ME25C10 Standards in Mechanical Engineering – Semester IV – Mech / Mechatronics / Mech(Smart) – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: ME25C10 – Standards in Mechanical Engineering

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)

Branch: B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Mech) / B.E. Mechatronics Engineering (Mechatronics) / B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Smart Manufacturing) (Mech(Smart))

Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-0

Course Objectives

• The course introduces standardization, conformity assessment, and the roles of BIS and ISO, while familiarizing students with key standards in engineering drawings, testing, management systems, and machinery safety for practical application.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction

Aims of standardization, Types of standards, Importance of standards to industry.

Activities: Study and present the importance and types of standards used in mechanical engineering industries.

Unit II – Conformity Assessment

Objects of conformity assessment, First-party assessment, Second-party assessment, Third-party assessment, Certifications and markings.

Activities: Analyze different types of conformity assessment and identify certification markings on products.

Unit III – Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Objectives, roles, and functions of BIS, Application of any one BIS standard.

Activities: Study BIS functions and identify BIS standards applied to common engineering components.

Unit IV – International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Key principles for ISO standards development, ISO Directives, Stages in ISO standard development, Application of any one ISO standard.

Activities: Analyze ISO standard development process and study key ISO standards.

Unit V – Standards for Engineering Drawing

SP 46:2003 – Sizes and layout of drawing sheets, Scales, Lines, Sections, Screw threads and threaded parts, Springs, Gears, Dimensioning, Surface texture, Linear and angular tolerances, Geometrical tolerances.

Activities: Interpret engineering drawings using SP 46 standards and identify symbols, tolerances, and dimensions.

Unit VI – ASTM Standards (American Society for Testing and Materials)

Objectives and scope of ASTM standards, Application of any one ASTM standard.

Unit VII – ASME Standards (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Objectives and scope of ASME standards.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain fundamental concepts of standardization, conformity assessment, BIS, ISO, engineering drawing standards, testing standards, management systems, and machinery safety standards.
• CO2: Explain the roles, functions, and applications of national and international standards in engineering practice.
• CO3: Apply principles of standardization and conformity assessment to identify and use appropriate standards, codes, and certifications in engineering applications.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 100%
• Internal methodology: Quiz - 10%, Assignments - 20%, and Internal Examinations - 70%

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Mechanical Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026