Department of Mechanical Engineering

Technical Seminars & Symposium

  • Two day National level workshop on “Computational Fluid Dyanamics”  22nd & 23rd October 2010
  • One day  Work Shop on “Mechatronics” 21st October 2010
  • Expert Lecture on “Nanotechnology” by Dr. Martin Jobraj , Dean , VTU, Belgaum, Principal Dr. AIT, Bangalore , 14th October 2010
  • Expert Lecturer on    “Mechanical engineering challenges & vision” Dr. M.A. Murtaza, Principal, RRCE, Bangalore,  22 March 2010
  • Expert Lecturer on   “An overview of composite materials” Dr. R. Shankar Reddy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, RRCE, Bangalore, 22 March 2010
  • “ Finite Element Analysis[FEA] - A powerful tool in Bio medical applications ”  Dr. C.S. Ramesh, Director R&D, PESIT, Bangalore, 3 November 2009

Staff Achievements

  • 15 Faculties are the members of INDIAN SOCIETY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
  • Dr. M.S. Bhagyashekarare the Members of INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MATERIAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING

Students Achievements

  • AVINASH T R, KARTHIK KUMARA GURU K S of IV sem Mech. Stood FIRST in National Level Technical Paper Presentation Competition, MECHFUSION - 08, DBIT Bengaluru on 03 MAY 2008
  • RAJESH M N, UMESH R of VI sem Mech. Stood II in National Level Technical Paper Presentation Competition, MECHFUSION - 08, DBIT Bengaluru on 03 MAY 2008
  •  SYED MOINUDDIN, SILVESTER  STALIN K of VI sem Mech. Stood SECOND in National Level Technical Paper Presentation Competition, MECHFUSION - 08, DBIT Bengaluru on 03 MAY 2008
  • One Student of Mech Engg  Won Prizes in VISMAY the college Day in the month of April 2008
  • SATISH BABU of Mechanical Dept. has qualified for GATE 2008 and obtained 3179 all India Rank (82.45 percentile).
  • YASHWANTH  C K of Mechanical Dept. has qualified for GATE 2007 and obtained 517 all India Rank (Score 481).

 
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Faculty Details
 

Sl.
No

Name

Date of Birth

Qualification

Designation

Date of
Joining
RRCE

Experience (years)

1

Dr. R. Shankara Reddy

24/05/1965

B.E., M.E., Ph.D.,

Prof & Head

29/08/2009

19

2

Dr. M. S. Bhagyashekar

24/03/1964

B.E., P.G.D.I.P.M., M.Sc.(Engg. by Research).,Ph.D.,

Professor & Principal

05/08/2010

23

3

Mr. Srinivas .C .D

07/06/1953

B.E., M. Tech.,

Assistant Professor

03/08/2009

33

4

Mr. Thanuj Kumar .M

31/10/1978

B.E., M. Tech, (PhD)

Assistant Professor

30/08/2010

7.5

5

Mr. Anand .A

08/11/1977

B.E., M. Tech.,

Sr. Lecturer

06/08/2007

07

6

Mr. Praveen Kumar .S

08/02/1979

B.E., M. Tech.,

Lecturer

20/06/2008

7.5

7

Mr. Dhananjay .B .S

15/05/1979

B.E., M. Tech.,

Lecturer

03/08/2009

4.75

8

Mr. Santhosh .A .N

20/07/1984

B.E., M. Tech.,

Lecturer

17/07/2010

2.6

9

Mr. Bheemarao Wadekar

27/10/1986

B.E., M. E.,

Lecturer

30/08/2010

2.5

10

Mr. Madhu .K .S

11/05/1984

B.E., M. Tech.,

Lecturer

31/08/2010

0.5

11

Mrs. Sridevi S

15/11/1979

B.Tech, M.E

Lecturer

24/01/2011

0

12

Mr. Radhakrishna R K

05/09/1985

B.E, M.Tech

Lecturer

02/02/2011

0
 
Profile of the Faculty
 

 Dr. M. S. BHAGYASHEKAR
Professor & Principal
Specialization:  Composite Materials
No. of Publication: 28 
Conference/Seminars attended: 16
Conference/Seminars conducted: 05
Expert lectures Delivered: 03
Funded  Project :Rs 5 lakhs from VTU
Total funds obtained:20 lakhs


