5. Materials And Structures Flashcards by Ava Fleming

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Two types of plastic

A

Acrylic
HIPS

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Acrylic

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Thermoplastic
Can be bent and reshaped with heat

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HIPS

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Strong and used for vacuum forming

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Q

Example of softwood

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Pine

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Example of hardwood

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Oak
Beech

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Properties of pine

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Cheap
Grows fast

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Properties of oak and beech

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Durable

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Properties of MDF and Plywood

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Good for models
Easy to work with
Cheap

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Three types of metals

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Aluminium
Steel
Brass

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Aluminium

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Lightweight
Corrosión resistant

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Properties of steel

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Strong
Heavy
May rust

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Properties of brass

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Decorative
Good conductor

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Name two types of ‘structures’

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Triangulation
She’ll and frame structure

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Triangulation

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Increases strength and stability

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Shell and frame structure

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Used in buildings and cars etc

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