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In the Presentations section of the site I’ve mentioned Edward Tufte and the art of presenting complex information. He even suggests that PowerPoint was complicit in the Challenger disaster due to its...
View ArticleAvoiding Semester 1 Syndrome
Let’s do this in FAQ fashion. But first be aware that some generalizations and personal opinions follow… What is the Semester 1 Syndrome? Simply put, it is the tendency for students, fresh into 3rd...
View ArticleStructural Analysis IV Lab – Deadline Extended
The handup date for the 4th session in the Computer Modelling of Structures laboratory for DT024/4 students has been extended. Submissions are now due before 5pm on Friday 12 December. Submit as:...
View ArticleHappy Christmas!
So the spaghetti bridges have all been broken, the mince pies are beckoning and exam fear still hasn’t raised its ugly head. Enjoy the festive season! Group Bridge Weight (kg) Strength (kg) SW Ratio...
View ArticleQualitative Analysis
Analysing structures without recourse to numbers is vital for engineers to have a basic appreciation of structural behaviour, and to help identify errors in computer input from the output. Dr David...
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