SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

M.Tech Programme
in
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Part
Time)
(Six Semesters)

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS 2013

CURRICULUM
SEMESTER- I
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Theory
1

PPT1MAC01

Numerical method for Engineers

PPT1MMC01

Physical Metallurgy of Ferrous Alloys

PPT1MMC02

Physical Metallurgy of Non- Ferrous Alloys

Practical
4

PPT1MMC03

Metallography and Heat Treatment

Laboratory
Total Credits

13

SEMESTER- II
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Theory
1

PPT2MMC04

Materials Characterization

PPT2MMC05

Mechanical Metallurgy

PPT2MMC06

Metallurgical Thermodynamics

Practical
4

PPT2MMC07

Materials Testing Laboratory

Total Credits

13

SEMESTER- III
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Theory
1

PPT3MMC08

Industrial Manufacturing Processes

PPT3MMC09

Composite Materials

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Elective-I
Total Credits

10

SEMESTER- IV
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Theory
1

PPT4MMC10

High Temperature Materials

PPT4MMC11

Non Destructive Testing Methods

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Elective-II

Total Credits

10

SEMESTER- V
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Theory
1

PPT5MMC12

Nano Materials

PPT5MMC13

Surface Engineering

PPT5MMC14

Project Work Phase I

12

Total Credits

13

SEMESTER- VI
L-Lecture; T-Tutorial; P-Practical; C-Credit
S.No

Subject Code

Over all Total Credits = 71

Subject

24

12

PROJECT
1

PPT6MMC15

Project Work - Phase II

Total Credits

12

LIST OF ELECTIVES
S.No

Subject Code

Subject

Elective I
1

PPTEMMC16

Heat Treatment of Metals

PPTEMMC17

Corrosion Engineering

PPTEMMC18

Ceramic Materials

PPTEMMC19

Selection of Materials

Elective II
5

PPTEMMC20

Electrical, Magnetic and Opto-Electronic

Materials

PPTEMMC21

Particulate and Powder Technology

PPTEMMC22

Metal Forming Processes

PPTEMMC23

Semi- conductor and Smart Materials

SEMESTER I

PPT1MAC01 - NUMERICAL METHODS FOR DESIGN APPLICATIONS

LTPC
3 104

OBJECTIVE:
The course objective is to develop the skills of the students in the areas of Numerical
Methods and Statistics for applying in engineering problems.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the techniques for accurate and efficient solution of
models based on linear and nonlinear systems of equations, ordinary differential
equations and partial differential equations.

Apply these techniques to practical problems in Engineering.

Apply various graphical and data analysis methods for summarising and understanding
data.
UNIT I: NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF SYSTEM OF LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR
EQUATIONS
9+3
System of linear equation: Gauss Elimination Method, Choleski Method, Gauss-Seidel Method
System of Non-Linear equations: Method of Iteration, Newton-Raphson Method.
UINT II: EIGEN VALUE PROBLEMS AND CURVE FITTING
9+3
Eigen value problem : Power Method Curve fitting : Least Square approximations Fitting a
straight line Regression Lines Non-Linear curve fitting Method of least square for
continuous functions.
UNIT III: NUMERICAL INTEGRATION:
9+3
Trapezoidal Rule - Simpsons Rules-Adaptive Quadrature Method Gaussian Quadraturedouble integrals using Trapezoidal and Simsons rule.
UNIT IV: NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9+3
Single step Methods : Eulers Methods Modified Eulers Method - Runge-Kutta Method of
fourth order Multi Step Methods : Milnes and Adams Predictor and Corrector Methods.
Numerical solution of Ordinary Differential Equation by Finite Difference Method.
UNIT V: NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
9+3
Laplace Equation : Gauss Jacobi Method, Gauss Seidel Method Poisson Equation
Parabolic Equation : Crank Nicholson Method Hyperbolic Equation.
TOTAL:45+15= 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Jain, M.K., Iyengar, S.R.K., and Jain, R.K., Numerical Methods for Scientific & Engineering
computation, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2012.
2. Froberg, C.E. Numerical Mathematics, the Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., Inc.,
2011.
3. Grimaldi R.P., Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics, Pearson Education Inc., 2010.
4. S.S.Sastry, Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi,2011.
REFERENCES:
1. Froberg, C.E. Numerical Mathematics, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., Inc.,
2010.
2. Jain, M.K., Iyengar, S.R.K., and Jain, R.K., Numerical Methods for Scientific & Engineering
computation, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2009.
URL LINKS:
1. http://www.mathworks.in/
2. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/eserv/UQ:239427/Lectures_Book.pdf

3.

http://www.csun.edu/~ghe59995/MSE601A/1%20The%20Role%20of%20Statistics%20in
%20Engineering.pptx.
4. www.engr.sjsu.edu/ahambaba/course2/chapter1%20-%20v01.ppt.
5. web.njit.edu/~dhar/math279/ch01.ppt
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PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF FERROUS ALLOYS

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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to train the students for acquiring the basics and detailed
knowledge about of ferrous materials and their heat treatment properties.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a fundamental knowledge
about the Ferrous materials and their heat treatment properties.
UNIT I: PHASE DIAGRAM
9
Classifications of Engineering materials, use of Ashby Charts for materials& processes,
overall technical & economic considerations.
Concept of phase diagram, Isomorphous system, Importance of Iron-Carbon equilibrium
diagram, Effects of alloy additions in steels; classifications of Steels and Cast iron.
UNIT II: HEAT TREATMENT
9
General principles of Heat Treatment, Time Temperature and Transformation (TTT diagram),
Continuous Cooling Curves (CCTDiagrams), Mechanism of pearlitic, bainitic and martensitic
transformations.
Heat treatment processes
Annealing, Normalizing, Hardening,
Austempering and
Martempering, Precipitation hardening.
UNIT III: HARDENABILITY AND HARDENING TECHNIQUES
9
Hardenability - Jominy End-quench test, Grossmans Critical diameter, Effect of quenching
in different media, Effect of prior microstructures on decomposition of austenite and effects
of austenitic grain size.
Case Hardening treatments - carburizing: steels, depth of carburization and its control,
methods of carburizing, heat treatment after carburizing, microstructures, properties and
common problems,
Nitriding: steels used, mechanism, microstructures, white layer, nitriding methods, Ion
nitriding and nitro-carburizing.
Induction and flame hardening: principle, methods, operating variables. Measurement of
case depth.
UNIT IV: ALLOY STEEL
9
Effect of stabilizers in Fe-FeC Diagram, Austenite Stabilizer- Phase diagram, Ferrite StabilizerPhase diagram.
Stainless Steels- Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, Duplex and Precipitation Hardened Stainless
Steels- Properties and Applications.
UNIT V: OTHER STEELS
9
Types of Steels - Tool steels, High speed steels, Maraging steels, Die steels and TRIP Steels
Properties and Applications, Types of Cast irons grey cast irons, alloy CI, Spheroidal cast
irons, white iron, malleable iron, vermicular cast irons; Chemical compositions and
properties, applications.
TOTAL: = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:

