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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FOURTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(R&S), MAY 2019
Course Code: AO208
Course Name: AIRCRAFT MATERIALS & PROCESSES (AO)
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks Marks

1 a) Define APF. (2)

b) Explain the various imperfections in crystal structures. (8)
2 a) List out the requirements of mechanical properties for aircraft materials. (3)
b) Explain the various x-ray diffraction methods used to find crystal structures. (7)
3 Briefly explain the functions of any five ferrous alloys with examples. (10)
4 Explain about Titanium alloys and its two applications in aircraft industry. (10)
PART B
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks

5 a) Distinguish between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic. (5)

b) List out the typical mechanical properties of transparent materials. (5)
6 Explain the various matrices used in composite materials. (10)
7 Explain different hot working and cold working processes. Also list out their (10)
merits and demerits.
8 Explain the following machining processes:
a) Milling. (3)
b) Shaping. (3)
c) Grinding. (4)
PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks

9 What are types of corrosion? Explain factors affecting corrosion. (10)

10 Why corrosion is an important factor in aircraft materials? Explain its effects on (10)
mechanical properties.
11 a) List out the features of corrosion protection. (2)
b) Explain any two corrosion protection technique used in aircraft. (8)
12 a) List out the various high temperature materials used in aircraft. (4)

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b) Write a short note on thermal properties of high temperature materials. (6)

13 What are all the applications of HTM at elevated temperature? (10)
14 What is super alloy? Explain its development in aerospace industry. (10)
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