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ED5252 MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2017 – 19

 CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
Subject : MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Sub code: ED5252
YEAR:IV SEMESTER:II

OBJECTIVE:

 To know the mechanical behavior of both metallic and non-metallic materials under different loading and
temperature conditions.

UNIT I- BASIC CONCEPTS OF MATERIAL BEHAVIOR

Elasticity in metals and polymers– Strengthening mechanisms, work hardening, solid solutioning, grain
boundary strengthening, poly phase mixture, precipitation, particle, fibre and dispersion strengthening.
Effect of temperature, strain and strain rate on plastic behaviour – Super plasticity –. Griffith’s theory,–
Ductile, brittle transition in steel – High temperature fracture, creep – Larson Miller parameter –
Deformation and fracture mechanism maps
PART A
Q.NO Questions CO RBTL
MAPPING
1. Define True strain and engineering strain. C111.1 Remembering
2. Distinguish between Slip in BCC and FCC. C111.1 Understanding
3. Describe the Stress strain behavior of ideal elastic and ideal plastic. C111.1 Applying
4. Classify the crystal defects based on their dimensions. C111.1 Remembering
5. Classify the materials based on stress-strain behavior. C111.1 Applying
6. Differentiate True stress and engineering stress. C111.1 Understanding
7. Discuss about Sudden strain and transient strain in creep. C111.1 Understanding
8. Short notes on grain refinement. C111.1 Understanding
9. Formulate approximate endurance of the proof stress C111.1 Evaluating
10. Distinguish between fibre and particulate reinforcement. C111.1 Analyzing
11. State the principle of strengthening mechanisms C111.1 Remembering
12. Define Grain boundary. C111.1 Understanding
13. Define intergranular and transgranular fracture. C111.1 Applying
14. State Griffith’s theory. C111.1 Understanding
15. Define ductile brittle transition temperature. C111.1 Remembering
16. Explain the need of strain hardening. C111.1 Analyzing
17. Explain the roll of temperature on steel. C111.1 Evaluating
18. Distinguish between elastic and anslastic. C111.1 Applying
19. What is meant by super plasticity. C111.1 Remembering
20. Classify the composites based on matrix. C111.1 Evaluating
 PART B

1. Formulate an expression for theoretical shear strength of a crystal and state

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why it is far less than the real shear strength? Evaluating
2. Describe the fundamental principle of strengthening a metallic crystal? List
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the various strengthening mechanisms Applying
3. Discuss in detail the principle, potential, application and solid solutioning. C111.1 Analyzing
4. Classify the materials based on stress-strain behaviour. With suitable
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stress-strain diagrams and examples describe the various types in detail. Evaluating
Classify the crystal defects based on their dimensions. With suitable
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illustrations describe their features and significance. Evaluating
Describe the list of the composites based on matrix – second phase
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relationship and give suitable examples for each category. Applying
7 Explain the mechanism of creep deformation. C111.1 Understanding
8 The strength of resin and glass fibre are 120 and 800MPa, a composite of
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strength of 180Mpa is needed, calculate the amount of fibre to be added. Evaluating
9 Describe the mechanism of precipitation strengthening? State the
conditions an alloy should satisfy to undergo precipitation strengthening. C111.1
With suitable example explain the precipitation strengthening in detail. Analyzing
10 Explain the various structural changes during creep. C111.1 Applying
11 Define Griffith’s theory of brittle fracture and drive an expression for
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fracture stress Evaluating
12 Explain in detail the strengthening mechanisms. C111.1 Applying
13 Define completely the effects of ductile brittle transition temperature. C111.1 Analyzing
14 Explain the Larson miller parameter in deformation and fracture
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mechanism maps. Evaluating
PART –C
1. What do you understand by hall-petch equation? Summarize the
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mechanism of strengthening using hall-petch equation. Creating
2. Explain in detail the effect of temperature on plastic deformation C111.1 Analyzing
3. Explain the role of dislocation theory and its effect on plastic deformation C111.1 Applying
4. Conduct the creep test. How do you present the engineering creep data? C111.1 Evaluating
 UNIT II- BEHAVIOUR UNDER DYNAMIC LOADS AND DESIGN APPROACHES
Stress intensity factor and fracture toughness – Fatigue, low and high cycle fatigue test, crack initiation and
propagation mechanisms and Paris law.- Safe life, Stress life, strain-life and fail - safe design approaches -
Effect of surface and metallurgical parameters on fatigue – Fracture of non-metallic materials – Failure
analysis, sources of failure, procedure of failure analysis.

