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Toys and engineering materials

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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.

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

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