Assignment # 2

Materials Engineering
IV Semester (B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering)

1. Explain Strengthening of an alloy.

2. Explain solid solution strengthening and strain hardening.
3. Explain CRSS.
4. What is fracture? Differentiate between characteristics of ductile and brittle
fracture.
5. Differentiate between fatigue strength and fatigue limit.
6. Classify different types of cyclic loadings.
7. What are characteristics of fatigue fracture?
8. Explain the setup of fatigue testing of materials.
9. What is meant by elastic recovery? Why is it important?
10. Highlight the importance of Goodman Diagram in designing of engineering
components.