Engineering – Materials
The properties of engineering materials determine their use in any given engineering application. Produce a technical report explaining how the properties and structure of the following engineering materials affect their behaviour in the given engineering application.
Wrought aluminium alloy – Structural aerospace components
Urea formaldehyde – mouldings for electrical plug bodies
Silicon carbide – abrasive for sharpening cutting tools
Reinforced concrete – Beam supporting a floor in a building
Nitinol alloy – Smart spring for temperature sensor
