Define the determinate of a quadratic equation and, using your own words, explain how it can be used to determine the number of solutions to the equation.

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1. QUESTION

Explain in your own words how to determine whether a geometric series will:
• converge
• diverge
• oscillate

Define any algebraic variables you use.

GUIDANCE

If you would like to use mathematical notation in your explanation you may. You will need to attach your answer as a separate document, a scanned handwritten answer, or a clearly photographed handwritten ans

2Define the determinate of a quadratic equation and, using your own words, explain how it can be used to determine the number of solutions to the equation.

Define any algebraic variables you use.

GUIDANCE

If you would like to use mathematical notation in your explanation you may. You will need to attach your answer as a separate document, a scanned handwritten answer, or a clearly photographed handwritten answer.

  1. you are required to complete a series of calculations that link to the content of this unit. An ‘assignment questions document’ has been provided for this purpose. The assignment questions can be found in the ‘Download Assessor Guidance’ below.

GUIDANCE

You should either print out the document and write your answers on the sheet or provide your answers in a separate document.
Answer all questions and upload your finished worksheet to your assignment once completed

 

Create an energy mixed system consists of different energy sources to cover the targeted city need for energy.

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Create an energy mixed system consists of different energy sources to cover the targeted city need for energy. Also, include the calculation needed for energy consumption and the division usage percentage between the energy resources.

Provide two innovative design or construction proposals for incorporation within the project.

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Provide two innovative design and / or construction proposals for incorporation within the project. The proposals should address the specific building element that the innovation relates to, the form of construction, the materials to be used and the advantages of the innovation to this type of residential development.
Innovative design ideas: 1. Structural insulated panels
2. Hemp
Around 325 words for each design idea

Describe the cultural and social factors in that country that led to this technology’s invention.

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Writing Assignment 1: Consider a technology in the Mechanical Engineering field invented outside of the U.S.

(a) Describe the cultural and social factors in that country that led to this technology’s invention.

(b) Describe how this invention has evolved and influenced the culture of the U.S. You must include at least two references. Minimum word count: 300

Assignment 1 addresses GE learning outcome 1 for area V:”Students shall be able to compare systematically the ideas, values, images, cultural artifacts, economic structures, technological developments, or attitudes of people from more than one culture outside the U.S.”

 

Explain how precision in accurate timekeeping affected human behavior in both Europe and the United States. Give examples.

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Technology is often the product of people and their circumstances, yet its influence also far surpasses its immediate environment. This understanding of technology helps to explain the resulting changes to human behavior that occur over time, especially when one considers the historical periods involved in the development and distributions of specific technologies.

In keeping with the idea that some technologies may possess inherent value-laden qualities, consider how the invention of mechanized timekeeping devices (such as the mechanical clock) have radically changed human behavior over the last 1000 years.

For this assignment, explain the historical context and cultural traditions which led to the development of the mechanical clock. Do research on how the development and adoption of the mechanical clock in Europe later affected the United States. Be sure to give examples. Then, consider your own experience with a form of artifactual timekeeping. Consider the influence that precision in accurate timekeeping has had upon your own behavior, both in your everyday life and especially as an engineer.

Required Reading/Citation: Lewis Mumford, “Technics and Civilization” Sec. 1-3 – “The Monastery and the Clock”

In your write up, be sure to:

1. Describe the history of the mechanical clock, including at least one influence that led to its development (e.g., historical, cultural, religious, social, economic, political).

2. Explain how the mechanical clock gave rise to the concept of artifactual time.

3. Explain how precision in accurate timekeeping affected human behavior in both Europe and the United States. Give examples.

4. Think about how artifactual timekeeping has affected your own behavior, both in your everyday life and especially as an engineer. That is, consider the importance of measuring time with accuracy and precision that makes possible your training as an engineer.

Exceptions

Please do not use the following paper as a source:

“The Invention of the Mechanical Clock and Perceptions of Time in the 13th–15th Centuries”, by Mehitabel Glenhaber (2014), from The Concord Review.

