Week 2

 Specular and Bump maps

Before

 After

Concrete

-process of making the material: composed primarily of aggregate, cement and water.
-how long will it last: for a long time (depending on the environment)
-what makes them corrode: acid rain
-structural pros: recyclable, cheap
-structural cons: has weak tension and shear
-what they are typically used for: architectural structures, brick/block walls, foundations, bridges, roads,  footings
-environmental impacts: greenhouse gas emissions

Glass

-process of making the material:  involves two main methods – the float glass process which produces sheet glass and glass blowing.

-how long will it last: long time

-what makes them corrode: chemicals
-structural pros: can be manipulated using a variety of ways to increase the appeal of the material
-what they are typically used for: windows, mirrors
-environmental impacts: recyclable and dangerous if glass shatters 

Steel

-process of making the material: Combining iron and other elements

-how long will it last: Long life span

-what makes them corrode: Water and air makes them rust

-structural pros: Strong and very good structural material

-structural cons: Losses strength in high temperature
-what they are typically used for: Architecture, bridges and vehicles

-environmental impacts: Recyclable