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GOJAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING


CAE346-AEROSPACE MATERIALS
EXHAUSTIVE QUESTION BANK

UNIT-1 ELEMENTS OF AEROSPACE MATERIALS


PART-A
1. Define Aerospace Materials.
2. What is the basic unit of a crystal lattice structure in solid materials?
3. What are the two main types of crystal lattice structures found in solid materials?
4. What are the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?
5. What are Miller indices used for?
6. Define Atomic Number.
7. Write down the wavelength equation by the de-Broglie equation.
8. Draw the structure of atom.
9. Differentiate Micro and Macro Structures.
10. What is mean by plane families?

PART-B
1. Explain the Atomic structure of solid material with neat sketch.
2. What is crystal structure and explain all the types of crystal structure of solid material.
3. Discuss the concept of imperfections in crystals, including point defects, line defects, and
planar defects, their impact on the properties of crystalline materials.
4. Explain the fundamental principle of X-ray diffraction, highlighting its key components and
applications.
5. List out the General Requirements of Materials for Aerospace Applications
6. Explain the concept of Miller indices in crystallography, detailing the methodology for
determining them, their significance in characterizing crystallographic planes
7. Briefly explain on:
(i) Importance of aerospace materials
(ii) Atomic packing factor
(iii) Space Lattices
8. Describe the key aspects of the atomic structure of materials in details.
9. What is mean by crystal defects? Explain in detail.
10. Write a notes on structure of solid materials in detail.
UNIT-2 MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS
PART-A
1. What is the fundamental difference between linear and non-linear elastic materials?
2. Explain the difference between ductile and brittle fractures.
3. What is Bauchinger's effect in materials science?
4. What is the notch effect in materials testing?
5. What advantage do plastics offer over metals and ceramics in terms of corrosion resistance?
6. An aircraft must be constructed of materials that are both light and strong. Why?
7. Give examples for metallic and non-metallic structures.
8. Differentiate thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
9. Define composite materials and classify its types.
10. Why we are using modern materials for body structures?

PART-B

1. Discuss the concepts of linear and non-linear elastic properties of materials and the factors
influencing their behavior.
2. Explain the Bauschinger effect in materials science, including its underlying mechanisms and
the factors influencing its occurrence.
3. Discuss the principles and methodologies involved in notch effect testing for flaw detection in
materials and components, emphasizing how notch geometry and stress concentration
influence the behavior of materials under load.
4. Write a short note on:
 Classification of materials
 Strain or work Hardening
 Creep and Fatigue

5. Write a comparative Study of Metals, Ceramics, Plastics and Composites.


6. Write shorts notes on given bellow,
 Stress-Strain Curve
 Strain Hardening
UNIT-3 CORROSION & HEAT TREATMENT OF METALS AND ALLOYS
PART-A
1. Define corrosion.
2. What is the purpose of heat treatment in carbon steels?
3. What is the advantage of using powder metallurgy (PM) alloys?
4. Explain the difference between uniform corrosion and localized corrosion.
5. What is galvanic corrosion, and how can it be prevented?
6. What are heat resistance alloys, and what is their primary characteristic?
7. How does corrosion affect the strength of metals and alloys?
8. What materials are commonly used for corrosion resistance in space vehicles?
9. What is the aging process in heat treatment for magnesium alloys?
10. How does alloying treatment impact the corrosion resistance of a metal?

PART-B
1. Explain the types of Corrosion and Effect of Corrosion on Mechanical
Properties.
2. Explain in detail about Heat Treatment of Carbon Steels and aluminium alloys.
3. Explain in detail about Heat Treatment of Titanium Alloys and also the common
applications of heat-treated titanium alloy.
4. Explain about Corrosion Resistance Materials used for Space Vehicles.
UNIT-4 CERMAICS AND COMPOSITES
PART-A
1. What are ceramics?
2. Define composites.
3. What are Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs)?
4. What are the common applications of ceramics?
5. What is the primary purpose of using reinforcement in composites?
6. How are Metal Matrix Composites formed using Liquid Metallurgy?
7. What are modern ceramic materials?
8. What is a cermet?
9. What is the primary difference between plastics and rubber?
10. Mention one application of Carbon/Carbon composites in the aerospace industry.

PART-B
1. Give a brief about ceramic materials and also explain the features, applications and physical
metallurgy of Ceramic materials.
2. Write a short note on Shape Memory Alloys and applications of SMAs in the aerospace
industry.
3. Give a note on Modern Ceramic Materials and its development and give some applications of
cermet and glass ceramics in industry.
4. Explain the classification of Composite materials with its advantages and applications.
5. Explain the difference between polymer matrix composite and metal matrix composites with
its advantages and applications.
6. What are Metal Matrix Composites and explain the fabrication processes involved
in it.
UNIT-5 HIGH TEMPERATURE & CHARACTERIZATION
PART-A

1. What are high-temperature materials, and why are they important?


2. State two key characteristics of high-temperature materials that make them suitable for
aerospace applications.
3. Name two common alloying elements found in super alloys and their purposes.
4. Why are super alloys often used in aerospace applications?
5. What are the key properties that make high-temperature materials suitable for extreme
environments?
6. What are the three primary types of high-temperature materials based on their major alloying
elements?
7. How does differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) contribute to
the characterization of high-temperature materials?
8. What are super alloys, and why are they called "high-performance alloys"?
9. What is the purpose of high-temperature tensile testing?
10. How does creep testing contribute to high-temperature material characterization?

PART-B
1. What are High Temperature Materials and Explain the Classification, Production and
Characteristics of High Temperature Materials.
2. Describe about the High Temperature Material Characterization and their techniques used in
it.
3. Explain with neat sketches on Methods and Testing Procedures Used for High Temperature
Materials:
4. Application of High Temperature materials in Thermal protection
systems of Aerospace vehicles
5. Write a note on Super alloys and the types of super alloys with their applications.

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