Types of Industrial Paint Coatings
Epoxy-Asphalt/Coal Tar Paint
Consisting of a mixture of epoxy and asphalt or coal tar, these paints offer excellent water resistance and good adhesion to steel and cement. They maintain adhesion over a long period of exposure and have excellent chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and salts. They have the ability to achieve high film build in a few layers. However, they have limited resistance to weathering and are only available in dark colors.
Commonly used on steel and cement surfaces where good
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Shock Testing
Shock trials distort the fragility or ability of a material to absorb instantaneous loads. They check if a machine or structure fails or becomes brittle under working conditions.
Charpy Methods
Flexion by shock on simply supported bars. The specimens are placed flat on the machine with the notch opposite to the impact point.
Izod Methods
Flexion by shock on an embedded bar. The cantilever specimen is placed in a vertical position with the notch facing the impact.
Fatigue Testing
Fatigue is
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Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Short Questions
1. Define Voltage, Current, and Power
i) Voltage:
- Definition: Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It represents the energy required to move a unit charge between those points.
- Unit: Volt (V)
ii) Current:
- Definition: Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor or circuit. It measures how many charges pass through a point in a given time.
- Unit: Ampere (A)
iii) Power:
- Definition:
Steel Tempering: Enhancing Hardened Steel Properties
Tempering is a heat treatment following the hardening of steel. Its purpose is to reduce internal tensions within the piece, tensions created by strain hardening or cold working. It improves mechanical properties by reducing brittleness and slightly decreasing hardness. This effect is more pronounced at higher tempering temperatures. Tempering also aims to eliminate internal or residual stresses left in the steel due to the tempering, laminating, or forging process.
Types of Tempering
There are three
Read MoreElectronics Essentials: Op-Amps, Transformers, and AC Circuits
Operational amplifiers (op-amps) are versatile components in electronics, commonly used for various applications including amplification, addition, integration, and differentiation. Here’s how they function in each of these roles:
Op-Amp as an Amplifier
An op-amp can be configured as a non-inverting or inverting amplifier.
- Non-Inverting Amplifier: The input signal is applied to the non-inverting terminal. The output is in phase with the input and is amplified based on the gain formula: Gain = 1 +
Metals, Alloys, and Steels: Properties and Applications
Metals and Alloys: Properties and Types
General Properties of Metallic Materials
Physical Properties
Metallic materials typically have high melting points (Tm), are good heat and electrical conductors, and possess medium thermal expansion coefficients.
Mechanical Properties
Metallic materials are ductile (though generally less so than polymers), exhibit high tensile strength, and possess high toughness.
Chemical Properties
Metallic materials are often highly reactive, particularly susceptible to oxidation
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