1. Avner, S. H., Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Second edition, McGraw Hill, 1985.
2. Raghavan, V., Physical Metallurgy, Prentice Hall of India, 1985.
REFERENCES:
1. Rajan, T. V., Sharma C. P., Ashok Sharma., Heat Treatment Principles and Techniques
Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002
2. Vijendra Singh, Heat Treatment of Metals, First edition, Standard Publisher Distributors
New Delhi,
1998.
URL LINKS
1. http://uotechnology.edu.iq/dep-electromechanic/typicall/lecture
%20interface/lecture/general_elctromechanic1_2/first_class/eng-physics-pwr/3.pdf
2. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IISc-BANG/Material
%20Science/pdf/Lecture_Notes/MLN_09.pdf
3. http://www.slideshare.net/ggstubes/manufacturers-of-ferrous-nonferrous-metal-products
4. http://www3.nd.edu/~manufact/MPEM%20pdf_files/Ch07.pdf
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P1MMC02 - PHYSICAL METALLURGY OF NON FERROUS ALLOYS

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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to train the students at the basics and advanced level in the
field of non ferrous materials, their properties and selection criteria for specific
applications.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a basic knowledge on
properties and applications of non ferrous materials.
UNIT I: ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS
9 +3
Cast and wrought Aluminum Alloys ; Classification system and grades of alloys; role of
alloying additions on properties - physical, chemical and mechanical properties of
Aluminum and Aluminum alloys. Age hardenable Aluminum Alloys Properties and
Applications, Environmental benefits of recycling.
UNIT II: COPPER ALLOYS
9+3
Copper and its alloys: Classification of Alloys and Grades, Classification of Bronze and Brass
- Copper Zinc phase diagram, Copper Tin phase diagram, Physical, chemical and
mechanical properties;
UNIT III: TITANIUM ALLOYS
9+3
Titanium and its alloys; Stablizers, Alpha Titanium Alloys, Beta Titanium Alloys, alphabeta
titanium alloys - physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Applications of Titanium
Alloys.Titanium Aluminide - physical, chemical, mechanical properties and applications.

UNIT IV: MAGNESIUM AND NICKEL ALLOYS

9+3
Magnesium and its Alloys classification, physical, chemical and mechanical properties.
Nickel and its Alloys - classification, physical, chemical and mechanical properties
UNIT V: OTHER ALLOYS
9+3
Zinc base alloys and grades, Tin & Antimony base alloys, Noble (Precision) metals and
intermetallics for catalytic converters, Refractory metals and alloys for high temperature
applications, grades, compositions, properties & applications and cobalt alloys.
TOTAL: 45+15(Tutorial) = 60
periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Avner, S. H., Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Second Edition, McGraw Hill, 1985.
2. I.J. Polmear, Light Alloys: Metallurgy of Light Metals,John Wiley & Sons 1996
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Henkel & Pense Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials,2001
URL LINKS
1. http://www.cmse.ed.ac.uk/MSE3/Topics/MSE2-06/Lecture%2010%20Metals%20III.pdf
2. http://uqu.edu.sa/files2/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/4300270/1/2/3/4.%20NonFerrous%20Metals%20and%20Alloys.pdf
3. http://eng.sut.ac.th/metal/images/stories/pdf/01_Introduction20to20nonferrous20metallu
rgy.pdf
4. http://uhv.cheme.cmu.edu/procedures/machining/ch2.pdf
5. http://enfo.agt.bme.hu/drupal/sites/default/files/Nonferrous%20metal%20works_0.pdf
----------*****---------P1MMC05 - METALLOGRAPHY AND HEAT TREATMENT LABORATORY
LTPC
0 04 2
OBJECTIVE:
To educate and train students for conducting the experiments on microstructural
characteristics of various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Have ability to analyze the microstructural properties of ferrous and nonferrous alloys
Correlate structure and properties of different alloys
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Sample Preparation for Metallographic Examination
2. Microscopic Examination of Plain carbon steels
3.

Microscopic Examination of Cast Irons

4. Microscopic Examination of Stainless steels

5. Microscopic Examination of steels and Tool steels
6. Microscopic Examination of Annealed, Normalized and Quenched carbon steels

7. Microscopic Examination of Magnesium alloys

8. Microscopic Examination of Aluminum alloys
9. Microscopic Examination of Titanium Alloys
10. Microscopic Examination of Copper alloys

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P2MMC09 - MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to obtain basics, working and applications of various
equipments used for materials characterization.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a knowledge about working
principle and specific applications of various equipment for Materials characterization.
UNITI:METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE
9+3
Numerical Aperture, limit of resolution, depth of field and depth of focus - lens defects and
correction- bright field and dark field illumination - polarised light, phase contrast,
interference contrast, hot-stage, in-situ techniques, quantitative metallography.
UNITII:X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER
9+3
Generation of X-rays- Braggs law, Powder, rotating crystal and Laue methods, stereographic
projections and reciprocal lattice; X-ray residual stress measurement
UNITIII:SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
9+3
Secondary Electrons, Back Scattered Electrons, Auger Electrons properties, working
principle construction and applications of Scanning Electron Microscope. Elemental analysis
by WDS and EDS systems - Fracture Analysis of samples.
UNITIV: TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
9+3
Working principle, Construction and applications of TEM, TEM specimen preparation
techniques;
UNITV: OTHER TECHNIQUES
9+3
X-ray fluoroscopy, spectrometry, Auger spectroscopy, DTA, DSC and TGA, working principle,
applications. Types and applications of strain gauges.

TOTAL: 45+15(Tutorial) = 60
periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Smallman R. E., Modern Physical Metallurgy, 4th Edition, Butterworths, 1985
2. Philips V. A., Modern Metallographic Techniques and their Applications, Wiley
Interscience, 1971
REFERENCES:
1. Cullity B. D., Elements of X-ray Diffraction, 4th Edition, Addison Wiley, 1978
2. Loretto M. H., Electron Beam Analysis of Materials, Chapman and Hall, 1984
URL LINKS:
www.csun.edu/~bavarian/Courses/.../ch7-mechanical_properties.ppt

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LTPC
3003
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to train the students to acquire the knowledge about the
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a knowledge about the
different types of failures, stress strain behaviour and strengthening mechanisms.
UNITI: STRESS STRAIN BEHAVIOUR
9
Strength of Materials- basic assumptions, Elastic and Plastic behaviour,
stressstrain relationship for elastic behaviour, elements of plastic deformation of metallic
materials.
Mohrs circle, yielding theories.
UNIT II: DISLOCATION AND STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS
Elements of theory of plasticity, dislocation theory properties of dislocation, stress fields
around dislocations, application of dislocation theory to work hardening, solid solution
strengthening, grain boundary strengthening and dispersion strengthning.

UNIT III: DUCTILE AND BRITTLE FAILURES

Ductile and Brittle fracture, Charpy and Izod testing, significance of DBTT, ECT, NDT and
FATT; elements of fractography - Griffiths theory, LEFM COD and J integral
determination of KIC, COD and J integral.

UNIT IV: FATIGUE AND CORROSION

Characteristics of fatigue failure, initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks, factors
affecting fatigue strength and methods of improving fatigue behaviour testing analysis
of fatigue data, mechanics of fatigue crack propagation and corrosion fatigue.

