The room in which the presentation will take place must be organised specifically for my presentation as there are various factors that need to be taken into consideration.
Room layout The room in which the presentation will take place must be organised specifically for my presentation as there are various factors that need to be taken into consideration, these are as follows: * Movement - If there are certain times in the presentation that I need to move into or around the room then the positioning of chairs and tables needs to be considered thoroughly. * Barriers to communication - The way in which the room is set out will also determine how certain mechanical barriers to communication can be controlled. For example if the chairs are placed too far away from my speaking point and they cannot hear, then this is a mechanical barrier. * Space - There are certain combinations of room layout that may not be feasible because of a lack in physical space. Layout design ? Layout design ? Layout design ? The chosen design; why have I decided to use it? The chosen design takes into consideration all the possible mechanical barriers to communication that could potentially arise from bad planning. Mechanical barriers are a vital element to be considered when making a presentation. The Chairs have been arranged so that all the guests can see and hear all the relevant information I need to give and my visual aids have been placed in a position so that it will not be blocked by anything. I have decided against the use of a table in front of me for
Modernism and Postmodernism in product design
DESIGN IN CONTEXT 192 Modernism and Postmodernism in product design Lecturer: Kerry Wilkes Student: Chun Chun Student ID: Chuncc31 Modernism and Postmodernism (Product design) Modernism and Postmodernism are two important thought in design. The Postmodernism is evolution from the Modernism. The modern movement of the 1930s through post-modernism of the 1960s. Although that in this modern society, it is still using Modernist and Postmodernist design. Modernism and Postmodernism have their own principles and sign. In the following paragraph, I will go to identify the different between Modernism and Postmodernism in product design. And also analyze each Modernist and Postmodernist product. Firstly, the period of Modernism started in beginning of 20 century. Modernism occurred in 1930s. It influenced by Bauhaus design principles in 1919. Its founder was Walter Gropius. The inspiration come from Russian Constructrism and De Stijl and search for clear similar idea to De Stijl. There are 3 important principles; form follows function, economy of form and truth to materials. That function became the fundamental beliefs of modernism. Therefore modernist product designs are base on function. Its products are more practicality. "Modernism is object too much superfluous decorate." (Mattox 1995, [Online]) "It is advocate simplify, geometric, clear, neat and tiny. It usually
EFFECT OF MOISTURE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NYLON
EFFECT OF MOISTURE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NYLON REPORT BY FAIZAN ANWER HOZEFA NAJEEB PROJECT ADVISOR YASSER JAFFER PREFACE Nylon emerged as commercial thermoplastics after the Second World War following their remarkable wartime success in the textile field. The large scale production of Nylon plastics grew mainly from the adoption of conversion methods and equipment already used for other thermoplastics, together with the availability of relative cheep raw material for bulk manufacture of the polymers. In this report an attempt has been made to present, a broad but balance picture of present day Nylon plastics technology. The topics follow the sequence adapted for monographs on plastic materials in this report and cover raw materials, polymerization techniques, and properties with an historical introduction and testing. While the emphasis is largely based on the effect of moisture on Nylon 6. In discussing properties necessitate is emphasized to obtain the reliable design data to exploit the unique combination of properties possessed by Nylon. In compiling this report a large number of references were consulted, and those from which data were selected for inclusion are listed at the end of the report. SUBJECT Moisture as a matter of fact affects the polymer in respect to their properties and other areas as well, as water molecules may enter the structure
Discuss about the ways how the number of injuries and deaths can be reduced by careful selection of materials in the construction of buildings in case of a fire.
Introduction Fire can be very useful; however it can also be very hazardous at times. The table below shows the number of injuries and deaths in the UK in 2002. Fire incidents 519, 400 Death toll 562 Injuries 16, 595 Population 5, 991, 200 Table 1 Fire can start anytime and anywhere. It can be either accidental or intentional. In both circumstances, safety of people counts. This essay will therefore discuss about the ways how the number of injuries and deaths can be reduced by careful selection of materials in the construction of buildings. Materials such as concrete, clay bricks, gypsum plasterboard, steel, wood and glass can now be used as fire resistant for longer period of time. However, these materials must be reinforced so that they can prevent a fire from spreading further, at least for some time. This essay will discuss about the behaviour of these materials. It will also include ways of how they can be improved. However, it will not talk about safety devices such as fire sprinklers, heat and smoke detectors or fire doors. As these cost a lot, they are only used in multi-storey buildings and not in domestic houses. Concrete Concrete is used in building for several reasons which are normally to speed up construction, for architectural appearance and even because it costs less. However, the main benefit of using concrete in the construction of
Describe the layout and furniture of aTypical Athenian house.
Joshua Jepson Item No. 1 Dinnington Comprehensive School Deadline date:6/6/03 Describe the layout and furniture of a Typical Athenian house In this assignment I am going to be discussing what a typical Athenian house was like. In ancient Athens the people thought that you showed off if you built expensive private houses, so they were simple. In a typical Athenian Kleros (property) you would find a solid foundation of stone at the bottom of the walls. Above this there are the walls, which are made out of sun-baked clay bricks, they were not made in kilns like nowadays. The frames of windows and doors were made from wood. Some roofs were flat and others were covered in sun-baked clay tiles it just depended on the weather or personal preference. The walls of the houses were plastered (or stucco was used) just like we do now, but sometimes the outside was done too. The floors were hard, beaten earth, or flagged with stone slabs or tiles. In Athens the weather was mild most of the year and in summer it was extremely hot and very dusty. There were only a few windows in the houses too exclude the heat and the dust, the windows didn't contain glass because they didn't have the technology to make it flat enough. Sometimes there were earthquakes. There were two methods that the Athenians used to prevent damage of
The Farmyard.
