VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Sem&Branch: II/MECAD/CAM
Subject Code: CM7202 Subject Name: Applied Materials Engineering
PART-A

UNIT1-ELASTIC AND PLASTIC BEHAVIOUR

1. Define True strain and engineering strain. (BT- 1)

2. Distinguish between Slip in BCC and FCC. (BT- 2)
3. Describe the Stress strain behaviour of ideal elastic and ideal plastic. (BT- 2)
4. Classify the crystal defects based on their dimensions. (BT- 3)
5. Classify the materials based on stress-strain behavior. (BT- 3)
6. Define Stress concentration Factor and stress intensity factor. (BT- 1)
7. Discuss about Sudden strain and transient strain in creep. (BT- 2)
8. Explain grain refinement. (BT- 5)
9. Formulate approximate Endurance of the proof stress. (BT- 6)
10. Distinguish between Fibre and particulate. (BT- 2)
11. Define Grain boundary. (BT- 1)
12. Define Solutionising and austenitising. (BT- 1)
13. Define Dislocation density. (BT- 1)
14. Define ductile brittle transition temperature. (BT- 1)
15. Explain the need of strain hardening. (BT- 4)
16. Explain the roll of temperature on steel. (BT- 4)
17. Explain inter atomic distance. (BT- 4)
18. Combine the interatomic distance relates the deformation of a material. (BT- 6)
19. Classify the composites based on matrix. (BT- 3)
20. Explain the principle of strengthening mechanisms. (BT- 5)
PART-B
1. Formulate an expression for theoretical shear strength of a crystal and state whyit isfar less
than the real shear strength? (BT- 6)
2. Describe the fundamental principle of strengthening a metallic crystal? List the various
strengthening mechanisms.(BT- 1)
3. Discuss in detail the principle,potential,application and solid solutioning. (BT- 2)
4. Classify the materials based on stress-strain behaviour. With suitable stress-strain diagrams
and examples describe the various types in detail. (BT- 3)
5. Classify the crystal defects based on their dimensions. With suitable illustrations describe their
features and significance. (BT- 3)
6. Describe the list of the composites based on matrix second phase relationship and give
suitable examples for each category. (BT- 2)
7. How is grain refinement achieved in cast iron and steel? Explain. (BT- 4)

8. The strength of resin and glass fibre are 120 and 800MPa, a composite of strength of 180Mpa
is needed, calculate the amount of fibre to be added. (BT- 5)
9. Describe the mechanism of precipitation strengthening? State the conditions an alloy should
satisfy to undergo precipitation strengthening. With suitable example explain the precipitation
strengthening in detail. (BT- 1)
10. Using a suitable diagram of composition vs. strength, describe the role of phase mixture and
martensitic transformation on the strength of carbon steel. (BT- 1)
PART-C
1. What do you understand by hall-petch equation.Summarize the mechanism of strengthening
using hall-petch equation (BT - 5)
2. Explain in detail the effectof temperature on plastic deformation (BT - 4)
3. What do you mean by strain rate sensitivity?Conclude the temperature dependence and effect
of plastic flow (BT - 5)
3. Explain the role of dislocation theory and its effect on plastic deformation (BT - 4)
4. Summarizethe principles and applications of grain boundary strengthening (BT - 5)
PART A

UNIT2-FRACTURE BEHAVIOUR

1. Distinguish between Rupture and cup-cone failure. (BT- 2)

2. Define ductile brittle transition temperature. (BT- 1)
3. Explain the need of strain hardening. (BT- 4)
4. Explain the roll of temperature on steel. (BT- 5)
5. Differentiate between Grain and crystal. (BT- 2)
6. How the interatomic distance relates the deformation of a material? Explain. (BT- 4)
7. Differentiate between Grain and crystal. (BT- 2)
8. Explain the principle of strengthening mechanisms. (BT- 5)
9. Explain the limitations of cold working. (BT- 4)
10. Classify any two various types of failure cycles. (BT- 3)
11. Differentiate between Grain and crystal. (BT- 2)
12. Classify the stages of fatigue. (BT- 3)
13. Define crack growth ratio. (BT- 1)
14. Define Griffiths theory. (BT- 1)
15. List out the factors affecting fatigue. (BT- 1)
16. Define paris law in fatigue. (BT- 1)
17. List the types of fatigue cycles. (BT- 1)
18. Formulate an expression for fracture stress. (BT- 6)
19. Classify the non-metallic materials. (BT- 3)
20. Develop one example for cold working. (BT- 6)
PART-B
1. DefineGriffiths theory of brittle fracture and drive an expression for fracture stress. (BT- 1)
2. Develop a new parameter for quantifying the resistance to fracture. (BT- 6)

