Characteristics and Properties of Materials in Design

Question 1

Natural Timbers Wood sourced from trees

Answer 1

categorized as hardwoods or softwoods.

Question 2

Softwoods Timber from coniferous trees

Answer 2

faster growing and evergreen.

Question 3

Hardwoods Timber from deciduous trees

Answer 3

slower growing and durable.

Question 4

Ferrous Metals Metals containing iron

Answer 4

magnetic

Question 5

Non-Ferrous Metals Metals without iron

Answer 5

non-magnetic

Question 6

Thermosetting Plastics Plastics that cannot be reshaped after initial forming.

Question 7

Thermoforming Plastics Plastics that can be reshaped multiple times when heated.

Question 8

Common Thermosetting Polymers Includes epoxy resins

Answer 8

melamine

Question 9

Common Thermoforming Plastics Includes polystyrene

Answer 9

polypropylene

Question 10

Alloys Mixtures of metals to enhance properties or aesthetics.

Question 11

Common Alloys Includes brass

Answer 11

pewter

Question 12

Stock Forms of Metals Sold as sheets

Answer 12

bars

Question 13

Stock Forms of Polymers Available as powders

Answer 13

granules

Question 14

Natural Timbers Seasoning Process to reduce moisture content before use.

Question 15

Manufactured Boards Man-made materials available in sheets

Answer 15

often from recycling.

Question 16

SMART Materials Reactive materials that change with external stimuli.

Question 17

Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) Metals that return to original shape when heated.

Question 18

Carbon Fibre Composite material known for high strength-to-weight ratio.

Question 19

Glass Reinforced Plastic Composite used to replace traditional materials.

Question 20

Kevlar Woven material known for high strength and durability.

Question 21

Natural Timber Examples Includes Oak

Answer 21

Beech

Question 22

Softwood Examples Includes Pine

Answer 22

Cedar

Question 23

Manufactured Material Examples Includes MDF

Answer 23

plywood