Dr. R. SHANKARA REDDY
Professor & Head
Specialization:  Composite Materials
No. of Publication: 08 
Conference/Seminars attended: 15
Conference/Seminars conducted: 15
Expert lectures delivered: 03

 C. D. SRINIVAS
Asst. Professor
Specialization:  Metal Casting Sciences
No. of Publication:02 
Conference/Seminars attended:06
Conference/Seminars conducted:02

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 THANUJ KUMAR .M
Asst. Professor
Specialization:  Manufacturing Science Engg.
No. of Publication:03
Conference/Seminars attended:10
Conference/Seminars conducted:03
Expert lectures delivered:03

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ANAND .A
Sr. Lecturer
Specialization: Computer Integrated Manf.
Conference/Seminars attended: 03
Conference/Seminars conducted: 04

 MADHU .K .S
Lecturer
Specialization:  Thermal Power Engg.
No. of Publication: 01 
Conference/Seminars attended:01
Conference/Seminars conducted:02

 PRAVEEN KUMAR .S .P
Lecturer
Specialization:  Production Engineering & Systems Technology
Conference/Seminars attended: 07
Conference/Seminars conducted: 02

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 DHANANJAYA .B .S
Lecturer
Specialization:  Computer Integrated Manf.
Conference/Seminars attended: 03
Conference/Seminars conducted:02

 

 B. D. WADEKAR
Mr. Lecturer
Specialization:  Thermal Power Engineering
Conference/Seminars conducted:02

 

 MRS. SRIDEVI S
Lecturer
Specialization:
Conference/Seminars conducted:02

  

 MR. RADHAKRISHNA R K
Lecturer
Specialization:
Machine Design.
Conference/Seminars conducted:

 
Ravi Kumar .T
Specialization:
Machine Design.
Conference/Seminars conducted:

 

Pramod V Koujalagi
Specialization: Conference/Seminars conducted:

 

 Manjunath .G
Specialization:
Machine Design.
Conference/Seminars conducted:

 

 
 
