GATE 2018 Mechanical Engineering

This book has been prepared by a group of faculties who are highly experienced in training GATE candidates and are also subject matter experts. As a result this book would serve as a one-stop solution for any GATE aspirant to crack the examination. The book is divided into three parts covering, (1) General Aptitude, (2) Engineering Mathematics and (3) Mechanical Engineering'. Cover About Pearson Title Copyright Contents Preface Key Pedagogical Features Syllabus: Mechanical Engineering Chapter-wise Analysis of Previous Years’ Papers General Information about GATE Solved Papers 2017 PART I General Aptitude PART A Verbal Ability Chapter 1 Grammar Chapter 2 Vocabulary PART B Numerical Ability UNIT I Quantitative Aptitude Chapter 1 Simple Equations Chapter 2 Ratio-Proportion-Variation Chapter 3 Numbers Chapter 4 Percentage, Profit and Loss Chapter 5 Simple Interest and Compound Interest Chapter 6 Averages, Mixtures and Alligations Chapter 7 Time and Work Chapter 8 Time and Distance Chapter 9 Indices, Surds, Logarithms Chapter 10 Quadratic Equations Chapter 11 Inequalities Chapter 12 Progressions Chapter 13 Permutations and Combinations Chapter 14 Data Interpretation UNIT II Reasoning Chapter 1 Number and Letter Series Chapter 2 Analogies Chapter 3 Odd Man Out (Classification) Chapter 4 Coding and Decoding Chapter 5 Blood Relations Chapter 6 Venn Diagrams Chapter 7 Seating Arrangements Chapter 8 Puzzles Chapter 9 Clocks and Calendars PART II Engineering Mathematics Chapter 1 Linear Algebra Chapter 2 Calculus Chapter 3 Differential Equations Chapter 4 Complex Variables Chapter 5 Probability and Statistics Chapter 6 Numerical Methods PART III Mechanical Engineering UNIT I Engineering Mechanics Chapter 1 Introduction – Forces, Equilibrium Chapter 2 Free Body Diagrams – Trusses Chapter 3 Friction, Centre of Gravity, Moment of Inertia Chapter 4 Rectilinear Motion Chapter 5 Curv ilinear Motion UNIT II Strength of Materials Chapter 1 Simple Stresses and Strains Chapter 2 Compound Stresses, Shear Force and Bending Moments Chapter 3 Stresses in Beams, Cylinders and Spheres Chapter 4 Deflection of Beams Chapter 5 Torsion of Shafts and Springs Columns UNIT III Theory of Machine, Vibrations and Design Chapter 1 Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms Chapter 2 Flywheels and Gear Trains Chapter 3 Vibrations Chapter 4 Theories of Failure, Static and Dynamic Loading Chapter 5 Design of Machine Elements UNIT IV Fluid Mechanics Chapter 1 Fluid Properties and Manometry Chapter 2 Fluid Pressure and Buoyancy Chapter 3 Fluid Kinematics and Dynamics Chapter 4 Viscous Flow of Incompressible Fluids Chapter 5 Turbo Machinery UNIT V Heat Transfer Chapter 1 Conduction Chapter 2 Forced Convection Chapter 3 Natural Convection and Mass Transfer Chapter 4 Radiation and Heat Transfer Chapter 5 Heat Exchanger, Boiling and Condensation UNIT VI Thermodynamics Chapter 1 Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics and First Law of Thermodynamics Chapter 2 Second Law of Thermodynamics Chapter 3 Properties of Pure Substances Chapter 4 Internal Combustion (IC) Engines Chapter 5 Thermodynamic Cycle Chapter 6 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning UNIT VII Manufacturing Technology Chapter 1 Structure and Properties of Materials Chapter 2 Metal Casting and Forming Chapter 3 Sheet Metal Working, Joining Processes Chapter 4 Machining and Machine Tool Operations Chapter 5 Metrology and Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing UNIT VIII Industrial Engineering Chapter 1 Work Study Chapter 2 Production Planning and Control Chapter 3 Material Requirement Planning and Inventory Control Chapter 4 Operations Research-1 Chapter 5 Network Analysis and Queuing Theory