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GATE 2020 syllabus for mechanical engineering pdf Download

GATE 2020 – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level PG Engineering entrance exam. It is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and 7 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs). GATE 2020 will be conducted for a total of 24 subject papers, among which Statistics (ST) is the newest addition. It is expected to be held in the month of February 2020. The registration for the exam will open in the month of September 2019. Students who are planning to appear for GATE 2020 must check the GATE 2020 eligibility criteria. The score of GATE is also used by PSUs for junior engineer and other recruitment.

GATE 2020 Syllabus

GATE 2020 Syllabus is a thing which every student must have with them. It is important because if they will have the syllabus with them, they will be able to prepare in a much better manner since they would have an idea as to how and what all topics they have to learn and prepare. Check the expected GATE 2020 Syllabus. It is likely to remain the same.

GATE 2020 Syllabus Topic-wise Chapters List For Mechanical students :

Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra
● Matrix Algebra
● Systems of linear equations
● Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Engineering Mathematics: Calculus

● Functions of single variable limit
● Limit
● Continuity and differentiability
● Mean value theorems
● Indeterminate forms
● Evaluation of definite and improper integrals
● Double and triple integrals
● Partial derivatives
● Total derivatives
● 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

Engineering Mathematics: Differential Equation
● 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.

Engineering Mathematics: Complex Variable
● Analytic functions
● Cauchy-Riemann equations
● Cauchy’s integral theorem and Integral formula
● Taylor and Laurent series

Engineering Mathematics: Probability and Statistics
● Definitions of probability
● Sampling theorems,
● Conditional probability
● Mean
● Median
● Mode and standard deviation
● Random variables
● Binomial
● Poisson and Normal Distributions

Engineering Mathematics: 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.

Strength of Material
● 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
● 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.

Engineering Mechanics
● Free-body diagrams and equilibrium
● Trusses and frames
● Virtual work
● Kinematics and dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion
● Impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations collisions

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

Industrial Engineering
● Production Planning and Control
● Forecasting models
● Aggregate production planning
● Scheduling
● Materials requirement planning.
● Inventory Control:
● Deterministic models
● Safety stock inventory control
● Operations Research:
● Linear programming
● Simplex method
● Transportation
● Assignment
● Network flow models
● Simple queuing models
● PERT and CPM

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

Fluid Mechanics
● Fluid properties
● Fluid statics
● Manometry
● Buoyancy
● 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

Turbomachinery
● Impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams
● Pelton-wheel
● Francis and Kaplan turbines.

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 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.

I.C. Engine
● Air-standard Otto
● Diesel and dual cycles

Thermodynamics
● Thermodynamic systems and processes
● Properties of pure substances
● Behaviour 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.

Power Engineering
● Air and gas compressors
● Vapour and gas power cycles
● Concepts of regeneration and reheat.

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
● Design of jigs and fixtures

Metrology and Inspection
● Limits
● Fits and tolerances
● Linear and angular measurements comparators
● Gauge design
● Interferometry
● Form and finish measurement
● Alignment and testing methods
● Tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly

Casting, Forming and Joining Process
● 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 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.

Engineering Materials
● Structure and properties of engineering materials
● Phase diagrams
● Heat treatment
● Stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing
● Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
● Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles
● Properties of moist air
● Psychrometric chart
● Basic psychrometric processes

GATE Paper Pattern

Types of Question
1. Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
2. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Standard Books / Resources
● Engineering Mathematics: H.K. Dass, B.S. Grewal, D.T. Deshmukh
● Strength Of Material: Ramamrutham, Timoshenko (O)
● Engineering Mechanics: H.C. Verma Vol. 1
● Machine Design: V.B. Bhandari
● Industrial Engineering: Hira & Gupta, Ravi Shankar, J.K. Sharma (O)
● Theory of Machines: S.S. Rattan
●Fluid Mechanics: Cengel, Modi & Seth
● Turbomachinery: Modi & Seth, R.K. Rajput (O)
● Heat Transfer: Cengel, D.S. Kumar
● I.C. Engine: V. Ganeshan
● Thermodynamics: Cengel, P.K. Nag
● Power Engineering: P.K. Nag, P.C. Sharma (O)
● Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: C.P. Arora
● Machine Tool Operations: P.C. Sharma, P.N. Rao, Kalpakjian
● Forming Process: P.C. Sharma, P.N. Rao
● Metrology and Inspection: P.C. Sharma. R.K. Jain
● Casting, Joining Process: P.N. Rao
● Engineering Materials: Callister, P.N. Rao, V.D. Kodgire
● Computer Integrated Manufacturing: P.C. Sharma, Mikell Groover