transition temperature ra) ~ What are the two types of sold solution strengthening? Give examples. What are the steps involved in failure analys: What do you mean by'CTOD? Brass plates are to be fastened together using bolts and used in a marine environment. Would’you select bolts made of steel or bolts made of nickel? Why? : i How does the S-N curve of carbon steel differ from that of a high strength aluminium alloy? What are the three major reactions that occur during chain polymerization? What is the crystal structure of corundum (Al,0;)? What are the important characteristics of shape memory alloys? What is a nano-material and why it is having importance? PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 Marks)Explain the structural features of the fatigue Ora Explain how the fatigue strength is seriously introduction of stress raisers such as notch or hole. (i) Describe the Kc plane strain toughness tc — 13. @) @ Explain why the automobile exhaust, system is susceptible to corrosion and what materials would y ‘you s¢ select in manufacturing exhaust system. (i) Explain the important of materials selection with reg and service requirements. Or (&) @ Discuss the role of computers in materials selection. (i) What factors would you consider in selecting materials for nuclear applications? Suggest materials for this application. 14. (a) @ Explain the steps involved’in the production of ceramic products by the agglomeration of particles. : (i) Explain (1) Bulk polymerization “(2) Solution Polymerization (8) Suspension Polymerizations: ‘ Or ) @ Discuss any two methods for preparing ceramic raw materials. (i) What is Adhesive bonding? Explain the properties and applic of structural adhesives. 15. (@) () List out the methods of synthesizing nanopowders and one in detail. What are HSLA steels? Give the applications of