Practice Cast Alloys (3.2.B.2) - Steel: Classification and Properties - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What defines a cast alloy?
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Think about how these alloys are created.
Question 2.
Name one property of cast alloys.
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Consider the ability to stretch or deform.
3Question 3.
What is a characteristic of cast alloys?
- High ductility
- Good castability
- Low strength
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Consider their primary manufacturing process.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cast alloys are generally more ductile than wrought alloys.
- True
- False
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Think about the properties of different alloy types.
Question 5.
Design a small structure using cast alloys and justify your choice of material over wrought alloys.
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Reflect on how design needs can influence material choice.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on the performance of cast alloys in construction applications.
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Think critically about environmental factors and material attributes.

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