UNIT V: CREEP
9
Introduction to Creep - Creep Mechanisms, creep curve, variables affecting creep,
accelerated

creep testing, development of creep resistant alloys, Larsen Miller parameter and MansonHafred parameter.
TOTAL
periods

45

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dieter G. E., Mechanical Metallurgy, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1988
2. Raghavan, V., Physical Metallurgy, Prentice Hall of India, 1985.
REFERENCES:
1. Suryanarayana, Testing of Metallic Materials, Prentice Hall India, 1979.
2. Rose R. M., Shepard L. A., Wulff J., Structure and Properties of Materials, Volume III,
4th Edition, John Wiley, 1984.
URL LINKS:
1. www.eng.fsu.edu/~kalu/ema4225/01/topics/082801/index.htm
2. www.atperesources.com/MET_Resources/PPT/MET01.pps
3. www.csun.edu/~bavarian/Courses/.../ch9_Failure_Mechanisms.ppt
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P1MMC03 - METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS

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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to acquire the knowledge about the metallurgical principle and
laws of thermodynamics.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have basic knowledge about
metallurgical thermodynamics.
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS
9+3
Introduction to Thermodynamics and kinetics different approaches emphasis on
metallurgical thermodynamics, transport phenomena and applications.
UNIT II: LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS
9+3
Laws of Thermodynamics and related applications concepts of free energy and entropy
criteria for spontaneity.
UNIT III: INTRODUCTION TO SOLUTIONS
9+3
Introduction to Solutions partial molar entities Gibbs Duhem relations Thermodynamic
aspects of metallic solutions and salt melts Raoults Law and Henrys Law - regular and
quasi chemical models.
UNIT IV: THERMODYNAMIC ASPECTS OF PHASE DIAGRAMS
9+3
Thermodynamic aspects of phase diagrams similarity in thermodynamic approach towards
different classes of materials thermodynamic aspects of defect formation in metals and
ceramics approaches used in chemical modeling
UNIT V: PRINCIPLES OF METALLURGICAL KINETICS
9+3
Principles of metallurgical kinetics reaction rates and reaction mechanisms overview of
mass transfer, heat transfer and fluid flow related applications in metallurgical processes
role of transport phenomena in mathematical and physical modeling.
TOTAL: 45+15(Tutorial) = 60 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gaskell, David R., Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 1973
2. Mohanty, A. K., Rate Processes in Metallurgy, Prentice Hall of India (EEE), 2000
REFERENCES:
1. David R. Gaskel,Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics McGraw Hill, 2008
URL LINKS:
1. www.nber.org/chapters/c2141.
2. www.nptel.iitm.ac

----------*****---------P2MMC11 - MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY

LTPC
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OBJECTIVE:
To train students for conducting experiments
ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

on mechanical properties of various

OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Have ability to analyze the mechanical properties of ferrous and nonferrous alloys
Correlate structure and properties of different alloys

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Tensile Testing of Carbon steels using Universal testing machine
2. Tensile testing of Aluminum alloys using Universal testing machine
3. Hardness Measurements of carbon steels using Rockwell hardness Tester
4. Hardness Measurements of carbon steels using Brinell Hardness Tester
5. Hardness Measurements of carbon steels using Vickers Hardness Tester
6. Impact Testing of different Materials
7. Fatigue life measurements of Aluminum Metal

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SEMESTER III
P2MMC06 - INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to acquire the knowledge about the various manufacturing
processes.
OUTCOMES:

Demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles (metallurgy, mechanics, and/or

material science) in manufacturing processes.

Use appropriate machine tool equipment, standardized methods and apparatus for
manufacturing processes.

Use experimental methods to obtain solutions.

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION
9+3
Introduction to manufacturing processes different approaches Technical and Economic
considerations significance of material properties with respect to selection of
manufacturing process.
UNIT II: CASTINGS
9+3
Conventional casting processes advantages and limitations melting practices design of
castings special casting processes.
UNIT III: MATERIAL JOINING AND MACHINING
9+3
Conventional material joining processes concept of weldability need for dissimilar joints
- machining processes concept of machinability material examples developments in
machining processes.
UNIT IV: FORMING PROCESSES
9+3
Rolling Forging Extrusion Drawing - Sheet Metal Forming classification, advantages
and limitations.
UNITV:POWDERMETALLURGY
9+3
Introduction to Powder Metallurgy Recent developments in Forging and Mechanical
Alloying - concept of Near Net shape processing - concept and applications of rapid
prototyping emerging technologies for Nano processing.
TOTAL = 60 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rao, P.N, Manufacturing Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, 1996.

2. Kalpakjian, S, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesly.

REFERENCES:
1. Rusinoff, S.E., Forging and Forming of metals, D.B. Taraporevala Son & Co. Pvt Ltd.,
Mumbai, 1995.
2. Sabroff, A. M. & Others, Forging Materials & Processes, Reinhold Book Corporation, New
York, 1988.
3. Upton, Pressure Die Casting, Pergamon Press, 1985.
4. High Velocity Forming of Metals, ASTME, Prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1990.
URL LINKS:
1. http://www.engineer.tamuk.edu/departments/ieen/faculty/drlpeel/Courses/MEEN3349/ch1
8.ppt.
2. http://www.asminternational.org/content/ASM/StoreFiles/6957_01A_WEB2a.pdf
3. http://thelibraryofmanufacturing.com/forming_basics.html
4. http://thelibraryofmanufacturing.com/index.html
5. http://wwwme.nchu.edu.tw/~CIM/courses/Manufacturing%20Processes/Ch16-PowderMetWiley.pdf
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OBJECTIVE:
The course is aimed to enable the students to have a knowledge on properties, application
and manufacturing processes of different composites materials.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a thorough knowledge on
different types of composites and their manufacturing processes
UNIT I: COMPOSITES INTRODUCTION
9
Definition; Types; General properties and characteristics, Rule of Mixture; Matrix materials
characteristics, Reinforcing materials particles, fibers- fiber length, continuous,
discontinuous, short fibers, Youngs Modulus Continuous Aligned Fiber, Discontinuous fiber,
whiskers and Properties.
UNIT II: POLMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
9
Polymers Introduction, types of Polymers, polymerization, characteristics of thermosets,
matrix materials characteristics, reinforced materials characteristics - particles, fibers,
whiskers; Properties of reinforcing materials; Matrix materials; Additives; Properties of FRP
materials; applications.
UNIT III: METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
9
Introduction Matrix Material types, advantages and characteristics, Reinforcing materials types, advantages and characteristics. Types of MMC- Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites,
Titanium Metal Matrix Composites and Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites.
UNIT IV: CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES
9
Introduction about Ceramic Matrix Composite - Carbon- Carbon composites, Alumina based
Composites, Titanium Carbide based composites Applications.
UNIT V: COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing Processes: Open mold processes Hand layup, Spray up, Vacuum bag,
Pressure bag & autoclave, Centrifugal casting, Filament winding; Closed mold processes
Compression molding, Resin transfer molding (RTM), Injection molding, Pultrusion; SMC &
DMC products, etc.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Mechanics and Analysis of Composite Materials, V.V. Vasiliev and E.V. Morozov, (2001),
Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 lGB, UK.
2. Ceramic Matrix Composites, K.K. Chawala, 1st ed., (1993) Chapman & Hall, London.
3. Advances in composite materials, G. Piatti, (1978) Applied Science Publishers Ltd.,
London.
4. Premamoy Ghosh, Polymer Science and Technology, Second Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
REFERENCES:
1. Composite Materials, k.k. Chawala, 2nd Edn.., (1987) springer-verlag, new york.
2. Nanocomposite science and technology, p. M. Ajayan, l. S. Schadler, p. V. Braun, (2003),
wiley-vch verlag gmbh co. Kgaa, weinheim.
URL LINKS:
https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10189
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PEMMC23 - HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS
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OBJECTIVE:
The course is aimed to enable the students to have complete knowledge on the basics of
high temperature materials
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to
Have a thorough knowledge on basic properties of high temperature materials
Have knowledge on basics of high temperature such as creep and hot corrosion
failures.
UNIT I: HIGH TEMPERATURE FAILURES
9
Various types of Fracture, Brittle to Ductile from low temperature to high temperature,
cleavage, ductile fracture due to microvoid coalescence - diffusion controlled void growth;
fracture maps for different alloys and oxides
UNIT II: CREEP
9
Factors influencing functional life of components at elevated temperatures, High
Temperature Failure Creep, Creep curve, various stages of Creep, Metallurgical factors
influencing various stages, effect of stress, temperature and strain rate. Expressions for
rupture life for creep, Monkman - Grant relationship.
UNIT III: OXIDATION AND HOT CORROSION

