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I am a member of the 2011-12 cohort for SoTL Leadership: UBC Faculty Certificate Program on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education . Here is a link to my ePortfolio which documents my experiences and which also leads to other pathways for those interested in education.
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: Highly recommended for graduate students who are writing a project report, a thesis, a research proposal, or a journal publication.MECH 364: Mechanical Vibrations (Syllabus)
Flow-induced vibrations of a flexible pipe on UBC campus.
Vibrations occur in everyday life. In many situations (other than in music) they are problematic. The following problem caught my attention while walking on campus. It provides a good opportunity. When faced with problems like this one has three options: a) write governing differential equations and solve: this is impractical in this case especially when an impatient boss is demanding immediate solutions (and you see a multiphsyics flow induced vibration problem with large deformations!) b) use trial and error: though this has its place in engineering practise it is not wise and recommended in this day and age. Besides, it is expensive. c) Recall basic knowledge of vibrations and see how it can be applied; this requires synthesis and firm grasp of essential ideas. The solution turns out to be deceptively simple--to reach it in the shortest possible time is not so. It requires a fundamental understanding of vibration principles. If you are curious about how the solution is reached, do attend MECH 364 which emphasises on synthesis of engineering principles and the knowledge of differential equations! Yes differential equations, but of a simpler kind!
- Problem: Pipes conveying fluids are everywhere-- Nuclear plants, Oil industry, and inside our own bodies.
- Problem: Cross sectional view. Observe the large deformations
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- Solution 1: All is quiet
