ATMEGA 16 Architecture - Nonvolatile and Data Memories - Port System - Peripheral Features :
Time Base, Timing Subsystem, Pulse Width Modulation, USART, SPI, Two Wire Serial Interface,
ADC, Interrupts - Physical and Operating Parameters
UNIT – III HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INTERFACING WITH 8-BIT SERIES
CONTROLLERS 9
Lights and Switches - Stack Operation - Implementing Combinational Logic - Expanding I/O -
Interfacing Analog To Digital Convertors - Interfacing Digital To Analog Convertors - LED Displays
: Seven Segment Displays, Dot Matrix Displays - LCD Displays - Driving Relays - Stepper Motor
Interface - Serial EEPROM - Real Time Clock - Accessing Constants Table - Arbitrary Waveform
Generation - Communication Links - System Development Tools
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UNIT – IV VISION SYSTEM 9
Fundamentals of Image Processing - Filtering - Morphological Operations - Feature Detection and
Matching - Blurring and Sharpening - Segmentation - Thresholding - Contours - Advanced
Contour Properties - Gradient - Canny Edge Detector - Object Detection - Background
Subtraction
UNIT – V HOME AUTOMATION 9
Home Automation - Requirements - Water Level Notifier - Electric Guard Dog - Tweeting Bird
Feeder - Package Delivery Detector - Web Enabled Light Switch - Curtain Automation - Android
Door Lock - Voice Controlled Home Automation - Smart Lighting - Smart Mailbox - Electricity
Usage Monitor -Proximity Garage Door Opener - Vision Based Authentic Entry System
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
CO1: analyze the 8-bit series microcontroller architecture, features and pin details
CO2: write embedded C programs for embedded system application
CO3: design and develop real time systems using AVR microcontrollers
CO4: design and develop the systems based on vision mechanism
CO5: design and develop a real time home automation system
REFERENCES:
1. Dhananjay V. Gadre, "Programming and Customizing the AVR Microcontroller", McGraw-Hill,
2001.
2. Joe Pardue, "C Programming for Microcontrollers ", Smiley Micros, 2005.
3. Steven F. Barrett, Daniel J. Pack, "ATMEL AVR Microcontroller Primer : Programming and
Interfacing", Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2012
4. Mike Riley, "Programming Your Home - Automate With Arduino, Android and Your Computer",
the Pragmatic Programmers, Llc, 2012.
5. Richard Szeliski, "Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications", Springer, 2011.
6. Kevin P. Murphy, "Machine Learning - a Probabilistic Perspective", the MIT Press Cambridge,
Massachusetts, London, 2012.
CX4016 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY L T P C

3 0 0 3
Valuing the Environment: Concepts, Valuing the Environment: Methods, Property Rights,
Externalities, and Environmental Problems
UNIT II CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY 9

Sustainable Development: Defining the Concept, the Population Problem, Natural Resource
Economics: An Overview, Energy, Water, Agriculture
UNIT III SIGNIFICANCE OF BIODIVERSITY 9

Biodiversity, Forest Habitat, Commercially Valuable Species, Stationary - Source Local Air
Pollution, Acid Rain and Atmospheric Modification, Transportation
108
UNIT IV POLLUTION IMPACTS 9
Water Pollution, Solid Waste and Recycling, Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes, Global
Warming.
UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS 9

Development, Poverty, and the Environment, Visions of the Future, Environmental economics and
policy by Tom Tietenberg, Environmental Economics
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Andrew Hoffman, Competitive Environmental Strategy - A Guide for the Changing
Business Landscape, Island Press.
2. Stephen Doven, Environment and Sustainability Policy: Creation, Implementation,
Evaluation, the Federation Press, 2005
3. Robert Brinkmann., Introduction to Sustainability, Wiley-Blackwell., 2016
4. Niko Roorda., Fundamentals of Sustainable Development, 3rd Edn, Routledge, 2020
5. Bhavik R Bakshi., Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice, Cambridge University
Press, 2019
TX4092 TEXTILE REINFORCED COMPOSITES LTPC

3003
UNIT I REINFORCEMENTS 9
Introduction – composites –classification and application; reinforcements- fibres and its
properties; preparation of reinforced materials and quality evaluation; preforms for various
composites
UNIT II MATRICES 9
Preparation, chemistry, properties and applications of thermoplastic and thermoset resins;
mechanism of interaction of matrices and reinforcements; optimization of matrices
UNIT III COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING 9

