Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 12MDP
Measure the effective porosity of a sand sample.
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Match the following sand mold casting defects with their respective causes.
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During the sand casting process, various types of patterns are used. Which of the following is not a type of pattern
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For casting processes in metals, which of the following are true?
(This question has more than one correct answer)
a. May involve a multi-step casting process with an initial prototype used to shape the mould
b. Can lead to internal defects in the metal
c. Leads to formation of a solid part consisting of fused precursor particles
d. Requires materials with high toughness to resist deformation
e. Can only be used to form simple shapes
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Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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