RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Unit I:
Research methodology – definition, mathematical tools for analysis, Types of research,
exploratory research, conclusive research, modeling research, algorithmic research, Research
process- steps. Data collection methods- Primary data – observation method, personal interview,
telephonic interview, mail survey, questionnaire design. Secondary data- internal sources of data,
external sources of data.

Unit II:
Scales – measurement, Types of scale – Thurstone’s Case V scale model, Osgood’s Semantic
Differential scale, Likert scale, Q- sort scale. Sampling methods- Probability sampling methods –
simple random sampling with replacement, simple random sampling without replacement, stratified
sampling, cluster sampling. Non-probability sampling method – convenience sampling, judgment
sampling, quota sampling.

Unit III:
Hypotheses testing – Testing of hypotheses concerning means (one mean and difference
between two means -one tailed and two tailed tests), Concerning variance – one tailed Chi-square
test.

Unit IV:
Nonparametric tests- One sample tests – one sample sign test, Kolmogorov- Smirnov test,
run test for randomness, Two sample tests – Two sample sign test, Mann- Whitney U test, K-sample
test – Kruskal Wallis test (H-Test)

Unit V:
Introduction to Disciminant analysis, Factor analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional
scaling, conjoint analysis. Report writing- Types of report, guidelines to review report, typing
instructions, oral presentation

REFERENCES

1. Kothari, C.R., Research Methodology –Methods and techniques, New Age Publications, New
Delhi, 2009.
2. Panneerselvam, R., Research Methodology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004
07MF201 - ADVANCED MATERIALS AND THEIR PROCESSING 3 0 0 100

Unit 1: BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS

Elasticity in metals and polymers - Mechanism of plastic deformation, role of dislocations, yield
stress, shear strength of perfect and real crystals - Strengthening mechanisms, work hardening, solid
solution hardening, grain boundary strengthening, poly phase mixture, precipitation, particle, fiber
and dispersion strengthening. Effect of temperature, strain and strain rate on plastic behaviors - Super
plasticity - Deformation of non crystalline material.

Unit 2: FRACTURE BEHAVIOUR

Griffith's theory, stress intensity factor and fracture toughness - Toughening mechanisms -Ductile,
brittle transition in steel - High temperature fracture, creep - Larson-Miller parameter -Deformation
and fracture mechanism maps - Fatigue, low and high cycle fatigue test, crack initiation and
propagation mechanisms and Paris law - Effect of surface and metallurgical parameters on fatigue -
Fracture of non metallic materials – Failure analysis, sources of failure, procedure of failure analysis.

Unit 3: 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
elevance to aero, auto, marine, machinery and nuclear applications.

Unit 4: MODERN METALLIC MATERIALS

Dual phase steels, Micro alloyed, High strength low alloy (HSLA) steel, Transformation induced
plasticity (TRIP) steel, Maraging steel - Intermetallics, Ni and Ti aluminides - Smart materials, shape
memory alloys - Metallic glass - Quasi crystal and nano crystalline materials.

Unit 5: NON METALLIC MATERIALS

Polymeric materials - Formation of polymer structure - Production techniques of fibres, foams,
adhesives and coatings - Structure, properties and applications of engineering polymers - Advanced
structural ceramics, WC, TiC, TaC, AI2O3, SiC, Si3N4, CBN and diamond -properties, processing
and applications.

Total No of periods: 45
REFERECNES:
1. Thomas H.Courtney, " Mechanical Behaviour of Materials ", McGraw-Hill, 2000.
2. Charles J.A., Crane, F.A.A and Furness, J.A.G., " Selection and use of Engineering Materials",
(3rd Edition ), Butterworth-Heiremann, 1977.
3. Flinn, R.A. and Trojan, P.K., " Engineering Materials and their Applications ", (4th Edition),
Jaico, 1999.
4. George E.Dieter, " Mechanical Metallurgy ", McGraw Hill, 1988.
5. Metals Hand Book, Vol.10, " Failure Analysis and Prevention ", (10th Edition), 1994.
Web References:
1. www.astm.org/labs/pages/131350.htm
2. www.applied materials.com/carrers/agu-ei.html.
07ED005 MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS 3 0 0 100

1. INTRODUCTION
Definition – Need – General Characteristics, Applications. Fibers – Glass, Carbon, Ceramic and
Aramid fibers. Matrices – Polymer, Graphite, Ceramic and Metal Matrices – Characteristics of fibers
and matrices. Fiber surface treatments, Fillers and additives, Fiber content, density and void ontent.

