Addition (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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How many main categories of timber joints are there?
How many main categories of timber joints are there?
Three categories
What are carcase joints primarily designed for constructing?
What are carcase joints primarily designed for constructing?
Enclosed structures like cabinets
What is the main weakness of a butt joint?
What is the main weakness of a butt joint?
Minimal adhesive surface area
How do dowelled joints improve upon basic butt joints?
How do dowelled joints improve upon basic butt joints?
Wooden pegs increase strength
What design feature gives finger joints their name?
What design feature gives finger joints their name?
Interlocking rectangular projections
Why are dovetail joints particularly strong in carcase construction?
Why are dovetail joints particularly strong in carcase construction?
They become stronger under tension
What is a housing joint particularly useful for in cabinets?
What is a housing joint particularly useful for in cabinets?
Supporting shelves
What is the mortise and tenon joint considered for frame construction?
What is the mortise and tenon joint considered for frame construction?
The gold standard
How are halving joints created?
How are halving joints created?
Cutting halfway through each piece
Why are mitre joints primarily chosen despite being weak?
Why are mitre joints primarily chosen despite being weak?
Attractive appearance
What are mitre joints' weakness due to?
What are mitre joints' weakness due to?
End-grain adhesion
What is the primary purpose of edge joining techniques?
What is the primary purpose of edge joining techniques?
Creating wider boards from planks
What principle determines the strength of any timber joint?
What principle determines the strength of any timber joint?
Adhesive surface area available