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Wednesday, 14 October 2020

How to workout if a network is transferable

Leonhard Euler

Euler was a prolific mathematician whose work spanned the fields of geometry, calculus, trigonometry, algebra, number theory, physics, lunar theory, and even astronomy. Euler's contemporary colleagues, and even mathematicians working today, recognize him as one of the greatest mathematicians to have ever lived.






Konigsberg Bridge

The Königsberg bridge problem was an old puzzle concerning the possibility of finding a path over every one of seven bridges that span a forked river flowing past an island—but without crossing any bridge twice. Euler argued that no such path exists.


network is simply a collection of connected objects. We refer to the objects as nodes or vertices and usually draw them as points. In mathematics, networks are often referred to as graphs, and the area of mathematics concerning the study of graphs is called graph theory.



Rules of a transferable network

Rule 1: All Nodes have to be even 
Rule 2: If there are two odd nodes this can also be considered a transferable network but you have to start and finish on the odd node
Rule 3: If there is more than two odd nodes then the network cannot be a transferable network




Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Evidence for Hand tools

 My evidence to support my Hand tools assessment booklet 


Cutting tools.



Hack saw 

Here is a photo of me using a 32 TPI hacksaw to cut out my pole to 90mm to be used as a push rod for my can crusher

Metal file 

I'm using a Flat file to file down a 20 by 4 bar to 90mm to be used as a cross brace for the base of my can crusher.


Tin snips

I'm using the tin snips to cut out the corners for my flat faceplate which is used for my can crusher





Assembly tools 




Spanner or wrench

In this image, I'm using a spanner to loosen the bolt so that I could be able to change and adjust the angle on the mill machine.



Hammer

In this image, I'm using a hammer to hit a centre punch to mark a centre point to drill a hole on my lever which is for my can crusher.


Gripping tools

In this image, I'm using a vice to hold my bar while I file my bar for my can crusher.



What have I learned?

I have learnt a whole variety of hand tools in the past few months and has helped me a lot and would come in handed in the future if I come around anything that's got to do with hand tools


What was the most difficult tool to use and why?

Using the tin snips was a bit difficult for me as it took a lot of pratice to get my work accurate and straight because before my cuts were off and not accurate and straight.


What did I enjoy?

I enjoyed learning how to use a different variety of tools in the workshop and also improving each time I use them and making my work look better and tidy.


What would I do differently next time?




Question for the future reference?

Would we be using these types of hand tools in workshops or in the future?


Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Engineering Level 2 2020 completed projects

Can Crusher


This year in Engineering we are making a can crusher and a gear knob for our projects. I am in the process of making a can crusher and almost done. In the past few weeks of making the can crusher I have learned how to gas and MIG weld in the workshop. By using oxygen and acetylene I joined and connected the two pieces of metal together to create the base of my can crusher.

Here is the final outcome of my can crusher, I'm really surprised and happy with the outcome. Throughout the process, I enjoyed learning how to use a different variety of tools and machinery. Learning how to use the Gas welder was the most enjoyable to learn and use as it was something different than the MIG weld, with this one you had to use a filler rod and also holding the torch, unlike the MIG weld where your only just holding the torch in your hand. It was difficult at the start and then I started to get the hang of it. But overall I really enjoyed creating and making the can crusher.