KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 3 · Program Core — Mechanical Engineering
Materials Testing Lab (PCMEL308) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Materials Testing Lab, Semester 3, Program Core — Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering).
Course Code
PCMEL308
Credits
2
Teaching Hours
0:0:3:0 (L:T:P:R)
CIE Marks
50
ESE Marks
50
Exam Duration
2 Hrs 30 Min
Prerequisites
None
Semester
Semester 3
Course Objective
To characterize the mechanical behaviour of materials under various loading conditions, and to relate material properties and microstructure to engineering applications.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
Minimum 10 experiments: tensile properties of a ductile material (mild steel, high-strength steel, or tor-steel) using a UTM with extensometer; compression test on a ductile material; tensile properties of cast iron (brittle material); shear strength of a mild steel rod; Brinell/Vickers/Rockwell hardness tests; torsional rigidity of mild steel/copper/brass rods; flexural stiffness via three-point bend test; notch toughness via Izod and Charpy impact testing; effect of coil type and arrangement on spring stiffness; microstructure examination using optical microscope and polishing; fractographic characterisation of ductile/brittle fracture surfaces; fracture toughness evaluation; S-N curve plotting using a fatigue testing machine; stress analysis using photoelasticity; strain measurement using strain gauges; bending test on a wooden beam.
Course Outcomes
- CO1Evaluate the mechanical properties of different materials under various loading conditions.
- CO2Relate material microstructure to its mechanical behaviour.
- CO3Analyse the effect of design features on the performance of mechanical components.
- CO4Utilize experimental techniques to determine material properties.
- CO5Apply fundamental engineering principles to analyse the behaviour of structures under load.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 50 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 5 |
| Preparation / Pre-Lab Work, Viva, Timely Record Completion (Continuous Assessment) | 25 |
| Internal Examination | 20 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 50 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Textbooks & Reference Books
Textbooks
- Callister's Materials Science and Engineering — D. Wayne Callister and David G. Rethwisch (Wiley, 10th edition, 2018)
- Mechanical Testing and Evaluation — Howard Kuhn, Dana Medlin (ASM International, Volume 8, 2000)
Reference Books
- Mechanics of Materials — James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno (Cengage Learning, 9th edition, 2022)
- Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers — James F. Shackelford (Pearson, 8th edition, 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Materials Testing Lab (PCMEL308)?
2 credits, with 0:0:3:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the PCMEL308 syllabus?
1 modules.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 50 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 50 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.
What are the recommended textbooks for PCMEL308?
Callister's Materials Science and Engineering (D. Wayne Callister and David G. Rethwisch); Mechanical Testing and Evaluation (Howard Kuhn, Dana Medlin).
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 3 course is listed under Program Core — Mechanical Engineering at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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