GATE ACADEMY

SYLLABUS : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Section 1 : Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability,
mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and
improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total
derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables), maxima and minima,
Fourier series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities, directional
derivatives, line, surface and volume integrals, applications of Gauss, Stokes
and Green's theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher
order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy
equation; initial and boundary value problems; Laplace transforms;
solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations.
Complex variables: Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations;
Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability, sampling theorems,
conditional probability; mean, median, mode and standard deviation;
random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic
equations; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rules; single and
multi-step methods for differential equations.

Section 2 : Applied Mechanics and Design

Engineering Mechanics: Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; friction
and its applications including rolling friction, belt-pulley, brakes, clutches,
screw jack, wedge, vehicles, etc.; trusses and f rames; virtual work;
kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion; impulse and
momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations; Lagrange's
equation.
Mechanics of Materials: Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio;
Mohr's circle for plane stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and
bending moment diagrams; bending and shear stresses; concept of shear
centre; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Euler's theory of
columns; energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges and rosettes;
testing of materials with universal testing machine; testing of hardness and
impact strength.
Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of
plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear
trains; flywheels and governors; balancing of reciprocating and rotating
masses; gyroscope.
Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems,
effect of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.

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Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories;
fatigue strength and the S-N diagram; principles of the design of machine
elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints; shafts, gears, rolling
and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs.

Section 3 : Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, forces on submerged
bodies, stability of floating bodies; control-volume analysis of mass,
momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential equations of
continuity and momentum; Bernoulli's equation; dimensional analysis;
viscous flow of incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent
flow, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends and fittings; basics of
compressible fluid flow.
Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction,
resistance concept and electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins;
unsteady heat conduction, lumped parameter system, Heisler's charts;
thermal boundary layer, dimensionless parameters in free and forced
convective heat transfer, heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates
and through pipes, effect of turbulence; heat exchanger performance,
LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer, Stefan- Boltzmann law,
Wien's displacement law, black and grey surfaces, view factors, radiation
network analysis
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of
pure substances, behavior of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws of
thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in various processes; second
law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and tables,
availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.
Applications: Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and
gas power cycles, concepts of regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: Air-
standard Otto, Diesel and dual cycles. Refrigeration and air-conditioning:
Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles; properties of moist air,
psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery:
Impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis
and Kaplan turbines; steam and gas turbines.

Section 4 : Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials,
phase diagrams, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering
materials.
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings,
design of patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and
gating design. Plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot

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and cold working processes; load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling,
extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal
forming processes; principles of powder metallurgy. Principles of welding,
brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.
Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining; basic
machine tools; single and multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and
materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining; principles of non-
traditional machining processes; principles of work holding, jigs and
fixtures; abrasive machining processes; NC/CNC machines and CNC
programming.
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular
measurements; comparators; interferometr y ; form and finish
measurement; alignment and testing methods; tolerance analysis in
manufacturing and assembly; concepts of coordinate-measuring machine
(CMM).
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and
their integration tools; additive manufacturing.
Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate
production planning, scheduling, materials requirement planning; lean
manufacturing.
Inventory Control: Deterministic models; safety stock inventory control
systems.
Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex method,
transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models,
PERT and CPM.

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