Structures — AS & A Level Design And Technology (9705) questions by topic

Fig. 3.1 shows a display stand. The left view shows the stand from the front: a rectangular frame made from 25 mm square section PVC tube, a poster (labelled 'ROCKETS', space…

Fig. 3.1 shows a display stand. The left view shows the stand from the front: a rectangular frame made from 25 mm square section PVC tube, a poster (labelled 'ROCKETS', space…

Fig. 3.1 shows a display stand. The left view shows the stand from the front: a rectangular frame made from 25 mm square section PVC tube, a poster (labelled 'ROCKETS', space…

Fig. 4.1 shows a wall rack to hold kitchen implements. The rack is 2800 mm long total (spans from RL to RR). A 6 N load hangs at 400 mm from RL, and an 8 N load hangs at 600 mm…

Fig. 4.1 shows a wall rack to hold kitchen implements. The rack is 2800 mm long total (spans from RL to RR). A 6 N load hangs at 400 mm from RL, and an 8 N load hangs at 600 mm…

Fig. 1.1 gives details of a test tube rack. Part A: 15 mm thick hardwood shelf with 6 × Ø30 holes. Part B: polystyrene end. Overall dimensions: 150 mm tall, 260 mm long, 80 mm…

Fig. 2.1 gives details of a package, for a light bulb, which is to be made in a school workshop. Part A is a 4 mm thick corrugated card enclosure. The package overall dimensions…

Fig. 3.1 gives details of a clamp which is to be made in a school workshop. Part A: aluminium body, approximately 100 mm wide × 150 mm long × 50 mm tall. Part B: handle made from…

Fig. 7.1 shows details of a tray for serving sandwiches, and a card label. The sandwich tray is made from 3 mm thick acrylic sheet. Tray dimensions: 400 mm long × 150 mm wide (the…

Fig. 9.1 shows details of the design requirements for a garden shade. The shade uses a 3000 × 3000 mm canvas supported 2800 mm above the ground. The structure must be assembled…

Discuss how aesthetic qualities, manufacturing costs and environmental considerations influence a designer when designing one of the following: - a dining table - a sports car - a…

(a) The properties of materials determine their suitability for application in products or components. For each of the following properties, give an example of a specific material…

Discuss the importance of understanding the modes of potential failure when designing structures or machines.

Discuss the responsibilities that designers (architects, craftspeople and engineers) have to society.

Fig. 9.1 shows an incomplete design for a barrier to be used in a corridor when maintenance is taking place. The barrier frame is made from 100 × 30 mm aluminium box section and…

Fig. 4.1 shows three garden tables: a wooden table (round, slatted top with four-post frame structure), a metal table (round mesh top on four curved legs with a central pedestal),…

Fig. 1.1 shows a salt pot. The top of the salt pot is made from stainless steel sheet, 1 mm thick. Its development (net) is shown. The body of the salt pot is made from teak, 100…

Fig. 2.1 shows a coffee table 600 mm × 600 mm × 450 mm high. The table is made from two identical developments (nets) cut from 10 mm thick corrugated card. The development is a…

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for a garden sunshade. The frame is made from mild steel bar. The canvas canopy measures 3000 mm × 3000 mm. The arm is 1000 mm long. Feature X…

Fig. 6.1 shows a polystyrene teaspoon and a stainless steel teaspoon. For each of the teaspoons shown in Fig. 6.1, explain how the aesthetic features and properties of the…

Use sketches and notes to explain the difference between frame and monocoque structures. Give an example of each type of structure.

Fig. 5.1 shows forces acting on a horizontal beam supported at its two ends by reactions RL (left) and RR (right). The beam span is 100 (mm). Measured from the left support RL: a…