SEMESTER S3
MATERIALS TESTING LAB
Course Code PCMEL308 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week ESE Marks
0:0:3:0 50
(L: T:P: R)
Credits 2 Exam Hours 2 Hrs. 30 Min.
None
Prerequisites (if any) Course Type Lab
Course Objectives:
1. Characterize the mechanical behaviour of materials under various loading conditions.
2. Relate material properties and microstructure to engineering applications.
Expt.
Experiments
No.
1 Evaluate the tensile properties of a ductile material (mild steel, high-strength steel, or tor-
steel) using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) equipped with an extensometer.
2 Conduct compressions test on a ductile material (mild steel, tor-steel, or high-strength
steel) using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) equipped with an extensometer.
3 Determine the tensile properties of cast iron (a brittle material) using a Universal Testing
Machine (UTM) equipped with an extensometer.
4 Determine the shear strength of a mild steel rod using a shear test.
5 Perform Brinell/Vickers/Rockwell hardness tests on a given material
6 Determine the torsional rigidity of mild steel/copper/brass rods.
7 Evaluate the flexural stiffness (flexural rigidity) of mild steel/copper/brass specimens
using a three-point bend test on a Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
8 Determine the notch toughness of the material at room temperature using Izod and Charpy
impact testing.
9 Investigate the effect of coil type (close-coiled vs. open-coiled) and arrangement (series
vs. parallel) on spring stiffness.
10 Microstructure of mild steel/copper/ brass/aluminium using opticalmicroscope, double
disc polishing machine, emery papers and etchant.
11 Analyse the fracture surface morphology of a ductile or brittle material using an optical
microscope for fractographic characterisation.
12 Evaluate the fracture toughness of a material with a Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
13 To study the procedure for plotting S-N curve using Fatigue testing machine
14 Perform stress analysis using photoelasticity.
15 Measure the deformation (strain) of an object using strain gauges.
16 Perform a bending test on a wooden beam to assess its load-carrying capacity.
Course Assessment Method
(CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 50 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):
Preparation/Pre-Lab Work experiments,
Viva and Timely Internal
Attendance Total
completion of Lab Reports / Record Examination
(Continuous Assessment)
5 25 20 50
End Semester Examination Marks (ESE):
Procedure/ Conduct of experiment/ Result with valid
Preparatory Execution of work/ inference/ Viva
Record Total
work/Design/ troubleshooting/ Quality of voce
Algorithm Programming Output
10 15 10 10 5 50
● Submission of Record: Students shall be allowed for the end semester examination only upon
submitting the duly certified record.
● Endorsement by External Examiner: The external examiner shall endorse the record
Course Outcomes (COs)
At the end of the course students should be able to:
Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
Evaluate the mechanical properties of different materials under various
CO1 K3
loading conditions.
CO2 Relate material microstructure to its mechanical behaviour. K4
Analyse the effect of design features on the performance of mechanical
CO3 K4
components.
CO4 Utilize experimental techniques to determine material properties. K3
Apply fundamental engineering principles to analyse the behaviour of
CO5 K3
structures under load.
Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create
CO- PO Mapping (Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 2
CO2 3 2
CO3 2 3
CO4 2 3 2
CO5 3 2 2
1: Slight (Low), 2: Moderate (Medium), 3: Substantial (High), -: No Correlation
Text Books
Name of the Edition
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Publisher and Year
1 Callister's Materials Science and D. Wayne Callister and 10th Ed
Wiley
Engineering David G. Rethwisch (2018)
2 Mechanical Testing and Howard Kuhn; Dana Volume 8
ASM International
Evaluation Medlin (2000)
Reference Books
Name of the Edition
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher and Year
1 James M. Gere and Barry 9th Ed
Mechanics of Materials Cengage Learning
J. Goodno (2022)
2 Introduction to Materials 8th Ed
James F. Shackelford Pearson
Science for Engineers (2022)
Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)
Module
Link ID
No.
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_mm38/preview
1
2 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/107/112107146/
3 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/106/112106293/
Continuous Assessment (25 Marks)
1. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (7 Marks)
● Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test
understanding of the upcoming experiment.
● Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and
understanding of
the theoretical background related to the experiments.
2. Conduct of Experiments (7 Marks)
● Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures,
accurate execution of experiments, and following safety protocols.
● Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in
observations, and troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
● Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
3. Lab Reports and Record Keeping (6 Marks)
● Quality of Reports: Clarity, completeness and accuracy of lab reports. Proper
documentation of experiments, data analysis and conclusions.
● Timely Submission: Adhering to deadlines for submitting lab
reports/rough record and maintaining a well-organized fair record.
4. Viva Voce (5 Marks)
● Oral Examination: Ability to explain the experiment, results and
underlying principles during a viva voce session.
Final Marks Averaging: The final marks for preparation, conduct of experiments,
viva, and record are the average of all the specified experiments in the syllabus.
Evaluation Pattern for End Semester Examination (50 Marks)
1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Design/Algorithm (10 Marks)
● Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the
procedure and understanding each step involved.
● Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning
and organizing materials/equipment.
● Algorithm Development: Correctness and efficiency of the
algorithm related to the experiment.
● Creativity and logic in algorithm or experimental design.
2. Conduct of Experiment/Execution of Work/Programming (15 Marks)
● Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment
or programming task.
3. Result with Valid Inference/Quality of Output (10 Marks)
● Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.
● Analysis and Interpretation: Validity of inferences drawn from the
experiment or quality of program output.
4. Viva Voce (10 Marks)
● Ability to explain the experiment, procedure results and answer related questions
● Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject.
5. Record (5 Marks)
Completeness, clarity, and accuracy of the lab record submitted
