Materials Around Us by Diego Layalle Gómez

Raw Material and Manufacturing process

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:11:40 UTC

Raw Material: Wood, comes from the trunks and branches of trees.

Manufacturing process:

Harvest trees.
Cut into logs.
Saw into planks or beams.
Drie to reduce moisture.
Plan for smoothness.
Treat for durability.

Raw Material and Manufacturing process

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:12:25 UTC

Raw Material: Oil, comes from a synthetic origin.

Manufacturing process:

Cut the blade with precise cutting tools.
Join the blade and handle.
Calibrate the try square.
Polish to make it look smother.

Raw Material and Manufacturing process

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:12:29 UTC

Raw Material: Iron ore, rocks and minerals from

which metallic iron can be extracted.

Manufacturing process:

Smelt iron ore in a blast furnace to remove impurities.
Cast into shapes like ingots.
Refine for further use in iron-based products.

Raw Material and Manufacturing process

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:12:33 UTC

Raw Material: Silica, comes from stone, soil, and sand. Commonly in the form of quartz.

Manufacturing process:

Melt silica sand with other ingredients like soda ash and limestone at high temperatures.
Shape the molten glass into various forms, such as glasses, bottles, or other items.
Cool to solidify.

Functions

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:29:05 UTC

Object’s functions: Mix, grind, smash, pulverize, and pound both wet and dry ingredients.

It withstands:

Bending efforts by the weight of the ingredients.
Compression efforts that by the force of our grip.

Functions

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:29:08 UTC

Object’s functions: Ensure the accuracy of layout lines and cuts made with other tools.

It withstands:

Compression efforts that by the force of our grip.
The force of the pencil while drawing.

Functions

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:29:12 UTC

Object’s functions: Light up areas whereas it is to better see something or because it is dark.

It withstands:

Compression in its base by the weight of the lamp.
Torsion at the adjustable neck when adjusting it.
Bending by the flexing of the arm or neck when we adjust it.
Shear in the different connections of the joints or the base and stem.

Functions

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:29:16 UTC

Object’s functions: Contain liquids that are normally consumed in it.

It withstands:

Bending efforts by the weight of the liquids that are placed in it.
Compression efforts by the force of our grip.

Properties

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:30:04 UTC

Visual: Opaque.
Thermal: Thermal insulator, does not melt but is combustible.
Electrical: Electrical insulator.
Mechanical: Non-elastic and non-plastic (rigid).
Chemical: Stainless, impermeable and lightweight.
Manufacturing: Non-ductile and non-malleable.
Ecological: Biodegradable and renewable.

Properties

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:30:07 UTC

Visual: Translucent.
Thermal: Thermal insulator and low melting point.
Electric: Electrical insulator.
Mechanical: Rigid, soft and fragile.
Chemical: Stainless, impermeable and lightweight.
Manufacturing: Ductile and malleable.
Ecological: Non renewable and non biodegradable.

Properties

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:30:10 UTC

Visual: Opaque.
Thermal: Thermal conductor, melts but is fireproof.
Electrical: Electrical conductor.
Mechanical: Non-elastic and non-plastic.
Chemical: Stainable, impermeable and dense.
Manufacturing: Ductile and malleable.
Ecological: Non-biodegradable and non-renewable.

Properties

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:30:13 UTC

Visual: Translucent.
Thermal: Thermal insulator, melts but is fireproof.
Electrical: Electrical insulator.
Mechanical: Non-elastic and non-plastic.
Chemical: Stainless, impermeable and dense.
Manufacturing: Ductile and malleable.
Ecological: Non-biodegradable and non-renewable.

Could we make this out of any other material better or worse?

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:33:49 UTC

Yes, stone or ceramic.

Worse because:

It would be more difficult to grind soft substances like spices.
It may look worse.

Better because:

It would resist more efficiently to the compression efforts caused by the pestle.

We think that making this from stone is the best option.

Could we make this out of any other material better or worse?

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:33:53 UTC

Yes, wood or glass.

Worse because:

Glass could easily break if we drop it.
Wood would make it much heavier.

Better because:

Glass would look cleaner.
Wood would be more resistant than plastic.

We think that making this out of wood would be the best option.

Could we make this out of any other material better or worse?

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:33:56 UTC

Yes, brass or steel.

Worse because:

It would be less resistant.

Better because:

It would be less prone to rust.

We think that making this from steel is the best option.

Could we make this out of any other material better or worse?

87vruzq4 — 2024-05-10 11:33:59 UTC

Yes, plastic, stainless steel, ceramic or wood.

Worse because:

It wouldn't keep the original flavor.

Better because:

It would have more durability, corrosion resistance and insulation properties.

We think that making this from glass is still the best option.