Advanced Engineering Materials Composites-
Definition, Constituents, Classification- Particle, Fibre and Structural reinforced composites, properties and Engineering applications Refractories- Classification, Properties, Factors affecting the refractory materials and Applications. Lubricants- Classification, Functions of lubricants, Mechanism, Properties of lubricating oils – Viscosity, Viscosity Index, Flash point, Fire point, Cloud point, saponification and Applications. Building materials- Portland Cement, constituents, phases and reactivity of clinker, Setting and Hardening of cement.