The Farmyard. It was just an old scrap of material probably a scarf that had been dropped as a woman had run from the rain. But the large dogs were now sniffing around where I had found the material. Two of the dogs were now digging and tugging at a small sack that was sticking out from the hole that they had now dug. I shouted at them to stop this, they ceased and came bounding toward me, their faces muddy and wet, the rain was beginning to fall, the droplets dripping down my neck. I placed the piece of material in my coat pocket and turned to go back to the farmhouse. Where I had then stayed for three days. I had been walking on the Moors, on my holiday. I had taken the five dogs out for a walk on the lonely walk. I had been staying at a disused farmhouse, with a friendly farmer and his wife. The Moors seemed eerie, the clouds were black, and a mist was forming. I thought about the material, also the sack poking out of the hole. I remembered the dead sheep I saw in the field as I went p the long, winding hill towards the stone buildings of the farmhouse. The sheep had been lying on its side and was definitely dead for it was motionless and blood flowed from its head. Now I started running the dogs ran beside me. I placed my footsteps down carefully in an effort not to fall down on the uneven surfaces, which surrounded me. I was now approaching the farmhouse. Reaching
Millennium Bridge.
Millennium Bridge Introduction In June 2002 the Millennium Bridge was opened to the public. This was going to be an extraordinary day for engineers as new designs and structures had to be used to keep to the specifications of the job. Although with most bridge structures there is always a degree in movement, the Millennium Bridge had large groups crossing the bridge at one moment in time, this then caused a greater than expected sideways movement. This made people feel uncomfortable and even sick walking across the bridge. So on June 12th the bridge had to be shut for further investigations into why the sudden movements had occurred. For this assignment we have to investigate the construction of the Millennium Bridge, explain the causes of failure and the method used to stabilize the bridge. Geography of the Area The Millennium Bridge is situated on the Banks of the River Thames, London. Within London the Thames is one of the main tourist sites and business settlements, it is a very expensive and modern area of London. It is near the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre which are high tourist based areas which get visited throughout the year. There are many other bridges built along the Thames but none of them specifically for foot and as this part of London is being regenerated a new bridge is needed. The areas foundations have clay found in the soil which means that when it
Development of the tennis racquet since 1945.
Task 2 - Development of the tennis racquet since 1945 The development of the tennis racquet has been radical and dramatic too bring the game too what it is today. The changes have been the most dramatic in terms of size, shape and weight (the weight changed due too the massive change in materials used). The racquets being used in 1940's would have been constructed with a simple wooden frame, with a leather grip (http://www.firstservein.com/images/decor_237_th010.jpg) Although at the time metal racquets of some description were available very few people used them; professionals and amateurs alike preferred the wooden racquet to produce the best results in competition. This was the metal racquets which were designed as early as 1889 were very heavy and uncomfortable to use in comparison too the wooden racquets of that time. Although the wooden racquet had it's limitations; especially in terms of head size, as the very small heads in use restricted the size of the "sweat spot" to generate maximum power and accuracy so it was inevitable at some point would design a new more effective racquet. The first real challenger to the traditional racquet came in the form of a Wilson metal racquet, called the T2000. It was made from steel and so had a stronger and lighter than wood, but was made with a similar frame as the older wooden racquets (with a long handle and a small head).
What is Pewter?
Throughout its long history Pewter has had an almost infinite variety of compositions, even today there are still numerous variety's produced. The only common factor is a relatively high tin content, which is hardened by additions of other elements. In most countries newly manufactured Pewter is a lead free alloy usually being hardened with additions of antimony and copper containing over 90% tin. Other elements such as silver and bismuth are sometimes used in the past Pewter often contained lead but as awareness has grown into the harmful effects of lead it should now have been eliminated. Modern Pewter can be polished to bright silver like finish or if preferred chemical darkness can be used to stimulate the patinas associated with old Pewter compositions. Suitable to a variety of types casting and objects. Most of the Pewter we supply destined to be cast into vulcanised rubber moulds which are spun so that centrifugal force helps to fill the modal cavity and eject any air. We supply a variety of compositions for this type of casting which are selected of compositions for this type of casting which are selected to suit the of items being cast.. The main constituents of modern lead free Pewter Tin: S N The major constituents of all Pewter's. Pure tin is soft which is why it needs to be mixed with other metals. Usually contains between 90% and 98%. Antimony: S B
Conduction and materials
Chris mullet Conduction-: There are lots of different types of conduction. The main theory behind conduction is where vibrating molecules come into contact with adjoining molecules and set them vibrating faster and hence they become hotter; this process is carried on throughout the substance without appreciable displacement of the particles. This is commonly known as Conduction. There is also Thermal Conductivity. This is as follows; because some materials allow heat to pass through them quite quickly. Most non-metals allow heat to pass through them slowly. Materials that allow heat to pass through more slowly are called poor Conductors of heat or Insulators. Stripping knives, soldering irons, cooker or oven doors are made of metal and, when heated, quickly become too hot to be held or touched. Handles are fitted to them, made from materials of low Conductivity, such as wood or plastic. These materials resist heat passing through them and can be safely held a long time after the metals attached to them become very hot. This table shows common materials used in buildings. They are arranged in their correct order of THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY. Those at the top allow heat to pass through them quickly. Those at the bottom allow heat to pass through them much more slowly. Copper - Good Conductor, Poor Insulator Aluminum Iron Glass Concrete Brick Water Wood Cork Still Air -