Oxidation, Pilling-Bedworth ratio, kinetic laws of oxidation - defect structure and control of
oxidation by alloy additions - sulphation, hot gas corrosion deposit, modified hot gas
corrosion, effect of alloying elements on hot corrosion
UNIT IV: FERROUS SUPER ALLOYS
Iron based Super Alloys composition control, strengthening Mechanisms, Precipitation
Hardening, Properties and Applications

UNIT V: NON FERROUS SUPER ALLOYS

9
Nickel Based Super Alloys and Cobalt Based Super Alloys, composition control, solid solution
strengthening, precipitation hardening by gamma prime, grain boundary strengthening, TCP
(Topologically Closed Packed ) phase - embrittlement, solidification of single crystals.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Raj R, Flow and Fracture at Elevated Temperatures, American Society for Metals, 1985
2. Hertzberg R. W, Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 4th
Edition, John Wiley, 1996
3. Courtney T.H, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, McGraw Hill, 1990.
REFERENCES:
1.
Ceramic processing and sintering by m. N. Rahman, mercel dekker, 2003
2.
Handbook of advanced ceramics, parts 1 and 2, s. Somiya, aacdemic press, 2006
3.
Introduction to the high temperature oxidation of metals by neil birks, gerald h.
Meier, and frederick s. Petti (paperback - jul 23, 2009)
4.
The super-alloys: fundamentals and applications, roger c. Reed, cambridge university
press; 1 edition (july 31, 2008)
URL LINKS:
http://spatergiri.wordpress.com/study-material-2/study-material/
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OBJECTIVE:
The course is aimed to enable the students to have a fundamental knowledge on the
various Non Destructive Testing methods.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a thorough knowledge on
basics and working principles of various NDTesting methods.
UNIT I: VISUAL INSPECTION AND LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING
9+3
Non Destructive Testing definition, Benefits and advantages, Visual Inspection- tools,
applications and limitations. Liquid Penetrant Inspection - principles, types and properties of
penetrants and developers, Procedural steps involved in Liquid Penetrant-Testing, Water
Washable and Post Emulsification Testing methods, Advantages and limitations, Industrial
Applications of LPT.

UNIT II:MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION AND EDDY CURRENT TESTING

9+3
Magnetic Particle Inspection- introduction, principles, types of magnetization methods
continuous and residual methods, Procedural steps, advantages and limitations, Industrial
applications.
Eddy Current Testing Introduction, Principle, Skin effect, Lift off, Types of probes, Types of
display methods, advantages, limitations and applications.
UNIT III: ULTRASONIC TESTING
9+3
Ultrasonic Testing(UT) - Nature of sound waves, wave propagation - modes of sound wave
generation - Ultrasonic wave generation, Attenuation of sound waves, types of transducersNormal probes, angle probes, types of Display systems A scan, B Scan and C Scan disply
systems, types inspection techniques Transmission and reflection methods, Calibration
Blocks, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
UNIT IV: RADIOGRAPHY TESTING
9+3
Radiography Testing (RT) Principles, Radiation sources Xrays and Gamma rays,
Attenuation of Radiation, Shadow formation, enlargement and distortion, Radiographic films
and screens, Inspection techniques Single Wall Single Image, Double Wall Single Image,
Double Wall Double Image, panaromic and multiwall multi images techniques, Radiation
hazards, protection,Real time radiography, Advantages and limitations and industrial
applications.
UNIT V: ACOUSTIC EMISSION AND THERMOGRAPHY
9+3
Principle of AET, Instrumentation, Applications - testing of metal pressure vessels, Fatigue
crack detection in aerospace structures.
Thermography - Principles, types, applications, advantages, limitations and application
Total Hours (45+15) = 60 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Practical Non Destructive Testing, Baldev raj, Narosa Publishing House(1997).
2. Non-Destructive Testing, B.Hull and V.John, Macmillan (1988)
REFERENCES:
1. Krautkramer, Josef and Hebert Krautkramer, Ultrasonic Testing of Materials, 3rd Edition,
New York, SpringerVerlag (1983).
URL LINKS:
http://www.npl.co.uk/science-technology/composites-and-polymeric-materials/services/nondestructive-evaluation-(nde)-and-failure-analysis
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P3MMC12 - NANO MATERIALS

C

L T

3 1 0
4

OBJECTIVE:
The course is aimed to educate students on complete understanding of various types of
nano-materials and technology, their synthesis and applications.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to have
Understanding of various types of nanomaterials, features, and applications.
Knowledge on the synthesis and characterization techniques of different nanomaterials.
Knowledge on economics and environmental impacts of using nanomaterials.
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO NANOMATERIALS
9+3
Nanoscale materials Introduction and definition, Types of nanomaterials nanoparticles,
nanolayers, nanotubes, comparison of physical and mechanical properties of nanomaterials
Economic and environmental aspects of nanomaterials.
UNIT II: SYNTHESIS OF NANOMATERIALS
9+3
E-beam and ion beam lithography, Ball milling, Mechanical Alloying, PVD, CVD, Sol-gel,
Growth mechanisms of nanowires.
UNIT III: METAL NANOCOMPOSITES
9+3
Metal-metal, metal-oxide, metal-ceramic nanocomposites - preparation techniques and
functionalities, Super hard nanocomposites - its designing and mechanical properties. Fractal
based glass-metal nanocomposites.
UNIT IV: POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
9+3
Polymer nanocomposites with CNT, nanoclay, nanosilica, graphene their processing and
properties.
UNIT V: APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS
9+3
Structural applications, Defence and space applications, Energy applications, Automotive
industry, Water treatment and environment, Nano-medical applications, Textiles, Paints.
TOTAL: 45+15(Tutorial) = 60 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1.
Pradeep T Nano: The Essentials, Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2007
2.
Mick Wilson et al, Nanotechnology, Overseas Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2005.
3.
Charles P. Poole, Jr., Frank J. Owens, Introduction to nano technology, Wiley, 2003.
4.
Gunter Schmid, Nanoparticles: From Theory to Applications, Wiley-VCH Verlag
GmbH & Co., 2004.
5.
LM Liz-Marzn, PV Kamat, Eds., Nanoscale Materials, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Boston-2003.
REFERENCES:
1. KJ Klabunde, Ed., Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York.2001.

