Engineering Studies – P3 Braking Systems – Practical Activities

This section contains classroom practical challenges that enhance the learning of engineering concepts. The challenges link to Engineering Studies outcome.

• Stress and Strain
• Work and Power
• Hydraulics
• Friction
• Ferrous alloys
• Testing – Hardness and Tensile

Suggested short practical activities include:

• Hydraulic Claw

Experiment with various input and output syringe sizes and forces developed with moments.

• Friction

Coefficient of friction and the angle of friction

Experiment with objects at the point of sliding on an inclined plane. Determine coefficient and angle of friction.