Material Selection Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 types of material groups
A
- Metals
- ceramics
- hybrids
- polymers
- glasses
- Elastomers
2
Q
What are the three parts of the design concept
A
F.O.C that !
- Functions;What does the component have to do?
- Objectives: What properties are to be maximised and/or minimised?
- Constraints: What particular conditions are to be met?
3
Q
What are the eqns for the 2 merits (Strong and Stiff)
A
Strong - M1=sigmay(yield strength)/rho(density)
Stiff - M2=E(youngs modulus)/rho(density