2. CP Poole, FJ Owens, Eds., Introduction to Nanotechnology, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
Jersey.-2003.
3. HS Nalwa, Ed., Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-2004.
4. LV Interante, MJ Hampden- Smith, Eds., Chemistry of Advanced Materials- An Overview,
Wiley VCH-1998.
5. G Schmid, Ed., Nanoparticles, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KgaA, Weinheim, Germany2004.
URL LINKS:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanomaterials
2. www.slideshare.net/SLINTEC/nano-technology-nano-materials
3. www.uniroma2.it/didattica/NANOSCIENZE/deposito/L10.ppt
4. class.htu.cn/wlxjz/Upload/200953121331973.ppt
5. www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/media/mne_nano/Lehre/.../L11.ppt
6. ucec.futureu.edu.sd/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Future-University.ppt
7. www.ebcne.org/fileadmin/pres/10-31-06_Nano_part_3.ppt
8. chemgroups.northwestern.edu/.../Lecture%206%20--%20Synthesis%20o...
9. www.ttu.ee/public/m/Mehaanikateaduskond/.../Lecture11_Synthesis.pdf
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P3MMC13 -

SURFACE ENGINEERING
LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the course is to train the students to acquire the basics knowledge
Surface Engineering

about

OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students are expected to have a fundamental knowledge
about the surface properties and different surface treatments
.
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION
9
Introduction to Surface Engineering, surface degradation, wear and corrosion, types of
wear, Roles of friction and lubrication- overview of different forms of corrosion, importance of
substrate.
UNIT II: ELECTROCHEMICAL POLISHING AND COATINGS

Chemical and Electrochemical polishing, significance, specific examples, chemical

conversion coatings, phosphating, chromating, chemical colouring, anodizing of aluminium
alloys, thermochemical processes -industrial practices.
UNIT III: ELECTROPLATING
9
Surface pre-treatment, deposition of copper, zinc, nickel and chromium - principles and
practices, Alloy plating, Electrocomposite plating, Electroless plating of copper, nickel
phosphorous, nickel-boron; Electroless composite plating; application areas, properties, test
standards (ASTM) for assessment of quality deposits.
UNIT IV: SURFACE DEPOSITION METHODS
9
Definitions and concepts, physical vapour deposition (PVD), evaporation, sputtering, ion
plating, plasma nitriding, process capabilities, chemical vapour deposition (CVD), metal
organic CVD, plasma assisted CVD, specific industrial applications.
UNIT V: SPRAYING AND PLASMA COATING
9
Thermal spraying, techniques, advanced spraying techniques - plasma surfacing, D-Gun and
high velocity oxy-fuel processes, laser surface alloying and cladding, specific industrial
applications, tests for assessment of wear and corrosion behaviour.
TOTAL: = 45
periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sudarshan T S, Surface modification technologies - An Engineers guide, Marcel Dekker,
Newyork, 1989
2. Varghese C.D, Electroplating and Other Surface Treatments - A Practical Guide,
TMH,1993.
REFERENCES:
1. Bharat Bhushan, Principles and Applications of Tribology, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,1999.
2. Summers Denis J., and Smith., An Introductory guide to Industrial Tribology, Mechanical
Engineering Publications Limited, London , 1994.
URL LINKS:
1. http://www.shef.ac.uk/materials/research/centres/surface/
2. http://webpages.dcu.ie/~stokesjt/ThermalSpraying/Book/Chapter1.pdf
3. http://www.asminternational.org/content/ASM/StoreFiles/ACFAA74.pdf
----------*****---------Project Work Phase I
Semester VI
Project Work Phase II
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List of Electives
Elective I
PEMMC16 - HEAT TREATMENT OF METALS

LTPC
30 03

OBJECTIVE:
This course is designed to enhance their knowledge and ability to perform a detailed
analysis of heat treatments in order to be able to specify and select materials or to design
new applications for materials.
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students are expected to have following capabilities:
Explain the fundamental principles associated with heat treatment phenomena and
demonstrate their application in a wide range of application areas.
Identify the mechanisms of heat treatment occurring in a range of contexts and their
relative significance.
UNIT I: TRANSFORMATIOSNS IN STEELS
9
Iron - Carbon equilibrium diagram: Transformations on heating and cooling, influence of
alloying elements, general principles of heat treatment of steels, isothermal and continuous
cooling transformations in steels. Continuous cooling curves TTT and CCT diagrams.
mechanism of pearlitic, bainitic and martensitic transformations.
UNIT II: HEAT TREATMENT PROCESSES

Annealing, Normalizing, Hardening - retained austenite - measurement and methods of its

elimination, hardenability studies- Jominy end quench test, Grossman's experiments.
Tempering- Hollomon & Jaffe tempering correlations, Austempering and Martempering,
Precipitation hardening, thermomechanical treatment, intercritical heat treatment, other
heat treatment processes - splat cooling. Induction and Flame hardening
UNIT III: CASE HARDENING
9
Introduction, carburising: principle, carbon potential, mechanism, application of Ficks law,
depth of carburization and its control, methods of carburising, heat treatment after
carburising, structure, properties and common problems in carburising. Nitriding:
introduction, steels used, mechanism, effect of microstructure, white layer, nitriding
methods, ion nitriding and nitro-carburising. Induction and flame hardening: principle,
methods, operating variables. Measurement of case depth.
UNIT IV: HEAT TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
9
Various heating media used for heat treatment. Temperature and atmosphere control,
carburising atmosphere and carbon potential measurement, nitriding gas atmospheres.
Quenching media and their characteristics. Various heat treatment furnaces, fluidized bed
furnaces, cryo chamber, cryo treatment of steels, sealed quenched furnace, plasma
equipment.
UNIT V: HEAT TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC ALLOYS
9
Heat treatment of Carbon steels, various types of tool steels, high speed steels, maraging
steels and die steels. Heat treatment of Gray cast irons, white cast irons, malleabilising and
S.G.irons, austempering of S.G.Iron. Heat treatment of aluminium alloys. copper alloys and
nickel alloys. Defects in heat treated parts: causes and remedies.
TOTAL = 45 periods

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rajan, T. V., Sharma C. P., Ashok Sharma., Heat Treatment Principles And Techniques
Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002

2. Vijendra Singh, Heat Treatment of Metals, First edition, Standard Publisher Distributors
New Delhi, 1998.
REFERENCES:
1. American Society for Metals, Metals Handbook Vol. 4, ASM Metals Parks. Ohio, USA,
1991
2. Prabhudev. K H. Handbook of Heat Treatment of Steels, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Co., New Delhi, 1988.
3. Novikov,.I., Theory of Heat Treatment of Metals, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1978
4. Thelning K. E., Steel and its heat treatment, Bofors Handbook, 1975.
URL LINKS:
1. http://uhv.cheme.cmu.edu/procedures/machining/ch2.pdf
2. http://www.hnsa.org/doc/pdf/heat-treatment-steel.pdf
3. http://web.iitd.ac.in/~suniljha/MEL120/L4_Heat_Treatment_of_Metals.pdf
4. http://www.pg.gda.pl/~kkrzyszt/Topic%2010.pdf
5. http://www.most.gov.mm/techuni/media/Met04033_52_121.pdf
6. http://www.mwdropbox.com/Dropbox/NAVY-repairmans-manual-Chapter15.pdf
7. http://btech.mit.asia/downloads/svlomte/HT2011.pdf
8. http://eng.uokerbala.edu.iq/lectures/mechanical_engineering/1st_year/Metallurgical
%20Engineering%20by%20Assistant%20Lecturer%20Auday%20Abid
%20Mehatlaf/11Case%20hardening%20of%20steel.pdf
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LTPC
3

