B.E. (Automobile Engineering) Theory of Machines Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Theory of Machines
Module I: Introduction
- Basic Kinematics Kinematic link & its types, Kinematic pairs, Types of Kinematic pairs, Kinematic chains, Types of constrained motions, Mechanism, Machine, Structure, Types of joints, Degree of freedom (mobility), Kutzbach mobility criterion, Grűbler's criterion & its limitations. Four bar chain and its inversions, Slider crank chain and its inversions, Double slider crank chain and its inversions. Hooks Joint (Single and double)
Module II: Velocityand Acceleratio n Analysis
- Velocity Analysis of Mechanisms (mechanisms up to 6 links)
- 2.1 Velocity analysis by relative velocity method (Graphical approach)
- 2.2 Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms (mechanisms up to 6 links) Acceleration analysis by relative method (Graphical approach).
Module III: Cam and Follower Mechanism
- 3.1 Cam and follower; Classification Cam and follower terminology;
- 3.2 Motions of the follower: Uniform Velocity, SHM, Constant acceleration and deceleration (parabolic), Cycloidal (Displacement, Velocity and acceleration Plots)
Module IV: Power Transmission
- Power Transmission Belts, Chains:
- 4.1 Belts: Introduction, Types, Dynamic analysis –belt tensions, condition of maximum power transmission
- 4.2 Chains: Introduction to Chain Drives, Classification of chains, length of chain. Types of brakes Introduction and Classification.(No Numerical)
Module V: Gears
- Gears: Law of gearing, Forms of tooth, Details of gear terminology, Path of contact, Arc of contact, Contact ratio, Interference in involutes gears, Minimum number of teeth for interference free motion
Module VI: Governorsand Gyroscopes
- 6.1 Governors: Introduction to Centrifugal and Inertia governors, Study and Force analysis of Porter and Hartnell governors.
- 6.2 Gyroscope: Introduction, Gyroscopic couple and its effect on spinning bodies, naval ship during steering, pitching, rolling and their stabilization.
Text Books
- 1 S.S. Ratan, ―Theory of Machines‖, Tata McGraw Hill
- 2 Ghosh and A.K. Mallik, ―Theory of Mechanisms and Machines‖, East-West Press
- 3 Theory of Machines by Jagdish Lal Metropolitan Book New Delhi, Company, Daryaganj, Delhi
- 1 1.J.J. Uicker, G.R. Pennock, and J.E. Shigley, ―Theory of Machines and Mechanism‖, Oxford Higher Education
- 2 P.L. Ballaney, ―Theory of Machines‖, Khanna Publishers
- 3 M.A. Mostafa, ―Mechanics of Machinery‖, CRC Press
- 4 R.L. Norton, ―Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery‖, McGraw Hill
- 5 A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sander, and S. Kota, ―Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis Vol I‖, Pearson
- 6 Theory of Machines Thomas Bevan CSB Publishers & Distributor
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automobile Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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