Structures — IGCSE Design & Technology (0445) questions by topic

Fig. 13.1 shows a basic design for a headphone stand made from 5 mm thick acrylic. Give two properties of acrylic that make it suitable for the headphone stand.

Name the type of structure shown in Fig. 2.1. Fig. 2.1 is a photograph of a large wooden water wheel mounted on a timber framework support.

Give one reason for using triangulation in a structure.

Describe, using examples, the following forces that can act on a structure. tension torsion static load

(a)(i) Name the force acting on each of the steel rods.

Add two ticks (✓) to each item, A, B and C, in Fig. 1.1 to identify the type of structure and if it is man-made or natural. Fig. 1.1 is a table. The columns are headed A, B and C,…

Suspension bridges are often supported by steel cables. Give two properties of steel that make it suitable for use in cables.

Fig. 3.1 shows a wooden structure. Fig. 3.1 is a line drawing of a square/rectangular timber frame with two diagonal braces forming a large 'X' (cross) across the inside of the…

State what is meant by a 'moment' in a structure.

Name the type of structure shown in Fig. 2.1. Fig. 2.1 is a photograph of a large wooden waterwheel mounted in a timber framework, standing outdoors beside a building. The wheel…

Give one reason for using triangulation in a structure.

Describe, using examples, the following forces that can act on a structure. tension torsion static load

Fig. 10.1 shows a concrete canopy over the front of a warehouse building. The canopy is supported either side by steel structures that resist forces caused by the weight of the…

Fig. 1.1 shows a tennis racket made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). State two properties of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) that make it suitable for the…

Fig. 9.1 shows views of a small box made of hardwood. The hardwood base has been glued and screwed to the sides of the box. Explain what is likely to happen to the base of the…

(a) State two properties of acrylic that make it suitable for the desk tidy.

Fig. 4.1 shows a menu stand made from acrylic ('MENU'). Explain how the designer has used the flexible property of acrylic in the design of the menu stand.

Fig. 1.1 shows an aluminium stepladder and a softwood bench. (a) Name the type of structure used in both items.

Beams used in a building can be made from wood, steel, concrete or composite materials. Give one different benefit for each material.

(a) Concrete is commonly used in structures. (a)(i) Name three materials that are used to make concrete.

Fig. 1.1 shows four examples of timber structures used in a building (A, B, C and D). (a) Name the type of structures shown in Fig. 1.1.

State the meaning of static load on a structure.

A list of materials and properties is given below. Draw lines to link the material to the property (one has been done for you: aluminium - lightweight). Materials: hardwood,…

(a) Students have been set the task of designing a model suspension bridge to span a gap of 400 mm. Available materials: softwood strips 250 x 10 x 6; steel wire 1 mm diameter;…

Fig. 1.1 shows an aluminium stepladder and a softwood bench. (a) Name the type of structure used in both items.

Beams used in a building can be made from wood, steel, concrete or composite materials. Give one different benefit for each material.

(a) Concrete is commonly used in structures. (a)(i) Name three materials that are used to make concrete.

A3 The insert will be made from two blocks of Styrofoam. (a) State one reason why Styrofoam is a suitable material for the insert.

(a) Table 12.1 shows a list of statements. Complete Table 12.1 by indicating with a tick the two statements that apply to acrylic: Impact resistant; A thermosetting plastic;…

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) is used to build many different aircraft parts. State two benefits of using carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) to build aircraft parts.

(a) Table 12.1 shows a list of statements. Complete Table 12.1 by indicating with a tick the two statements that apply to acrylic: Impact resistant; A thermosetting plastic;…

Fig. 1.1 shows a wooden door frame ready to be placed in a building, with a diagonal part A. Use words from the list to complete the description of the wooden door frame (nails /…

(a) Fig. 9.1 shows a building with scaffolding in position. (a)(i) Give one example of each type of manufactured structure that is visible in Fig. 9.1: Frame structure ......;…

Fig. 1.1 shows a wooden door frame ready to be placed in a building, with a diagonal part A. Use words from the list to complete the description of the wooden door frame (nails /…

(a) Fig. 9.1 shows a building with scaffolding in position. (a)(i) Give one example of each type of manufactured structure that is visible in Fig. 9.1: Frame structure ......;…

Fig. 1.1 shows a wooden door frame ready to be placed in a building, with a diagonal part A. Use words from the list to complete the description of the wooden door frame (nails /…

(a) Fig. 9.1 shows a building with scaffolding in position. (a)(i) Give one example of each type of manufactured structure that is visible in Fig. 9.1: Frame structure ......;…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for a bracket made from 3 mm thick mild steel strip that will be fixed to a wall. A weight is applied to the end of the horizontal arm. Use…

(a)(i) State two properties of MDF that make it suitable for the sweet dispenser.

(a) Give two benefits of using acrylic for the bird feeder.

Select from the list below the material that corresponds to the description. List: MDF, parana pine, beech, blockboard, ash. Hardwood, close-grained, withstands wear and shocks,…

(a) Name one example of each of the following natural structures: natural frame structure; natural shell structure; natural mass structure.

Fig. 2.1 shows a diving springboard. (a) Name one force that will act on the springboard, causing it to deform, when a diver jumps up and lands at point X.

(a)(i) Give one reason for using reinforcing rods in this concrete beam.

Name the types of structure shown in Fig. 3.1 (reservoir overflow steps; a 5-section telescopic jib; an extension jib on a mobile crane).

Fig. 4.1 shows a beam that will be used in a structure. Name the forces acting on the beam indicated by the arrows A and B in Fig. 4.1.

(a)(i) State two design features that ensure the trestle is safe and secure.

(a) Name one example of each of the following natural structures: natural frame structure; natural shell structure; natural mass structure.

Fig. 2.1 shows a diving springboard. (a) Name one force that will act on the springboard, causing it to deform, when a diver jumps up and lands at point X.

(a)(i) Give one reason for using reinforcing rods in this concrete beam.

Fig. 4.1 shows a sink unit made from stainless steel. (a) State one property of stainless steel that makes it suitable for the sink unit.

Select from the list below the metal that corresponds to the description. List: mild steel, brass, lead, cast iron, copper. (a) Pure metal, good conductor of heat and electricity,…

Fig. 1.1 shows part of the steel frame structure of an industrial building. (a) State one reason for using triangulation in the steel frame structure.

Describe, using an example, the meaning of static load in a structure.

(a)(i) Name the force that will act on beam T when a load is placed at the apex of the truss.

Fig. 1.1 shows part of the steel frame structure of an industrial building. State one reason for using triangulation in the steel frame structure.

Describe, using an example, the meaning of static load in a structure.

Fig. 9.1 shows part of a model of a roof truss; joints at X and Y have been glued together. Name the force that will act on beam T when a load is placed at the apex of the truss.

Fig. 1.1 shows part of the steel frame structure of an industrial building. State one reason for using triangulation in the steel frame structure.

Describe, using an example, the meaning of static load in a structure.

Fig. 9.1 shows part of a model of a roof truss; joints at X and Y have been glued together. Name the force that will act on beam T when a load is placed at the apex of the truss.