0 03
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this course is to acquire the basic corrosion properties and utilising of
corrosion prevention strategies and estimate corrosion behaviour of materials and
components. It explains about the methods of corrosion protection.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to have following abilities
Understanding of different types of corrosion on engineering structures and their
impacts.
Apply knowledge to correlate materials theory with practical applications.
Design and select materials to prevent different types of corrosion.
UNIT I: BASICS OF CORROSION
9
Principles of corrosion phenomenon: Thermodynamics and kinetics: emf/galvanic series,
Pourbaix diagram, exchange current density, passivity, Evans diagram, flade potential.
UNIT II: TYPES OF CORROSION
9
Different forms of corrosion: Atmospheric/uniform, Pitting Crevice, Intergranular, Stress
corrosion, Corrosion Fatigue, dealloying, high temperature oxidation-origin and mechanism
with specific examples.
UNIT III: CORROSION TESTING AND MONITORING
9
Corrosion testing and monitoring techniques, Non-Elecrochemical and Electrochemical
methods, weight loss method, Tafel Linear polarization and Impedance techniques, Lab, semi
plant & field tests, susceptibility test.

UNIT IV :CORROSION PREVENTION

9
Corrosion prevention through design, coatings, inhibitors, cathodic, anodic protection,
specific applications, economics of corrosion control.

UNIT V :CORROSION IN INDUSTRIES

9
Corrosion & its control in industries: Power, Process, Petrochemical, ship building, marine and
fertilizer industries. Some case studies-Corrosion and its control in different engineering
materials: concrete structures, duplex, super duplex stainless steels, ceramics, composites
and polymers. Corrosion auditing in industries, Corrosion map of India.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Fontana. M.G., Corrosion Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2005.
2. Jones.D.A. Principles and Prevention of Corrosion, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1996.
REFERENCES:
1. Corrosion for students of science and engineering Tretheway K R & Chamberlain J
2. Corrosion engineering Mars Guy Fontana McGraw-Hill, 1986
3. Corrosion engineering: principles and practice Pierre R. Roberge McGraw-Hill Prof
Med/Tech, 2008
4. The Corrosion and Corrosion Control, Uhlig, H. H., Wiley, New York (1971)
5. Corrosion Engineering, Fontana, M. G. and Greene, N. D., McGraw-Hill (1967)
URL LINKS:
1. http://training.sae.org/seminars/c1217/
2. http://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/postgraduate/corrosion-eng
3. http://www.corrocoat.com
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PEMMC18 - CERAMIC MATERIALS

L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
The course is aimed to impart a basic knowledge about ceramics and various fields in
ceramics.

OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Have understood the importance and types of ceramic coatings, and the process of
preparing and applying the same.
Have an idea on preparation of glass and different glass articles.
Have knowledge on importance and types of refractories.
Have an introduction on different advanced ceramics materials and products.
UNIT I: TRADITIONAL CERAMICS
9
History definition whiteware heavy clayware classification raw materials, batch
calculation, mixing, forming, drying, firing, glazing, decoration. heavy clayware products

face bricks, paving bricks, hollow bricks, roofing tiles, sewer pipes, stoneware pipes, floor
tiles, vitrified tiles.
UNIT II: CERAMIC COATINGS
9
Introduction, classification, Glaze Segar formula, raw materials, glaze preparation and
application, firing, glaze defects. Enamels substrate preparation, enamel preparation,
enamel coatings.
UNIT III: GLASS
Introduction, classification, preparation raw materials,
processing,
manufacture of glass products-flat ware and hollow ware.

mixing,

charging,

9
melting,

UNIT IV: REFRACTORIES

9
Definition production - demand & growth of refractories in India - Layout of a refractory
plan, classification of refractory, fundamental properties of refractories, factors for selection
and use of refractories. Types of refractories silica, alumina silicate, basic and special
refractories.
UNIT V: ADVANCED CERAMICS
9
Introduction, properties and applications of oxides, carbides, nitrides; Advanced ceramic
Products ceramic fibers, glass ceramics.
Total = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. F. Singer and S. Singer, Industrial Ceramics, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., 1991.
2. Ryan W, Properties of Ceramic Raw Materials, Pergamon Press, 2 nd Edn., 1978.
3. W. David Kingery, H. K. Bowen and Donald R. Uhlmann, Introduction to ceramics, 2 nd
Edn. 1976.
REFERENCES:
1. Sudhir Sen, Ceramic White ware, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1992.
2. Tailor J.R and Bull A.C, Ceramic Glaze Technology, Pergamon Press, NY, 1986.
3. Heinz G. Pfaender, Schott Guide to Glass, Chapman and Hall, 1996.
4. Nandi D.N, Handbook of Refractories, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1991.
5. Norton F.H, Fine Ceramics: Technology and Applications, McGraw Hill Co., NY, 1978.
6. Mohamed N.Rahaman, Ceramic Processing, Taylor & Francis, 2007.
7. Rexford Newcomb Jr, Ceramic Whitewares : History, Technology and Applications, Pitman
Publishing Corporation, 1947.
URL LINKS:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_materials
2. www.materials.ac.uk/resources/FE/ceramics.ppt
3. libattery.ustc.edu.cn/.../ppt/6(1)%20USTC-1%20ceram%20proc%20200...
4. www.springer.com/cda/content/.../cda.../9783540443766-c6.pdf?...0...
5. americanceramicsociety.org/.../pdf/complete_lo_res_oct_nov_2010.pdf
6. www.materials.ac.uk/resources/FE/ceramics.ppt
7. ceramics.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/gouma_perena.pdf
8. www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=2501
9. www2.nau.edu/~doetqp-p/courses/env320/lec12/Lec12.html
10. earth.usc.edu/~dfarris/Mineralogy/17_ClayMinerals.pdf
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P2MMC10 - SELECTION OF MATERIALS

LTPC
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE :
The objective of this course is to train the students to interpret the importance of selecting a
specific material for a specific job. The subject also introduces the properties needed to
meet the different working conditions, especially for the automobile industry.
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students are expected to have following capabilities:
Understanding of systematic design process and the role of selection of materials
Understanding of science and engineering properties of various types of materials
Ability to correlate the science and physical behaviour of materials under various
operating conditions.
Correlate theoretical knowledge with practical automotive applications.
Ability to manage technical information and documentation.

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION
9
Classification of design Classification of materials Engineering materials and their
properties applied to design - Technologically important properties of materials, Physical,
Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical properties of materials. Selection of materials Principles of design optimization - Future trends CAD, Criteria of selection of materials like
properties, cost, manufacturing process, availability, legal and safety factors.
UNIT II: MATERIALS FOR MECHANICAL FAILURE RESISTANCE
9
Stiffness, strength, ductility, theories of failure, notch sensitivity Materials selection for
various types of loading - ties, columns, beams, shafts, and shells Materials selection for
fracture and fatigue resistance.
UNIT III: MATERIALS FOR CORROSION AND WEAR RESISTANCE
9
Materials for atmospheric, soil, water, acid and alkaline resistance, Corrosion prevention
coatings, material for Chemical and Petroleum industries, materials and coatings for wear
resistance.
UNIT IV: MATERIALS FOR HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES
9
High temperature strength and stability, Hot hardness requirements, High temperature
steels and super alloys, ductile to brittle transition-HSLA steel, low temperature materials.
UNIT V: MATERIALS FOR AUTOBILE INDUSTRY
9
Criteria of selecting materials for automotive components viz cylinder block, Cylinder head,
piston, piston ring, Gudgeon pin, connecting rod, crank shaft, crank case, cam, cam shaft,
engine valve, gear wheel, clutch plate, axle, bearings, chassis, spring, body panel - radiator,
brake lining etc. Application of non-metallic materials such as composite, ceramic and
polymers in automobile.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Michael F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 4 th
Edition, 2011.
2. Michael F. Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, David Cebon, Materials Engineering, Science,
Processing, and Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.