Publications
 
  1. R.Balakrishna, U.Rajeswar Rao, G.A.Ramachandra, M.S.Bhagyashekar,” Performance Issues on AODV and DSDV for MNAETS”, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology. (IJTIT).
  2. R.Balakrishna, U.Rajeswar Rao , G.A.Ramachandra, M.S.Bhagyashekar, “Performance issues on AODV and AOMDV for MANETS" in International Journal on Computer Science and   information Technology( IJCSIT), Vol 01,Issue 02, Pp. 30-48.
  3. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S “Prediction on Tribological Properties of Al6061-SiC MMCs Using Artificial Neural Networks, Communicated to journal of  Materials and Design, JMAD-D-10-00459”
  4. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S “Mechanical and Tribological behavior of Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites - a review, communicated to journal of Composites Science and Technology.
  5. R.Balakrishna, U.Rajeswar Rao, G.A.Ramachandra, M.S.Bhagyashekar,” Trust-based Routing Security in MANETS”, / (IJCSE) International Journal on Computer Science and  Engineering Vol. 02, No. 03, 2010, 534-540
  6. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S., “Effect of SiC Reinforcement in Al6061 Alloy”, International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Applications in Engineering, Technology and Sciences” (IJ-ETA-ETS) Volume 3, Issue 1, pp.140-147, Jan 2010 - June 2010.
  7. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S., “ Wear Resistance Assessment of Al6061-SiC Composites using Wear Endurance Index”, Proceedings of an “International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management (IMMM2010)”, 14th to 16th, January, 2010, at College of Engineering Trivandrum, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  8. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S., “Prediction of Wear of Al6061-SiC Metal Matrix Composites using Artificial Neural Networks”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Engineering, Technology and Sciences (IJ-CA-ETS) Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 498-505, October 2009 – March 2010.
  9. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S., “Studies on Al6061-SiC and Al7075-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composites”, Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, (JMMCE), USA, Volume 9, no.1, pp.47-59, 2009.
  10. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Bhagyashekar.M.S, Selvaraj.N “Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Al7075-Al2O3 Composites”, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Volume–4, Issue – 2, 2009.
  11. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S., “ Wear Resistance Assessment of Al6061-SiC Composites using Wear Endurance Index”, Proceedings of an “International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management (IMMM2010)”, 14th to 16th, January, 2010, at College of Engineering Trivandrum, Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  12. C.R.Prakash Rao, M. S. Bhagyashekar, and Narendra Viswanath, ”Investigative Studies on Machining of En8 Steel Brazed Cutting Tools an Experimental Approach” National Conference, AME - 09, 30th – 31st March 2009, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  13. C.R.Prakash Rao, M. S. Bhagyashekar, and N.Nagaraja,” Influence of Back Rake Angle on Forces and Chip Thickness Ratio- Experimental Approach” National Conference, AME - 09, 30th – 31st March 2009, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  14. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Selvaraj.N, Bhagyashekar.M.S.,  “Studies on Physical & Tribological Properties of Al6061-SiC Composites”, proceedings ofan International Conference and Exhibition on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies (Team Tech 2009) 19th to 21st Nov 2009, at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.
  15. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Bhagyashekar.M.S, Selvaraj.N “Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Al7075-Al2O3 Composites”, proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials Processing Technology (RAMPT’09) February 25th – 27th, 2009, National Engineering College, K.R. Nagar, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India.
  16. Thanuj Kumar M., Raghavendra .N, “Design and Fabrication of Semi Automatic Robot used in Multi - Storey car parking”, at National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering, RTME ‘09, Vemana .I .T, Bengaluru held on 23rd & 24th November 2009.
  17. Thanuj Kumar M., Raghavendra .N, “Simulation of Tribosystems and Tribometrology”, at National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mechanical  Engineering, RTME ‘09, Vemana .I .T, Bengaluru held on 23rd & 24th November 2009.
  18. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Study of microstructure and Hardness of Equal Channel Angular Extruded 7075Al Alloys” – Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, RAMPT-2009 at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu.
  19. M. S. Bhagyashekar, Kavitha & R. M. V. G. K. Rao “Studies on Rheological and Physical Properties of Metallic and Non-metallic Particulate Filled Epoxy Matrix Composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, on line First Nov – 2008.
