materials Flashcards
natural material (definition)
natural material is derived from plants, animals and ore (ground). it is possible to categorise natural materials into organic materials such as wood or fibres or inorganic materials such as stone, or ore. (metallic core to produce metals such as copper, iron, lead or gold).
composite material (definition)
when two or more materials are bonded or combined together it creates a composite material. usually the new material has improved properties than the original materials. the main components of a composite material are the strengthening material and the bonding matrix (glue or resins). usually these types of materials have excellent weight to strength ration. (much stringer than other materials compared to the same weight.
synthetic material (definition)
the term synthetic is used to describe materials that have been created by man via a scientific process. it is possible to mix materials or chemicals to create a new material. in some instances chemicals are mixed together to stimulate or copy natural materials, the look of leather for example.
smart material (definition)
the term ‘smart material’ is used to explain the properties of a special range of materials. smart materials can react to its environment when introduced to outside stimuli without the interference of humans. these materials have given designers opportunities to design products that a few years ago would not be possible.
regenerated material (definition)
materials that have been re-used or processed into a different type of product. such as wood waste processed into chipboard or MDF. this material would have different properties to the original material.
