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.

Year 9

Year 9

Aluminium

Aluminium is grey in colour, lightweight, malleable and does not rust.

Aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft.

Year 10

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.

Year 10

Year 10

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.

Year 10

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.

Year 11

Year 11

Aesthetics

Aesthetics is the appreciation of how a product looks.

The aesthetics of a car is a major selling factor.

Year 11

Year 11

Year 11

Insulation

Insulation is used to reduce heat loss throughout a house.

Insulation is placed in the cavity wall to prevent heat loss.

Year 12

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.

Year 12

Year 12

Decibels

Decibels is the measurement of sound.

120 decibels is the sound of a jet engine.

Year 13

Year 13

Conservation

Conservation is the protection and careful management of the environment and natural

resources.

Legislation is used to protect areas of conservation.

Year 13

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. Year 14

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.

Year 14

Year 14