EL3013 Testing of Materials Syllabus:

EL3013 Testing of Materials Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVE:

• To understand the various destructive and non-destructive testing methods of materials and its industrial applications.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS TESTING

Overview of materials, Classification of material testing, Purpose of testing, Selection of material, Development of testing, Testing organizations and its committee, Testing standards, Result Analysis, Advantages of testing.

UNIT II MECHANICAL TESTING

Introduction to mechanical testing, Hardness test (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell), Tensile test, Impact test (Izod, Charpy) – Principles, Techniques, Methods, Advantages and Limitations, Applications. Bend test, Shear test, Creep and Fatigue test – Principles, Techniques, Methods, Advantages and Limitations, Applications.

UNIT III NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Visual inspection, Liquid penetrant test, Magnetic particle test, Thermography test – Principles, Techniques, Advantages and Limitations, Applications. Radiographic test, Eddy current test, Ultrasonic test, Acoustic emission- Principles, Techniques, Methods, Advantages and Limitations, Applications.

UNIT IV MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION TESTING

Macroscopic and Microscopic observations, Optical and Electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) – Principles, Types, Advantages and Limitations, Applications. Diffraction techniques, Spectroscopic Techniques, Electrical and Magnetic Techniques- Principles, Types, Advantages and Limitations, Applications.

UNIT V OTHER TESTING

Thermal Testing: Differential scanning calorimetry, Differential thermal analysis. Thermo mechanical and Dynamic mechanical analysis: Principles, Advantages, Applications. Chemical Testing: X-Ray Fluorescence, Elemental Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy and Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

• Understand the Classification of material testing, Purpose of testing
• Understand the various destructive testing methods
• Understand the various non-destructive testing methods
• Acquire knowledge on material characterization testing
• Identify suitable testing technique to inspect industrial component

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Baldev Raj, T.Jayakumar, M.Thavasimuthu “Practical Non-Destructive Testing”, Narosa Publishing House, 2009.
2. Cullity, B. D., “Elements of X-ray diffraction”, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley Company Inc., New York, 2000. 3. P. Field Foster, “The Mechanical Testing of Metals and Alloys” 7th Edition, Cousens Press, 2007.

REFERENCES:

1. Metals Handbook: Mechanical testing, (Volume 8) ASM Handbook Committee, 9th Edition, American Society for Metals, 1978.
2. ASM Metals Handbook, “Non-Destructive Evaluation and Quality Control”, American Society of Metals, Metals Park, Ohio, USA.