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DuPont TM KEVLAR(r) is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. It has a unique combination of high modulus, toughness, abrasion resistance and thermal stability. Automotive applications include tyres, brake pads, sealing gaskets and bullet-resistant armour.

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DuPont TM KEVLAR(r) is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. It has a unique combination of high modulus, toughness, abrasion resistance and thermal stability. Automotive applications include tyres, brake pads, sealing gaskets and bullet-resistant armour.

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UNIT 5 Specifying and describing properties

1.- a) what do you know about the properties of Kevlar

and how it is used.


Almost nothing, but I can associate with the bulletproof vests
police

b) Read the following extract from DuPont
TM
technical guide to Kevlar

. Compare
the information with your ideas from Exercise 8a.














Dupont
TM
and Kevlar

are registered trademarks or trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company or its a affiliates

c) Find words in the text in Exercise 8b to match the following definitions.
1 toughness = the opposite of fragility.
2 abrasion = resistance to damage caused by friction.
3 thermal = resistance to problems caused by temperature change.
4 durable = long lasting.
5 lightweight = the opposite of heavy.

2.- a) Match the automotive parts (1-5) to the descriptions (a-e).
1 Drive belts
a Sheets inserted between parts to prevent gas or fluid leakage
2 brake pads
b pneumatic envelopes in contact with the road surface
3 tyres c flexible bands used in transmission systems
4 sealing gaskets
d protective barriers capable of resisting gunshots
5 bullet-resistant arm our e pads pressed against discs to induce deceleration

WHAT IS KEVLAR?
DuPont
TM
KEVLAR is an organic fiber in
the aromatic polyamide family. The
unique properties and distinct chemical
composition of KEVLAR distinguish it
from other commercial, man-made fibers.

KEVLAR has a unique combination of
high modulus, toughness, abrasion
resistance and thermal stability. It was
developed for demanding industrial and
advanced-technology applications.
Currently, many types of KEVLAR are
produced to meet a broad range of end
uses that require strong, lightweight,
durable materials.
Copyright DuPont de Nemours
b) Read the information from DuPont
TM
on the following page explaining some of
the automotive applications of Keviar

. Complete the text using the automotive


parts in Exercise 9a.

Car and truck (1) ___tyres___ have
incorporated Kevland into their construction
because it offers superb puncture, abrasion and
tear resistance.

The high modulus and abrasion resistance of
Kevlar help (2) __Drive Belts_____ retain their
original shape and tension over the millions of
revolutions they go through over the lifespan of a
vehicle.

The frictional forces that (3) ___brake
pads_____ are designed to endure take less of
a toll on those made with Kevlar pulp. The
enhanced thermal stability and inherent abrasion
resistance of Kevlar allow them to last long and
stop the vehicle safely and quietly.

Kevlar provides an effective, lightweight (4)___
bullet-resistant_____ solution for vehicles that
require protection against ballistic attack,
allowing cars and light trucks to retain most of
their original handling characteristics.

Chemical stability and thermal stability help
make (5) ___Sealing gaskets_____ reinforced
with Kevlar pulp strong and durable. The
galvanic corrosion resistance of Kevlar also
contributes to improved long-term engine
performance.
Hammers a) Joiners hammers (for nails)
b) Lump hammers (for masonry chisels)
Consider the hammer head and the hammer shaft.
Saws a) Wood saws (for cutting wood)
b) Hacksaws (for cutting metal)
consider the saw blade and the saw handle or frame



c) Match the words and phrases to the synonyms.
1 Ideally
a Its clear that
2 Obviously b For the best results
3 the last thing you want
c the most important factor
4 the key requirement d a lot of / a high level of
5 a good degree of e the worst situation
4.- a) You work for a manufacturer
of hand tools and have been
asked to investigate using
alternative materials in your
products. In pairs, read the
notes and discuss the main
properties required of the materials used to make the tools.

Hammers
a) Hammers nails are naturally durable. They are built by one of two methods,
both with steel hammer head. The first and most common of the hammers is
based on two parts that are then assembled. The head is made of steel, and
the handle of the connection is made from wood, usually hickory or
fiberglass. The second type of hammer is made in one piece entirely of steel.
The right fit The hammer head nails vary in size and handle and with a weight
between 7 and 32 ounces (200 to 900 g). Nails hammers smaller heads are
preferred for driving nails and smaller for less frequent use.

b) A lump hammer or club hammer is a small sledgehammer whose relatively
light weight and short handle allow single-handed use. It is useful for light
demolition work, driving masonry nails, and for use with a steel chisel when
cutting stone or metal. In this last application, its weight drives the chisel
more deeply into the material being cut than lighter hammers.

a) Wood saws: Materials for saw blades have varied over the ages. There were
probablybronze saws in the time before steel making technology became
extensively known and industrialized within the past thousand years or so.

b) Hacksaws: Hacksaw blades are normally quite brittle, so care needs to be
taken to prevent brittle fracture of the blade. Early blades were of carbon
steel, now termed 'low alloy' blades, and were relatively soft and flexible.
A panel hacksaw eliminates the frame, so that the saw can cut into panels of
sheet metal without the length of cut being restricted by the frame. Junior
hacksaws are the small variant, while larger mechanical hacksaws are used
to cut working pieces from bulk metal. A power hacksaw (or electric
hacksaw) is a type of hacksaw that is powered either by its own electric
motor or connected to a stationary engine. Most power hacksaws are
stationary machines but some portable models do exist. Stationary models
usually have a mechanism to lift up the saw blade on the return stroke and
some have a coolant pump to prevent the saw blade from overheating.

b) Think of a product you know well. In pairs, discuss the materials used in it
and what properties make the materials suitable. Discuss whether alternative
materials could be used.(piensa en algun producto que conoscas muy bien ,
que materials son usados alli y que propiedades serian los mas apropiados.





ALUMNO: Vidal Cortez Christian

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