Structures
The part of a structure designed to carry load.
beam
A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove for a rope.
Pulley
Energy source derived from the sun.
Solar
A component that detects when a circuit is open or closed.
Sensor
The property of a material that resists deformation.
A triangular structure used to provide stability.
Truss
Converts rotary motion to linear motion - Can be observed in a car engine.
Cam
Energy generated by moving water.
Hydroelectric
The component that controls whether the electricity will flow in a circuit or not.
Switch
The process of generating ideas to solve a problem.
Brainstorming
The force that tries to pull materials apart.
Tension
The ratio of input force to output force in a mechanism.
Mechanical Engery
A renewable energy source made from plant material.
Biomas
A graphical representation of how control systems operate.
Flowchart
The process of generating ideas to solve a problem.
Iteration
The measure of how much a material bends under stress.
Deflection
A toothed wheel that works with others to alter motion.
Gear
A device used to convert wind energy into electricity.
Turbine
A microcontroller used in many control systems.
Arduino
Standards used to guide engineering practices in Australia.
Australian Standards
The type of force that twists materials under load.
Torsion
A mechanism that changes the direction of force in a simple machine.
Lever
Energy stored in the Earth’s crust.
Geothermal
A program or system that operates based on pre-set conditions without human intervention.
Automation
The ability of a material to return to its original shape after deformation.
Elasticity