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C College of engineering and technology, Karaikudi-630004

Department of Mechanical engineering
15CD105-COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND MECHANICS
III SEM M.E-CAD First series test
Time: 1.30 hrs.

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Date:22.08.16

Max.Marks: 50

Part-A
(9*2=18)
(Answer all questions)
What are advanced composite?
List the types of fiber used as reinforcement in composite
Define the term polymer
Name some of the naturally occurring and some synthetic polymer
What is a reinforced composite?
Which polymer are called naturally occurring polymer?
Define thermoplastics.give some example
What are the influence of fiber in a composite laminate?
How is carbon fiber produced?

Part-B
(2*16=32)
(Answer any of two)
10.a) Explain in detail the general characteristics of composite materials and
state some of it application (12)
b) What are whiskers ? Name some whiskers that are currently available(4)
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11.a) What are general requirement of all composite material (8)
b) List the various function that a matrix phase perform in composite material(8)
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12. Discuss briefly about polymer matrix composite and metal matrix
composite (16)