MEC1160 Structures & Materials
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students identify the types of materials and components used in vehicle construction.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a vehicle, hand tools, fasteners, materials and related resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate the safe use of tools and follow established laboratory procedures
1.1 state health and environmental issues related to the replacement and repair of coated surfaces
1.2 state how hazardous materials are handled and disposed of
2 explain the relationship between the function of a vehicle and the materials used in its construction
2.1 outline the historical development of materials used in transportation vehicles
2.2 identify what parts of a vehicle are recyclable
2.3 cite examples of initiatives that will increase the percentage of parts that can be recycled
2.4 list ways government regulations have altered the design and construction of vehicles
2.5 identify design features that are tied more closely to consumer taste than function
2.6 identify and discuss the factors that have contributed to the use and development of new structural materials
2.7 identify the factors used to select a material for a given function
2.8 indicate how design and construction of a vehicle is affected by the medium (land, sea, air, space) in which it operates
2.9 identify the monolith and composite materials used in a modern vehicle
3 examine and identify the basic parts and materials used in vehicle construction
3.1 describe the most appropriate methods of identifying the type of materials used in a part or structure
3.2 describe the action of a coil spring when subject to rapid loading
3.3 describe how to:
3.3.1 reduce the weight of a vehicle
3.3.2 reduce drag
3.3.3 increase passenger safety
3.3.4 increase longevity of structural parts
3.3.5 improve passenger comfort and space
3.4 demonstrate knowledge of common types of fasteners used including:
3.4.1 studs, bolts, screws
3.4.2 nuts
3.4.3 rivets
3.4.4 clips
3.4.5 clamps
3.5 identify what structural coatings are used to:
3.5.1 protect against corrosion
3.5.2 add to the appearance
3.5.3 reduce effects of the sun’s radiation
3.5.4 reduce noise
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.