PROGRAM : NATIONAL DIPLOMA

(ENGINEERING METALLURGY)

SUBJECT : MECHANICAL METALLURGY 3

CODE : TMP31-1
DATE : NOVEMBER EXAMINATION
09 NOVEMBER 2019

DURATION : 12:30 - 15:30

WEIGHT : 40 : 60

TOTAL MARKS : 100

ASSESSOR : Mr MB MOLALA

MODERATOR : Mr ELVIS GONYA

NUMBER OF PAGES : 6

INSTRUCTIONS

 First read carefully through all questions; only then

 ANSWER ONLY 5 QUESTIONS
 Please start answering each question on a new page
 One Calculator per student

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Question 1

1.1 With reference to types of failure (elastically):

1.1.1 Discuss what is Euler’s critical load? And how this will lead to elastic buckling
failure. (8)
1.1.2 Using a diagram, show how excessive axial compressive load lead to excessive
lateral deflection. (4)
1.1.3 Calculate the Euler’s critical load to cause buckling in a steel column, with a
base, height and length: 2m, 10m & 12m (Respectively). Given an end fixity
of 0.86, Shear Modulus of 75.8GPa and poisson’s ratio of 0.33 (8)

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Question 2

2.1.1 A piece of copper gauge length 305 mm long is pulled in tension with a stress
of 276 MPa. If the deformation is entirely elastic, what will be the
resultant elongation? Modulus for copper is 110 GPa. (6)
2.1.2 List different mechanical properties evaluated for static and dynamic
applications. (4)
2.1.3 A tensile stress is to be applied along the long axis of a cylindrical brass rod
that has a diameter of 10 mm. The values for Poisson’s ratio and modulus for
brass are 0.34 and 97 GPa, respectively. Determine the magnitude of the load
required to produce a 2.5 x 10-3 mm change in diameter if the deformation is
entirely elastic. (10)

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Question 3

3.1.1 Considering the diagram below: Discussion the main assumptions which can
be deduced from the diagram with reference to σ1 and σx

(4)
3.1.2 Calculate ‘Normal Stresses’ for a tungsten block, with strain values εx, εy, & εz
as 0.2mm, 0.01mm & 0.13mm respectively. Given a shear modulus of 157GPa
and poisson’s ratio of 0.27 (10)
3.1.3 Show mathematically how the modulus of resilience equation is derived from
the stress-strain curve (3)
3.1.4 Using the above equation: Calculate the strain energy density of a material with
a sudden fracture strength of 115MPa and modulus of elasticity of 72.4GPa (3)

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Question 4

4.1.1 Show graphically a serrated stress-strain curve, which mostly occurs in BCC
iron alloys due to interaction between interstitial atoms and dislocation? (4)
4.1.2 Discus the Yield Point Phenomena and show graphically what happens on the
yield point elongation, and the cause of the factor? (8)
4.1.3 Differentiate between percentage elongation and reduction of area. (8)

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Question 5

5.1.1 Derive an equation for true stress & strain from engineering stress & strain. (6)
5.1.2 Derive an equation, which relates true stress to ultimate tensile strength? (6)
5.1.3 Derive an equation to obtain the considere criterion. (8)

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Question 6

6.1.1 Determine the magnitude tensile stress that is applied along the [110] axis of a
metal crystal to cause slip on the (111)[01̅1] system. The critical resolved shear
stress is 6MPa. (10)
6.1.2 With reference to the diagram below: Discuss how P-N forces are affected by
narrow and wide dislocation width (4)

6.1.3 What is Dislocation Dissociation (3)

6.1.4 What is Dislocation Climb (3)

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Question 7

7.1.1 What are the four most common strategies used for strengthening mechanisms? (5)

7.1.2 What are the three main stages during heat treatment, and explain each? (6)

7.1.3 How does grain size influence properties in metals. (4)

7.1.4 Show graphically how dislocation multiplication occurs. (5)

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