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The black tiles underneath the space shuttle are made of ceramics. Ceramics are already fired and thus able to withstand very high temperatures. The ceramic tiles do oxidize (which means material is lost) and are replaced between missions. The failure on Columbia was due to some of those ceramic tiles having fallen off during take off.
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What do the numbers mean on a space shuttle tile?
They identify the tiles. They all have specific spots they must be attached. The numbers correspond to those spots.
What is the density of tile in the heat shield of the space shuttle if the tile weighs 150 gram and displaces 75 ml when placed in a beaker full of water?
Mathematically:where:ρ (rho) is the density, m is the mass, V is the volume.ρ = 150/75 = 2 g/mL
What is the cost of the space shuttle heat shield?
Each tile has an estimated cost of roughly $3,000. There are over 30,000 tiles, ranging from different shapes and sizes. That's approximately $90,000,000.
What is a tea tile used for?
It is used to protect a table or other surface from a hot teapot. Place the tile on the table, place the hot teapot on the tile.
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Porcelain Tile?
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How many heat resistant tiles are on space shuttle?
Columbia & Challenger had approx 32,000 silica tiles glued to them and as Discovery, Atlantis & Endeavor were being built, high temp resistant cloth were used to lighten the weight of the vehicles and to make replacing the thermal protection of the shuttle much easier. The last 3 shuttles had 20,000 to 22,000 tiles on them, with each tile being hand shaped with a saw, then cured in an oven and then hand glued to the the shuttle.
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What types of tile material will a tile saw be able to cut?
A tile saw can cut a variety of tile materials, including: Ceramic tile, Porcelain tile, Marble tile, Granite tile, Stone tile, Glass tile, Mosaic tile, etc. The ability of a tile saw to cut a particular type of tile material depends on the blade used. Some blades are specifically designed for cutting certain materials, such as porcelain or stone, while others are more versatile and can be used on a variety of tile materials. It's important to check the manufacturer's recommendations for the specific tile saw and blade being used to ensure the proper cuts can be made.
Do tile contractors require a special license to be able to work?
The short answer to this question is, yes, a tile contractor must have a tile license to be able to work. You can get such a license in California by having at least 4 years experience and passing an online exam.
Should you install a bathroom vanity on top of tile or on top of backerboard?
On top of the tile. You may want or need to change it at some point and a new one may not fill the space on the tile.
