10: Engineering Design and Material Properties Quiz

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Which material property is primarily concerned with how a material responds to applied forces?

  • Strain
  • Load
  • Stress (correct)
  • Torque

Additive manufacturing processes are focused on sustainable materials.

True (A)

What is the primary function of a ski in relation to the human body?

Force transmission for controlling the ski motion

The relation between stress and strain can be expressed via simple material __________.

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Match the material properties with their descriptions:

<p>Stress = Internal force per unit area Strain = Deformation per unit length Bending = Deflection of a beam under load Material Families = Categories of materials based on properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a focus area in the Engineering Design and Computing course?

<p>Cooking Techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The learning objective includes understanding only the categorization of materials without focusing on their mechanical behavior.

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What deformation behavior is particularly focused on in the study of materials?

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Which of the following best describes 'Function' in engineering design?

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A design's function and the chosen manufacturing process are unrelated.

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What is one factor that fulfilling a function requires?

<p>A certain shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

The choice of material and target shape interact with the __________ process.

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Match the terms with their descriptions.

<p>Function = Independent of solutions Material Properties = Includes elasticity and thermal properties Shape = Requires certain part sizes and features Manufacturing Process = Influences design function by changing part properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Material choice affects which aspect of design?

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Material elasticity is a type of material property that can impact function.

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What interaction is critical to consider during the design process?

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Which of the following materials is considered a type of glass?

<p>Soda-lime glass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ceramics and glass are ductile materials.

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Name one property that differentiates metals from ceramics.

<p>Metals can bend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ are known for being lightweight materials used in various applications.

<p>Polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following material categories with their characteristics:

<p>Metals = Ductile and can bend Polymers = Lightweight materials Ceramics = Brittle materials Glass = Translucent and brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a type of polymer?

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Alloys are a type of hybrid material.

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What is the main property associated with steel?

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______ is a polymer commonly used for plastic manufacturing.

<p>ABS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following materials with their categories:

<p>Steel = Metal Fiberglass = Hybrid Silicone = Polymer Carbon fiber = Hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is specifically known for converting water into energy?

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Natural materials are a separate category from synthetic polymers.

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Name a common use for aluminum in engineering.

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What does the stress-strain curve typically represent?

<p>The relationship between force and deformation of a material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stress and strain can be computed by direct measurement of the material's dimensions alone.

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What is the main purpose of clamping the sample in a testing machine?

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The sample is tested in the ________ region, where it begins to deform permanently.

<p>plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following testing concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Stress = Force applied per unit area Strain = Deformation per unit length Plastic region = Permanent deformation occurs Elastic region = Reversible deformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hooke's Law describe in terms of material behavior?

<p>The relationship between force and elongation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The formula for stress $ au = E imes ext{strain}$ is a correct representation of Hooke's Law.

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What is the spring constant represented by in Hooke's Law?

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In Hooke's Law, the change in length is referred to as __________.

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Match the following symbols with their meanings in Hooke's Law:

<p>F = Force applied to the spring ΔL = Change in length L0 = Initial length of the spring k = Spring constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Material Families

Categorization of materials based on their common characteristics and mechanical behavior.

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

How materials react to forces, like stretching, compressing, or bending.

Stress

Force applied per unit area.

Strain

Change in shape or size of a material under stress.

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Material Laws

Mathematical relationships between stress and strain in a material.

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Material Deformation

Change in shape or size of a material in response to stress.

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Ski Design Function

Transmitting force from the skier to the ski enabling controlled movement.

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Engineering Design

The process of creating or improving a product or system using an engineering approach.

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Product function

A task a product or system needs to perform, independent of the specific solution.

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Design dependencies

Things a design needs to consider to work properly, like shape, material, and manufacturing.

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Shape dependency

A product's function relies on its physical form for proper operation.

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Material properties

Specific characteristics of materials (e.g., elasticity, thermal properties) affect the product's function.

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Manufacturing process

The method chosen to create the product plays a significant role in shaping the product's design.

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Material-Process interaction

The way a material interacts with the manufacturing process affects the final design and achievable function.

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Geometry & Material

Shape and material are critical factors in manufacturing and influence design.

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Function-Shape-Material

Function depends on the shape and material chosen. This is influenced by the manufacturing process

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ABS

A type of polymer material.

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Metal

A category of materials.

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Polymer

A category of man-made materials.

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Alloys

Materials created by mixing metals.

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Aluminum

A light, strong metal.

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Hybrid Materials

Materials combining different materials.

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Ceramic

A material made from inorganic compounds, often containing clay, that is fired at high temperatures. Ceramics are usually hard, strong, and brittle.

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Hybrid

A material composed of two or more different materials, combining the properties of each. This can lead to enhanced performance characteristics.

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Hooke's Law

A relationship describing the force needed to stretch a spring, where force is proportional to the elongation.

