Homework assignment for TE TA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoGGMdktsRM
Watch and listen and specify what the phrases were about:

Add context to the phrases:
make a groundbreaking architectural statement

1.       urban redevelopment scheme

Human error - what if it happens and you're an engineer?

Human errors: 

http://www.structuremag.org/article.aspx?articleID=758

1. Where does engineering education place the primary emphasis?

2. What is the main cause of most aircraft accidents?

3. Name some shortcomings of human personality and thought.

4. Name some shortcomings of human perception.

5. Name some shortcomings of human performance.

6. Why do more people not necessarily make better decisions?

7. Explain the „solve the wrong problem“ tendency.

8. What is the „Swiss Cheese Model“?

9. What do the 78% and 50% refer to? What’s your opinion?

10. What should  be done to minimize engineering error?

Human error - what if it happens and you're an engineer?

Human errors:
http://www.structuremag.org/article.aspx?articleID=758

The bridge that lasted 4 months:
Tacoma rocking-bridge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mclp9QmCGs

The life of a determined man:

http://attitudeisaltitude.com/aboutus-philosophy.php
Look at yourself after watching this:
http://www.wimp.com/watchingthis/

Wave and tidal power.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17078726

Time and task management

and how to do it:
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/make-one-person-responsible-for-each-activity/1028063

Sea urchin spine structure inspires idea for concrete

New ideas for better concrete: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17027941

Grow your own home!

http://www.impactlab.net/2006/01/21/grow-your-own-home-woven-out-of-trees/

Distance learning:

5 reasons why distance learning could help you get your ideal job 

http://courses.telegraph.co.uk/news/5-reasons-why-distance-learning-could-help-you-get/4/?utm_source=tmg&utm_medium=puff&utm_campaign=courses

Expert views on the green economy

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/the-age-of-energy/8675792/Expert-views-on-the-green-economy.html

Civil engineering: 18th Century lock system in West Yorkshire.

The lock as drained for maintenance: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-16775606