Contents


Formal Programme of Assessment ............................................................................................5 How to use this book .................................................................................................................6


Term 1 Topic 1 Structures............................................................................................ 9


Unit 1 Shell and frame structures .................................................................................................10 Unit 2 Structural members that span a space...............................................................................21 Unit 3 Structural failure ................................................................................................................29 Topic 1 Summary...........................................................................................................................36


Topic 2 Communication skills ......................................................................... 37


Unit 1 Graphic conventions .........................................................................................................38 Unit 2 Working drawings..............................................................................................................44 Unit 3 Artistic drawings ................................................................................................................49 Topic 2 Summary ..........................................................................................................................54


Topic 3 Mechanical systems and control ......................................................... 55


Unit 1 Mechanical advantage .......................................................................................................56 Unit 2 Simple machines................................................................................................................59 Unit 3 Complex machines............................................................................................................63 Unit 4 Gears ..................................................................................................................................67 Unit 5 Cams and cranks................................................................................................................73 Topic 3 Summary….......................................................................................................................77


Practical Assessment Task (PAT): Power lifting .............................................................................78 Term 1 Exemplar test ....................................................................................................................83


Term 2 Topic 4 Processing......................................................................................... 85


Unit 1 Positive impact of technology: Biodegradability ..............................................................86 Unit 2 Technology with a positive impact: Recycling..................................................................88 Unit 3 Design a container.............................................................................................................90 Unit 4 Negative impact of technology .........................................................................................94 Topic 4 Summary ..........................................................................................................................96


Practical Assessment Task (PAT): Counter the negative impact of technology............................97 Term 2 Exemplar test ....................................................................................................................98


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