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Engineering History, Engineer Discipline & Engineering Structures

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Location: South Queensferry and North Queensferry, Scotland, Firth of Forth Bridge
Constructed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the early 1970s, for their time, the best known examples of tube buildings, World Trade Center
In 1974, the * in Chicago assumed the coveted title of world's tallest building, at 1,454 feet. It held this title for 22 years until 1998, Sears Tower
Today, some call the * bridge the "most spectacular bridge in the world." But it had to withstand brutal winds, tide, and fog., Golden Gate Bridge
Currently the longest spanning suspension bridge in the world that stretches 12,828 feet, Akashi Kaiko Bridge
Location: Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA; Completion Date: 1964; Length: 89,760 feet, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Built during the Depression between 1930 and 1931, the * became the world's tallest office building., Empire State Building
One of the earliest bridge construction methods is the * design, which uses built up stepping stones., Beam
Today, the * is recognized as New York City's greatest display of Art Deco, a decorative style characterized by sharp angular or zigzag surface forms and ornaments & stands at 1,046 feet, Chrysler Building
Built in commemoration of the French Revolution, was the tallest building in the world when it was unveiled at the Paris World's Fair in 1889., Eiffel Tower
What is a bridge that uses a series of triangles to add to its structural strength?, Truss bridge
Location: Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, USA; Completion Date: 1883; Length: 3,460 feet;Type: Suspension, Brooklyn Bridge
In 1998, the * peak at an impressive 1,483 feet & is considered the world's tallest buildings, Petronas Towers
Location: St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Florida, USA; Completion Date: 1987; Length: 29,040 feet, Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Location: San Francisco and Sausalito, California, USA; Completion Date: 1937; Length: 8,981 feet, Golden Gate Bridge
The * is the part of the bridge that includes the roadway and everything beneath it., substructure
* is the most common material for foundations, piers, and abutments., concrete
Google glasses that allow you to stay connected to the internet; Release of an Agriculture simulator; BP selects Berkley to lead a $500 million to develop Biofuels; Apple famous IPhone & IPod; Genetic engineering and cloning for milk & livestock2000-Present
First artificial heart is successfully implanted; Columbia space shuttle is reused for space travel; The Concord is first used for supersonic flight between Europe and the U.S.1975-1990
Firth of Forth Bridge, Cantilever
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Beam
Golden Gate Bridge, Suspension
New River Gorge Bridge, Arch
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Cable-Stayed
“The * identifies the equipment necessary to assemble a new CD player; the * designs said CD player”, technologist; engineer
Detroit becomes center of auto production industry; First commercial flight between Paris and London begins; Ford develops first diesel engines in tractors1900-1925
The * is the distance between the piers that support the bridge beam., span
Agriculture Adjustment Act Created a new USDA; First atomic bomb is used ; The VW Beetle goes into production; John Logie Baird invents a primitive form of television1925-1950
The roadway is held in place with long structures or arms projecting out into the water, Cantilever bridge
Coa curved structure that converts the downward force of its own weight, and of any weight pressing down on top of it, into an outward force along its sides and basensists of a horizontal structures supported at each end by piers., Beam bridge
typically span distances between 200 and 800 feet, Arch bridge
Consists of an assembly of triangles & are commonly made from a series of straight, steel bars, Truss bridge
Supports the roadway with massive steel cables, but in a different way. The cables run directly from the roadway up to a tower, forming a unique "A" shape. Its spans (between 500 and 3,000 feet)., Cable-Stayed Bridge
Can span 2,000 to 7,000 feet -- way farther than any other type of bridge & they have a truss system beneath the roadway to resist bending and twisting., Suspension bridge
1st Cellular phone was inrtroduced; Farmers started using GPS; 1st portable computer was introducedSinger introduces 1st electronic sewing machnine1975-2000
Engineering applications in the areas of the science of air flight and the science of space flight., Aerospace Eng.
One who designs and operates systems to provide safe drinking water and to prevent and control pollution in water, in the air, and on the land, Environmental Engineer
Communication Systems, Power Generation and Transmission, Industrial Applications, Electrical Eng
Bridges and Highways, Skyscrapers, Shipping Facilities and Railroad Lines, Civil Engineer
Design, install, and improve systems that integrate people, materials, and machines to improve efficiency., Industrial Engineer
Engineer who evaluates and stabilizes foundations for buildings, roads, and other structures, Geotechnical Engineer
Focuses primarily on computer hardware, not software,Responsible for the “architecture” of the computer system, Computer Engineer
Deals with power, the generation of power, and the application of power to a variety of machines, ranging from HVAC to space vehicles., Mechanical Engineer
Soil and water, Food engineering, Power and machinery, Agricultural Engineer
Applies chemistry to industrial processes, such as the manufacture of drugs, cements, paints, lubricants, and the like., Chemical Engineer
The U.S. completes the first ever moon landing; Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite, put into space by USSR 1st Personal computer; Computers first introduced into the market1950-1975
* design and manufacture machines and systems, while engineering * have the technical know-how to use and install the machines properly., Engineers; technologists
The most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work towards a * goal.common
Those who believe gay stereotypes may also believe that homosexuality is a _____.curse
For a long time, ____ awarded the highest number of degrees, but that was eventually replaced by ___ engineering.electrical, mechanical
The goodness or badness of human action or behavior is _____.Morality
* point to standards or codes of behavior expected by the group to which the individual belongs.Ethics
What area of engineering is responsible for “molding” raw materials into finished product?Manufacturing & Construction
A ________ engineer might be involved in design, installation, and upkeep of a productConsulting
Simulate instances and environments in which a product would be used by a _____ engineer.Testing
A ______ & ______ engineer would be responsible for maintaining production line.Operations & Maintenance
______ engineers are knowledgeable in principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematicsResearch
An ____ engineer uses computational tools and mathematic models to enrich the work of design and research engineersAnalysis
