Topic 2
What are reserves
Energy reserves are projected on the basis of geologic and engineering data and cannot be obtained at present due to economic or technical reasons
What is mass in terms of materials
Relates to the amount of matter that is contained with a specific material
What is human factors
Combination of ergonomic and anthropometrics
What is status
Products considered as classic designs often increase in value and can project a certain status as they become more desirable. The ownership of a classic design can increase perceived status of an individual
What are the two types of screwdriver heads
Phillips and Flat-head
reuse or recycling
What is one way of seasoning timber
Air seasoning or Kiln seasoning
What is physical ergonomics
Deals with the work-related subjects like posture, worksite development operating layout, material handling, repetitive stress and movement, repetitive stress injuries/musculoskeletal disorders, occupational safety/health, body measurements
What is obsolescence
This is the stage in a product life cycle where the product is no longer needed even though it functions as well as it did when first manufactured
What connects two wheels together
An axle
What is Green Design
The improvement of an existing product by redesigning aspects to address environmental objectives
Thermal conductivity
A measure of how fast heat is conducted through a slab of material with a given temperature difference across the slab
What is cognitive ergonomics
Mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system
What is Ubiquitous/Omnipresence
When a design has a constant presence in a rapidly changing context
How do you check a car's oil
Using a dipstick to check the oil level
What are the six Waste Mitigation Strategies
Re-use, Repair, Re-engineer, Recycle, Recondition, Dematerialization
What are some mechanical properties (at least 3 for points)
Tensile strength, Compressive strength, Stiffness, Toughness, Ductility, Malleability
What is ordinal data scale
Order/position of items. Words, letters, symbols or numbers arrange in a hierarchical order. Quantitative assessment cannot be made
What is an aspect of Bauhaus design
Their theory of form follows function, especially the principles of composition, colour theory, and craftsmanship
What does blue exhaust smoke mean
Engine oil mixed with gasoline in the combustion cycle
Provide three of four Product recovery strategies
Recycling, Raw material recovery, WEEE recovery, Energy recovery
What is Young's Modulus
The measure of the stiffness of an elastic material and is a quantity used to characterize materials
What is interval data scale
Divisions/intervals, of equal size. There is no zero
When was the Bauhaus school founded (Closest answer wins)
1919
What does a differential lock do
Ensures both wheels on an axle turn at the same speed by locking a gear train that allows the engine torque to be split two ways, creating a fixed axle instead of an independent one