Modelling Methods

Question 1

What does the method and material selected for a physical model depend on

Answer 1

What the model is trying to demonstrate, information the designer wants to obtain

Question 2

What are advantages of virtual modelling

Answer 2

1. Quicker a less workshop skills need than physical models
2. Less time to create
3. Costs less to explore the design

Question 3

What are disadvantages of virtual models

Answer 3

1. Designer needs skill and training to use software
2. Software needs to operate on powerful computers
3. There is no physical model to hold, feel, measure or test

Question 4

What is a sheet

Answer 4

A flat material put t approximately 10mm in thickness

Question 5

What are advantages of cardboard models

Answer 5

Inexpensive
Available in a range of types thicknesses and colours
Easy to work with
Easy to shape into complex models

Question 6

What are disadvantages of cardboard models

Answer 6

Not functional
Do not fully feel and look like final product
Only useful for simple models

Question 7

What are block materials

Answer 7

Rigid piece of material that is supplied with relatively flat surfaces

Question 8

What are examples of block materials

Answer 8

Expanded polystyrene modelling foam
Wood
Metal