B.TECH.

DEGREE EXAMINATION
Seventh Semester
Branch: Aeronautical Engineering
Experimental Stress Analysis (AN 010 702)

Time: 3 hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Part A
Answer all questions
Each question carries three marks

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5.

State the difference between accuracy and precision.

Write a short note on extensometers.
What are the various types of electrical strain gauges?
Define photo elasticity.
Write a short note on brittle coating methods.

(3x5 = 15 Marks)
Part B
Answer all questions
Each question carries five marks
6. Explain in detail the Principles of Measurement.
7. List the various limitations of a mechanical strain gauge and explain the construction of
acoustical strain gauge.
8. Name the different types of electrical strain gauges and briefly explain the types of electrical
resistance strain gauge.
9. Write a short note on photoelastic materials.
10. Briefly explain the following
i) Radiography
ii) Ultrasonics

(5x5= 25 Marks)

Part C
Answer all questions
Each question carries 12 marks

11 a) write short notes on

i) Accuracy
ii) Sensitivity
iii) Range
OR
b) Differentiate gauge factor and range. Explain the principles of measurement
12 a) Write a brief account on the various types of strain gauges. List out the advantages
and limitations.
OR
b) What are the basic characteristics of a strain gauge? Explain in detail.
13 a) what are the essential requirements of balancing technique? Discuss the different ways in which
you can balance a bridge.
OR
b) What are the different types of electrical strain gauges? Describe briefly the capacitance strain
gauge.
14 a) Write a short note on two-dimensional photo elasticity.
OR
b) Write a short note on the interpretation of fringe pattern.
15 a) Briefly describe the fundamentals of NDT.
OR
b) Briefly explain the following
i. Holography
ii. Ultrasonic C-scan
iii. Thermography

( 12 x 5 =60Marks)