Forces and Structural Stability
what is vortex shedding?
Irregular wind patterns caused by wind hitting and moving around structures
What is surveying?
Surveying is the process of determining the relative position of structures above, on, or under a plot of land
tinkerCAD, Blender, and Adobe illustrator are all examples of what?
3D Modelling Softwares
What is the strongest shape?
Triangle
What is the place we go outside to for lunch called?
Main quad
What is the difference between tension and compression
tension is a pulling force
compression is a pushing force
What do the contour lines on a topographic map represent?
Elevation ( How high above sea level is the ground)
What does it mean to say that the Engineering Design Process is iterative?
it is a cyclical process which allows engineers to continuously improve their designs
Why does boiling water make it safer to drink?
The heat kills bacteria in the water
What is the difference between science and engineering?
Science is the systematic process of learning about the world/universe, meanwhile engineering the process of applying maths and science to solve problems.
What is a load? What does load distribution mean?
A load is the weight that a structure must be able to withstand/support. Load distribution is how structures share a load between their different parts to prevent too much stress from breaking or damaging them.
What are latitude and longitude lines? what is at 0 latitude? and what is at 0 longitude
Latitude lines are horizontal lines running east- west (y-coordinates)
Longitude lines are vertical lines running north-south (X - coordinates)
The Equator is 0 latitude
The Prime Meridian is 0 Longitude
Two questions that a feasibility study answers
Can the design withstand environmental forces?
Can the ground support the structure?
Name 5 different types of bridges.
Suspension
Beam
Tied-arch
cable-stayed
Cantilever
Drawbridge
Truss
etc.
name and explain 2 projects that we did this week
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How does a Tuned Liquid Damper (TLD) act as a counterweight?
when the building sways to one side, water moves in a large tank and the wave crashes on the opposite end, dampening the vibration of the building
How does a GPS work?
Receivers on the ground access data from satellites to determine their latitude and longitude. can also determine speed if the receiver is moving.
What is risk management? Why is it important?
Risk management is the process of determining hazards and dealing with them before they happen. This is important to ensure the safety of the designs.
what are two benefits of multi-functional furniture?
Saving space, resources, and reducing waste
Name 4 of the 6 engineering disciplines that DiscoverE runs camps for?
Biomedical Engineering
Civil & Environmental engineering
Chemical & Materials Engineering
Electrical & Computer engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics
what would be the best way to position a house in a temperate/boreal environment? why?
Position the house with the long side facing north-south to maximize heat and sunlight during the winter and minimize overheating/ too much sun during the warm summer.
what do DMS, DDM, and DD stand for?
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
Degrees and Decimal Minutes
Decimal Degrees
Name all 8 steps of the engineering design process in order
Ask
Research
Brainstorm
Plan
Create
Test
Reflect
Improve
name and explain 3 different ways that water is filtered and treated to be clean for drinking
Water screening
Coagulation
Flocculation
Sedimentation
Filtration
Name everyone in this camp room
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