This application intends to present elementary pulley systems as mechanical devices able to transmit force and reduce the effort required to lift loads. Three different pulley systems illustrate these characteristics and allow feeling the force required by each one when a load is lifted.
This application permits to interact with a simple spring element by using a haptic device of 1 DOF and to feel the spring reaction force to displacement imposed by the haptic device. It is possible to demonstrate how the spring constant depends both on the geometric parameters and on the spring material.
The New Frontiers of Engineering Award is an initiative promoted by the Portuguese Association of Engineers (Central Region) which aims to stimulate the interest of students in elementary and secondary education about STEM themes and in the engineering profession. Modern-day Noria, was a work developed by students of the 8th year of Colégio da Imaculada Conceição, school and candidate for the prize in 2017. Consisting of the design and construction of a modern-day noria that produces electricity when a hammer strikes a piezoelectric crystal.
When the bottle moves in the air, the liquid inside it begins to walk up the sides. This action rises up the moment of water inertia and reduces its rotation speed. This phenomenon is similar to what happens to a diver when he jumps from the top of a board to the swimming-pool.
The video presents shortly the national robotics pupils' contest, whose finals took place in Athens. The contest relates to the development and presentation of pupils’ projects that combine robotics, mathematics, mechanical engineering and technology.
This video, from the Portuguese Engineers Association, presents Mechanical Engineering and generally describes the profession of an Mechanical Engineer and his present contribution to social and economic development
This video, from the Portuguese Engineers Association, presents Geological and Mine Engineering and generally describes the profession of an Geological and Mine Engineer and his present contribution to social and economic development
An episode from the famous French animation “Once upon a time… Science”. The famous German Physician Albert Einstein introduces the Theory of Relativity or Simply Relativity. The video is available in Greek.
The Occupational Profile of “Robotic Cell Operator” was assigned by the National (Hellenic) Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) to a working group supervised by the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE). The aim of the Occupational Profile is to present updated information on the content, tasks, qualities, competencies and skills related to the specific profession and the ways to acquire them in Greece.
The application demonstrates the variation of the friction force between a body on a moving surface as a result of the body weight, the surface smoothness and the degree of lubrication.
The application allows the user to set up and test elastic beam structural models with built-in, fixed and/or roller supports, under point loads. The deformed structural shape is displayed, as well as the internal force diagrams.
This work consists on the balance between the magnetic and the gravitational forces made on coins. The experience is made by using strong magnets abble to support several coins in a certain structure.
A fun, engaging and interactive program that introduces kids to the fascinating world of civil engineering through experimenting with various building materials and the effect of forces and loads on buildings they design themselves. Kids are exposed to various types of bridges and why they are essential. Kids design and build their own bridges, considering forces, loads, durability, and budget.
The video presents the achievements Dimitris Chatzis, a student from Kavala, who is considered the youngest creator of human like robot in the world. In addition, an innovative project for energy saving prepared by a group of pupils is also presented.
This video, from the Portuguese Engineers Association, presents Marine Engineering and generally describes the profession of an Marine Engineer and his present contribution to social and economic development
This video, from the Portuguese Engineers Association, presents Materials Engineering and generally describes the profession of an Materials Engineer and his present contribution to social and economic development
This video, from the Portuguese Engineers Association, presents Civil Engineering and generally describes the profession of an Civil Engineer and his present contribution to social and economic development
The World Robot Olympiad 2017 is an international - LEGO sponsored - competition which gives young students from all over the world the opportunity to create their own robots in order to contribute in solving environmental problems.
