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Episode 169- Engineering
Date:12/10/2009
Have you ever wondered what an engineer does? Well wonder no longer because this show is all about the very inventive world of engineering.
Engineering 101
Pretty much everything inside your house would have involved an engineer somewhere in its construction. And Dr Rob delves further as he looks into the design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering.
TO WATCH ENGINEERING 101 CLICK HERE
Experiment - Egg Drop
Egg cartons are considered one of the best ways to keep your eggs safe. In the name of science Julia creates three new contraptions, designed to protect eggs when dropped from a height, to see which one works best.
TO WATCH EGG DROP EXPERIMENT CLICK HERE
Civil Engineering
Skyscrapers seem to defy the laws of physics by holding up millions of kilograms of weight. Brendan Scott, a Civil Engineer from the University of Adelaide, explains how engineers use maths and science to figure out how we can build large and complex structures without them falling down.
Mechanical Engineering
Machines really are all around us. Mechanical engineers like Lauren Ricks and Tom Sherwin from the University of Adelaide have designed and built a formulae SAE racing car from existing and custom-designed parts, a lot of complex maths and the help of computers.
Aerospace Engineering
A lot of people will tell you that the work they do is NOT rocket science, but not Mark Grollo, an Aerospace Engineer from RMIT. Mark explains how improving the rocket motor allows space shuttles to fly with maximum efficiency.
Chemical Engineering
Using thermal imaging cameras and infrared laser guns is just part of Louise Hladyz's job. She's a Chemical Engineer from QUENOS who works with the design, construction and operation of machines used to make valuable products.
So join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out the world of engineering and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE!
