TRIGONOMETRY IN ENGINEERING Date: 4/26/11 Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 Program Presented at: McNair Academic High School Supported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education Program Associated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ
What is Trigonometry “Measure three sides”
Structural Design Determine distribution of forces
Structural Design Joint AJoint DJoint B
Harmonic Motion Ideal: Real World:
Fourier Analysis Any function can be decomposed into summation of sine/cosine waves.
Solar Energy – Reason for the Seasons Solar Declination
Solar Energy – Closer Look Incident Angle Incident Radiation
Questions Questions or Comments?