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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. A compound that cannot be made in the body but has to be provided ready- made in the diet - for example - vitamins - essential fatty acids - and essential amino acids






2. The spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the use of technical aids






3. Costs that vary with output - for example - fuel or raw materials.






4. A brand is a product from a known source (organization). the name of the organization can also serve as a brand






5. Rebuilding a product so that it is in an 'as new' condition - and is generally used in the context of car engines and tyres.






6. A designer creates a part geometry independent of the assembly or any other component. although there are often some design criteria established before modelling the part - this information is not shared between models. once all part models are compl

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7. The range of users for a particular product or system.






8. The manufacture of 3D parts by depositing molten material in a series of layers






9. The formation of a gel by using gelatin or by the heat treatment of starch and water to break open starch granules - for example custard






10. Two or more atoms that are normally bonded together covalently






11. 3D printing process using a vat of photosensitive resin and a vertically moving platform. Laser beam directed onto surface of resin to print patter of current model's layer by hardening resin. Platform then moves down by a layer thickness so the next






12. Refers to materials and devices that operate at the nanoscale. 'Nano' means a billionth. A nanometer is one- billionth of a meter






13. Fabric with technology enhanced performance used in smart clothing - for example - enhanced stain resistance - breathability or incorporating input sensors






14. An evaluation of the actual performance of the task or learning objective using the conditions under which it will be performed and the absolute standard for acceptable performances






15. A condition whereby users perceive more aesthetically pleasing designs to be easier to use than less aesthetically pleasing designs






16. A specific manufacturing term - sometimes relating to one material group only






17. Using the materials from obsolete products to create other products.






18. The biological value of a protein refers to how much of the nitrogen content of food is retained by the body. the biological value of proteins ranges from 50% to 100% and is a measure of how much dietary protein source can support growth






19. A device that is able to laser cut and engrave 2D shapes






20. Increased body weight in relation to height - when compared to some standard of acceptable or desirable weight. a body mass index of more than 25 is defined as overweight by the World Health Organization. overweight may or may not be due to increase






21. A sugar alcohol with three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. it is an important component of triglycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids






22. The ability of a material to withstand pulling forces.






23. The ability to link graphic screens together in such a way as to simulate motion or process






24. A computer program that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system






25. Natural compounds formed through geological processes






26. Limited volume production (a set number of items to be produced)






27. The transfer of an idea from one context to another






28. The relationship between what something - for example - a product - is worth and the cash amount spent on it.






29. A natural resource that cannot be re- made or re- grown as it does not naturally reform at a rate that makes its use sustainable - for example - coal - petroleum and natural gas






30. Attribute listing identifies the key attributes of a product or process and then enables designers to think of ways to change - modify or improve each attribute






31. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress






32. Designing in a way that takes account of the environmental impact of the product throughout its life






33. The business of putting an invention in a market place and making it a success






34. The rate of flow of electrons






35. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding






36. The reduction of weight and ise of materials






37. In chemistry - an amino acid is any molecule that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. in biochemistry - this is shorter and more general term is frequently used to refer to alpha amino acids in which the amino and carboxylate f






38. A functional prototype - or a functional appearance model - is a prototype that 'looks like' and 'works like' a production product. although they are made from prototype materials - these models simulate actual finishes and colours as well as mechani






39. Someone who resists all technological change.






40. Refers specifically to the computer control of machines for the purpose of manufacturing complex parts in metals and other materials. Machines are controlled by a program commonly called a 'G code'. Each code is assigned to a particular operation or






41. The difference in electrical potential between two points.






42. The way a person or group lives - including patterns of social relations - consumption - entertainment and dress






43. All aspects of the processing - preparation - storage - cooking - and serving of food to make sure that it is safe to eat






44. An emerging technology that interfaces the user via the sense of touch






45. The recording of human or animal movement by any means - for example - by video - magnetic or electro- mechanical design






46. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity






47. The angle of taper - expressed in degrees (usually 5






48. The mass production of a product via a flow line based on the interchangeability of parts - pre- processing of materials - standardization and work division






49. The observation of people using a product and collection of comments from people who have used a product.






50. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure or device.