Transcript TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

TECHNOLOGY AND
DESIGN
Thermoplastic –
Thermoplastics are those plastics which can be
shaped or moulded by heating and will retain their
new shape when they cool down.
The thermoplastic is moulded using the vacuum
former.
Year 8
Year 8
Gears
Gears are wheels that have teeth around the outer
edge.
Gears can be used to transmit rotary motion.
Year 8
Medium Density Fibre Board
Medium Density Fibre Board is made from fine
wood particles and adhesive (glue) pressed into
a board.
Medium Density Fibre Board is a manufactured
board.
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Year 9
Aluminium
Aluminium is grey in colour, lightweight,
malleable and does not rust.
Aluminium is used in the manufacture of
aircraft.
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Year 9
Capacitor
An electronic component used to store a
charge of electricity.
In our steady hand game we used a
capacitor to create a time delay.
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Year 10
Resistor
An electronic component
designed to control the flow of
power in our circuit.
A resistor can be connected using
either leg in the correct pins.
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Year 10
Foundation
The foundation supports the
building loads and distributes
them to the surrounding sub soils.
There are two main types of
foundations: Strip and Pile.
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Year 11
Aesthetics
Aesthetics is the appreciation of how
a product looks.
The aesthetics of a car is a major
selling factor.
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Year 11
Insulation
Insulation is used to reduce heat loss
throughout a house.
Insulation is placed in the cavity wall
to prevent heat loss.
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Year 12
Ergonomics
The relationship between a human
and the products they use.
Ergonomic data is used in the
manufacture of motor vehicles due to
the various sizes of all users.
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Year 12
Decibels
Decibels is the measurement
of sound.
120 decibels is the sound of a
jet engine.
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Year 13
Conservation
Conservation is the protection and
careful management of the
environment and natural resources.
Legislation is used to protect areas
of conservation.
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Year 13
Volume
Volume is the measurement of
a three dimensional space.
The volume of the swimming
pool is measured by multiplying
the length, breadth and depth.
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Year 14
Sustainable
Sustainable- Capable of being
maintained at a steady level without
exhausting natural resources or
causing ecological damage.
A tree is a prime example of a
sustainable material.
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Year 14