Practice The Impact Of Dfd (8.5.3) - Chapter 8: Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy
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The Impact of DfD

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of Design for Disassembly?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to products when they reach the end of their life.

Question 2 Easy

Name a benefit of using modular design in products.

💡 Hint: Consider how replacing one part might affect the whole product.

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Question 1

What is a primary goal of Design for Disassembly?

To increase product lifespan
To simplify repairs
To facilitate recycling

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a product is no longer needed.

Question 2

True or False: Minimal fasteners can be glued or welded in DfD.

True
False

💡 Hint: What types of fasteners make things easier to take apart?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a common household item for its design in relation to DfD principles. Suggest a redesign focusing on modularity and minimal fasteners.

💡 Hint: Consider how many parts can be interchanged easily.

Challenge 2 Hard

Suppose you are designing a new smartphone. How would you apply DfD principles? Write a brief design proposal.

💡 Hint: Focus on what makes the phone easy to fix and recycle.

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