Seismic Towers by TBillings https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower This page will display assignments, due dates, and rubrics for all graded STEM assignments. en-us 2016-11-04 12:26:12 UTC 2023-02-21 19:49:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png Today Assignment : October 16,2017 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/135344102 Complete the research assignment below using the multimedia presentation software of your choice.

Due Date: Wednesday 10/18/17 at the start of the period.]]> 2016-11-04 12:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/135344102 Handout gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197199665 2017-10-16 02:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197199665 Directions gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197199811
  • In groups of 2 you will design a structure from limited materials to withstand a simulated earthquake.

    • Read the handout below and bring the listed materials to school for building on Thursday. 10/19/17
    ]]>     2017-10-16 02:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197199811     Types of Braced Frames gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197324865 2017-10-16 13:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/197324865 Research Notes Submission Link gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198149166 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7WgWWQD27diV2hOZFl1cjYydFE?usp=sharing]]> 2017-10-18 10:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198149166 Today's Assignment: October 18,2017 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198149215
  • Read and understand the project handout.
  • Brainstorm and create a rough sketch individually.
  • Collaborate with your group and come up with a group design.
    • -orthographic
    -ruler/neat, straight lines
    -dimensions



    ]]>     2017-10-18 10:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198149215     Reverse Engineering gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198436116 1. "Before You Begin" Questions:
    Complete questions 1-7 (p. 122 )in the Gateway to Engineering Text. (Write the Questions & Answers) The assignment should be on lose paper to be turned in to the Substitute Teacher at the end of the period.

    2. Vocabulary : Write a definition for each term in your own words.(p.139)

    Do Next:
    Stretch Your Knowledge:     Please provide thoughtful, written responses to the following questions 1-6. (p. 139)

    ]]>     2017-10-18 19:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/198436116     Chapter 19: Civil Engineering & Architecture gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/199042638 1. "Before You Begin" Questions:
    Complete questions 1-7(p. 360 )in the Gateway to Engineering Text. (Write the Questions & Answers) The assignment should be on lose paper to be turned in to the Substitute Teacher at the end of the period.

    2. Vocabulary : Write a definition for each term in your own words.(p.376)

    Do Next:
    Stretch Your Knowledge:     Please provide thoughtful, written responses to the following questions 1-5. (p. 377)

    ]]>     2017-10-20 13:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/199042638     Today at a Glance: gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200250774
  • Review Project Handout (10 Min.)
  • Review group Plan/Sketch (5 Min.)
  • Pass out Materials (5 Min.)
  • Tower Build (25 Min.)
    • ]]>     2017-10-25 01:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200250774     Today's Objective gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200251340 I can demonstrate my understanding of structural strength by building a straw tower to withstand a simulated earthquake.]]> 2017-10-25 01:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200251340 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200892196 2017-10-26 16:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/200892196 Chapter 18 Automation gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/201230776 1. "Before You Begin" Questions:
    Complete questions 1-7(p. 344 )in the Gateway to Engineering Text. (Write the Questions & Answers) The assignment should be on lose paper to be turned in to the Substitute Teacher at the end of the period.

    2. Vocabulary : Write a definition for each term in your own words.(p.358)

    Do Next:
    Stretch Your Knowledge:     Please provide thoughtful, written responses to the following questions 1-6. (p. 359)]]>     2017-10-27 15:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/201230776     gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/201809365 2017-10-30 16:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/201809365 Today's Task: gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206435822 Challenge: Build a cube that can support a single golf ball.
    Cube Defined by each class:
    1. Equal members
    2. 6 Faces
    3. 16 Right angles
    4. 3D
    5. All sides are the same

    Constraints:
    • The ball cannot sit on top of the cube.
    • The ball cannot sit on the the bottom of the cube and must be at least 1 inch higher the the bottom of the cube.
    • The ball cannot be on the outside of the the cube.
    Grades
    • Complete Build-     100pts
    -Perfect standing cube   70pts
    -Supports Golf Ball          30pts
    • Communicate Results-100pts
    -One Slide presentation
    ]]>     2017-11-13 19:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206435822     Objective: gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206436754 What: Design and build a 3D shape that has structural strength and stability.

    How: Each group of 3 will sketch and build a Cube that can support the weight of a golf ball.]]>     2017-11-13 19:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206436754     7th Period gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498466 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NNcMgiAp4ZHkZqr3v8z7xpqqfUSuPJIjLu7V5GWSlQQ/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2017-11-13 21:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498466 6th Period gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498531 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zWh8dt8LmzDvZ6jKgB-boJuI_aLtBgilQ9DRqdsOn14/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2017-11-13 21:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498531 5th Period gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498560 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1chiyQxQLvweNVwZW8ZgWn97KyMRGVZ763imGYuqIjQo/edit#slide=id.p]]> 2017-11-13 21:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498560 4th Period gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498623 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ir7wuap3n-0ns9KIsQ2pkH1BcU4O2s1dejMH2WUyhbc/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2017-11-13 21:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498623 1st Period gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498649 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16mqpsS9kkeQgFy5d0KagEgBYZYC5K2mRqtDsEHRwJsg/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2017-11-13 21:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/206498649 Today's Task gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/207217316 2017-11-15 14:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/207217316 Objective gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/207217347 What :Design and build a tower that has structural strength using a budget and minimal expense.
    How: Each team of 3 will try to build a cost effective tower that is  capable of supporting a text book.  

    • The most effective tower will be the one that meets the challenge at the lowest cost per inch. 
    ]]>     2017-11-15 14:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/207217347     Key Terms gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208718899
    • secondary wave, S wave
    • seismic wave
    • seismograph
    • shear 
    • sinusoidal
    • sketch
    • stiffness
    • tension
    • trough
    • wavelength
    • amplitude
    • base station
    • center of mass
    • column
    • compression
    • conclusion
    • constraint
    • conversion factor
    • crest
    • criteria
    • design
    • dimension
    • earthquake
    • epicenter
    • force
    • frequency
    • girders
    • hypothesis
    • joint
    • lamination
    • load
    • magnitude
    • model
    • modification
    • newton
    • primary wave, P wave
    • resonant frequency
    • roadbed
    • scale


    ]]>     2017-11-20 14:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208718899     Sketches: gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208888581
  • Draw a sketch of one side of of your balsa tower using the dimensions below

    • Draw a rectangle that is 50cm X 10.1cm

    • Draw a line 3mm to the inside of each side of the rectangle. 

    • Evenly space 5 floor plates throughout the structure. (50cm/5=10cm) A floor plate should be evenly spaced every 10 cm from the bottom of the structure.
    • Choose a braced frame design from the first column and draw it on your sketch in between floor plates.
    ]]>     2017-11-20 20:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208888581     Challenge gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208890598 Challenge/Scenario: An architectural firm in San Francisco is looking for a civil engineer to aid in the design and construction of a state-of-theart, earthquake-resistant skyscraper. In order to be considered for the contract, design a model structure from balsa wood that meets the following criteria.  Each structure will be tested on the EQ3 shake table until failure.]]> 2017-11-20 20:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208890598 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208896962 2017-11-20 21:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/208896962 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/209202263 2017-11-21 17:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/209202263 gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/209202777 2017-11-21 17:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/209202777 Structures (pg.170-189) gathrightt https://padlet.com/gathrightt/tower/wish/215799046
  • Complete Test Your Knowledge Questions pg. 189 #1-15 (Answers only!!)

    • Do Next: Critical Thinking (pg. 189)
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