RBE No. 255/1987: Inter-mediate Mechanics – Change in Syllabus

No.E(NG)I-82 PM1/241 (JCM/DC), dated 16.10.1987

Sub: Syllabus for Inter-mediate Mechanics and Apprentice TXRs – simplification.

The All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) have made a demand in the PNM at the Board’s level for simplification of the existing syllabus for inter-mediate apprentice Mechanics and TXRs drawn from amongst rankers. The matter has been considered by the Board. In the light of discussions in PNM meeting with AIRF on 27 August 1987, it has been decided that the following changes may be made in the syllabus circulated under this Ministry’s letter No.E(NG)I-78 PM1/293, dated 09.07.1979.

(I) The following items may be deleted from the syllabus:-

Subject	Session with Item No. in brackets	Description
(1)	(2)	(3)
Mathematics	First session (1)	Logarithms, their properties and applications.
	First session (6)	Binomial Theorem-partial fractions.
	Third session (4)	Tangents and Normal geometric interpretation of derivatives.
Physics	Second session (3)	Dispersion, Spectrometer, Chromatic and Spherical aberration, spectra.
Strength of Materials	Second session (3)	Modulus of Rupture
Heat Engines	Second session (1)	Steam Generators and their performance.
	Fourth Session (1)	Steam Nozzles
	Fourth Session (2)	Steam Turbines
	Fourth Session (3)	Cycle for modern steam plants.
Theory of Machines	Third session (1)	Pairs, Chains, Mechanisms, Machines, Constraints, degree of freedom, Grubers Criterian – Mechanism & inversion of links mechanisms, slider crank quick return mechanism.
	Fourth Session (1)	Steam Engine Valves and Valve diagram.
Industrial Chemistry	Fourth Session (6)	Internal treatment of boiler water, boiler scales, deposits and their effect on the boiler, wet steam.

(II) The following items may be added to the syllabus:-

(i) Simple Mechanisms

(ii) Water Treatment

(iii) Introduction of CPM, PERT, Computers and other modern techniques.

2. Necessary adjustment in the duration of sessions prescribed in the syllabus may be made wherever required having regard to the changes in the syllabus as indicated above. 

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 255/1987

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