3. Gladius Lewis, Selection of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall Inc. New Jersey, USA,
1995.
REFERENCES:
1. Charles J A and Crane. F A.A., Selection and Use of Engineering Materials,3rd Edition,
Butterworths, London UK, 1996.
2. Hiroshi Yamagata, The Science and Technology of Materials in Automotive Engines, CRC
Press, 2005.
3. D. Mann, Automotive plastics and composites Worldwide markets and trends to 2007,
Elsevier Advanced Technology, 1999.
4. Ulrich, K. and Eppinger, S., Product Design and Development, McGraw-Hill, 4 th Edition,
2007.
URL LINKS:
1. www.materials.ac.uk/resources/FE/materialsselection.ppt
2. faculty1.aucegypt.edu/farag/presentations/Chapter9.pdf
3. http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~me349/lecture_notes/material_selection.pdf
4. http://www-materials.eng.cam.ac.uk/mpsite/interactive_charts/
5. http://phys.thu.edu.tw/~hlhsiao/mse-web_ch22.pdf
6. http://academic.uprm.edu/pcaceres/Courses/INME4011/MD-4B.pdf
7. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/112101005/downloads/Module_2_Lecture_1_final.pdf
8. http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/me480/Lecture/W11/PDF_Files_W11/WeekOneToFive11.pd
f
9. http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/me480/Lecture/W12/PDF_Files_W12/WeekOneThroughTen
12.pdf
10. faculty1.aucegypt.edu/farag/presentations/Chapter9.pdf
11. https://www.nd.edu/~atovar/ame30362f08/Chapter5.ppt
----------*****---------ELECTIVE II
PEMMC19 - ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC AND OPTO-ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE :
To obtain the knowledge of materials used in electrical, electronic, optoelectronic and
magnetic applications.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Have knowledge on science and engineering of electrical, electronic, optoelectronic and
magnetic materials.
Have knowledge on the manufacturing of materials.
Have ability to correlate theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Have ability to work in a group project and make technical presentations.
UNIT I: ELECTRICAL AND DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
9
Free Electron theory - Band theory - Metals- Semiconductors - insulators - resistivity - effects
of composition - temperature - discussion on specific materials used as conductors (OFHC
Copper, Al alloys, Fe-Si alloys, amorphous metals)- Dielectric phenomena - concept of
Polarisation - frequency and temperature dependance - discussion on specific materials used

as dielectrics (ceramics and polymers); dielectric loss - dielectric breakdown - ferro

electricity - piezo electricity and pyro electricity.
UNIT II: MAGNETIC MATERIALS
9
Introduction to dia, para, ferri and ferro magnetism - hard and soft magnetic materials- IronSilicon alloys, Iron-Nickel alloys, ferrites and garnets - Alnico alloys- (Ag-Mn-Al) alloys - (CuNi-Co) alloy - fine particle magnets - applications of hard and soft magnetic materials.
UNIT III: SEMICONDUCTOR AND SUPERCONDUCTING MATERIALS
9
Semiconducting materials - concept of doping; simple and compound semiconductors; oxide
semiconductors; amorphous semiconductors; FET, MOSFET and CMOS; concept of
superconductivity; theories and examples for high temperature superconductivity;
discussion on specific superconducting materials; comments on fabrication and engineering
applications.
UNIT IV :PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Electronic Materials; methods of crystal growth for bulk single crystals; zone meltingrefining, leveling; synthesis of epitaxial films by VPE, PVD, MBE and MOCVD techniques lithography; production of silicon starting materials.

UNIT V :OPTICAL AND OPTOELECTRONIC MATERIALS

9
Principles of photoconductivity - effect of impurities - principles of luminescence-laser
principles - He-Ne, injection lasers, LED materials - binary, ternary photoelectronic materials
- LCD materials photo Detectors - applications of optoelectronic materials - optical fibres
and materials - electro optic modulators - Kerr effect - Pockel's effect
Total = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore,
(2006).
2. N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, Saunders College Publishing (1976).
REFERENCES:
1. A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Prentice Hall of India (1971).
2. Michael F. Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, David Cebon, Materials Engineering, Science,
Processing, and Design,
Butterworth-Heinemann, (2007).
URL LINKS:
1. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-007electromagnetic-energy-from-motors-to-lasers-spring-2011/lecture-notes/
2. www.esyst.org/.../_DCACmaterials/Introduction_Semi_Materials-Rev7-2...
3. www.ece.mtu.edu/labs/EElabs/EE2303/Semiconductors.ppt
4. www.unibuc.ro/.../23_10_18_44Centrul_de_Cercetare_si_Dezvoltare
----------*****---------PEMMC20 - PARTICULATE AND POWDER TECHNOLOGY
LTP C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE :
The objective of this course is to educate students in the area of particulate and powder
metallurgy, their processing techniques and applications.

OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Have understanding of scientific principles and mechanisms of powder compaction and
powder characteristics
Have complete understanding on various sintering and advanced sintering processes
Have knowledge on the manufacturing, properties, and applications of particulate
composites
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION
9
Introduction to Powder Technology advantages, limitations and applications of particulate
and powder technology.
Production of metal and ceramic powder mechanical methods, chemical methods and
electromechanical methods, Atomization methods Water, Gas and centrifugal atomization
processes.
UNIT II: POWDER CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPACTION
9
Particulate Characteristics particle size, shape, specific surface analysis, compressibility
behavior of ceramic and metal powders.Powder Compaction Various stages in powder
compaction, Cold Compaction, Loose Sintering, Cold Isostatic Presssing advantages,
process parameters and applications.
UNIT III: SINTERING PROCESSES
9
Sintering stages of sintering, thermo dynamical aspects of sintering, sintering
mechanisms material transport mechanism, bulk transport mechanism, Hot pressing
advantages, tool materials, process parameters and applications.
Hot Isostatic Pressing advantages, process parameters, applications
UNIT IV: ADVANCED SINTERING PROCESSES
9
Laser sintering advantages and applications, Spark Plasma Sintering advantages, process
parameters and applications, Induction Sintering
Mechanical Alloying concept , process parameters, advantages and applications, reaction
Milling.
UNIT V: PARTICULATE COMPOSITES
9
Production of particulate composites and nano composites through Powder Metallurgy application of P/M based on case studies -Manufacturing of typical products near net shape
processing.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. German R.M., Powder Metallurgy Science, Metal Powder Industries Federation, New
Jersey, 1994
2. Kuhn H. A. and Alan Lawley, Powder Metallurgy Processing - New Techniques and
Analysis, Oxford IBH, Delhi, 1978.
REFERENCES:
1. Introduction to Particle Technology by Martin Rhodes
2. Powder Technology: Fundamentals of Particles, Powder Beds, and Particle by Hiroaki
Masuda, Ko Higashitani, Hideto Yoshida
URL LINKS:
1. http://www.journals.elsevier.com/advanced-powder-technology/
2. http://www.erpt.org/ptf/
3. http://particles.org.uk/particle_technology_book/index.htm

