How can materials be tested to check they are fit for purpose and then applied to a design?
Many materials have different working properties that make them suitable (or not) for their intended use. In this lesson, we'll take a look at how we can test a material before we decide to use it.
How can materials be tested to check they are fit for purpose and then applied to a design?
Many materials have different working properties that make them suitable (or not) for their intended use. In this lesson, we'll take a look at how we can test a material before we decide to use it.
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Key learning points
- products that they are less familiar with using themselves
- communicate their plans clearly so that others can implement them
- match and select suitable materials considering their fitness for purpose
Equipment
Basic modelling equipment (including paper / fabrics).
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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4 Questions
Q1.
True or false, composite materials are layered together?
True
Q2.
True or false, smart materials can be controlled by your phone?
True
Q3.
True or false, laminated materials are built up in layers?
False
Q4.
True or false, designers choose materials to make products based mostly due to the way they look?
True
4 Questions
Q1.
True or false, carbon fibre is used to make top end sports cars because it looks fantastic?
True
Q2.
True or false, polymorph is a smart material?
False
Q3.
True or false, kevlar is a smart material?
True
Q4.
True or false, advances in material science enables designers to develop products that perform better now than in the past?
False