Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Publication Title
Technology Teacher
Volume
69
Issue
8
Pages
5-11
Abstract
The article discusses the importance of understanding the characteristics of materials that will be used for different applications. Through the years, the inventions and innovations in the technology of materials are becoming more technologically complex. Innovations in the materials are divided in different categories, including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Example of such innovations in the technology of materials include the ceramic composite applied to the surface of the space shuttle panels to absorb and release high amounts of heat.
Rights
© 2010 International Technology Education Association, today the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.
Included with the kind written permission of the copyright holders.
Original Publication Citation
Katsioloudis, P. J. (2010). Understanding Materials. Technology Teacher, 69(8), 5-11.
Repository Citation
Katsioloudis, Petros J., "Understanding Materials" (2010). STEMPS Faculty Publications. 279.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/stemps_fac_pubs/279
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