Normative Positions in Architectural Design - Deriving and Applying Design Methods
This paper presents a recently finished course of eight weeks where CAAD skills, design methodology, and architectural theory are combined to discuss possible perspectives on the use of the computer in design, and its influence on architecture. In the course, three contemporary architects were studied; Peter Eisenman, Ben van Berkel, and Greg Lynn. Each was discussed on aspects of ontology (which are the elements of discourse), design method (design process and organization of the process), and
Notched zinc, broken by impact at room temperature
This is a notched zinc specimen broken by impact at room temperature. It has failed by a cleavage mechanism. One can observe the cleavage planes clearly separated by regions of local shear, where the fracture path crosses to adjacent planes. The cleavage planes are atomically flat and are not associated with much plastic deformation. At low temperature metals having b.c.c. and h.c.p structures have insufficient independent slip systems operating and are brittle, fracturing by cleavage.
Glass transition: deformation of a rubber ball well below Tg. Bounce close up
Part of a series of videos showing the glass transition in polymers, and the resulting change in energy dissipation on impact: Close up video at one tenth actual speed of ball bouncing well below Tg (i.e. when glassy). The conformation is frozen, so it is only the interatomic bonds that are strained. The macroscopic deformation is much less and is not observable in the video. From TLP: The Glass Transition in Polymers, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/glass-transition/demos.php
Reflections on Race (Ellis Cose)
Author and race relations expert Ellis Cose opens up to Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar in a 1997 interview from the University of Washington that questions whether a truly race-neutral society is even possible. Cose, also a contributing editor and columnist for Newsweek magazine, shares his book “Color Blind” and his analysis of racism in America.
Glass transition: energy dissipation as rubber ball bounces at −190 °C
Part of a series of videos showing the glass transition in polymers, and the resulting change in energy dissipation on impact: Video at one tenth actual speed of a rubber ball bouncing at −190 ° C (well below Tg), showing that as the temperature is reduced below Tg, there is not enough energy for conformational changes to occur, and the ball becomes glassy. From TLP: The Glass Transition in Polymers, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/glass-transition/demos.php
Glass transition: energy dissipation as rubber ball bounces at −50 °C
Part of a series of videos showing the glass transition in polymers, and the resulting change in energy dissipation on impact: Video at one tenth actual speed of a rubber ball bouncing at -50° C (just above Tg), showing that more of the elastic strain energy is dissipated, and the ball does not bounce as high. From TLP: The Glass Transition in Polymers, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/glass-transition/demos.php
Glass transition: energy dissipation as rubber ball bounces at 25 °C
Part of a series of videos showing the glass transition in polymers, and the resulting change in energy dissipation on impact: Video at one tenth actual speed of a rubber ball bouncing at 25° C (well above Tg), showing that the ball loses little energy as it bounces. From TLP: The Glass Transition in Polymers, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/glass-transition/demos.php
A notched-bar impact test of copper
A notched-bar impact test of copper carried out at room temperature. From TLP: The Ductile-Brittle Transition, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/ductile-brittle-transition/results.php
A notched-bar impact test of aluminium
A notched-bar impact test of aluminium, carried out at room temperature . From TLP: The Ductile-Brittle Transition, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/ductile-brittle-transition/results.php
A notched-bar impact test of acrylic
A notched-bar impact test of acrylic, carried out at room temperature . From TLP: The Ductile-Brittle Transition, http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/tlplib/ductile-brittle-transition/results.php
Interview de André DAHER
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Facilitating Conceptual Change: Computers, Cognitive Processes and Architecture
Computers have gained universal acceptance as tools that designers use. However, computers are often not used to advance the design process but just to make drawings. Many architectural schools still focus on a production orientation which puts the highest value on information management, precise representations and drafting enhancements. Mostly, computer education is limited with button pushing and training manuals. It is the contention of the author that students in Design Studio courses can b
1.4 Changing environmental attitudes
Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development of technology can influence the direction of a society. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day find out how we have changed the planet.
Tobacco Excise Simulation Model (TETSiM)
Tool for tobacco control advocates and government officials considering the impact of a change in tobacco excise taxes on a number of variables.
It has been developed to analyse the likely impact of cigarette excise tax changes on a variety of variables, TETSiM allows you to answer questions such as: * By what percentage is cigarette consumption likely to decrease if the excise tax increases by 10 per cent? * How many people are likely to quit smoking? * How many people would not die prematurel
Episode 102: Greening the Internet Prof Rod Tucker spells out the environmental impact of an increasingly networked world, and how energy savings can be found with smarter technology. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Rod Tucker - Bioinformatics, Virtual Labs, and the Human Genome Project Talk: Is Technology Endangering Our Privacy? 4 Additional resources 3.3 Describing characteristics and locations
This session introduces bioinformatics using a case study of pathogenic bacterial identification via a Howard Hughes Medical Institute's virtual lab and NCBI web database searches. Another goal is to get the students thinking, writing and talking about the impact of the human genome project. Our students do the exercise independently coming together in the laboratory to present and discuss their findings--this feature makes the exercise feasible for large or small classes with limited laboratory
David Holtzman, former CTO of Network Solutions and author of "Privacy Lost: How Technology Is Endangering Your Privacy," talks about the impact of digital communication on privacy
Do you want to relocate to the UK? This unit will help you with the language difficulties that can arise while providing assistance with the practicalities of taking the decision to relocate. You will also examine the factors that influence that decision including its impact on all those connected with the company from employees to suppliers and customers.
Do you want to relocate to the UK? This unit will help you with the language difficulties that can arise while providing assistance with the practicalities of taking the decision to relocate. You will also examine the factors that influence that decision including its impact on all those connected with the company from employees to suppliers and customers.
