UNIT 8
Selecting Engineering Materials
SUMMARY
Welcome to the fascinating world of engineering materials! All branches of engineering are concerned with the use and processing of materials and so this unit makes an excellent companion to the others that you study as part of your BTEC First award. In fact, the correct choice and processing of materials can be crucial. For example, Civil Engineers need to ensure that the materials from which they build their roads, bridges and dams are not only able to withstand the forces that will be applied to them but also that they will not deteriorate with time. Think about what might happen if the materials chosen were not appropriate for the job. For example, if a suspension bridge was built from a material ...
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