Practice Thermosetting Plastics - 1.2 | 34. Classification of Plastics | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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1.2 - Thermosetting Plastics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one characteristic that defines thermosetting plastics?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when heat is applied to them.

Question 2

Easy

Name an example of a thermosetting plastic.

💡 Hint: Think of plastics that cannot be reshaped once set.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens to thermosetting plastics when heated?

  • They melt
  • They soften
  • They undergo a permanent chemical change

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between melting and a chemical change.

Question 2

True or False: Thermosetting plastics can be reshaped after they are cured.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of thermosetting vs thermoplastics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a thermosetting plastic is used in a high-temperature application, what properties must it have to perform effectively? Discuss at least three.

💡 Hint: Think about how these properties affect the application.

Question 2

You have been tasked with selecting a material for a new electrical fitting that will operate in a hot environment. Would you choose a thermosetting plastic or a thermoplastic? Justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Consider how each type behaves when exposed to heat.

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