Engineering Materials - Module 3 activity 1

Activity 1


For each of the non-destructive testing methods shown below list one major limitation to its use:



Visual test.

Die Penetrant test.

Magnetic test

Ultrasonic test

Radiographic test.

Use the engineering materials class’s blog created by your instructor to post your answers.

ENGINEERING MATERIALS- MODULE 2-Activity 2

Answer the following questions:

1. Why pieces of cast iron can not be bent? What are the properties that the material should have in order to be bent?

2. Give examples of situations where the material is subjected to tensile, compression and shear stress.





3.Classify the materials; lead, rubber, steel, and concrete under headings elastic, plastic, and brittle.

Engineering Materials-Module 1- Activity 4

What is the difference between metal plate, sheet, strips, and bars?

Engineering Materials-Module 1- Activity 3

Watch the metals video (minutes 3 to 9) and visit your classroom blog and answer the following question:

What is the best way to identify metals and why?

Engineering Materials - Module 1- Activity1

What effect does the carbon content have on the steel properties?

Podcasting/ Intel teach feedback

Refleting on module 7: Facilitating with technology.

we learnt on this module:

• using questioning to promote high-order thinking and engage students.
• designing facilitation resources,
• implementing a successful project
• reflecting on our unit plan as a whole