MSEE02

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RAMAIAH
Institute of Technology
(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka) Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JANUARY 2019

Course & Branch : M.Tech: Manufacturing Science and Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Materials Technology Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSEE02 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

 Answer one full question from each unit.

UNIT- I
1. a) Explain the criteria’s involved in selection of materials for given engineering (10)
application.
b) What is a composite? How composites are different from alloys? (06)
c) Write the application of FRP composites. (04)

2. a) With neat sketch explain different types of bonding in materials. (08)

b) Differentiate between traditional and advanced ceramics with examples. (06)
c) Discuss the types of structures in ceramic materials. (06)

UNIT- II
3. a) What is powder metallurgy? What are the advantages disadvantages and (10)
applications of it?
b) Write a note on particle size, distribution and shape in powder metallurgy (06)
technique.
c) What is spark discharge sintering? What are its advantages? (04)

4. a) Explain the following powder metallurgy methods with neat sketch: (12)
(i) Centrifugal atomization (ii) Reduction (iii) Electrolysis.
b) Explain with a neat sketch cold compaction. (08)
UNIT- III
5. a) Suggest a method for producing tubular composites. Explain the same process (10)
with neat sketches.
b) Explain with neat sketch any one of the bag moulding technique. (10)

6. a) Explain thermoforming with simple sketch. (08)

b) List and explain any one NDT Technique to check the defects present in a (12)
composite material with a sketch.

UNIT- IV
7. a) Obtain an expression for V12 and G12 using rule of mixtures. (08)
b) Explain how ultimate strength of unidirectional lamina is determined. (12)

8. a) Explain the following biaxial strength theories for an orthotropic lamina. (08)
i) Maximum stress theory ii) Maximum strain theory.
b) For a graphite/epoxy unidirectional lamina, find the following: (12)
i) Compliance matrix
ii) Minor poission’s ratio

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iii) Reduced stiffness matrix.

Given, E1= 181 Gpa, E2= 10.3 Gpa, Poisson ratio = 0.28, G12=7.17 Gpa.

UNIT- V
9. a) Classify titanium alloys. Write a note on alpha and beta titanium alloys with (08)
their advantages.
b) Explain production and properties of titanium. (08)
c) Write a short note recent developments in titanium alloys. (04)

10. a) Write chemical composition, microstructure and properties of following: (10)

(i) Nickel - copper alloy (ii) Cobalt base super alloy.
b) State the applications of titanium and nickel. (04)
c) Write a note on: (06)
(i) Strengthening mechanisms in single crystal nickel base super alloy
(ii) Beta stabilizers Microstructure of.

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