GANPAT UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Programme Bachelor of Technology Branch/Spec. Mechatronics Engineering
Semester VI Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in June 2014
Subject code 2ME 505 Subject Name MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT AND METROLOGY
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 0 1 0 4 Theory 40 60 100
Hours 3 0 2 0 5 Practical 25 25 50
Pre-requisites:

Learning Outcome:
After learning this course, student should be able to:
 Understand the meaning of the three main purposes of measurement, i.e. To control the production
process, the product function and the product design, and how to select appropriate measurement
quantities and tools for these purposes.
 Have knowledge about different measurement methods and instruments, both traditional and
modern that is used in the industry to measure product dimensions, shape and surface structure.
 Have ability to handle and interpret measurement data, to estimate measurement uncertainties and
to achieve and present traceable measurement results.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
Introduction to Metrology: Meaning, Necessity and Objectives of Metrology; Standards of 3
1 Measurement; Elements of Measuring System; Methods of Measurement; Precision and
Accuracy; Sources of Errors; Selection and Care of instruments; Standardizing organizations.
Linear Measurements: Introduction & classification of Linear Measuring Instruments; Least 5
count; working principle, Sources of errors and precautions to be taken, Vernier Height Gauge;
2 Vernier Depth Gauge, Micrometers ;slip gauges, Dial indicators: construction & working;
comparators; calibration of various linear measuring instruments; Applications, Advantages &
Limitations of commonly used linear measuring instruments.
Angular and Taper Measurements: Introduction; Working principle & construction of Angular 5
Measuring instruments like Protractors, Sine bars, Applications, Advantages & limitations of
3
commonly used angular measuring instruments; Taper Measuring instruments: Measurement
of taper shafts & holes.
Limits, Fits and Tolerances: Limits, fits, and dimensional and geometrical or form tolerances, 4
4 Gauges including their design IS for plug & ring gauges, Interchangeable manufacturing.
Screw Thread Measurements: Introduction & classification of Threads; Elements, Specification 4
5 & forms of Screw Threads; Various Methods for measuring elements of External & Internal
Screw Thread; Screw Thread Gauges; errors in Threads.
Gear Measurements: Introduction & Classification of gears; Forms of gear teeth; Gear tooth 4
6 terminology; Measurement and testing of spur gear: Various methods of measuring tooth
thickness, tooth profile & pitch; Gear Errors.
7 Measurement of Surface Finish: Introduction; Surface Texture; Methods of Measuring Surface 3
 finish- Comparison Methods & Direct Instrument Measurement; Sample Length; Numerical
Evaluation of Surface Texture; Indication of Surface roughness Symbols used; Adverse effects
of poor surface finish.
Motion Measurement: Measurement of displacement, velocity, acceleration and vibrations by 3
8 potentiometer, strain gauges, seismic pickups, velocity pickups and acceleration pickups,
calibration of pickups.
Force: Torque and shaft power measurement, Basic method of force measurements, elastic 3
9 force transducers, torque measurement on rotating shaft, shaft power measurement.
Pressure measurement: Basic method of pressure measurement, dead weight gauges and 3
10 manometers, elastic transducers and force balance transducer.
Flow measurement: Gross flow rate measuring meters, constants area, variable pressure drop 4
meters (obstruction meters) constant pressure drop variable arc meters (Rotameter), local flow
11
velocity magnitude and direction meters, pitot static tube and vawtube, Hotwire anemometer
velometer.
Temperature measurement : Measurement of temperature by liquid – in – glass 4
12 thermometers, pressure thermometers, thermocouples, their calibration, resistance
thermometer, bimetallic thermometer, thermistors, radiation and optical pyrometers.
Practical content
The Practical/term work shall be based on the topics mentioned above and will be defended by the
candidates.
Text Books
1 R.K. Jain, Khanna Publishers - A Text Book of Engineering Metrology
2 M.Mahajan, Dhanpat Rai, New Delhi - A Text Book of Metrology
3 D.S. Kumar, Metropolitan book Co. - Mechanical Measurement & Control
4 R.K.Rajput, S.K.Kataria & Sons. - Mechanical measurement and instrumentation
Reference Books
1 Dotson & Connie, Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd. - Dimensional Metrology
2 By C.Elanchezhian, Eswar Press, Chennai - Engineering Metrology
3 I.S. 919 Recommendation for limits and fits for engg.
4 Galyer & Shotbolt (Elbs) - Metrology for Engineers
5 K.J. Hume, Kalyani Publisher - Engineering Metrology
6 Thomas G. Beckwith, Pearson Edu. - Mechanical Measurement
7 S.P.Venkateshan, Ane Books India - Mechanical Measurement
8 Nakra & Chaudary,Tata McGraw Hill - Instrumentation, Measurements and Control
9 I.C. Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons. - A Text Book of Engineering Metrology