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This document is a supplementary examination paper for the Material Science course at the National University of Science and Technology, consisting of four questions worth a total of 100 marks. Students are required to answer all questions within a 3-hour time limit, with topics covering material properties, bonding, diffusion mechanisms, and mechanical properties. The paper includes specific instructions and mark allocations for each question.

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This document is a supplementary examination paper for the Material Science course at the National University of Science and Technology, consisting of four questions worth a total of 100 marks. Students are required to answer all questions within a 3-hour time limit, with topics covering material properties, bonding, diffusion mechanisms, and mechanical properties. The paper includes specific instructions and mark allocations for each question.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND WATER ENGINEERING

MATERIAL SCIENCE

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION PAPER

TCW1105

July 2018

This examination paper consists of 3 pages

Time Allowed: 3 hours

Total Marks: 100

Special Requirements: NONE

Examiner’s Name: Mrs F. Makwiranzou

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer ALL Four (4) questions


2. Each question carries 25 marks
3. Use of calculators is permissible

MARK ALLOCATION

QUESTION MARKS
1. 25
2. 25
3. 25
4. 25
TOTAL 100

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QUESTION 1

a) Explain why Engineers study material science [5]


b) Write short notes on the following

Polymeric materials
Ceramics
Composite materials [15]
c) Describe briefly the bonding associated with metals [5]

QUESTION 2

a) Material properties are influenced by the type of bond. State three properties and explain
fully how each property is influenced by ionic, covalent and metallic bonds [15]
b) Secondary bonds are formed due to electrical dipole interaction which occurs between
(i) Induced dipoles
(ii) Induced dipole and polar molecule
(iii) Polar molecules
Giving an example for each, describe the three interactions [10]

QUESTION 3

a) What is diffusion in solids [3]


b) With the aid of diagrams explain the two diffusion mechanisms [10]
c) Describe fully the Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Crystal Structure, Body-Centered Cubic
(BCC) Crystal Structure and the Hexagonal Close-Packed Crystal Structure [12]

QUESTION 4

a) With the aid of diagrams describe any one hardness test [9]
b) Explain the following mechanical properties and show each CLEARLY on a stress-strain
curve.
i. Plastic deformation
ii. Elastic deformation
iii. Yield strength
iv. Ultimate tensile strength
v. Toughness
vi. Resilience
vii. Hardness
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viii. Fracture stress
ix. Ductility [16]

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