Materials for FRC

[Siri]

Hello all,
I've volunteered to help R.C. (and whoever else would like to join) organize this project. Currently, we're trying to determine a layout/organizational structure. Thus far, people have mentioned the following:

Materials
Metals: including steel and aluminum alloys
- C Channel (U Channel)
- Bar/Rod Stock
- Tube Stock (including circular & rectangular)
--I'd like to add Angle and 80/20 T-Slots to this list
Polymers, Plastics: including acrylic and polycarbonate
--This could delve into things like belting: polycord, latex, etc if anyone was interested. (I don't have the background to do this in full)
Wood: including plywood
Fibers
Composites

Topics
Basic Properties (values, meanings, uses)
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Thermal
- Identification Techniques
Correlations [by material and stock shape/dimensions]
- Strength vs. Cost (and cost in general)
- Strength vs. Weight
- Stiffness vs. Weight
Uses
- Forming
- Machinability
- Weldability and/or Adhesives
- Fasteners & Tools
- Tips & Tricks, including Safety
Sources/Suppliers (?)

This should be a really good project! Does anyone have any comments, suggestions, etc on the layout (i.e. the table of contents)? Would you like to add anything to the list or volunteer for a section? R.C. is making a Google Doc, the link will probably be up shortly.