Project+2

Project 2: Design a Building of the Future toc =2.1 Define the Problem= November 12-15th __Objectives__ Students will be able to: (mixed-use, proximity to transportation and public spaces, etc.)
 * Identify what urban sprawl is and what its consequences are
 * Estimate area and calculate usage density
 * Distinguish between building codes and zoning laws
 * Identify criteria for a successful new urbanist structure

EN pgs. 5-12 completed in class HW: Chapter 10 Questions 1-5 = = =2.2 Identify the Loads= Objective:



C block [|Desk 1a][|Desk 1b]- Sharifa, Michelle, Wilton, Victor [|Desk 2]- [|Desk 3] - [|Desk 4] - [|Desk 5] - =2.3 Use Failure Analysis= SWBAT:
 * Identify static and dynamic forces that act on structures
 * Explain the difference between tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shearing forces
 * Understand how connections or fasteners allow the members of a structure to work as a whole
 * Explain how to compare designs by using a cost/benefit ratio
 * Recognize that failure is not necessarily bad

Tuesday, 12/3/12 Click on the following link to complete the worksheet [|PBS interactive labs]

Homework DUE monday: Chapter 12 Qs 2-6, 9 =2.4 Test Construction Materials= Homework DUE Tue. Jan 7th Read and answer Questions 1-6 =2.5 Describe Mechanical Properties= Tuesday, Jan 21th EN 37-40 Warm-Up Read pgs 37-40, Write 1 question/page

Wednesday, Jan 22nd "Half-Day/Snow-Day" Watch B-29 Frozen in Time NOVA HW: Complete Student Handout

Ch 16 Qs 1-7