This free course, Toys and engineering materials, introduces engineering in context. It explores the variation in materials and composite materials, and provides real-life examples of material use in the manufacture of toys, and how the development of materials over time has influenced design.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Engineering: a holistic approach
- 1 Engineering: a holistic approach
- 1.1 Materials use in the manufacture of toys
- 1.2 The longevity of wood
- 1.3 Versatile plastic
- 1.3.1 Injection moulding
- 1.3.2 Building a tower
- 2 The application of metal
- 2 The application of metal
- 2.1 Advantages and disadvantages
- 2.2 The introduction of die-cast toys
- 2.3 Composite materials
- 2.3.1 The manufacture of tennis racquets
- 2.3.2 Manufacturing composites
- 3 The introduction of semiconductors
- 3 The introduction of semiconductors
- 3.1 Transisters, circuits and batteries
- 3.2 The lithium battery
- 3.2.1 The manufacture of lithium ion batteries
- 3.3 The hoverboard
- 3.4 Designing a toy
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