  20. M. S. Bhagyashekar, R. M. V. G. K. Rao “Studies on Mechanical Properties of Metallic and Non-metallic Particulate Filled Epoxy Matrix Composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, on line First Nov – 2008.
  21. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Bhagyashekar.M.S, Selvaraj.N “Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Al6061-SiCp Composites”, proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Mechanical Engineering (ICMM2008) 18th – 20th December 2008, Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India.
  22. Veeresh Kumar.G.B, C.S.P.Rao, Bhagyashekar.M.S., Selvaraj.N “Mechanical Properties of Particulate Reinforced (Al6061-Al2O3p and Al7075-SiCp) Composites”, proceedings of the International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS - 08) 22nd – 23rd October 2008, Anjuman Engineering College, Bhatkal, Karnataka, India.
  23. C.R.Prakash Rao, N. Nagaraj, M.S Bhagyashekar, “Effect of Back Rake    Angle On Cutting Force And Surface Finish In Turning Application” Proc. of Nat. Conf. ETIME, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore Aug 28-29, 2008.
  24. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Grain refinement and mechanical properties of Al7075 alloy by equal channel angular extrusion” – International conference on Composites/NANO Engineering (ICCE-16), Vol.5 No.4, July 20-26, 2008 in Kunming, CHINA.  (World Journal of Engineering)
  25. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Effect of severe plastic deformation on mechanical properties of Al 7075 alloy” –International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Engineering, Technology and Science (IJ-ETA-ETS), 2008, AES journal.
  26. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Effect of Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) on the Super Plastic Behavior of 7075Al Alloys” –International Journal on Mechanical & Automobile Engineering (IJMAE), 2008.
  27. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “The influence of the equal channel angular pressing on the super plastic behaviors of Aluminium alloy”, Emerging materials and Technologies for India-2020, Tiruchirappalli-620015. 2008.
  28. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Effect of Equal channel Angular Pressing on Micro structural and Mechanical properties of 7075 Aluminum Alloy”, Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering Sciences “RTIMES-2008”.  SSIT, Tumkur-572105, 2008.
  29. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Microstructure and Hardness of Equal Channel Angular Extruded Al6061 Alloys”, TEAMTECH-2008, IISC, Bangalore-04, 2008.
  30. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Study on effect of severe plastic deformation on the super plastic behavior of aluminium alloy (7075)”, Application of FEM in Mechanical Engineering. The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore-68, 2008.
  31. Venkatesh B.N.  & M. S. Bhagyashekar, “ Residual Stress Analysis of Single Pass Butt Joint Welded Plate Using ANSYS”, National Conference on Challenges in 2020-Mechanical Engineering Perspective, AVS College of Engineering, Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, TN, India, 14, 15 March 2008.
  32. M.S. Bhagyashekar, R M V G K Rao, “Effects of material and test parameters on the wear behaviour of particulate filled composites Part I: SiC-Epoxy and Gr-Epoxy composites”, JRPC. Nov 2007.
  33. M.S. Bhagyashekar, R M V G K Rao, “Effects of material and test parameters on the wear behaviour of particulate filled composites Part II: Cu-Epoxy and Al-Epoxy composites”, JRPC, Nov 2007.
  34. Thanuj Kumar .M,  M. A. Md. Aqhil Ahmed,  S. K. Patel,  “Finite Element Estimation  of  Fracture  Parameters  for Functionally Graded Materials”, at  International   Conference  on  Advanced Design & Manufacturing, ICADM-2007, Madhurai, Tamil Nadu, held on 09th  to 11th  August, 2007.
  35. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Performance Analysis on Array of circular fins through forced convection”, Engineering Design & Analysis Forum, M.S Ramaiah Memorial Auditorium, Bangalore, 2007.
  36. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Effect of thermal aging on machining characteristics of aluminum based hybrid composites”, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology CSIR, Trivandrum, 2007.
  37. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Study on Effect of severe Plastic Deformation on Alluminium alloy”, 52nd Congress of ISTAM, B.N.M. Institute of technology-Bangalore-70, 2007.
  38. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Evaluation of Mechanical properties of Aluminum 7075 based hybrid composites”, Global conference on Production and Industrial Engineering held at Dr. BR Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar, Punjab, 2007.
  39. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, “Evaluation of Effective Elastic Modulus SiC/SiC CMC System without cracks”, NCRMA-2005, 18-19 Feb.2005, NIT Rourkela.
  40. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, “Thermal Expansion behavior of Alumina/SiC CMC System with cracks at Elevated Temperatures”,  NATCON.ME-2005, 11-12 March 2005, GCE, Ramanagaram.
  41. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, “Evaluation of Apparent Elastic Moduli for Mulite/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composites Using Finite Element Method”, 50th Congress of ISTAM (IIT Kharagpur), An International Meet, 27-30 Dec. 2005, NIT Rourkela.
