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ODD Semester, 2019-20

Sem-End Examinations, November 2019
B. Tech, 2016 Batch
IV/IV, 7th Semester

15ME30C8: MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 60

Answer all questions sequentially (Internal choice for each Question)

CO: 1 BTL: 1,2 Marks : 15

1 a. Discuss about reinforced composites. [3M]

b. Differentiate between dispersion strengthened and particle strengthened
composites. [4M]
c. Elucidate hand layup technique used for producing composite materials with a
neat sketch. [4M]
d. Explicate the conditions for which a material to be called as Composites. [4M]
(Or)
2 a. Outline the drawbacks of polymer matrix composites. [3M]
b. Describe the terms: Matrix, Reinforcement and Interface. Write their respective
functions. [4M]
c. Write short notes on autoclave molding. [4M]
d. State the significance of rule of Mixtures in context to composite fabrication. [4M]

CO: 2 BTL: 1,2 Marks : 15

3 a. Describe Biomaterial. Mention any two examples. [3M]

b. Write short notes on MEMS. [4M]
c. List out various properties of smart materials. [4M]
d. Discuss about dopant addition to Silicon semiconductor. [4M]
(Or)
4 a. Classify biomaterial based on applications. [3M]
b. Explicate any one production method of Silicon wafer. [4M]
c. Enlist out various advantages of MEMS. [4M]
d. Give the classification of SMART materials based on the source of energy for their
output. [4M]
 CO: 3 BTL: 1,2 Marks : 15

5 a. Enlist various applications of functionally graded materials. [3M]

b. Define Nano composite. Differentiate between polymer based and nano-polymer based
nano-composite [4M]
c. Describe briefly some of the research applications of nanotechnology in defense. [4M]
d. Differentiate properties of nano materials with conventional materials. [4M]
(Or)
6 a. Deliberate the unique characteristics of nano wires. [3M]
b. Discuss the mechanical and optical properties of carbon nano tubes. [4M]
c. Expound briefly some of the research applications of nanotechnology in automobile
industry. [4M]
d. Enlist the various types of FGM with suitable examples. [4M]

CO: 4 BTL: 1,2 Marks : 15

7 a. Elucidate Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy. [3M]

b. Illustrate Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) with its specific application. [4M]
c. Describe the significance of lithography process in nanotechnology. [4M]
d. Deliberate Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process in detail. [4M]
(Or)
8 a. Discuss about Interference lithography. [3M]
b. Discuss Bottom up approach of synthesis of Nano material. List out various merits
and demerits of bottom up approach. [4M]
c. State the various applications of SEM analysis. [4M]
d. Elucidate Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) of Carbon Nano tubes. [4M]

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