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Architecture/Engineering Careers |
Aerospace EngineersAerospace engineers design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and basically anything that flies in general. They also test prototypes to make sure they work how they’re supposed to. They are employed in industries that design or build aircraft, missiles, systems for national defense, or spacecraft. They are employed primarily in manufacturing, analysis and design, research and development, and by the government. |
Chemical EngineersChemical engineers use the chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems involving chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproduct treatment, and direct facility operations. They work mostly in offices or laboratories. They may spend time at industrial plants, refineries, and other locations, where they manage operations or solve problems. Vertical Divider
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Materials EngineersMaterials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to make a large range of products. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical needs. They generally work in offices where they have access to computers and design equipment. Others work in factories or research and development laboratories. |
Mechanical EngineersMechanical engineering is one of the broadest types of engineering. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test sensors and devices including tools, engines, and machines. They generally work in offices. They may sometimes visit worksites where a problem or piece of equipment needs their attention. They work mostly in engineering services, research and development, and manufacturing. Vertical Divider
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Material Product Design |
My product would be a chair made from polyurethane foam, concrete, and steel. The bottom of the seat and the legs would be made of concrete with rebar in it, so it can withstand the crushing forces of large people sitting on it. The whole top part of the seat would be made of polyurethane foam for maximum durability and comfort. |
Natural Disaster Designs Paragraphs |
Disaster shelter designers are making more and more high-tech buildings that can withstand larger natural disasters of larger scales. There have been underground bomb-shelter type shelters for centuries now, and some designers have just upgraded them to meet the needs of modern people and to make them more comfortable. Nowadays, some have solid steel walls, plumbing, electricity, and and are fully furnished.
Different shelters have been designed to withstand other types of disasters, like hurricanes and tornadoes. Some, like the HuSh2, are foldable, portable, but also very strong against wind. This shelter folds out of one central slab of wood, and can be made in the shape of a rectangular prism for more space, making it 14.1 x 14.4 x 7.9 ft for a spacious total of just over 1600 square feet. Partially unfolding it into a triangular prism makes it able to withstand Category 5 winds of up to 200 mph.
Other types of shelters are small, but are made to withstand extreme conditions, submersion in water, and basically any type of natural disaster thrown at it. The Survival Capsule is a round, light, reinforced metal ball that can seat 2-10 people. It has a waterproof hatch, so it can float in the case of a flood. It is very, very tough, and can survive debris from tornadoes and getting buried in an avalanche or landslide. It also comes with four-point harness straps, food storage for 5 days per person, water storage, internal lighting, GPS, air ventilation, and air supply tanks for each occupant. It can even have more features added for an increased cost, such as surround sound, a dry powder toilet, and a solar panel array. |
Natural Disaster Design |
Asteroid Impact Assuming the asteroid is small and light enough to mostly burn up in the atmosphere and be 1 inch in diameter or less, this shelter would be able to protect you completely. The shelter is made of logs for the wall, and a thin tin roof to protect you from the asteroid impact. It should completely block the asteroid from harming you, although it may create a rather large dent. It has one electrical socket, one light bulb, one toilet, one shower, plumbing, one packet of saltine crackers, one can of grits, and a small camping stove with one can of propane. The supplies should be sufficient to keep you alive for the few seconds it takes you to scream about an asteroid coming to kill you, and then realizing it's so puny it can't even penetrate your roof. |
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