Key Terms Flashcards
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Functional properties
The qualities in a material must posses in order to be fit for purpose e.g. The correct weight, grade, size.
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Mechanical properties
The materials reaction to physical forces e.g. Strength, plasticity, ductility, hardness, brittleness, malleability.
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Application
The quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance.
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Advantages/disadvantages
Qualities and features favourable to success or failure.
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Processes
A description of the systematic series of actions needed to produce something.
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Structural composition
How a material is made up
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Characteristics
Recognisable features that help to identify or differentiate one process from another.
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Preparation
Action required before a process can begin.
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Production/manufacture
The process of manufacture
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Concept
The general idea behind the use of quality assurance systems.
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Principles
The distinct reasons for health and safety legislation.
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Impact
Effects felt as a result of mans intervention/modern systems.
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Sources
Raw materials for processing.
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Responsibilities
The duty and obligations of developed countries.
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Aesthetic properties
The visual quality materials