2. MECHANICS
Rule of mixture -volume and mass fractions – density - void content, Evaluation of four elastic
moduli based on strength of materials approach and Semi-Empirical model-Longitudinal Young’s
modulus-transverse Young’s modulus–major Poisson’s ratio-In-plane shear modulus, Ultimate
strengths of a unidirectional lamina. Characteristics of Fiber-reinforced lamina–laminates–
lamination theory, Interlaminar stresses

3. PERFORMANCE
Static Mechanical Properties – Fatigue and Impact Properties – Environmental effects – Long term
properties, Fracture Behavior and Damage Tolerance.

4. MANUFACTURING
Bag Moulding – Compression Moulding – Pultrusion – Filament Winding – Other Manufacturing
Processes – Quality Inspection methods. Processing of MMC –diffusion bonding – stir casting –
squeeze casting.

5. DESIGN
Failure Predictions, Laminate Design Consideration-design criteria-design allowables –design
guidelines, Joint design-Bolted and Bonded Joints, Design Examples-Design of a tension member –
design of a compression member – design of a beam-design of a torsional member, Application of
FEM for design and analysis of laminated composites.

Total: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Mallick, P.K., “Fiber Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design”, Marcel
Dekker Inc, 1993.
2. Autar K. Kaw, “Mechanics of Composite Materials” CRC Press, 2006
3. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman L.J., “Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites”, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990.
4. Ronald Gibson, “Principles of Composite Material Mechanics", Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.
5. Chawla K.K., “Composite materials”, Springer – Verlag, 1987
07ED007 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS 3 0 0 100

1. FORCES AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT 9

Strain gauge, principle, types, performance and uses. Photo elasticity – principle and applications –
Moire Fringe - Hydraulic jacks and pressure gauges – Electronic load cells – Proving Rings –
Calibration of Testing Machines.

2. VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS 9
Characteristics of Structural Vibrations – Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) –
Transducers for velocity and acceleration measurements. Vibration meter – Seismographs –
Vibration Analyzer – Display and recording of signals – Cathode Ray Oscilloscope – XY Plotter –
Chart Plotters – Digital data Acquisition systems.

3. ACOUSTICS AND WIND FLOW MEASURES 9

Principles of Pressure and flow measurements – pressure transducers – sound level meter –
Venturimeter and flow meters – wind tunnel and its use in structural analysis – structural modeling –
direct and indirect model analysis.

4. DISTRESS MEASUREMENTS 9
Diagnosis of distress in structures – crack observation and measurements – corrosion of
reinforcement in concrete – Half-cell, construction and use – damage assessment – controlled
blasting for demolition.

5. NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS 9

Load testing on structures, buildings, bridges and towers – Rebound Hammer – acoustic emission –
ultrasonic testing principles and application – Holography – use of laser for structural testing – Brittle
coating

Total 45
REFERENCES:
1. L.S.Srinath et al, Experimental Stress Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Company, New Delhi, 1984
2. JW Dalley and WF Riley, Experimental Stress Analysis, McGraw Hill Book Company, N.Y. 1991
3. Sadhu Singh – Experimental Stress Analysis, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
4. R.S.Sirohi, HC Radhakrishna, Mechanical Measurements, New Age International (P) Ltd. 1997
5. F.K Garas, J.L. Clarke and GST Armer, Structural assessment, Butterworths, London, 1987
6. D.E. Bray & R. K.Stanley, Non-destructive Evaluation, McGraw Hill Publishing Company,
N.Y.1989