Glenhaber wrote this paper as an 11th-grade High School student, so I’m categorically banning the use of this work. If you use this work, you will be penalized. Just don’t use it.

Please refer to the attachment files for more info on the writing assignment as well as the rubric. Thanks.

Write Literature review about classification of drones based on flying techniques (aerodynamics)

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Write Literature review about classification of drones based on :

1) based on the drone size

2) based on the method of control (level of autonomousity)

3) based on flying techniques (aerodynamics)

4) based on number of rotors

5) based on energy sources

The Impact of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Capacity in Quantity Surveying Practice on Project Performance.

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Explain the Impact of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Capacity in Quantity Surveying Practice on Project Performance.

Identify and discuss four sources of errors encountered during the surveying task and explain how these errors could be minimised.

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Imagine using a levelling instrument and graduated staff, level the stations of two controlled traverses. Undertake the following two surveys:
i. A levelling survey between the centre point of the kerb at the East entrance and the gully grating at South entrance on our associate college( London South East College Upper holly hill)(Measurement is already provided in the attached document for the site).
ii. A flying level survey starting and finishing on the kerb at the East entrance (Measurement provided). Take levels down Upper Holly Hill Road, up Holly Hill Road and then back into the site via the West entrance, crossing the site using the road to finish at the East entrance (Use google map to see the site).
Prepare a report that covers the following:
The data obtain for each of the survey and use both the HPC and the rise and fall methods to calculate the reduced level at every station. Show all the necessary check to validate your calculation.
Explain briefly the steps used in carrying out the surveying task and include diagram where necessary.
Check the mis-closure error for the flying survey and update the values for the reduced level. If the error exceeds 50mm, repeat the process until the results are within required tolerance.
Identify and discuss four sources of errors encountered during the surveying task and explain how these errors could be minimised.
Plot the sectional view for each of the survey based on the computed results and briefly explain.
Explain the application of levelling in the field using three different examples.

Link to watch for the levelling instrument videos:

Briefly state your reason for wishing to attend LMU and how you came to choose your academic program.

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Please briefly state your reason for wishing to attend LMU and how you came to choose your academic program.

Carry out an FE analysis, considering the boundary conditions that are provided by the columns, and the permanent and variable loads as below.

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The floor plan shown below is for a flat slab that is supported by square columns of 350mm sides. The distances between the grids are X1, X2 and Y1, Y2. The values of these distances are to be taken from the last 4 digits of your

X1 = 9m, X2 =7m, Y1 = 9m, and Y2 = 4m. The centre of the internal columns coincides with the intersection point of the grids. The structural engineer decided to use concrete grade C40/50, but is not sure about the appropriate thickness of the slab that is sufficient to resist the punching shear failure without the need to use shear reinforcement.

Use the finite element (FE) software, MIDAS Gen, or any other FE software to:

1-    Create an FE model for the slab.

2-   Carry out an FE analysis, considering the boundary conditions that are provided by the columns, and the permanent and variable loads as below.

Data:     Characteristic permanent loads: self weight plus 1.7 kN/m2 for partitions.

Characteristic variable load: 4 kN/m2

Assume the building is braced against wind loading.

Slab thickness: find the smallest thickness, rounded to the nearest 25mm, such that the vertical deflection does not exceed the permissible limit of EC2.

Pattern loading on the slab must be considered, but not the flexural stiffness of the columns.

Output:                you are required to produce a 1000 words technical report that includes the following:

A plan of the geometrical model.

Contour lines of deflected shape, bending stresses and shear stresses.

A table showing maximum deflections against different slab thicknesses.

Explanation about the loading used.

Recommendation on the smallest slab thickness to use, and the reasoning behind it.

Extra marks may be gained by showing the effect of refining the mesh.

A brief comment on how safe this thickness is against punching shear attracts extra marks.