Testing

Methods of testing and evaluating materials and structural behaviour under load, including determining tensile/compressive strength Students will be expected to use calculations, simulations and modelling either manually or with Computer Aided Design (CAD) to:

• design and test electronic circuits

• calculate hydraulic/pneumatic forces.

Exam questions will not examine complex systems with more than four major component parts. Destructive and non-destructive testing. The difference between these methods and the advantages of each. Testing control programs for programmable devices through modelling and enactment. Modifying a program to improve performance. Eg using a micro controller as part of an engineered solution. Changing parameters to adjust motor speed or sensor threshold ranges. Quality control methods. The use of quality control methods to ensure successful outcomes through the application of tolerances. Identifying and applying checks during the production process.