Failing to hold a door open for someone might be considered a violation of ___.etiquette
________ is defined as "a joint action by a group of people, in which each person subordinates his or her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."Teamwork
* is the largest branch of engineering.Electrical
What area of Biomedical Engineer is application of engineering principles to biological systems?Bioengineering
What area of Biomedical Engineer develops instrumentation for medical uses?Medical
What area of Biomedical Engineer develops systems that help serve the needs of hospitals and clinics?Clinical
____ is a thought that may be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things, but that belief may or may not be true.Sterotyping
The type of engineer thats bridges the gap between the laboratory and the production facilityDevelopment
_____ is the effect of a rotational force applied on a body at some distance from its axis.Torque
The measure of gravitational pull is ___.weight
_____ is the natural phenomenon of attraction between physical objects with mass or energy.gravitation
The quantity that designates the speed and direction in which a body moves.Velocity
A unified body of matter with no specific shapemass
The rate or a measure of the rate of motionSpeed
A quantity characterized by magnitude and directionvector
A physical quantity that can be described completely in terms of its magnitudescalar
____ is the force resisting the relative lateral motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, or material elements in contact.Friction
Inherent property of a body that makes it oppose any force that would cause a change in its motion.inertia
What law states when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts on the first a force equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.Third law of motion
What law states an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion, at a constant velocity unless or until outside forces act upon it.First law of motion
Agency that alters the direction, speed, or shape that a body would exhibit in the absence of any external influence.force
The act or process of changing position or place.motion
Rate of change of velocity.acceleration
The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects at or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center of the body.gravity
What law states the net force acting upon an object is a product of its mass multiplied by its acceleration.Second law of motion
What formula is this: A = Vf - Vi / tacceleration
Identify the constants for the variables in this formula: T=F x LToorque, Force, Length
kg.m/sec^2: This is equal to:Newton
What are the 3 aspects of Environmental Engineering:Disposal;Remediation;Prevention
* define personal character, while * stress a social system in which they are applied.Morals, ethics
A lever turns back and forth on a _______.fulcrum
Six different _______________ can help make work easier.simple machines
A machine that splits an object apart is a ____________.wedge
A _______ is made of a wheel and a ropepulley
A ramp is an example of a _______________.inclined plane
An object being lifted or moved is a _____________.load
________ is done whenever a force moves an object through a distance.Work
A ______ is a machine used to hold objects together.screw
A ___________moves or turns an object.wheel and axle
The clip art shows an example of ______________ ., wheel and axle,
The clip art shows an example of _____________., inclined planes
The clip art shows an example of a _____________., lever
The clip art shows an example of a _____________., pulley
In the ___ class, the fulcrum is located between the effort and the resistance., first
The_______ class of lever (fig. 1-2, part B) has the fulcrum at one end, the effort applied at the other end, and the resistance somewhere between those points., second
____ class levers are ones in which the force is placed between the object you want to move and the fulcrum. Examples include your lower arm, tweezers, sugar tongs, etc., third
The point where a lever pivots (also the point on the lever where the effort arm becomes the resistance arm) is called the * .fulcrum
A * may therefore be defined as a combination of rigid or resistant bodies, formed and connected so that they move with definite relative motions with respect to one another.mechanism
A * is a combination of rigid or resistant bodies, formed and connected do that they move with definite relative motions and transmit force from the source of power to the resistance to be overcome.machine
A ____ is a re-programmable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasksrobot
The two key words that are used to define a robot is ___________ & ______________.multifunctional, re-programmable
By closely following the engineering \*, you can accomplish the goal of creating a design that meets the objective in the most cost-effective manner.design cycle
One complete cycle through all the steps of a process is called a/an *.iteration
Identify the vex component shown:, Bumper switch
Identify the vex component shown:, Limit switch
Identify the vex component shown:, Ultrasonic sensor
Identify the vex component shown:, Line follow sensor
Identify the vex component shown:, Keps nut
Identify the vex component shown:, Lock nut
Identify the vex component shown:, 8-32 screw
Identify the vex component shown:, 6-32 screw
Identify the vex component shown:, All-purpose Tire
Identify the vex component shown:, Knobby Tire
Identify the vex component shown:, Removable Tire
Identify the vex component shown:, Removable Hub
Identify the Structural Components, Chassis Rail
Identify the Structural Components, Chassis Bumper
Identify the Structural Components, Plate
Identify the Structural Components, Long Angle Bar
Identify the Structural Components, Pivot
Identify the Structural Components, Plus Gusset
Identify the Structural Components, Gusset
Identify the Structural Components, Flat Bar
Identify the Structural Components, Threaded Beam
Identify the Structural Components, Square Bar
Identify the Structural Components, Bearing Block
Identify the Structural Components, Locking Plate
Identify the Structural Components, Collar
Identify the Structural Components, Plastic Spacer
Identify the Structural Components, Washer
Identifying Control Components, Jumper Clip
Identifying Control Components, Controller
Identifying Control Components, Transmitter
Identifying Control Components, Transmitter Frequency Module
Identifying Control Components, RF Receiver Module
Identifying Programming Components, Receiver Crystal
Identifying Programming Components, RJ-10 Receiver Cable
Identifying Components, Programming Components
* is a fastener that has a matrix of small hooks on it; the other part has a similar matrix of small loops, when these two parts are pressed together, the hooks and loops mesh creating a mechanical bond, Velcro
A \* is a smooth cylindrical fastener with a head used to permanently hold two pieces of material together., rivet
Screws can be identified by five main attributes: They are Type, Material, Diameter,*, *., Length, Thread Pitch,
There are many different types of screws. They are typically categorized by drive type, function & *., head style,


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