Classification; methods of composites manufacturing for both thermoplastics and thermosets-
Hand layup, Filament Winding, Resin transfer moulding, prepregs and autoclave
moulding, pultrusion, vacuum impregnation methods, compression moulding; post
processing of composites and composite design requirements
UNIT IV TESTING 9
Fibre volume and weight fraction, specif ic gravity of composites, tensile, f lexural, impact,
compression, inter laminar shear stress and fatigue properties of thermoset and thermoplastic
composites.
UNIT V MECHANICS 9
Micro mechanics, macro mechanics of single layer, macro mechanics of laminate, classical
lamination theory, failure theories and prediction of inter laminar stresses using at ware
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
109
REFERENCES
1. BorZ.Jang,“Advanced Polymer composites”,ASM International,USA,1994.
2. Carlsson L.A. and Pipes R.B., “Experimental Characterization of advanced
composite Materials”,SecondEdition,CRCPress,NewJersey,1996.
3. George LubinandStanley T.Peters, “Handbook of Composites”, Springer Publications,1998.
4. Mel. M. Schwartz, “Composite Materials”, Vol. 1 &2, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey,1997.
5. RichardM.Christensen,“Mechanics of compositematerials”,DoverPublications,2005.
6. Sanjay K. Mazumdar, “Composites Manufacturing: Materials, Product, and Process
Engineering”,CRCPress,2001
NT4002 NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS LT PC

3 0 03
UNIT I BASICS OF NANOCOMPOSITES 9

Nomenclature, Properties, features and processing of nanocomposites. Sample Preparation and
Characterization of Structure and Physical properties. Designing, stability and mechanical
properties and applications of super hard nanocomposites.
UNIT II METAL BASED NANOCOMPOSITES 9

Metal-metal nanocomposites, some simple preparation techniques and their properties. Metal-
Oxide or Metal-Ceramic composites, Different aspects of their preparation techniques and
their final properties and functionality. Fractal based glass-metal nanocomposites, its designing
and fractal dimension analysis. Core-Shell structured nanocomposites
UNIT III POLYMER BASED NANOCOMPOSITES 9

Preparation and characterization of diblock Copolymer based nanocomposites; Polymer Carbon
nanotubes based composites, their mechanical properties, and industrial possibilities.
UNIT IV NANOCOMPOSITE FROM BIOMATERIALS 9

Natural nanocomposite systems - spider silk, bones, shells; organic-inorganic nanocomposite
formation through self-assembly. Biomimetic synthesis of nanocomposites material; Use of
synthetic nanocomposites for bone, teeth replacement.
UNIT V NANOCOMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY 9

Nanocomposite membrane structures- Preparation and applications. Nanotechnology in Textiles
and Cosmetics-Nano-fillers embedded polypropylene fibers – Soil repellence, Lotus effect - Nano
finishing in textiles (UV resistant, anti-bacterial, hydrophilic, self-cleaning, flame retardant
finishes), Sun-screen dispersions for UV protection using titanium oxide – Colour
cosmetics. Nanotechnology in Food Technology - Nanopackaging for enhanced shelf life -
Smart/Intelligent packaging.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
110
REFERENCES:
1. Introduction to Nanocomposite Materials. Properties, Processing, Characterization-
Thomas E. Twardowski. 2007. DEStech Publications. USA.
2. Nanocomposites Science and Technology - P. M. Ajayan, L.S. Schadler, P. V.Braun 2006.
3. Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes- R. Saito 1998.
4. Carbon Nanotubes (Carbon , Vol 33) - M. Endo, S. Iijima, M.S. Dresselhaus 1997.
5. The search for novel, superhard materials- Stan Vepr¡ek (Review Article) JVST A, 1999
6. Nanometer versus micrometer-sized particles-Christian Brosseau, Jamal BeN Youssef,
Philippe Talbot, Anne-Marie Konn, (Review Article) J. Appl. Phys, Vol 93, 2003
7. Diblock Copolymer, - Aviram (Review Article), Nature, 2002
8. Bikramjit Basu, Kantesh Balani Advanced Structural Ceramics, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
9. P. Brown and K. Stevens, Nanofibers and Nanotechnology in Textiles, Woodhead
publication, London, 2006
BY4016 IPR, BIOSAFETY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LT PC

3 00 3
UNIT I IPR 9
Intellectual property rights – Origin of the patent regime – Early patents act & Indian
pharmaceutical industry – Types of patents – Patent Requirements – Application preparation
filing and prosecution – Patentable subject matter – Industrial design, Protection of GMO’s IP
as a factor in R&D,IP’s of relevance to biotechnology and few case studies.
UNIT II AGREEMENTS, TREATIES AND PATENT FILING PROCEDURES 9

