8.5 - Design for Disassembly (DfD): Building for Deconstruction
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Practice Questions
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What is Design for Disassembly (DfD)?
💡 Hint: Think about end-of-life in product design.
Why should we avoid permanent fasteners?
💡 Hint: Consider the ease of taking things apart.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of Design for Disassembly?
💡 Hint: Think about the end-of-life stage.
True or False: Modular design only applies to electronics.
💡 Hint: Consider examples like furniture.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple product with DfD principles in mind. Describe how each principle is applied.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can extend this product's life.
Evaluate an existing product and identify three DfD principles that it lacks.
💡 Hint: Look for items that create waste when they break.
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