Monday, March 31, 2008

totally forgot to post my original outline here it is

Project:
To learn about the types of composite materials and how they can be applied in Kamloops homes.

Method:
- learn about the most popular composite materials
- how these materials are made
- find out how they can be applied to Kamloops homes
- find out how much longer they will last compared to traditional materials
- find out if its cost effective
- find out if composite materials result in a greener way of looking at construction

Special Problems:
- finding a way to make composite materials affordable so they can be used more frequently in homes in Kamloops.

Also:
- all topics that I look at will be dealt with. I have no intensions of overlooking any questions at this point.

Information Sources:

1.) Putting it together – the science and technology of composite materials by David Ellyard
November 2000
Reviewed and Edited by:
Dr Rikard HeslehurstSenior Lecturer, School of Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringAustralian Defence Force AcademyCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
< http://www.science.org.au/nova/059/059cred.htm>

2.) Design Technology Development

< http://www.design-technology.org/>

3.) William F. Smith – Professor of Engineering, University of Central Florida

– Principles of Materials Science and Engineering – Second Edition

Editorial Board – Michael B Beaver, Massachusetts Institute of technology
- Ronald Gibala, University of Michigan
- Matthew Tirrell, University of Minnesota
- Charles A. Wert, University or Illinois

2 comments:

Kent Henning said...

Brian, I found this article that may be helpful to your research.

http://www.bcrmca.bc.ca/photos/techresources/Concrete_The_Environmentally_Friendly_Building_Material.pdf

Here is the site as well there is a lot of great info about concrete in British Columbia.

http://www.bcrmca.bc.ca/

Gordon T. said...

Define "most popular compsite materials". What specifically are you comparing? Your pictures are good but only show concrete. Has your outline changed or are you still looking at comparing other materials?