Practice Ashby Diagrams (5) - Engineering Materials and Classification
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Ashby Diagrams

Practice - Ashby Diagrams

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an Ashby diagram?

💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in material engineering.

Question 2 Easy

Why are trade-offs important in material selection?

💡 Hint: Consider how one material's property may affect another property.

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Question 1

What is the main function of Ashby diagrams?

To define material standards
To visualize material properties for selection
To display costs of materials

💡 Hint: Consider the role of these diagrams in the decision-making process.

Question 2

Trade-offs in material selection involve balancing what?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how improving one property can affect another.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A company is redesigning a bicycle frame to make it lighter but still strong. Describe how you would use an Ashby diagram to select appropriate materials for this project.

💡 Hint: Focus on the balance of strength and weight in materials.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are tasked with selecting materials for a high-heat application. What properties would you focus on in the Ashby diagram, and which materials might you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens chemically and physically to materials at high heat.

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