Description should include how internal structures of materials are related to properties, such as
- physical
- acoustical
- electrical
- magnetic
- mechanical
- optical
- thermal
- chemical.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the major properties of materials?
- Why are engineering materials identified by properties?
- To what degree is each property important in terms of a material’s use as an engineering material?
- How can the properties of an engineering material be determined if it is not known?
- Why must an engineer have a thorough knowledge of the properties of materials?