PART A

Q.NO Questions CO RBTL

MAPPING
1. Distinguish between Rupture and cup-cone failure. C111.2 Understanding
2. Define ductile to brittle transition temperature. C111.2 Remembering
3. What is the need of strain hardening?
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Applying
4. Explain the role of temperature on steel.
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Analyzing
5. Differentiate between Grain and crystal. C111.2 Applying
6. How the interatomic distance relates the deformation of a material? C111.2 Applying
7. What is equicohesive temperature?
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Remembering
8. Explain the principle of strengthening mechanisms. C111.2 Understanding
9. Explain the limitations of cold working. C111.2 Understanding
10. Classify any two various types of failure cycles. C111.2 Analyzing
11. Define Stress concentration Factor . C111.2 Applying
12. Classify the stages of fatigue. C111.2 Analyzing
13. Define crack growth ratio. C111.2 Remembering
14. Define stress intensity factor. C111.2 Understanding
15. List out the factors affecting fatigue. C111.2 Understanding
16. Define paris law in fatigue. C111.2 Applying
17. List the types of fatigue cycles. C111.2 Analyzing
18. Formulate an expression for fracture stress. C111.2 Evaluating
19. Classify the non-metallic materials. C111.2 Analyzing
20. Develop one example for cold working. C111.2 Creating
 PART –B
1. Explain wood’s concept on fatigue. C111.2 Applying
2. Develop a new parameter for quantifying the resistance to fracture. C111.2 Evaluating
3. Classify the various types of failure cycles with suitable figures and
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explain. Analyzing
4. Describe the rotating beam fatigue test and how it’s conducted and state
the use of test. C111.2
Understanding
5. Explain the effect of temperature on fatique. C111.2 Analyzing
6. Describe the fatigue growth study on a compact tensile specimen
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conducted and the results plotted? What is Paris equation? State its use. Remembering
7. List the factors affecting fatigue? Describe their role on fatigue. C111.2 Applying
8. Explain the Residual life estimation on various steel. C111.2 Evaluating
9. Explain the low cycle fatigue test and its outcome. C111.2 Understanding
10. Explain the influence of surface condition on fatigue. C111.2 Analyzing
11. Discuss about fracture of non-metallic materials. C111.2 Remembering
12. Differentiate thoroughly between Grain and crystal. C111.2 Understanding
13. Classify all types of failure cycles. C111.2 Analyzing
14. List different types of fatigue cycles. C111.2 Understanding
PART –C
1. What do you understand by hall-petchequation. Summarize the
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mechanism of strengthening using hall-petch equation Remembering
2. Explain in detail the effect of temperature on plastic deformation C111.2 Evaluating
3. What do you mean by strain rate sensitivity? Conclude the temperature
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dependence and effect of plastic flow Understanding
4. Explain the role of dislocation theory and its effect on plastic deformation C111.2 Evaluating
 UNIT-III: SELECTION OF MATERIALS
Motivation for selection, cost basis and service requirements – Selection for mechanical properties, strength,
toughness, fatigue and creep – Selection for surface durability corrosion and wear resistance – Relationship
between materials selection and processing – Case studies in materials selection with relevance to aero, auto,
marine, machinery and nuclear applications – Computer aided materials selection.

