Mechanical Engineering Department

Master Program ( Year 2017-2018) “Materials Properties and Their Tests”

General REVIEW Questions

Q 1:
“All engineers are involved with the performance of materials in their daily
bases; where composition, structure and processing are influential factors”
a) Explain the interrelationship between these aspects using the Tetradedron for Material
science and Engineering.
b) “Engineering Materials can be Classified in different ways”, Name the most objective
one, and show their classifications with some examples (at least two materials).

Q 2:
a) List the different methods for Materials’ Strengthening, together with detailed one
method.
b) What is the driving force for recrystallization and grain growth?
c) Distinguish between the materials behavior for Ductile and Brittle materials, and Show
the
effects of temperature on the stress-strain behavior.
d) alloysA cylindrical specimen of cold-worked Aluminum has a ductility (%EL) of 18 %.
If its cold-worked radius is 12 mm, what was its initial radius before deformation?

Q 3:
a) List the main Classifications for Polymers.
b) Make a list for the fabrication methods used for polymers with a detailed description of
only one method

Q 4:
a) List the main types of metal alloys.
b) Name the different manufacturing methods used for metal alloys.
c) What are the dividing rules to select a specific method to manufacture a certain product.
d) Distinguish between the materials behavior for Ductile and Brittle materials, and Show
the effects of temperature on the stress-strain behavior.
e) Specify the main property obtained from at least 5 different mechanical tests.

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Q 5:
f) List the main categories for Ceramics.
g) What is so special about the ceramics properties compared to other materials ?
h) Describe one fabrication method used in ceramics.
i) Distinguish between Firing and Glazing processes in ceramic fabrication methods

Q 6:
a) Write a short note about materials Fracture; Defection, Types, and Stages,
b) What is the main differences between:
1. Fatigue and Creep
2. Stress concentration and Fracture toughness

c) What is a Fatigue Life ? and What are the Factors affecting Fatigue life ?
d) Distinguish between the materials behavior for Ductile and Brittle materials, and Show
the effects of temperature on the stress-strain behavior.

Q 7:
a) What are Nano-Materials ? and, Why they are of special interest and importance ?
b) Name some characteristics of Nano-materials (i.e. Advantages and dis-advantages)

Q8:
a) What is the importance for Materials Selection ? then, List their Driving aspects.
b) What is Ashby Methodology for materials selection ?