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Young's Modulus (E)

A material's stiffness, representing its resistance to deformation under stress.

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Force-Elongation Relationship

A relationship showing how much force is needed to stretch a material a specific amount.

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Stress-Strain Curve

A graph that shows the relationship between stress (force per unit area) and strain (deformation) in a material.

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Linear Elastic Region

The initial portion of the stress-strain curve where the material behaves elastically, meaning it returns to its original shape after the force is removed.

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Plastic Region

The part of the stress-strain curve where the material undergoes permanent deformation, meaning it won't return to its original shape after the force is removed.

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Material Model

A simplified mathematical representation of how a material behaves under stress and strain.

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3D Printing

A manufacturing method where a three-dimensional object is created by layer-by-layer deposition of material.

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Study Notes

Engineering Design and Material Selection

  • Lecture 10 focused on materials and their properties
  • Course schedule included topics such as Introduction and Sketching, Engineering Design, Technical Drawing, CAD, and Material Selection

Learning Objectives

  • Students will learn a categorization of materials into families and understand their mechanical behaviors.
  • They will learn the definition and relation of stress and strain through simple material laws.
  • Students will learn material deformation behaviors, focusing on bending, and its mathematical expressions.

Case Study: Ski Design

  • Ski function: transmitting force from the user to the ski for motion control.
  • Ski requirements: withstanding environmental forces, bending at desired levels by the skier, providing torsional resistance, reducing vibration, easy turning, and resistance to environmental factors (temperature and wear).
  • Ski design compromises variables to match skier weight, technique, and use.

Overview - Design Dependencies

  • Function: a product or system task independent of solutions
  • Dependencies: fulfilling a function requires a specific shape, feature, size, specific material properties (e.g. elasticity and thermal properties), and interaction with the manufacturing process in selecting processable materials. Manufacturing process influences design function.

History: Material shapes technology

  • Timeline of material development, showing the relative importance of different material families (e.g., stone, bronze, iron, polymers, ceramics, etc.) through history up to the 2020s
  • Material shapes technology evolution

History: Material Technology

  • Trends in material technology: closer interaction of shape, material, process, and function; multi-material designs; highly complex design spaces; computational design approaches including AI.
  • Examples of emerging materials - floating steel, artificial trees, and multi-material designs.

Material Families

  • Categorization of materials into families (steel, aluminum, cast iron, alloys, silica glass, soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, polymers, ceramics, hybrid materials.)
  • Properties of each family (e.g., metals are strong but can be heavy, polymers are lightweight).
  • Importance of a common language to select materials

Life Cycles and Materials

  • Organic and inorganic materials: characteristics and life cycles.
  • Importance of material cycles (recycling, reusing, etc).
  • Considerations for toxicity and disposal in materials handling

Question: Diving Board Material Selection

  • Given a diving board design, students need to choose the most suitable material among the options: wood, steel, fiberglass, and glass.

Material Data Sheet: Stainless Steel

  • Detailed properties of stainless steel, including electrical, optical, durability, and mechanical properties and manufacturing processes.

Categories of Material Properties

  • Classifications of material properties: mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, chemical, economical, and ecological.
  • Importance and limitations of using material properties as guidelines

Sustainability properties (Granta EduPack Eco-Audit)

  • Data taken from Granta EduPack Eco-Audit on Material processing: CO2 footprint
  • Factors to consider in sustainability
  • Recyclability, Biodegradability, CO2 footprint, Water Usage, and Energy Consumption.
  • Manufacture, Recycling, and Disposal considerations

Mechanical Properties

  • Mechanical integrity as the foundation for product design.
  • Importance of accurately quantifying material behavior.
  • Calculating safety against potential failures

Mechanical Properties

  • Relationship between forces, geometry, material behavior and induced deformations
  • Importance of material properties being independent of geometry.

Stress and Strain

  • Defining stress and strain concepts
  • Defining stress as force per unit area
  • Defining strain as material deformation relative to its initial shape
  • Calculations of stress and strain according to material

Key Formulas

  • Formulas related to stress and strain, including Hooke's Law.
  • Formulas related to bending.
  • Formulas related to second moment of area

Material Testing

  • Procedure for determining stress-strain curves.
  • Measuring and understanding mechanical properties to quantify material behavior

Bending and Torsion

  • Bending deformation in materials: simultaneous compression and tension.
  • Torsional deformations: relative motion of material layers

3-Point Bending Test

  • Relationship between flexural rigidity and material properties (bending stiffness)

Bending: Second moment of area

  • Geometric property reflecting the material distribution in the cross-section.

Bending Stiffness Distribution Along a Ski

  • Analyzing the bending stiffness distribution for different ski types (racing/carving, touring).

Case Study: Ski Bending

  • Case study of how to calculate bending in skis

Exercise: Materials and their Properties

  • Students conduct an exercise involving Young's modulus calculation using flexural testers.

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