PART A
CO
Q.NO Questions MAPPIN RBTL
G
1. Substitute any one suitable material for automobile engine valves and
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Justify. Creating
2. Define steady state creep rate. C111.3 Understanding
3. Distinguish between Proof stress and ultimate tensile strength . C111.3 Applying
4. Define residual stress. C111.3 Remembering
5. Define resilience. C111.3 Remembering
6. Explain toughness of a material.
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Applying
7. Explain creep strength. C111.3 Applying
8. Define flexural strength. C111.3 Remembering
9. Explain fatigue strength. C111.3 Analyzing
10. Classify the various types of Strength. C111.3 Evaluating
11. Explain the reasons for seeking to employ materials of increased strength. C111.3 Creating
12. Define endurance limit. C111.3 Understanding
13. Distinguish between flexural strength and fatigue strength. C111.3 Analyzing
14. Substitute any one suitable material for brake and justify. C111.3 Creating
15. Discuss various tests used for finding corrosion of material C111.3 Understanding
16. Classify the parameters affecting sliding wear of a material. C111.3 Applying
17. Define wear rate.
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Evaluating
18. Illustrate factors motivating in selection of materials. C111.3 Analyzing
19. Explain relation between creep and temperature. C111.3 Evaluating
20. Discuss about non-metallic material. C111.3 Analyzing
 PART –B
1. Explain about creep failure of steel. C111.3 Understanding
2. Describe the fracture of non-metallic materials. C111.3 Applying
3. Illustrate the suitable strengthening mechanisms in toughening of metals. C111.3 Evaluating
4. Discuss the toughening mechanisms for metallic materials. C111.3 Analyzing
5. Explain the situations necessitate in selection of materials. C111.3 Applying
6. Explain the cost basis in selection of materials. C111.3 Evaluating
7. i) Explain the assessment of strength in metallic materials.
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ii) Explain the strength basis in selecting materials. Analyzing
8. Illustrate the issues to be considered while selecting materials for low,
medium, high temperature applications. Suggest suitable material for pipe C111.3
lines at subzero temperature, steam turbine and jet engine turbine shaft. Understanding
9. Substitute suitable material for the following applications and justify
Cylinder block for passenger car, landing gear of aircraft, Fuselage of an C111.3
aircraft second stage compressor blade of jet engine. Remembering
10. Define in detail steady state creep rate. C111.3 Understanding
11. Classify the various types of Strength and explain the its important in the
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various practical application. Applying
12. Explain in detail the necessities to employ materials of increased strength. C111.3 Analyzing
13. Substitute and justify in detail a suitable material for brake . C111.3 Evaluating
14. Discuss about creep failure of steel. C111.3 Understanding
PART –C
1. Compare making part out of stainless steel and nickel plated carbon steel
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to the cost Evaluating
2. Explain the method to determine the cost of ceramic plastic C111.3 Analyzing
3. Substitute suitable material for the following applications and justify your
selection Hull of ship, drinking water pipe line, food industry vessels and C111.3
consumer durable casings. Evaluating
4. Explain the procedure for selecting materials based on cost, mechanical
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properties and service requirements for a given application Evaluating
 UNIT-IV MODERN METALLIC MATERIALS

Dual phase steels, High strength low alloy (HSLA) steel, Transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) Steel,
Maraging steel, Nitrogen steel – Intermetallics, Ni and Ti aluminides – smart materials, shape memory
alloys – Metallic glass and nano crystalline materials

PART A

Q.NO Questions CO RBTL

MAPPING

1. Describe maraging steels. C111.4 Understanding

2. What is HSLA steel? C111.4 Evaluating
3. Explain the reason for manufacturing the modern materials. C111.4 Understanding
4. Write about Dual phase steels C111.4 Remembering
5. Differentiate between HSLA steels and maraging steels. C111.4 Understanding
6. Describe about TRIP Steel. C111.4 Applying
7. Write about the properties of Dual phase steels C111.4 Remembering
8. Write about Nitrogen steel C111.4 Understanding
9. Write short notes on application of Transformation induced plasticity
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Steel
10. Write about the properties of Intermetallics
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11. What is smart materials C111.4 Understanding
12. What are the external factors which stimulate a smart materials
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13. What are the types of smart materials
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Applying
14. What is meant by Shape Memory Alloys
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15. List any 3 Shape Memory alloys with its specific applications
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16. What is thermoelectric smart materials C111.4 Evaluating
17. What are the types of Shape Memory alloys
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18. Distinguish between one way and two way SMA
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19. What is Piezo-Electric smart materials
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Analyzing
20. What is electrostrictive smart materials
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 PART B