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LTPC
3003
OBJECTIVE:
To introduce students to the basic principles and mechanisms of semiconductors and smart
materials.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical principles underlying the
behaviour of semiconductors and smart materials.
Relate the application of smart materials to various applications including energy, health
monitoring, etc.
Develop technical report writing and presentation skills.
UNIT I: SEMICONDUCTING MATERIALS AND DEVICES
9
Elemental and compound semiconductors. Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors Properties. Material preparation - Czochralski's technique and zone refining technique. Hall
effect - Hall coefficient in extrinsic semiconductors, experimental determination of Hall
coefficient.Application of Hall effect. Semiconductor devices - Solar Cells,
LED,Photodiode,LDR, LCD and Strain Gauges.
UNIT II: CRYSTAL PROPERTIES AND CHARGE CARRIERS IN SEMICONDUCTORS
9
Elemental and compound semiconductor materials, crystal lattice structure. Bonding forces
and energy bands in solids, charge carriers in semiconductors, carrier concentrations, drift of
carriers in electric and magnetic fields. Optical absorption, luminescence, carrier life time
and photo conductivity, diffusion of carriers.
UNIT III: OPTO-ELECTRONIC AND ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR
9
Opto-ElectronicSemiconductor-Principles of Optoelectronic Semiconductor-CharacterisationPhoton Emission in semiconductor. Organic Semiconductor Processsing-characterisationCharge transport in disordered organic semiconductors.
UNIT IV: SMART MATERIALS
9
Synthesis of Smart materials-Types of smart materials-Micro sensors, Hybrid smart
materials,Electro-Rheological (fluids) smart materials,Piezoelectric smart materials,oxides for
nuclear reactors.
Unit V: SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS
9
Types of shape memory alloys-Nickel-Titanium alloy, Cu based alloys- Chiral materrialsFastners-Fibres-Reaction vessels-Laser and optical fibres.
TOTAL = 45 periods
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Semiconductor Physics: An introduction by K. Seeger, Springer Verlag (1991).
2. Semiconductors,by R.A. Smith Academic Press (1978).
3. Smart Materials Fundamentals and Applications by Author: Jasprit Singh
4. Engineering Analysis of Smart Material Systems by Donald J. Leo
5. Smart Material System by Ralph Smith
6. Optoelectronics: An introduction to Materials and Devices by Jasprit Singh, McGrawHill
Inc, 1996.
REFERENCES:

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C. Hamaguchi, Basic semiconductor physics, Springer verlag (2001).

J. Singh, Physics of semiconductors, Tata Mcgraw Hill (1993).
K. Morigaki, Physics of Amorphhous Semiconductor, Imperial college Press (1999)
Michelle Addington and Daniel L. Schodek
Smart Materials and Technologies Elsevier (2005)

URL LINKS:
1. www.matuk.co.uk/docs/Functioanmat.pdf
2. www.journal.forces.gc.ca/vo1/no3/doc/25-32-eng.pdf
3. https://wiki.umn.edu/pub/.../SmartMaterials/smart_materials_powerpoint....
4. m.njit.edu/~kondic/pasi/files/manero-Electrorheologicalsuspensions.ppt
5. www.dtic.mil/ndia/2003triservice/korn.ppt
6. www.eng.buffalo.edu/courses/mae538/MAE43811.ppt
7. www.engineer.tamuk.edu/.../Shape%20Memory%20Alloys_Chris_Bome...
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L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
To impart knowledge on the mechanics, science and engineering of various metal forming
processes and their intended applications.
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course students are expected to
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles (metallurgy, mechanics, and/or
material science) in various metal forming processes.
Apply engineering principles (metallurgy, mechanics, and/or material science) toward
solving engineering problems in metal forming.
Work within realistic constraints, (such as economical, manufacturability, health and
safety, and sustainability) in realizing systems.
Correlate theoretical principles with practical applications.
Produce and present project reports.
UNIT I :THEORY OF PLASTICITY
9
Theory of plastic deformation Yield criteria Tresca and Von-mises Distortion energy
Stress-strain relation Mohrs circle representation of a state of stress cylindrical and
spherical co-ordinate system upper and lower bound solution methods Overview of FEM
applications in Metal Forming analysis.
UNIT II: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF BULK FORMING PROCESSES
9
Analysis of plastic deformation in Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, rod/wire drawing and tube
drawing Effect of friction calculation of forces, work done Process parameters,
equipment used Defects applications Recent advances in Forging, Rolling, Extrusion and
Drawing processes Design consideration in forming.
UNIT III: SHEET METAL FORMING
9
Formability studies Conventional processes H E R F techniques Superplastic forming
techniques Hydro forming Stretch forming Water hammer forming Principles and
process parameters Advantage, Limitations and application

UNIT IV: POWDER METALLURGY AND SPECIAL FORMING PROCESSES

9
Overview of P/M Technique Advantages applications Powder Preform Forging Powder
Rolling Tooling, process parameters and applications. - Orbital forging Isothermal forging
Hot and cold Isostatic Pressing High speed extrusion Rubber pad forming Fine lanking
LASER beam forming
UNIT V: SURFACE TREATMENT AND METAL FORMING APPLICATIONS
9
Experiment techniques of evaluation of friction in metal forming selection influence of
temperature and gliding velocity Friction heat generation Friction between metallic layers
Lubrication carrier layer Surface treatment for drawing, sheet metal forming, Extrusion
and hot and cold forging. Processing of thin Al tapes Cladding of Al alloys Duplex and
triplex steel rolling Thermo mechanical regimes of Ti and Al alloys during deformation
Formability of welded blank sheet Laser structured steel sheet - Formability of laminated
sheet.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dieter G.E., Mechanical Metallurgy, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill Co., 2004
2. Altan T., Metal forming Fundamentals and applications American Society of Metals,
Metals park, 2003.
3. ASM Hand book, Forming and Forging, 9th Edition, Vol 14, 2003.
REFERENCES:
1. Marciniak,Z., Duncan J.L., Hu S.J., Mechanics of Sheet Metal Forming, ButterworthHeinemann An Imprint of Elesevier, 2006.
2. Proc. Of National Seminar on Advances in Metal Forming MIT, March 2000.
3. SAE Transactions, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Section 5, 1993-2007.
4. ALTAN.T, SOO-IK-oh, GEGEL, HL Metal forming, fundamentals and Applications,
American Society of Metals, Metals Park, Ohio, 1983.
URL LINKS:
1. web.iitd.ac.in/~pmpandey/MEL120.../Metal%20Forming%20Processes.p...
2. staff.fit.ac.cy/eng.os/Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%20LECTURE5.pdf
3. www.engr.mun.ca/~adfisher/.../Ch16_Sheet-Metal%20Forming-HO.pdf
4. staff.fit.ac.cy/eng.os/Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%20LECTURE4.pdf
5. eng.sut.ac.th/metal/images/stories/pdf/06_Sheet-metal%20forming.pdf
6. www.simtech.fr/pdfS/IntroToSheetMetalFormingProcesses.pdf

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