Monday, February 8, 2010

Reading Discussion Chapter 11

Materials and Methods

In the comments, ask one question about the reading, and answer one of your classmates questions.

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  1. The five major forces are compression, tension, bend, torque, and shear.

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  2. What is the purpose of flying buttress in the cathedral?

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  3. The purpose of a flying buttress, a type of exoskeleton, is to increase the mass and build up the structure.

    Why are visual connections as important as physical connections?

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  4. Physical and visual connections are equally important in three-dimensional design. Visual connections compositionally unify multiple surface, while physical connections can increase strength, flexibility, functions, and stability.

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  5. Why do artists and designers often use an armature?

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  6. Artists and designers often use an armature to create internal structure.

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  7. What are the two most common methods of construction?

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  8. The two most common methods of construction are addition and subtraction.

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  9. What is an additive process often used by ceramicists?

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  10. A: Modeling is an additive process often used by ceramicists.

    Q:What type of construction provides a wide range of extruded forms?

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  11. Solidification creates extruded forms. Its the process of pouring a liquid material into a mold or extruded through a pipe and allowed to harden.

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  12. What is a composite and why are they used?

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  13. A composite is created when at least two materials of differing strengths are fused together. They are used when one of the three are required: light weight, low cost, or increased strength.


    What are the five major forces and which linear shape best resists deformation from them?

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