FOUNDATION COURSES


INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING


Unit I EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING                                  

Evolution of Engineering: Description of Engineering, Early stages of Engineering, Outline of Ancient Engineering,   Case studies of historic engineers. Introduction to Engineering Career:  Engineering as a career and common qualities of employable engineers – History of Engineering domains – Impact of engineering on society.Roles of Engineers and Career Paths

 

UNIT II DRIVE SYSTEMS AND SENSING DEVICES                 

System of Units - Measurement of mass, length, time, Area, volume, force, temperature, electric current. Simple drive systems - electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic. Applications of the different types of sensors, transducers – Position sensors (Piezo Electric Sensor, LVDT, Resolvers, Optical Encoders, Pneumatic Position Sensors), Range Sensors , Laser Range Meters), Proximity Sensors ,Touch Sensors.

 

UNIT III ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS                           

Problem definition - Generation of Alternative concepts. Review of Twelve steps design process. Free hand sketching - Conversion of Isometric drawing of simple objects into orthographic drawing.

 

 

 

UNIT IV DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SIMPLE MODELS        

Design and fabrication of simple models using Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, Basic Machining, Sheet Metal Work. Printed circuit board making, soldering of electronic components, simple electrical wiring.

            List of Simple models:

1.    Wooden window

2.    Sliding door

1.    Wheel chair

2.    Machine Vice

3.    Crank and slotted link

4.    Power supply board

5.    Emergency light

6.    Bolt and nut assembly

7.    Simple and compound Gear train

8.    Sheet metal tray

Any three models have to be fabricated to attain the respective outcomes.


UNIT V DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF PROTOTYPES                                                                                                                           

Design - designing a prototype project for a specified application – the plans, drawings, and algorithms that describe the system to be implemented.

Implement and Operate - Transforming the design into a product/prototype/system/project including hardware, software coding, testing and validation.Communicate - Report – Presentation.