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Question Paper Code : X10897

B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, november/december 2020
Seventh Semester
Aeronautical Engineering
OPR 752 – processing of polymer and composites
(Common to Materials Science and Engineering)
(Regulations 2017)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Write the classification of Metal matrix composites.

2. What is meant by particulate reinforced composites ?

3. What is meant by recycling of PMC ?

4. What is meant by PEEK ?

5. Define wettability in metal matrix composites.

6. How the strength of MMC varies with volume fraction of the reinforcement ?

7. Define Hot isostatic Pressing.

8. Draw neat sketches for

i) fiber
ii) particulate composites and mark the different constituents.

9. Mention the advantages of carbon-carbon composites.

10. Define solgel technique.

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Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)

11. a) Give the characteristics of composite materials. Also give the classification
of composite based on matrix and reinforcement.
(OR)
b) Discuss the role/functions served by matrix and reinforcement in composite
materials.

12. a) With the help of neat sketch explain the stages involved in hand lay-up
method for the production of polymer based composites.
(OR)
b) Difference between dispersion strengthened and particle strengthened
composites.

13. a) With neat sketches explain the sinter forging technique for producing near
net shape, low cost MMCs ?
(OR)
b) Explain the stir casting process with neat sketch.

14. a) Describe any two manufacturing methods of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC).
(OR)
b) Explain the cold isostatic pressing with neat sketch.

15. a) Explain the fabrication methods, properties and applications of carbon-carbon

composites.
(OR)
b) Discuss in brief the application of carbon-carbon composites in aerospace
industrial applications.

Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)

16. a) Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) pipe (double layer) of 300 mm internal
diameter and of length 1 m has to be manufactured. Suggest a suitable
manufacturing method. Also explain the step by step manufacturing procedure
with the aid of a neat sketch.
(OR)
b) A researcher need to prepare a specimen with 80% aluminium and 20%
Graphene through powder metallurgy process, explain the steps involved
for preparing the sample with description.
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