1. Engineering is Elementary House of Cards East Lyme Middle School
31 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357

2. What is Technology?
The application of knowledge and the use of resources to meet human needs and solve problems.

3. Technology Resources
Time
Money
Knowledge
Power
Material
Tools
People

4. Structural Efficiency
Live Weight
Structural Efficiency
Dead Weight
How many times its own weight can the structure support?

5. The weight of the load being applied to a structure.
Live Weight
The weight of the load being applied to a structure.

6. The weight of the structure itself.
Dead Weight
The weight of the structure itself.

7. Unit of Measure:
A standard increment of measurement used as a comparison to other quantities.

8. A mathematical means of changing one unit of measurement into another.
Conversion
A mathematical means of changing one unit of measurement into another.

9. Calculate Efficiency Live Weight Dead Weight Efficiency =
(Live Weight (Pounds) X 454) Grams ÷ Dead Weight (Grams)

10. Problem Solving Procedure
Define the problem
Establish goals
Brainstorm
Select Idea
Implement
Evaluate

11. Technology System Model
Input
Process
Output
Feedback

12. Research is an essential part of any new technology.

13. Elements of Design Which of the above shapes are the strongest? Truss
Gusset
Arch
Beam
Column

14. The force on a structural member caused by pushing.
Compression
The force on a structural member caused by pushing.

15. The tendency of a structure to lean when lateral forces are applied.
Racking
The tendency of a structure to lean when lateral forces are applied.

16. Arch
A curved structure that spans an opening, which evenly distributes a
load to both sides.

17. Truss
A structure
of beams arranged in a triangular shape which prevents racking.

18. An angle brace or plate used to stiffen a corner to prevent racking.
Gusset
An angle brace or plate used to stiffen a corner to prevent racking.

19. A horizontal structural member which supports a load over a distance.
Beam
A horizontal structural member which supports a load over a distance.

20. A structural member that supports a vertical load.
Column
A structural member that supports a vertical load.

21. Stability
The capability of a structure to be resistant to change; to be steady, strong and well balanced.

22. Scientific Method Define the problem Develop a hypothesis
Establish a procedure
Perform procedure
Collect data
Evaluate data
Conclusion

23. Research Notes

24. Planning is an important part of implementing an idea.

25. Fold the card in half
Roll around 1/2” dowel
Roll 2 1/2” paper strip around column
Index Cards 5
3” x 5”
Masking Tape
18”
3/4”
Paper 1
8. 5” x 11”
1) Make the columns per detail
2) Make the house leaving one side open
3) Tape the house with the columns in place
Student First & Last Name
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26. Engineering is Elementary House of Cards East Lyme Middle School
31 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357