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PART C

Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
Mention the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic matrix composites.
Write a short note on sol-gel technique for CMC production.
With a schematic diagram explain slurry infiltration technique used for
fabrication of ceramic matrix composites.
Discuss the benefits of reaction bonding process of CMCs.
Explain Chemical Vapour Infiltration method for CMC production?
Explain water jet cutting process with a neat diagram. Also mention its any two
advantages and disadvantages.
Give a short note on mechanics of load transfer from matrix to fiber.
State and explain the maximum- stress theory for predicting the composite
failure.
Describe the following advanced post processing methods

(a) plasma coating (b) laser machining

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