Engineering

Throughout the semester we have mentioned the many different governing ASTM standards associated with material testing. One such test that we performed in the lab was related to ASTM C143 “Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete.” Quite often the testing procedure from the ASTM standard has been simplified and included as the procedure in the textbook (Somayaji, Civil Engineering Materials). For this problem, review the actual ASTM standard and compare it to the simplified procedure covered on page 208 of the materials textbook (CON-1: Slump Test of Portland Cement). What are the similarities and difference between the actual ASTM C143 standard and the procedure outlined in CON-1? Are there any items removed in the simplified procedure that is discussed in the actual standard? Be sure to give specifics. 

Write a professional project report presenting all details and results for their design. The report must include the Cover page (project title and complete names of all team members). A “Frame of Reference” section covering: Introduction, Design motivation, How the product works, Discussion of the design (strengths, weaknesses, manufacturing considerations, estimated cost, potential customers, potential competitors), Conclusions, Summary of results achieved, Concluding remarks, Lessons learned, Areas of improvement, References, Books, journal papers or other work cited, Appendices: Analysis results (limiting positions, velocities, accelerations, forces) presented clearly on plots or tables, CAD drawings showing all dimensions and tolerances of all geometric features of each component, Material used for each component and reasoning for material selection, Views of the 3D model, Screenshots of the animation at various points in the range of motion, Other appendices as needed. The project is to design, model, and analyze a mechanism using synthesis and analysis tools. Another objective is for students to use 3D CAD mechanism software to perform modeling and analysis of their mechanism of choice. Project requirements are listed below. All project requirements must be met in order to consider the project a success and obtain a passing grade: The subject of the project must be a machine or a mechanism that performs a specific task or function in a real-world application. It must include a six-bar (or higher) linkage. Cams, gears, and belts are desirable. It must be powered by a crank (motor) or a dyad crank. It must have an industrial application.

The assignment is to write about how aging aircraft effects maintenance. What are the struggle in maintaining aging aircraft in service and proper procedures for doing so.

Let’s assume your organization has both a fully functioning IT department and now starting an ad hoc Information Governance department. Which department would be responsible for managing the Data Modeling Integration process? Which group would manage all the changes? Which IT Governance Framework would be applicable to both departments when managing and executing this process?  Explain your reasoning. Provide real-life examples from your current organization to support your content

Choose a topic that is of interest to you about an issue concerning a current social issue or modern technology and write an essay in which you take a position on that issue. Your main goal in this researched essay is to present your findings on the topic, present your position on the topic, and finally, show your audience why they should care about the topic. You must have a minimum of six primary and/or secondary sources. A minimum of two of your sources needs to be scholarly, academic journal articles. Some suggestions for topics might be the benefits created or problems caused by social media, the benefits created or problems caused by driverless vehicles, the benefits created, or problems caused by the use of robots and other automation/technology in the industry, police departments, or the military. Your argument should contain all of the genre’s features listed here: An explicit position A response to what others have said or done Appropriate background information A clear indication of why the topic matters Good reasons and evidence Attention to more than one point of view An authoritative tone An appeal to readers’ values Introduction Establish the importance of issue Establish credibility State position: Explicit thesis statement Body Provide necessary background information Reasons and evidence to support position Acknowledge possible counterarguments and refute them Conclusion Summarize arguments Elaborate on implications Make clear what audience to do in response This assignment will require you to incorporate and cite within the text of your essay at least five articles. You may use one of the articles that we have used in class. Any essay that does not include In-Text Documentation and a Works Cited list will receive a grade of 0. Any essay that contains a Works Cited list but lacks In-Text Documentation will not receive a grade higher than 50%. Other Requirements Page Count: 6 full double spaced pages, Times New Roman font. (Your Works Cited page does not count toward the page count for your essay.) Use MLA Style heading for essays without cover pages. Be sure to include headers that contain your last name and page number for each page. Be sure to double space the entire essay.  You must use at least six articles in writing this essay.  NO PLAGIARISM

