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Building Bridges
The Physics of Construction
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The nuts & bolts of building bridges. What factors to consider when you build a bridge and what?s the Physics behind them? Introducing the concepts of Stress, Strain and Young?s Modulus to describe the structural properties of building materials. This program examines the variety of bridge designs that these materials can be put to: how they work and why. It examines a bridge plan and uses concepts of Torque and Static orces to see if it stands the test of its load. Finally it challenges students to design and test their own bridges from simple materials.
The nuts & bolts of building bridges. What factors to consider when you build a bridge and what?...
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Design for Sustainability
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Sustainable design is the art of designing physical objects to comply with the principles of economic, social and ecological sustainability. It ranges from the microcosm of designing small objects for everyday use, through to the macrocosm of designing buildings, cities and the earth?s physical surface. The essential aim of sustainable design is to produce places, products and services in a way that reduces use of non renewable resources, minimizes environmental impact and relates people with the natural environment.
Sustainable design is the art of designing physical objects to comply with the principles of econ...
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Model Making: Tools, materials, techniques
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This program provides an informative look at all facets of model construction which could be for students starting a Design Technology course or could be used to refresh and enhance skills. It contains five main sections; Different types of model construction; The correct and safe use of hand tools in use today; Portable power tools; Man made products, natural products; The various techniques used in the woodwork room.
This program provides an informative look at all facets of model construction which could be for ...
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Regenerating a City - Glasgow
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The UK's second city, Glasgow, is undergoing a huge economic and cultural transformation. A major re-branding initiative, extensive dockside developments and improvements in the housing stock have enabled Glasgow to overcome the legacy of its ship building past to become one of the most prosperous cities in the UK. The program talks to architects, developers, local residents and civic leaders. It explores the causes and effects of urban decline and strategies for urban renewal and the creation of sustainable communities.
The UK's second city, Glasgow, is undergoing a huge economic and cultural transformation. A major...
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Urban Regeneration
London and the 2012 Olympics
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The 2012 London Olympics is being used as a catalyst to regenerate over 500 acres of brown field land located in some of the UK's most disadvantaged areas. Building on the lessons learnt from the Sydney Olympics, the event's legacy will be: new sporting facilities and improved transport links, as well as 12,000 new jobs and 9,000 new homes located in Europe?s largest urban park. This valuable resource talks to the Olympic committee, local residents, youth groups, planners, industry and environmental groups. It explores the causes and effects of urban decline, how the Olympics will regenerate the area and build a sustainable community and asks the question: How green will the games be?
The 2012 London Olympics is being used as a catalyst to regenerate over 500 acres of brown field ...
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Using Mathematical Models in Engineering
Terror, Tragedy and Vibrations
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Whether you're riding a roller coaster, taking off on a flight, or driving over a bridge, you're putting your faith in mathematics. Maths can be used to describe situations to solve problems in engineering. They can be used in planning and design, assessing risk or making sure things are safe. In this program we look at three mathematical models applied to three different situations; a thrilling roller coaster ride, a high altitude airplane tragedy and a vibrating bridge! In each we discover a mathematical function to describe what's going on and how we can make better products. A practical look at mathematics and just a few of its applications. Presented by Natasha Mitchell.
Whether you're riding a roller coaster, taking off on a flight, or driving over a bridge, you're ...
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