2024 question paper

Engineering Materials

26 questions

  1. Q1a. Choose the correct option: The BCC structure of Fe-C solid solution is known as (i) Ferrite (ii) Pearlite (iii) Cementite (iv) Austenite20242m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Choose the correct option:

    The BCC structure of Fe-C solid solution is known as

    (i) Ferrite
    (ii) Pearlite
    (iii) Cementite
    (iv) Austenite

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  2. Q1b. Choose the correct option: The ability of a material to resist plastic deformation is known as (i) Tensile Strength (ii) Modulus of Elasticity (iii) Yield Strength (iv) Impact Strength20242m

    Module 3: Mechanical Property Measurement

    Choose the correct option:

    The ability of a material to resist plastic deformation is known as

    (i) Tensile Strength
    (ii) Modulus of Elasticity
    (iii) Yield Strength
    (iv) Impact Strength

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  3. Q1c. Choose the correct option: A solid phase results in a solid plus another solid phase on cooling during (i) Eutectoid reaction (ii) Eutectic reaction (iii) Peritectoid reaction (iv) Peritectic reaction20242m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Choose the correct option:

    A solid phase results in a solid plus another solid phase on cooling during

    (i) Eutectoid reaction
    (ii) Eutectic reaction
    (iii) Peritectoid reaction
    (iv) Peritectic reaction

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  4. Q1d. Choose the correct option: A family of directions is represented by (i) (hkl) (ii) {hkl} (iii) <uvw> (iv) [uvw]20242m

    Module 1: Crystal Structure

    Choose the correct option:

    A family of directions is represented by

    (i) (hkl)
    (ii) {hkl}
    (iii) <uvw>
    (iv) [uvw]

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  5. Q1e. Choose the correct option: According to Hume Rothery's rule, size of atoms must not differ by more than (i) 5% (ii) 35% (iii) 15% (iv) 55%20242m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Choose the correct option:

    According to Hume Rothery's rule, size of atoms must not differ by more than

    (i) 5%
    (ii) 35%
    (iii) 15%
    (iv) 55%

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  6. Q1f. Choose the correct option: Which of the following is the hardest? (i) Austenite (ii) Bainite (iii) Pearlite (iv) Martensite20242m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Choose the correct option:

    Which of the following is the hardest?

    (i) Austenite
    (ii) Bainite
    (iii) Pearlite
    (iv) Martensite

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  7. Q1g. Choose the correct option: Carbon and Nitrogen are introduced into the surface of steel during (i) Normalizing (ii) Cyaniding (iii) Hardening (iv) Tempering20242m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Choose the correct option:

    Carbon and Nitrogen are introduced into the surface of steel during

    (i) Normalizing
    (ii) Cyaniding
    (iii) Hardening
    (iv) Tempering

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  8. Q1h. Choose the correct option: Elements common in Brass and Bronze is (i) Aluminium (ii) Copper (iii) Gold (iv) Zinc20242m

    Module 5: Alloying of Steel

    Choose the correct option:

    Elements common in Brass and Bronze is

    (i) Aluminium
    (ii) Copper
    (iii) Gold
    (iv) Zinc

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  9. Q1i. Choose the correct option: On a two-component solid-liquid phase diagram, a tie line indicates the region where (i) temperature is constant (ii) only the solid phase exists (iii) composition is constant (iv) only the liquid phase exists20242m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Choose the correct option:

    On a two-component solid-liquid phase diagram, a tie line indicates the region where

    (i) temperature is constant
    (ii) only the solid phase exists
    (iii) composition is constant
    (iv) only the liquid phase exists

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  10. Q1j. Choose the correct option: Gibbs phase rule for general system (i) P + F = C - 1 (ii) P + F = C - 2 (iii) P + F = C + 1 (iv) P + F = C + 220242m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Choose the correct option:

    Gibbs phase rule for general system

    (i) P + F = C - 1
    (ii) P + F = C - 2
    (iii) P + F = C + 1
    (iv) P + F = C + 2

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  11. Q2a. Define solid solution. Distinguish between substitutional and interstitial solid solutions.20247m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Define solid solution. Distinguish between substitutional and interstitial solid solutions.

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  12. Q2b. Deduce the packing fraction of BCC and FCC crystal structure with a neat sketch.20247m

    Module 1: Crystal Structure

    Deduce the packing fraction of BCC and FCC crystal structure with a neat sketch.

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  13. Q3a. Sketch iron-carbon equilibrium diagram and show the salient points.20246m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    Sketch iron-carbon equilibrium diagram and show the salient points.

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  14. Q3b. What is steel? Distinguish between hypoeutectoid and hypereutectoid steels.20248m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    What is steel? Distinguish between hypoeutectoid and hypereutectoid steels.

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  15. Q4a. Name the important heat treatment processes of steel. Explain any two of them with neat sketches.20246m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Name the important heat treatment processes of steel. Explain any two of them with neat sketches.

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  16. Q4b. Describe the factors promoting grain size of steel. What are the effects of grain size on mechanical properties?20248m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Describe the factors promoting grain size of steel. What are the effects of grain size on mechanical properties?

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  17. Q5a. Explain the Rockwell hardness test and compare B-scale with C-scale.20246m

    Module 3: Mechanical Property Measurement

    Explain the Rockwell hardness test and compare B-scale with C-scale.

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  18. Q5b. Explain the difference between toughness and brittleness.20248m

    Module 3: Mechanical Property Measurement

    Explain the difference between toughness and brittleness.

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  19. Q6a. Write the composition, properties and applications of: (i) grey cast iron and (ii) white cast iron.20247m

    Module 5: Alloying of Steel

    Write the composition, properties and applications of:
    (i) grey cast iron and
    (ii) white cast iron.

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  20. Q6b. Explain ultrasonic testing with a neat sketch.20247m

    Module 3: Mechanical Property Measurement

    Explain ultrasonic testing with a neat sketch.

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  21. Q7. Discuss the method of getting a mixture of Pearlite, Bainite & Martensite steel with a neat TTT diagram.202414m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Discuss the method of getting a mixture of Pearlite, Bainite & Martensite steel with a neat TTT diagram.

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  22. Q8. A 65wt% Ni - 35wt% Cu alloy is heated to a temperature within the \alpha + liquid phase region. If the composition of the \alpha phase is 70wt% Ni, Determine: (a) The temperature of the alloy (b) Composition of liquid phase (c) The mass fraction of both phases202414m

    Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

    A 65wt% Ni - 35wt% Cu alloy is heated to a temperature within the α\alpha + liquid phase region. If the composition of the α\alpha phase is 70wt% Ni, Determine:

    (a) The temperature of the alloy
    (b) Composition of liquid phase
    (c) The mass fraction of both phases

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  23. Q9a. Explain the following: Case Hardening20243.5m

    Module 4: Heat Treatment of Steel

    Explain the following: Case Hardening

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  24. Q9b. Explain the following: Space Lattice20243.5m

    Module 1: Crystal Structure

    Explain the following: Space Lattice

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  25. Q9c. Explain the following: Creep20243.5m

    Module 3: Mechanical Property Measurement

    Explain the following: Creep

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  26. Q9d. Explain the following: Super Alloys20243.5m

    Module 5: Alloying of Steel

    Explain the following: Super Alloys

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