Lesson 2 - Classification and Properties
In this lesson we will discuss what materials of construction are and why a better understanding of them is important to us. We examine the general classification of materials and highlight some of the most important ones in each relevant class. We will review the properties of materials and go into greater detail on these where required. To conclude, we focus on three things that can impact materials greatly: corrosion, degradation and welding.
Lesson Sign-off
This lesson dealt with the classification and properties of materials. It outlined how materials can be classified and developed our understanding of several important material properties. We looked at how corrosion and degradation affect materials and provided the basics of welding in order to get a better understanding of how it affects materials.
You should now be able to:
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Apply material classification to different materials.
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Understand the different properties of materials.
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Understand the most common forms of corrosion and degradation.
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Recommend the best welding practices for common materials used in brewing, such as stainless steel.
The following self-assessment lesson will allow you to determine to what level you attained these outcomes.