ME-603 (B) RGPV B.Tech
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
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Syllabus, notes and important questions for ME-603 (B)
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Syllabus units
Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.
Unit 1 Introduction to Computer Engineering 9 topics
- Methods to solve engineering problems – analytical, numerical, experimental, their merits and comparison
- Discretization into smaller elements and effect of size/shape on accuracy
- Importance of meshing and boundary conditions
- Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and design, chain‑bumping‑stages vs concurrent‑collaborative design cycles
- Computer as enabler for concurrent design and Finite Element Method (FEM)
- Degree of freedom (DOF)
- Mechanical systems with mass, damper and spring
- Stiffness constant $K$ for tensile, bending and torsion
- Practical applications of FEA in new design, optimisation/cost‑cutting and failure analysis
Unit 2 Types of Analysis 7 topics
- Types of analysis in CAE: static (linear/non‑linear), dynamic, buckling, thermal, fatigue, crash NVH and CFD
- Review of normal, shear, torsion, stress‑strain relations
- Types of forces and moments, tri‑axial stresses, moment of inertia
- Meshing strategies: 1‑D, 2‑D, 3‑D elements and element length
- Force‑stiffness and displacement matrix formulation
- Rayleigh‑Ritz and Galerkin FEM formulations
- Analytical and FEM solution for a single rod element and a two‑rod assembly
Unit 3 2 D‑Meshing 4 topics
- Two‑dimensional meshing and elements for sheet work and thin shells
- Effect of mesh density and biasing in critical regions
- Comparison between triangular and quadrilateral elements
- Quality checks: Jacobian, distortion, stretch, free edge, duplicate node and shell normal
Unit 4 3 D‑Meshing 7 topics
- Three‑dimensional meshing and elements (only 3 DOF)
- Algorithm for triangle‑to‑tetrahedron conversion, floating and fixed triangles
- Quality checks for tetrahedral meshing
- Brick meshing and associated quality checks
- Special elements and techniques, introduction to weld, bolt, bearing and shrink‑fit simulations
- CAE and test data correlations
- Post‑processing techniques
Unit 5 Optimization 8 topics
- Review of linear optimisation
- Process and product optimisation
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) aspects in product development
- Use of morphing technique in FEA
- Classical design for infinite life and design for warranty life
- Warranty yard meetings and functional roles
- Climatic conditions and design abuses
- Case studies
Exam insights
Counted from 8 past ME-603 (B) papers.
Marks asked per paper, by unit
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Unit 1 Introduction to Computer Engineering 6 marks
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Unit 2 Types of Analysis 5 marks
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Unit 3 2 D‑Meshing 4 marks
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Unit 4 3 D‑Meshing 4 marks
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Unit 5 Optimization 5 marks
Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.
Asked again and again
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Explain the term degree of reaction for a steam turbine.
Asked 4 times: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
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Describe the product life‑cycle and its importance in product development.
Asked 3 times: 2025, 2023, 2022
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Explain the concept and benefits of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Asked 3 times: 2025, 2024, 2022