****Only use these three online repositories to locate these sources—do not consult Google or any other search engine.**** Open these three links to digital repositories containing resources related to the dropping of the atomic bomb. Browse through each repository (Truman Library Collections, Voices of the Manhattan Project, and National Security Archive), and think about how useful these repositories would be to you if you were a historian seeking to write a biography on the scientist Leo Szilard (pronounced SIL-lard) who helped develop the atomic bomb and also campaigned against its use. https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/library https://www.manhattanprojectvoices.org/ https://www.atomicheritage.org/ As you explore each repository, try to locate the following primary sources that you might consult to write a chapter about Szilard’s campaign against dropping the atomic bomb. Each primary source is located in only one of the above repositories. Try your best to locate each source, but it is OK if you are not able to locate all three. If you are successful in your search, try skimming through the sources you find. 1.The transcription of the oral history interview with Tom Evans, a close friend of President Truman’s, discussing scientists’ opposition to the use of the atomic bomb 2.A petition against the use of the atomic bomb circulated by Szilard directed toward President Truman 3.An interview with Lilli Hornig, a scientist who signed Szilard’s petition against the use of the atomic bomb To do this, develop search terms similar to the examples shown in the Module Two Module Overview. Only use these three online repositories to locate these sources—do not consult Google or any other search engine. Take notes on the search terms that are successful and keep the links to the sources you find. In two to three sentences, respond to each question. To develop your responses, combine your experience using search terms to locate the three primary sources in this module with your own reflections on the questions posed. Regardless of whether or not you were able to find all three primary sources, complete all question prompts before you submit your responses. If you were not able to find the primary sources, let your instructor know what search terms you did use so he or she can provide you with feedback on how to develop effective search terms. 1.Describe your overall experience locating these primary sources. Was it challenging or straightforward? Do you learn anything interesting along the way? 2.Were you able to locate an interview with Tom Evans, a close friend of President Truman’s, who interacted with scientists who were trying to reach Truman with their campaign against the use of the atomic bomb? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source. 3.Were you able to locate a petition against the use of the atomic bomb circulated by Leo Szilard directed toward President Truman? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source.4.Were you able to locate an interview with Lilli Hornig, a scientist who signed Szilard’s petition against the use of the atomic bomb? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source

Questions:Why are contracts important in society? What would happen if we didn’t have contracts?One of the concepts in contract law is that if parties sign a bad contract, it is sometimes more efficient to break it and pay the damages than satisfy it. Do you believe that parties to a contract have a moral obligation to satisfy it?Name the elements of forming a contract, define them, and then apply them in context to a contract you have entered into some time in your life (nothing personal or that you feel uncomfortable sharing—a normal consumer contract is fine).Hypothetical:Grandma Meredith was beloved by her family for many years. Though she had many grandchildren, her particular favorite was a handsome 10-year-old named Michael. One day, when Michael’s family was visiting her toward the end of her life, she asked how Michael was doing in school. The family explained how bright and eager Michael was, and Grandma Meredith called him over and wrote a promissory note stating that Michael would receive $5,000 dollars when he turned 18.

produce the required design documentation, including the 3D model, time scheduling and simulation, cost estimates, and sustainability reports of the granny flat to be constructed.

Challenger Safety Article: You are to review the following article about the challenger Shuttle disaster at http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/space-disasters/challenger-disaster/. You are to reflect on the importance of reviewing details around technical concerns related to this incident and how this could relate to your future career in automotive design and answer the following questions. What overlooked details led to this disaster? What role did engineers play in this incident? What are some actions that engineers could have taken to prevent this tragedy? How does the article directly relate to both of the incidents you were involved in? How does this article relate to your future career of automotive design?

COMM 102: Mass Media & SocietyTerm Paper Guidelines• Length: 7-10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced. (2,500-3,000 words)• Style: APA• Topic: Anything to do with Media & Society.• Important: You may choose a topic that has been covered in class, but you must take what we have covered as your starting point and research the topic well beyond that.• Sources: There are stacks and stacks of things called “books” in our library and the VPL. I am going to want to see some of these in the List of References or Works Cited section at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is not a valid source for academic research. It can provide a very useful place to start because it often lists good sources for further research, but it should not be used as a source itself. Our library websites also includes access to many e-books and databases, the most useful of which might be Communication and Mass Media Complete.• Tip: You might want to query me on your proposed topic, as I can probably tell you if you will be able to find many good sources on it and I can probably point you to some of them.• Due date: Sunday, midnight of week 10 for online sections.Possible term paper topics• How does mass media influence society?• What are the contributions of mass communications to modern society?• Marshall McLuhan from the Gutenberg Galaxy to the Global Village• How Web 2.0 advances the Internet from Web 1.0• How social media have changed politics• How U.S. hedge funds came to control Canada’s press Citizen journalism• Native advertising: Sell-out or saviour of journalism• Does Technology save or suck time?• What are the effects of TV and Movies on young minds?• Who controls content on the www?• Is the data being mined about customers on the www a breach of privacy?• Explain the importance of racial and gender diversity in mass media• How has history repeated itself in mass media?