3. Classify the various types of failure cycleswith suitable figures and explain. (BT- 3)
4. Describe the rotating beam fatigue test and how its conducted and state the use of test. (BT2)
5. Describe the fatigue growth study on a compact tensile specimen conducted and the results
plotted? What is Paris equation? State its use. (BT- 1)
6. List the factors affecting fatigue? Describe their role on fatigue. (BT- 1)
7. Explain the Residual life estimation on various steel. (BT- 4)
8. Explain the low cycle fatigue test and its outcome. (BT- 4)
9. Explain the Larson miller parameter in deformation and fracture mechanism maps. (BT- 5)
10. Discuss about fracture of non-metallic materials. (BT- 2)
PART-C
1. Explain the concepts of stress intensity factor and fracture toughness with an example (BT - 5)
2. Summarize various metallurgical factors that affect DBTT in stress (BT - 5)
3. Analyse the effect of surface and metallurgical parameters on fatigue fracture of nonmetallic
Materials (BT - 4)
4.Summarize failure analysis (BT - 5)

PART-A

UNIT3-SELECTION OF MATERIALS

1. Substitute any one suitable material for automobile engine valves and Justify. (BT- 6)
2. Define steady state creep rate. (BT- 1)
3. Distinguish between Proof stress and ultimate tensile strength. (BT- 2)
4. Define residual stress. (BT- 1)
5. Define resilience. (BT- 1)
6. Explain toughness of a material. (BT- 4)
7. Explain creep strength. (BT- 4)
8. Define flexural strength. (BT- 1)
9. Explain fatigue strength. (BT- 4)
10. Classify the various types of Strength. (BT- 3)
11. Explain the reasons for seeking to employ materials of increased strength. (BT- 5)
12. Define endurance limit. (BT- 1)
13. Distinguish between flexural strength and fatigue strength. (BT- 2)
14. Substitute any one suitable material for brake and justify. (BT- 6)
15. Discuss various tests used for finding corrosion of material. (BT- 2)
16. Classify the parameters affecting sliding wear of a material. (BT- 3)
17. Define wear rate. (BT- 1)
18. Illustrate factors motivating in selection of materials. (BT- 3)
19. Explain relation between creep and temperature. (BT- 5)
20. Discuss about non-metallic material. (BT- 2)

PART-B
1. Discuss about creep failure of steel. (BT- 2)
2. Describe the fracture of non-metallic materials.(BT- 1)
3. Discuss the suitable strengthening mechanisms in toughening of metals. (BT- 2)
4. Discuss the toughening mechanisms for metallic materials.(BT- 1)
5. Explain the situations necessitate in selection of materials.(BT- 4)
6. Explain the cost basis in selection of materials.(BT- 4)
7. List the selection of materials, done by based on mechanical properties and Explain.(BT- 1)
8. i)Explain the assessment of strength in metallic materials ii)Explain the strength basis in
selecting materials.(BT- 5)
9. Illustrate the issues to be considered while selecting materials for low, medium, high
temperature applications. Suggest suitable material for pipe lines at subzero temperature, steam
turbine and jet engine turbine shaft.(BT- 3)
10. Substitute suitable material for the following applications and justify Cylinder block for
passenger car, landing gear of aircraft, Fuselage of an aircraft second stage compressor blade of
jet engine. (BT- 6)
PART-C
1. a Compare making part out of stainless steel and nickel plated carbon steel to the cost (BT5)
1. bExplain the method to determine the cost of ceramic plastic (BT - 4)
2. Design a low cost child toy and name the material (BT - 6)
3.Explain the procedure for selecting materials based on cost, mechanical properties and service
requirements for a given application (BT - 4)
4. With a case study, briefly explain the selection of materials for nuclear applications. (BT - 6)

PART-A

UNIT4-MATERIAL PROCESSING

1. Classify the processes in material processing. (BT- 3)

2. Generalize the term Nano composites. (BT- 6)
3. Explain the issues to be considered while processing composites. (BT- 5)
4. Explain the criteria for castability. (BT- 5)
5. Explain malleability and castability. (BT- 4)
6. Generalize the term Polymer nano composites. (BT- 6)
7. Differentiate between thermo plastics and thermosetting plastics. (BT- 2)
8. How the composites are classified. (BT- 3)
9. Explain the characteristics a ceramic material. (BT- 4)
10. Explain about smart materials. (BT- 4)

