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Material Selection and Mechanical Properties

The document provides detailed solutions to questions about material selection, comparing cast iron and steel, strain hardening, S-N curves, and aluminum rod design. It also discusses crystalline imperfections, coordination numbers, solid solution factors, stress-strain curves, and non-destructive testing techniques. Key points include the properties of materials and methods to prevent fatigue failure and enhance strength.

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Material Selection and Mechanical Properties

The document provides detailed solutions to questions about material selection, comparing cast iron and steel, strain hardening, S-N curves, and aluminum rod design. It also discusses crystalline imperfections, coordination numbers, solid solution factors, stress-strain curves, and non-destructive testing techniques. Key points include the properties of materials and methods to prevent fatigue failure and enhance strength.

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### Detailed Solutions to Questions ###

Question 4:

a) General Information and Material Selection:

Disposable Cup: Polystyrene or biodegradable polymer.

Hammer: Medium-carbon steel.

Car Engine Parts: Cast iron or aluminum alloys.

b) Comparison of Cast Iron and Steel:

Cast Iron: 2-4% carbon, good compressive strength.

Steel: 0.02-2% carbon, versatile.

Question 5:

a) Strain Hardening: Strengthens metal by increasing dislocation density.

b) S-N Curves: Prevent fatigue failure.

c) Aluminum Rod Design: Ensure stress and deformation limits are met.

Question 6:

a) Classification of Crystalline Imperfections:

Point, Line, Planar, and Volume Defects.

b) Edge Dislocation: Mechanism of plastic deformation.

c) Grain Boundaries: Strengthen materials by impeding dislocation motion.

Question 7:

a) Coordination Number and APF:

FCC: 12, APF = 0.74.

BCC: 8, APF = 0.68.


b) Solid Solution Factors:

Atomic size, structure, electronegativity, valency.

Question 8:

a) Stress-Strain Curves:

Brittle Material: Abrupt failure.

Ductile Material: Significant plastic deformation.

b) NDT Techniques:

Ultrasonic Testing: Detect length and depth of defects.

Radiographic Testing: Visualize defect geometry.

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