BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (also written as BME201, KME101) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Mechanics Hours, Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles, Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications, Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BME101 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BME101 / BME201 / KME101 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction to Mechanics Hours
Unit -1: Introduction to Mechanics Hours Force moment and couple, principle of transmissibility, Varignon's theorem. Resultant of force system- concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar forces, Types of supports (Hinge, Roller) and loads (Point, UDL, UVL), free body diagram, equilibrium equations and Support Reactions. Normal and shear Stress, strain, Hookes’ law, Poisson’s ratio, elastic constants and their relationship, stress-strain diagram for ductile and brittle materials, factor of safety.
Unit 2: Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles
Unit-2: Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles IC Engine:Basic definition of engine and Components, Construction and Working of Two stroke and four stroke SI & CI engine, merits and demerits, scavenging process; difference between two-stroke and four stroke IC engines and SI and CI Engines. Electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles: Components of an EV, EV batteries, chargers, drives, transmission and power devices. Advantages and disadvantages of EVs. Hybrid electric vehicles, HEV drive train components, advantages of HV.
Unit 3: Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Unit-3: Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Refrigeration: Refrigerating effect, Ton of Refrigeration; Coefficient of performance, methods of refrigeration, construction and working of domestic refrigerator, concept of heat pump. Air-Conditioning: Its meaning and application, humidity, dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point temperatures, comfort conditions, construction and working of window air conditioner.
Unit 4: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications
Unit-4: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications Introduction: Fluids properties, pressure, density, dynamic and kinematic viscosity, specific gravity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluid, Pascal’s Law and Continuity Equation. Working principles of hydraulic turbines (Pelton Wheel and Francis)& pumps (Centrifugal and Reciprocating) and their classifications and hydraulic lift.
Unit 5: Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics
Unit-5: Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics Introduction to Measurement: Concept of Measurement, Error in measurements, Calibration, measurements of pressure(Bourdon Tube Pressure and U-Tube Manometer), temperature(Thermocouple and Optical Pyrometer), mass flow rate(Venturi Meter and Orifice Meter), strain(Bonded and Unbonded Strain Gauge), force (Proving Ring) and torques(Prony Brake Dynamometer); Concepts of accuracy, precision and resolution. Introduction to Mechatronic Systems: Evolution, Scope, Advantages and disadvantages of Mechatronics, Industrial applications of Mechatronics, Introduction to autotronics, bionics, and avionics and their applications. Sensors and Transducers: Types of sensors, types of transducers and their characteristics. Overview of Mechanical Actuation System – Kinematic Chains, Cam, Ratchet Mechanism, Gears and its type, Belt, Bearing. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuation Systems: Overview: Pressure Control Valves, Direction Control Valves, Rotary Actuators, Accumulators and Pneumatic Sequencing Problems.
BME101 Reference Books
- Basic Mechanical Engineering, G Shanmugam, S Ravindran, McGraw Hill
- Basic Mechanical Engineering, M P Poonia and S C Sharma, Khanna Publishers
- Mechatronics : Principles, Concepts and Applications, Nitaigour Mahalik, McGraw Hill
- Mechatronics, As per AICTE: Integrated Mechanical Electronic Systems, K.P. Ramachandran,
- Mechanical Measurements & Control, Dr. D. S. Kumar. Metropolitan Book Company
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Mahesh Kumar, Pearson India
Frequently Asked Questions about BME101
What is the syllabus of BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering?
The AKTU BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to Mechanics Hours; Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles; Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning; Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications; Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BME101?
BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BME101 the same subject as BME201?
Yes. AKTU uses the BME101 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BME201 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BME101 taught in?
BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BME101 worth?
BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BME101 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BME101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BME101?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.