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Structure Project – Materials Engineer Questions
A structure is only as good as the materials that it is composed of. Your structure will be made of paper and white
glue. Research paper and white glue to answer the following questions:
1. Explain the weights and grades of paper. Find out what type of paper a file folder is made of.
2. How can you make paper stronger?
3. What is the difference between adhesion and cohesion?
4. What is white glue made of? How does it work? How long does it take to dry?
5. What other questions do you want to find answers to while working on this project?
Paper and Glue
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2257/how-does-glue-work
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Corrugated-Cardboard.html
http://www.paper-paper.com/weight.html Paperweights
http://glossary.ippaper.com/default.asp?req=knowledge/article/232 Paper grades
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0802498.html Adhesion and Cohesion
www.adhesives.org/TrainingEducation/StudentResources/ Adhesion and Cohesion