11. List the casting defects. (BT- 1)

12. Name the welding defects. (BT- 1)
13. Write the forging defects. (BT- 1)
14. State the advantages and limitations of composite materials.(BT- 1)
15. Quote the special properties of nano materials. (BT- 1)
16. Define process induced defects.(BT- 1)
17. How the ceramics are classified based on their applications. (BT- 3)
18. Give the criteria for malleability. (BT- 2)
19. Express the criteria for weldability. (BT- 2)
20. Give the criteria for forgeability. (BT- 2)
PART-B
1. List the properties and applications of any four thermosetting plastics. (BT- 1)
2. Write the properties and applications of any four thermo plastics. (BT- 1)
3. Define HSLA steels and describe their features. (BT- 1)
4. Explain in detail about Ultra high strength steels. (BT- 4)
5. Discuss the Characteristics and applications of any four ceramic materials.(BT- 2)
6. Illustrate the constituents of a composite. Write note on Fiber reinforced plastics. (BT- 3)
7. Explain the Characteristics and applications of smart materials.(BT- 4)
8. Explain in detail about Nano particles and Polymer Nano composites. (BT- 5)
9. Substitute suitable material for the following applications and justify your selection Hull of
ship, drinking water pipe line, food industry vessels and consumer durable casings.(BT- 6)
10. What are the specialties of Stainless steel, tool steel and high speed steel? Describe their
composition, properties and applications.(BT- 2)
PART-C
1. Summarize properties, processing and applications of the following a. Nano crystalline
materials b. maraging steel (BT - 5)
2. Explain the concepts of processing engineering materials (BT - 4)
3. Explain the principles of astability, weldability and forgeability with examples (BT - 4)
4. Suggest suitable material for the following applications and justify your selection hull of ship,
drinking water pipe line, food industry vessels and consumer durable casings.(BT - 5)

PART-A

UNIT5-MODERN MATERIALS AND TREATMENT

1. Differentiate between HSLA steels and maraging steels. (BT- 2)

2. Describe maraging steels. (BT- 2)
3. Explain the reason for manufacturing the modern materials.(BT- 4)
4. Define plastics. (BT- 1)
5. Explain thermosetting plastics. (BT- 4)
6. Recommend the applications ofthermoplastics. (BT- 5)

7. Differentiate between thermo plastics and thermosetting plastics. (BT- 2)

8. How the composites are classified. (BT- 3)
9. Illustrate the characteristics a ceramic material. (BT- 3)
10. Explain about smart materials. (BT- 5)
11. Define composites. (BT- 1)
12. List the applications of composites. (BT- 1)
13. Illustrate the role of matrix material in composite. (BT- 3)
14. List the advantages and limitations of composite materials.(BT- 1)
15. Explain the special properties of nano materials. (BT- 4)
16. Generalize the term CVD and PVD. (BT- 6)
17. When the coating process CVD is preferred. (BT- 1)
18. When the coating process PVD is preferred. (BT- 1)
19. Generalize the term plasticity steel.(BT- 6)
20. Give the properties of plastics.(BT- 2)
PART-B
1. Explain in detail about CVD and PVD in modern materials coating. (BT- 5)
2. List the criteria of castability. (BT- 1)
3. Give the various elements on weldability and explain the various defects of welding. (BT- 1)
4. Illustrate the various defects of casting.(BT- 3)
5. List the criteria of forgeability. (BT- 1)
6. Illustrate the various defects of forging. (BT- 3)
7. Discuss about functionality gradient materials. (BT -2)
8. Discuss about Nano materials and Smart materials. (BT -2)
9. Design any one mechanical component by casting and explain their defeats. (BT -6)
10. Explain advanced structural ceramics such as WC, TiC, TaC, Al2O3, SiC, CBN,
Diamond.(BT- 4)
PART-C
1. Why carbon reinforced polymer composites found wider applications in air craft than
Automobiles (BT - 5)
2. Explain the concepts for processing engineering plastics and composite materials(BT - 4)
3. Summarize the principles of advanced structural ceramics with examples (BT - 5)
4. aExplain the method of developing Nano structured materials by any one deposition
technique.
b. Summarize specific advantages of this hybrid materials in industrial applications? (BT - 5)