AMIE Section B Mechanical study plan

Derive the first and second laws for closed and open systems, then apply them to at least 10 numerical problems covering turbines, compressors, and nozzles

Construct and interpret T-s and p-h diagrams for Rankine, Brayton, and vapour-compression cycles, computing efficiencies and COP by hand

Solve conduction, convection, and radiation heat-transfer problems using thermal resistance networks, fins, and LMTD for heat exchangers

Build a one-page formula sheet linking thermodynamic state relations to heat-transfer correlations and verify each entry against a worked example

Classify casting, forming, welding, and machining processes and match each to a worked numerical example on yield, force, or material removal rate

Compute cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, and machining time for turning, drilling, and milling operations

Analyse stresses and strains in axially loaded, torsional, and bending members, drawing shear-force and bending-moment diagrams for at least five beam cases

Apply failure theories (Rankine, Tresca, von Mises) to combined-stress problems and compare the predicted safety factors

Apply continuity, Bernoulli, and momentum equations to pipe networks, orifices, and bends, solving at least eight problems with head-loss corrections

Select and size centrifugal pumps by computing specific speed, NPSH, and operating point against a system curve

Design and check keys, couplings, shafts, and bolted joints under static and fatigue loading using standard design codes and factors of safety

Verify each design calculation with an independent hand check or spreadsheet recalculation to catch unit errors

Construct velocity and acceleration diagrams for four-bar and slider-crank mechanisms, and compute gear-train ratios for simple, compound, and epicyclic trains

Produce orthographic projections, sectional views, and limit-and-fit tolerances for three sample parts to IS drawing conventions

Solve combined bending-and-torsion shaft problems and reconcile results with the design portfolio from week 3

Complete a timed 40-question mixed mock covering domains 2, 4, 5, and 6, then log every error by root cause

Solve linear algebra, calculus, and differential-equation problems typical of the syllabus, including eigenvalues, partial derivatives, and first-order ODEs

Apply Laplace transforms and Fourier basics to simple engineering signals and verify results by substitution

Analyse DC and AC circuits using mesh and nodal analysis, Thevenin equivalents, and phasor methods, and compute power factor correction

Explain the operating principles of transformers, induction motors, and diodes with one numerical example each

Compute EOQ, reorder levels, safety stock, and inventory turnover for three industrial scenarios

Build a precedence network, identify the critical path, and crash a project to find the minimum-cost duration

Apply work-study methods to compute standard time, allowances, and labour productivity from a sample operation

Interpret quality-control charts and compute process capability indices for a supplied data set

Write and debug short programs in C or Python covering loops, arrays, functions, and file input/output for numerical problems

Trace algorithms and predict output for sorting, searching, and flowchart-based questions without running code

Draft a project-work report structure covering aim, methodology, observations, error analysis, and conclusions for a laboratory experiment

Prepare a viva checklist of instrumentation, calibration, and uncertainty questions for the laboratory component

Complete two full-length timed mock papers under exam conditions and score each against the official marking scheme

Revisit every logged error from weeks 1-7 and re-solve each until correct without notes

Consolidate all formula sheets into a single indexed revision card set organised by domain

Simulate a viva and drawing-review session, answering rapid-fire questions on project work and graphics conventions