Category Archives: Stage 6

Mouse Technology for people with disabilities

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, As designers we must remember that one of the basic functions of technology is to make peoples’ lives easier. For people with disabilities, assistive technology can mean the difference between being able to communicate or being isolated. … Continue reading →

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May the (Tactile) Force Be With You: New Technology used in ergonomic research

Posted on February 19, 2012 by nbro

Researchers from industrial design firm BresslerGroup have recently started using a force-sensing “glove” for ergonomic research and analysis. ” We use the FingerTPS (“tactile pressure sensing”) system from Pressure Profile Systems. Both the hardware and software are very easy to … Continue reading →

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Protected: Year 11 Assessment 1- Case Study Professional Designers

Posted on February 16, 2012 by nbro

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Year 11 Case Study: Professional Designers

Posted on February 7, 2012 by nbro

Dear year 11, Here are some designers to start you on your research. Pick 3 to start, you can also research a local designer after consultation with your teacher. Graphic Designers Storm Thorgerson – album cover designer for Pink Floyd … Continue reading →

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Year 11 Design & Technology Pre-test

Posted on January 29, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, Click on the link to complete the pre-test/survey. I look forward to receiving your responses. Ms Brochard

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BRIDGECLIMB 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by marnoch
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HSC ENGINEERING STUDIES CIVIL STRUCTURES:

Posted on February 4, 2011 by marnoch

TRUSS ANALYSIS Here are the solutions for your recent class test on “Truss Analysis”: I suggest that you have a look at where you went wrong, although I have to say that mostly you guys nailed this test! Here also … Continue reading →

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LIFTING DEVICES

Posted on November 12, 2010 by marnoch

EVEN EXCAVATORS CAN FLY ! Don’t believe me?! Watch this…..!

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Posted on October 29, 2010 by marnoch

Hey guys! This Blog is very much a work in progress. I love these profpilot videos I hope you enjoy them and they help you to remember some very key aeronautical concepts! Watch this entertaining video that explains the major … Continue reading →

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Bridge Climb

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

Mr Marnoch and students recently engaged in the adventure of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  Look at their photos below.

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