Glass and Ceramics

 

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

  1. Discuss the common types of glass, their structure and application.
  2. Evaluate the use of glass in various applications.
  3. Describe an example of how a glass can have its properties modified.

Ceramic

  1. Discuss the common types of ceramics, their structure and application.
  2. Evaluate the use of ceramics in various applications.
  3. Describe an example of how a ceramic can have its properties modified.

 

Videos

A Glass Bridge - TUDelftTV - YouTube