Materials Science and Metallurgy syllabus
DRAFT. SPPU published this Automobile Engineering syllabus as a draft. It may change before it is final, so check the official PDF and your college before relying on it.
PCC-203-ABE · Second Year Automobile Engineering, SPPU 2024 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.
Unit-wise syllabus
Structure of metals and crystalline solids
7 hoursClassification of engineering materials, atomic structure, bonding types (metallic, ionic, covalent, van der Waals), crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP), crystallographic planes and directions, imperfections (point, line, surface defects), grain boundaries, grain size, solidification, metallography basics.
Phase diagrams and phase transformations
7 hoursGibbs phase rule, unary phase diagrams, binary phase diagrams, lever rule, tie-line rule, eutectic reactions, eutectoid reactions, peritectic reactions, iron–iron carbide diagram, TTT diagrams, CCT diagrams, nucleation, growth, pearlite, bainite, martensite, microstructure evolution, numerical problems.
Heat treatment and strengthening of materials
7 hoursAnnealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, carburizing, nitriding, flame hardening, induction hardening, heat treatment of alloy steels, heat treatment of cast irons, hardenability, quench test, grain size control, solid solution strengthening, cold work, recovery, recrystallization, grain growth, numerical problems.
Mechanical behavior and failure of materials
7 hoursStress–strain behavior, elastic deformation, plastic deformation, hardness testing (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers), tensile testing, impact testing, fatigue, creep, ductile fracture, brittle fracture, crack propagation, fractography, failure analysis, non-destructive testing techniques, numerical problems.
Engineering alloys, corrosion and emerging topics
7 hoursPlain carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, gray cast iron, white cast iron, malleable cast iron, ductile cast iron, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, corrosion types (galvanic, pitting, stress corrosion), shape memory alloys, electrochemical corrosion, cathodic protection, protective coatings, powder metallurgy, nanomaterials, applications of nanomaterials.
Marks and credits
| Head | Marks | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CCE (continuous comprehensive evaluation) | 40 | 3 |
| End-semester exam | 60 |
Prerequisite: Engineering Chemistry.
Course outcomes
- CO1ANALYZE the relationship between atomic bonding, crystal structure, and defects to DETERMINE their influence on material properties.
- CO2INTERPRET phase diagrams and transformation curves to PREDICT microstructure evolution and phase composition under various thermal conditions.
- CO3EVALUATE the effects of different heat treatment and strengthening processes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of steels and cast irons.
- CO4CONDUCT mechanical and non-destructive tests to ANALYZE material behaviour under various loading conditions and INTERPRET failure characteristics.
- CO5CLASSIFY engineering alloys, EVALUATE their corrosion behaviour and SELECT appropriate materials for specific applications, including nanomaterials and shape memory alloys.
Books
Text books
- Raghvan V., “Material Science and Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi. 2003
- William D. Callister, “Materials Science and Engineering an Introduction”, Jr, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Dr. V. D. Kodgire & S. V. Kodgire, “Material Science & Metallurgy For Engineers”, Everest Publication.
Reference books
- Higgins R. A., “Engineering Metallurgy”, Viva books Pvt. Ltd
- A. K. Bhargava, C.P. Sharma, “Mechanical Behaviour & Testing of Materials”, P H I Learning Private Ltd.
- Avner, S.H., “Introduction to Physical Metallurgy”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1997.
- George Ellwood Dieter, “Mechanical Metallurgy”, McGraw-Hill 1988
FAQ
How many units are in Materials Science and Metallurgy?
Materials Science and Metallurgy (PCC-203-ABE) has 5 units: Unit I Structure of metals and crystalline solids (7 h); Unit II Phase diagrams and phase transformations (7 h); Unit III Heat treatment and strengthening of materials (7 h); Unit IV Mechanical behavior and failure of materials (7 h); Unit V Engineering alloys, corrosion and emerging topics (7 h).
What is the marks scheme for Materials Science and Metallurgy?
The official Automobile Engineering 2024 pattern syllabus lists continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE) for 40 marks and the end-semester exam for 60 marks, for 3 credits.
What should I know before Materials Science and Metallurgy?
Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: Engineering Chemistry.