  42. Raghuthama Rao, “Electron Beam Welding and its applications in ISRO - An Overview”, an invited paper in DAE-BRVS Symposium on EBW and applications held at BARC, Mumbai Sept 2005.
  43. Raghuthama Rao, Gangadhar.D. “Salvage of high value Ti alloy spacecraft propellant tank EB Welding”, in IWS 2K5 Symposium held at Hyderabad in Feb 2005.
  44. Shivarudraiah .S, Suresh. R, “Optimization of College bus Routes”, 37th ORSI Annual Convention, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 2005.
  45. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, Lokesh .G, “Evaluation of Effective Elastic Modulus of fiber reinforced CMCs without cracks” NACAMES-04, 24-25 Sept. 2004, SSIT, Tumkur.
  46. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, M. R. Shiva Kumar, “Evaluation of Effective Elastic Modulus of fiber reinforced CMCs with cracks”, 49th Congress of ISTAM (IIT - Kharagpur), An International Meet, 27-30 Dec. 2004, NIT Rourkela.
  47. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, M. R. Shiva Kumar, “Evaluation of Effective Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of fiber reinforced CMCs without cracks”, NATCON.ME-2004, 12-13 March 2004, MSRIT, Bangalore.
  48. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, “Evaluation of Effective Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of fiber reinforced CMCs with cracks”, TEAM TECH-2004, International Conference, 2-4 Nov. 2004, IISc. Bangalore
  49. Dr. K.S.S. Aradhya, R. Shankara Reddy, “Thermal Effect on Effective Elastic Modulus for Alumina/SiC CMC System with varying Crack densities”,  DESCON-2004, 19-20 Nov.2004, MSRIT, Bangalore.
  50. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, Saleemkhan, “Preliminary studies on stress corrosion failure of Al alloy-SiC composites”, National conference on Mechanical Engineering, NATCN.ME-2004, MSRIT, Bangalore, Mar. 2004.
  51. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, A. Ramachandra, “Machinability of metal matrix composites”, National Conference on ‘Advances in Mechanical Engineering’, NAME-2004, JNNCE, Shimoga, 12-14 Feb. 2004.
  52. R. Sundara Rajan, Vinitha P Nayar R. Krishnamurthy & P. Raghuthama Rao, “Electro chemical deposition of silver for cryo temperature applications”, in proceedings of international conf. held at ISAC, Bangalore on surface Engg. Pages 221-226 august 25-27 of 2004.
  53. Raghuthama Rao, et.al. “The effect of induced residual stresses on the structural integrity of integral diaphragm of pressure transducer for space applications” in National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering Sciences 2004 at SSIT, Tumkur.
  54. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, “Tool wear during turning of MMCs”, National Seminar on Liquid crystals, Polymer and composites organized by Ghousia College of engineering, Ramanagaram, Sept. 18th – 20th 2003.
  55. Raghuthama Rao, “LPSC/ISRO capabilities and experiences in EBW”, in INDO-BULGARIAN workshop on EBW and applications held at BARC, Mumbai in Nov 2003.
  56. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, A. Ramachandra “Surface Roughness studies on Al-12.5%Si alloy-SiC/graphics/CaF2”, Proc. of International Conference on Manufacturing, Dhaka, August (2002), 21
  57. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, A. Ramachandra & Chandrashekehar, Wear Characteristics H.S.S. cutting tool during Turning operation of cast Al  alloy - SiC/Gr Composites”, Proc. of 2nd International Conference on Industrial Tribology, Hyderabad. India Dec. (1999) 306
  58. A joint case study on “Innovation and Creativity” with Dr. Tudor Rickards, Manchester Business School (UK) faculty, 1999.
  59. M.S. Bhagyashekar, C.S. Ramesh, A. Ramachandra “ Wear Characteristics of H.S.S. cutting tool during Turning operation of cast Al alloy - SiC Composites” 52nd Annual Technical Meet, Indian Institute of Metals, IISc. Bangalore.  Nov 1998.
  60. “Railway Managers: Creative Styles”, M.A. Murtaza, Intl. Journal of Rail & Rapid Services, pp 63-66, Vol.211, Number 1, 1997.
  61. Raghuthama Rao, “Improvements in Welding to avoid failure of AFNOR 7020 Aluminum Alloy tank ages”, presented in poster session in IIW national seminar in 1996 Jamshedpur.
  62. M.A. Murtaza, “Railway Air Brake Simulation: An Empirical Approach”, Intl. Journal of Rail & Rapid Services, pp 51-56, Vol.207, Number F1, 1993.
  63. M.A. Murtaza and S.B.L Garg, “Parametric Study of Railway Air Brake system”, Intl. Journal of Rail & Rapid Services, pp 21-36, Vol.206, Number F1, 1992. 
  64. M.A. Murtaza and S.B.L Garg, “Transient Performance during a Railway Air Brake release demand”, Intl. Journal of Rail & Rapid Services, pp 31-38, Vol.204, F00689, 1990.
  65. M.A. Murtaza and S.B.L Garg, “Brake Modeling in Train Simulation Studies”, Intl. Journal of Rail & Rapid Services, pp 87-95, Vol.203, F00489, 1989.
  66. M.A. Murtaza and S.B.L Garg, “Dynamic Response of Railway Vehicle Air Brake System”, Intl. Journal of Vehicle Design, pp 481-496, Vol.10, Number 4 1989.
  67. Raghuthama Rao, “Electron Beam Welding of Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Applications”, presented at Indian Welding Society Symposium at Vishakhapatnam. (INCOSURF).
 
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