1. What is alloy steels? Explain the effect of various alloying elements and
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their specific applications. Understanding
2. Explain the composition and application of
a.Dual phase steels, b.High strength low alloy (HSLA) steel, C111.4
c.Transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) Steel Remembering
3. Classify the smart material with respect to input stimulator and give
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example for each. Analyzing
4. Briefly explain the application of alloy steels. C111.4 Applying
5. Explain the composition and application ofMaraging steel, Nitrogen steel
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Remembering
6. Explain the Magnetostrictive Materialsandthermoelectric Materials
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Applying
7. Explain the Chromogenic Materials Smart Materials and its types,
applications. C111.4
Analyzing
8. Discuss about nano materials and smart materials. C111.4 Remembering
9. Explain elaborately the smart materials
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Applying
10. Explain the properties and functional applications of Ni and Ti aluminides
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Understanding
11. Explain the solid to solid TransformationShape Memory alloys.
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Evaluating
12. Explain the Piezo-Electric Materials and Electrostrictive Materials
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Understanding
13. Illustrate in detail the characteristics of ceramic materials.
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Remembering
14. Briefly explain the application of alloy steels.
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Applying
PART C

1. What is plain carbon steels? Explain the reason behind the improvement of
mechanical properties of alloy steel over the plain steel. C111.4
Understanding
2. Explain the crystal structure, properties and applications of Metallic glass
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and nano crystalline materials Evaluating
3. Explain the various type of advanced smart materials with various field of
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applications Remembering
4. Explain the manufacturing techniques and various field of applications of SMA
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Applying
 UNIT-V: NON METALLIC MATERIALS

Polymeric materials – Formation of polymer structure – Production techniques of fibers, foams, adhesives and
coating – structure, properties and applications of engineering polymers – Advanced structural ceramics, WC,
TIC, TaC, Al2O3, SiC, Si3N4 CBN and diamond – properties, processing and applications.

PART A
Q.NO Questions CO RBTL
MAPPING
1. Define degree of polymerization ? C111.5 Remembering
2 What is polymerization? C111.5 Understanding
3. Summariseany fourcommon engineering polymers? C111.5 Applying
4. State the purpose of coating the material. C111.5 Understanding
5. Differentiate between thermo plastics and thermosetting plastics. C111.5 Applying
6. Generalize the term “polymer nano composites”. C111.5 Remembering
7. What is amorphous materials C111.5 Evaluating
8. list any four ceramics with its specific applications C111.5 Applying
9. Compare silicates and silica. C111.5 Evaluating
10. Generalize the term “CVD and PVD”. C111.5 Analyzing
11. State general application of ceramics C111.5 Understanding
12. Classify the ceramics C111.5
Remembering
13. list the polymorphism of carbon and its crystal structure C111.5
Applying
14. What is cement and cemented carbide C111.5 Understanding
15. State the application of Aluminium oxide C111.5 Remembering
16. Write short notes on silicon nitride C111.5
Analyzing
17. What is PSZ.
Understanding
18. Explain how the cemented carbides are made . C111.5 Remembering
19. Difference between graphite and fullerence structure. C111.5 Applying
20. Write the properties ofTiC,WC C111.5
Evaluating
PART-B
1. List the properties and applications of any four thermosetting plastics. C111.5 Evaluating
2. Write the properties and applications of any four thermo plastics. C111.5 Remembering
3. Discuss the various additives used in polymers C111.5 Understanding
4. Explain the strengthening mechanism of polymers C111.5 Remembering
5. What is polymerization? Describe addition polymerization and
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condensation polymerization. Understanding
6. Discuss the homo polymerization and copolymerization with suitable
examples. C111.5
Applying
7. Explain the polymorphism of carbon and its crystal structure C111.5 Understanding
8. Illustrate the thermal behavior of glasses. C111.5 Applying
9. Explain the various molecular structures of the polymer diagram C111.5 Remembering
10. Explain the properties and applications of WC, TiC, TaC C111.5 Applying
11. Discussvarious properties and applications of Al2O3, SiC, Si3N4 C111.5 Remembering
12. Discuss the Characteristics and applications of any four ceramic
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materials. Understanding
13. Illustrate the Production techniques of fibers, foams. C111.5 Remembering
14. Describe the various Production techniques of adhesives and coating C111.5 Understanding
PART-C

1. Describe the various types coatingtechniques and its applications C111.5 Analyzing
2. Why carbon reinforced polymer composites found wider applications in air
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craft than Automobiles Remembering
3. Summarize the principles of advanced structural ceramics with examples . C111.5 Applying
4. Describe the properties and applicationsoffollowing structural ceramics
a.Alumina and Partiallystabilized zirconia C111.5
b.Silicon carbide and Siliconnitride Analyzing