SEMESTER S1
COURSE NAME: ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
Course Code GCESL106 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week ESE Marks
0-0-2-0 50
(L: T:P: R) (Internal only)
Credits 1 Exam Hours 2 Hrs
Prerequisites (if any) None Course Type Lab
Course Objectives:
1. Understand and learn various mechanical workshop specializations and operations by
practice.
2. Learn and practice safe and sustainable measures in a workplace according to the nature of
operations.
3. Learn and Practice various techniques of taking measurement of plane and sloping
ground levels
4. Understand and learn to handle conventional construction materials and building practices.
Expt.
Experiments
No.
General: Introduction to workshop practice, Safety precautions, Shop floor ethics, and
Basic First Aid knowledge. Study of mechanical and measurement tools, components and
1 their applications: (a) Tools: screw drivers, spanners, Allen keys, cutting pliers etc. and
accessories (b) bearings, seals, O-rings, circlips, keys etc.(c)Vernier Calipers, Height
Gauge, Depth Gauge, Micrometers, Bevel Protractor etc.
Carpentry: Understanding carpentry tools and knowledge of at least one model
2
1. T –Lap joint 2. Cross lap joint 3. Dovetail joint 4. Mortise joints
Foundry: Understanding of foundry tools and knowledge of at least one model
3
1. Bench Moulding 2. Floor Moulding 3. Core making 4. Pattern making
Sheet Metal: Understanding sheet metal working tools and knowledge of at least one
4 model
1. Cylindrical shape 2. Conical shape 3. Prismatic shaped job from sheet metal
Fitting: Understanding the tools used for fitting and knowledge of at least one model
5
1. Square Joint 2. V- Joint 3. Male and female fitting
Plumbing: - Understanding plumbing tools and pipe joints, along with practicing one
6
exercise on joining pipes using a minimum of three types of pipe joints
Smithy: - Understanding the tools used in smithy. Demonstrating the forge-ability of
different materials (MS, Al, alloy steel and cast steels) in both cold and hot states.
7 Observing the qualitative difference in the hardness of these materials. Minimum any one
exercise on smithy
1. Square prism
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Welding: Understanding welding equipment and practicing at least one welding technique,
8 such as making joints using electric arc welding. Bead formation in horizontal, vertical
and overhead positions
9 Rolling: - Objective of rolling, rolling process, practical on two high rolling mill
10 Electroplating: -Electroplating a given job
Metrology: Common measuring instruments used in workshop, experiments to find the
11 angle of a dovetail, angle of a taper and the radius of a circular surface. Introduction to
instruments Vernier Bevel Protractor, Vernier Depth Gauge, Vernier Height Gauge.
Assembly: Demonstration only Dissembling and assembling of
12 1. Cylinder and piston assembly 2. Tail stock assembly 3. Bicycle 4. Pump or any other
machine
Machines: Demonstration of the following machines:
13 Shaping and slotting machine; Milling machine; Grinding Machine; Lathe; Drilling
Machine.
Modern manufacturing methods (Fablab/IDEALab - Demonstration only): Power tools,
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CNC machine tools, 3D printing, Soft Materials cutting using special machines
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipments.
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Measurements using Tape, Ruler, Vernier calliper, screw gauge
16 Measuring the area of a plot with an irregular boundary using a chain and cross staff
17 Measuring the area of a building using Distomat
18 Finding the level difference between two points using dumpy level
19 Onsite quality assessment of brick, and cement
Construct a 1 and 1 ½ thick brick wall with a height of 50 cm and a minimum length of
20 60 cm using English
bond. Check the verticality of the wall
Construct a 1 and 1 ½ thick brick wall with a height of 50 cm and a minimum length of
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60 cm using Flemish bond. Check the verticality of the wall
Estimate the number of different types of building blocks needed to construct the walls of
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a room measuring 2m x 3m, accounting for standard-sized doors and windows.
23 Setting out of a two roomed building using thread, tape and water tube levelling.
Conduct a market study to understand the types, prices, and general specifications of any
24 two construction materials available in the market (such as bricks, cement, aggregates,
steel, plumbing items, etc.).
Studying the tools and testing instruments for electrical works. Wiring a light or a fan
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circuit using one way and two-way switch.
