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This module develops an understanding of the basic principles associated with engineering.
This module develops an understanding of the basic principles associated with engineering.
Examples can be used to explain these principles without this knowledge being applied to a specific component, product or system.
Examples can be used to explain these principles without this knowledge being applied to a specific component, product or system.
A student:
P1.2 explains the relationship between properties, structure, uses and applications of materials in engineering
P2.1 describes the types of materials, components and processes and explains their implications for engineering development
P3.1 uses mathematical, scientific and graphical methods to solve problems of engineering practice
P3.3 applies graphics as a communication tool
P4.1 describes developments in technology and their impact on engineering products
P4.2 describes the influence of technological change on engineering and its effect on people
P4.3 identifies the social, environmental and cultural implications of technological change in engineering
Review Questions
Review Questions
Explain the impact of the steam engine on society and then describe how it facilitated the Industrial Revolution.
If a blender jug has a mass of 500 g when it is empty and has 300g of fluid placed in it, determine the total weight of the blender jug and contents?
Explain the difference between a vector and a scalar quantity.
Draw a vector that represents a 400 N force acting at 30° to the horizontal, down and to the left.
Describe the difference between a compound and a mixture.
What are three characteristic properties of metals?
List some ceramics and polymers; why are they important materials?
Choose three physical properties and define them.
Why are thermal properties of a material important to consider when making an exhaust system?
What are the three types of magnetic materials?
List the three objects make up an atom? Describe the characteristics of each?
What are the three primary bonds?
Outline the difference between FCC and BCC then draw what the top view of each cubic structure would look like.
Define polymorphism.
Define amorphous.
What is the difference between a ferrous alloy and a non-ferrous alloy?
Explain the difference between a stainless steel and mild steel.
Explain the difference between electric arc welding and MIG welding.
Outline the differences in brazing and silver soldering.
Oxy-acetylene welding and brazing both use an oxy-acetylene torch. Explain the difference between the two joining processes.
List some cutting processes performed by a lathe.
Describe the process of addition polymerisation?
Explain the difference between a thermoplastic and a thermoset?
What is the difference between glass and glass-ceramic?
Conduct further research to explain how exactly Gorilla Glass makes a smartphone more durable than using a standard soda-lime glass.
Find an item from around the house and draw a pictorial freehand sketch of it. Then draw a freehand front view and top view.
Areas Of Engineering
2020 - Q25a
Historical and Societal
2021 - 21a
Engineering Mechanics
2021 - Q8
Engineering Materials
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Communication
2021 - Q1, Q4, Q22
2020 - Q27, Q19
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