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wood and bone
helpful readings
organizing materials and processes[^1]
[^1]: Chapter 2, Materials Engineering, Science, from Processing and Design, Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff and David Cebon, 2007
schedule
- lab (4-5:30)
- presentations (5:30-7)
lab: sinew, thread and fabrics / paints and dye
see Lab page
presentations
illustrations
TL, JK, MD and AS will present answers to these questions. 5-7 minutes should do it.
| Title | Due | Who | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which parts of bone are used as materials for crafts? How is it shaped? Carved like stone, or bent and cut like wood? | 10/16/13 | TL | illustration |
| And while we're on that, how does one shape wood? | 10/16/13 | TL | illustration |
| What is the process of healing a bone? | 10/16/13 | JK | illustration |
| How is it that bone can be so light but so strong? | 10/16/13 | AS | illustration |
| What are the structural / strength similarities and differences between teeth and bone? | 10/16/13 | MD | illustration |
| Why do the bones when you grow old become so brittle and easily breakable? | 10/16/13 | AS | illustration |
calculations
Please create an iPython notebook page and define variables for each calculation.
| Title | Due | Who | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical instruments made from these, and how does material relate to acoustics? | 10/16/13 | TL | calculation |
| How much force needs to go into breaking a bone? | 10/16/13 | AS | calculation |
| How far can a bone bend before snapping? | 10/16/13 | AS | calculation |
See: Acoustics for violin and guitar makers
speculations
Let's work out an experiment or experiments from these speculations. Start with a clear statement of the hypothesis, develop a falsifiable statement, and then sketch out the experiment.
| Title | Due | Who | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| How does bone heal when it breaks? Does wood do the same? | 10/16/13 | TL | speculation |
| Can we mix metal and bones together to make a more stronger manmade metrical for ourselves? | 10/16/13 | DL | speculation |
| Why does wood creak? | 10/16/13 | JK | speculation |
| How has evolution carved out the joints/mechanisms of the bones that make up the shoulder girdle? | 10/16/13 | GD | speculation |
| What is the function of bone being porous rather then solid? | 10/16/13 | LG | speculation |
| Why can bones mend themselves so quickly? | 10/16/13 | AS | speculation |