Engineering Studies – H1 Civil Engineering – Materials and Manufacturing
This topic investigates the applications of ceramics in civil structures, with particular reference to glass products, their manufacture and in-service properties. The structure and applications of other ceramic material in civil structures is also a key concept for this topic.
Key Concepts
- Glass
- types
- shaping methods
- properties
- Ceramic
- types
- shaping methods
- properties
Discussion Questions
Glass
- Discuss the common types of glass, their structure and application.
- Evaluate the use of glass in various applications.
- Describe an example of how a glass can have its properties modified.
Ceramic
- Discuss the common types of ceramics, their structure and application.
- Evaluate the use of ceramics in various applications.
- Describe an example of how a ceramic can have its properties modified.