For each of the product applications below answer the materialdesign, requirement and selection questions using the followingformat.
a) List the desired material properties (not limited tomechanical properties) for the intended application
b) What are the typical materials that are used for the intendedapplication? If you are unable to find an exact answer, predict thematerial category (such as metals/alloys, ceramics, polymers,composites etc.) that you would select.
c) What mechanical property would you test and using what choiceof test (s) – both for checking the suitability of your chosenmaterial and for product safety.
1) Turbine blades for a jet engine
2) Axle for Baja vehicle
3) Non-stick coating for a cooking pan
4) Protective cover/coating for a smart phone
5) Gears for wind turbine
6) Bearings
7) Bleachers
8) Body armor hard plates
9) Hockey puck
10) Underground fiber optic cables
11) Protective sheath for underground cables
