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Guiding Question
How are structures present in everyday products?
Linking Questions
What ergonomic considerations should designers explore when designing and creating structures within products? (A1.1)
Which manufacturing techniques are best suited for shell and solid structures? (A4.1)
How do designers engage in modelling and prototyping when working with different classifications of structures? (B2.2)
Why is Young’s Modulus an important consideration when engaging with material selection? (B3.1)
How can a deep understanding of how forces act on structures inform the application and selection of structural systems in the real world? (B3.2)
What are the responsibilities of the designer when designing and creating safe and durable structures for products? (C1.1)
To what extent do SFs influence the life-cycle analysis of a structure? (C3.2)