History of GATT Agreement – Madrid Agreement – Hague Agreement – WIPO Treaties –
Budapest Treaty – PCT – Ordinary – PCT – Conventional – Divisional and Patent of Addition –
Specifications – Provisional and complete – Forms and fees Invention in context of “prior art” –
Patent databases – Searching International Databases – Country-wise patent searches
(USPTO,espacenet(EPO) – PATENT Scope (WIPO) – IPO, etc National & PCT filing
procedure – Time frame and cost – Status of the patent applications filed – Precautions while
patenting – disclosure/non-disclosure – Financial assistance for patenting – Introduction to
existing schemes Patent licensing and agreement Patent infringement – Meaning, scope,
litigation, case studies
UNIT III BIOSAFETY 9

Introduction – Historical Backround – Introduction to Biological Safety Cabinets – Primary
Containment for Biohazards – Biosafety Levels – Biosafety Levels of Specific Microorganisms –
Recommended Biosafety Levels for Infectious Agents and Infected Animals – Biosafety
guidelines – Government of India.
UNIT IV GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS 9

Definition of GMOs & LMOs – Roles of Institutional Biosafety Committee – RCGM – GEAC etc.
for GMO applications in food and agriculture – Environmental release of GMOs – Risk Analysis
– Risk Assessment – Risk management and communication – Overview of National
Regulations and relevant International Agreements including Cartegana Protocol.
111
UNIT V ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 9
Introduction – Entrepreneurship Concept – Entrepreneurship as a career – Entrepreneurial
personality – Characteristics of successful Entrepreneur – Factors affecting entrepreneurial
growth – Entrepreneurial Motivation – Competencies – Mobility – Entrepreneurship
Development Programmes (EDP) - Launching Of Small Enterprise - Definition,
Characteristics – Relationship between small and large units – Opportunities for an
Entrepreneurial career – Role of small enterprise in economic development – Problems of
small scale industries – Institutional finance to entrepreneurs - Institutional support to
entrepreneurs.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Bouchoux, D.E., “Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and
Trade Secrets for the Paralegal”, 3rd Edition, Delmar Cengage Learning, 2008.
2. Fleming, D.O. and Hunt, D.L., “Biological Safety: Principles and Practices”, 4th Edition,
American Society for Microbiology, 2006.
3. Irish, V., “Intellectual Property Rights for Engineers”, 2nd Edition, The Institution of
Engineering and Technology, 2005.
4. Mueller, M.J., “Patent Law”, 3rd Edition, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, 2009.
5. Young, T., “Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety: A Background Paper for
Decision- Makers and Others to Assist in Consideration of GMO Issues” 1st Edition, World
Conservation Union, 2004.
6. S.S Khanka, “Entrepreneurial Development”, S.Chand & Company LTD, New Delhi, 2007.
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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

NON- AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES AFFILIATED ANNA UNIVERSITY

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Aircraft Structural Mechanics 0 0 3 2 2.4 1

Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3 2 2 0 2 1

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* Audit Course is optional.

TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE: 75

PROGRAM CORE COURSES (PCC)

5. AO4112 Jet Propulsion Laboratory 0 0 4 2 1

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR COURSE (RMC)

S. COURSE PERIODS PER WEEK

COURSE PERIODS TOTAL

SEMESTER II, ELECTIVE – II

COURSE PERIODSPE TOTAL

SEMESTER II, ELECTIVE – III

COURSE PERIODSPE TOTAL

COURSE PERIODSPE TOTAL

SEMESTER III, ELECTIVE – V

COURSE PERIODSPE TOTAL

AUDIT COURSES (AC)

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I11 2II III IVIV

UNIT II FOURIER TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL

UNIT III CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS 12

UNIT IV CONFORMAL MAPPING AND APPLICATIONS 12

UNIT V TENSOR ANALYSIS 12

UNIT I ELEMENTS OF AIRCRAFT PROPULSION 9

UNIT II PROPELLER THEORY 9

UNIT III INLETS, NOZZLES AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS 9

UNIT V ROCKET AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION 9

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

UNIT I BENDING OF BEAMS 9+3

UNIT II SHEAR FLOW IN THIN-WALLED SECTION 9+3

UNIT III SHEAR FLOW IN CLOSED SECTIONS 9+3

UNIT IV STABILITY PROBLEMS 9+3

UNIT V ANALYSIS OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 9+3

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

AO4103 FLIGHT VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS L T P C

UNIT II INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW THEORY 12

UNIT III COMPRESSIBLE FLOW THEORY 13

UNIT IV AIRFOILS, WINGS AND AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION IN HIGH SPEED

UNIT V VISCOUS FLOW THEORY 12

RM4151 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR L T P C

UNIT I RESEARCH DESIGN 6

UNIT II DATA COLLECTION AND SOURCES 6

UNIT III DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 6

UNIT IV INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 6

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

AO4112 JET PROPULSION LABORATORY L T P C

Any 10 experiments may be conducted.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

AO4201 ADVANCED FLIGHT DYNAMICS L T P C