Familiarization/Application of testing instruments and commonly used tools in electronic
26 works. [Multimeter, Soldering iron, De-soldering pump, Pliers, Cutters, Wire strippers,
Screw drivers, Tweezers, Crimping tool, Hot air soldering and desoldering station etc.]
Course Assessment Method
(CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 50 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):
Preparation/Pre-Lab Work, experiments, Viva and Timely
Attendance completion of Lab Reports / Record Total
(Continuous Assessment)
5 45 50
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End Semester Examination Marks (ESE): (Internal evaluation only)
Procedure/ Conduct of experiment/ Result with valid
Preparatory Execution of work/ inference/ Viva
Record Total
work/Design/ troubleshooting/ Quality of voce
Algorithm Programming Output
10 15 10 10 5 50
• Submission of Record: Students shall be allowed for the end semester examination only upon
submitting the duly certified record.
• Minimum Pass Mark: The requirement for passing the lab course included in the first-year
curriculum is that the student must score a minimum of 50% overall, combining marks from both
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and End Semester Examination (ESE). There is no
separate minimum requirement for each component.
• There will not be any relaxation in the attendance requirement.
Course Outcomes (COs)
At the end of the course students should be able to:
Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
Identify workshop operations and instruments in accordance with the
CO1 K3
material and objects
Understand appropriate tools and instruments with respect to the workshop
CO2 K3
specializations
Understand the industrial and practical relevance of various mechanical
CO3 operations like industrial coating, metal rolling, Digital subtractive and K3
additive operations etc.
CO4 Understand the common practices of measurements of a plot K3
Understand common quality assessment techniques of bricks and simple
CO5 K3
construction practices using bricks.
CO6 Understand the market rates of conventional building materials K3
Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 2
CO2 2 2
CO3 2
CO4 2 2
CO5 2 2
CO6 2 2
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CO-PO Mapping Table:
Text Books
Name of the Edition
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher and Year
1 Mechanical Workshop Practice K C John
PHI Learning
Edition 2
2010
2 Engineering Materials S C Rangwala Charotar Publishing Edition 43
House Pvt Limited 2019
3 Building Materials S K Duggal
New Age International
Edition 6
2025
Indian Practical Civil Engineering
4 Khanna P.N, UBS Publishers
Handbook Year 2012
Distributers (P) Ltd.
5 Building Construction Arora S.P and Bindra S.P, Dhanpat Rai Edition 5
Publications Year 2022
Reference Books
Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Publisher
Year
Elements of Workshop S K Hajra Choudhury MPP Media Promoters
1 2008
Technology Vol-1-Manufacturing A K Hajra Choudhury and Publishers
Processes Nirjhar Roy
Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)
Module No. Link ID
1
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/106/105106206/
2
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/106/105106201/
3
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/104/105104101/
4
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/117/106/117106108/
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Continuous Assessment (45 Marks)
1. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (10 Marks)
• Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test understanding
of the upcoming experiment.
• Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and understanding of the
theoretical background related to the experiments.
2. Conduct of Experiments (15 Marks)
• Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures, accurate execution of
experiments, and following safety protocols.
• Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in observations, and
troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
3. Lab Reports and Record Keeping (10 Marks)
• Quality of Reports: Clarity, completeness and accuracy of lab reports. Proper documentation
of experiments, data analysis and conclusions.
• Timely Submission: Adhering to deadlines for submitting lab reports/rough record and
maintaining a well-organized fair record.
4. Viva Voce (10 Marks)
• Oral Examination: Ability to explain the experiment, results and underlying principles
during a viva voce session.
Evaluation Pattern for End Semester Examination (50 Marks)
1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Design/Algorithm (10 Marks)
• Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the procedure and
understanding each step involved.
• Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning and organizing
materials/equipment.
• Algorithm Development: Correctness and efficiency of the algorithm related to the
experiment.
• Creativity and logic in algorithm or experimental design.
2. Conduct of Experiment/Execution of Work/Programming (15 Marks)
• Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment or programming
task.
3. Result with Valid Inference/Quality of Output (10 Marks)
• Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.
• Analysis and Interpretation: Validity of inferences drawn from the experiment or quality of
program output.
4. Viva Voce (10 Marks)
• Ability to explain the experiment, procedure results and answer related questions
• Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
5. Record (5 Marks)
• Completeness, clarity, and accuracy of the lab record submitted
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