Practice Core Principles of Design for Disassembly - 8.5.2 | Chapter 8: Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy | IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Core Principles of Design for Disassembly

8.5.2 - Core Principles of Design for Disassembly

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of Design for Disassembly?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to products at the end of their life.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of modular design.

💡 Hint: Consider how parts fit together in a product.

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Question 1

What is the main goal of Design for Disassembly?

To create complex products
To facilitate recycling and reuse
To minimize costs

💡 Hint: Consider what happens at the end of a product's life.

Question 2

True or False: Modular design means that products are made as one solid piece.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how parts are arranged.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you are designing a consumer electronic device. Describe how you would incorporate the principles of Design for Disassembly. What materials and fasteners would you choose?

💡 Hint: Consider how each decision impacts the lifecycle of the product.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a product you use daily. Discuss how it could benefit from Design for Disassembly principles and how it currently fails.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the product when it's no longer useful.

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