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It’s in the Box: Material Properties and Their Effect on Design

Subtitle
Material properties and their effect on design
Synopsis
Aims to develop an understanding of the way in which the properties of the engineering materials - steel, aluminium, timber and plastic - affect the design of large lorry-mounted containers. Different forms of construction are considered, as are a variety of realistic loading conditions. Some spectacular fire tests are included.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 16 min.
Year of production
1991
Availability
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Notes
Reviewed in British Council FVR 223, Jul 93.
Uses
Engineering, building and architecture students.
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
civil engineering; construction materials; containers; engineering design; fire investigation; materials; production engineering; testing

Credits

Writer
J W Bull

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes
No longer in existence as a distributor

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