Sentences with phrase «mechanical structures used»

He and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito introduced legislation that mandates inspections of cooling towers, which are rooftop mechanical structures used to cool large buildings.

Not exact matches

We do not reverence a mechanical structure — we use it.

The concept uses tiny triangular structures to control «phonons,» quantum - mechanical phenomena that describe how vibrations travel through a material's crystal structure.

Mechanical constraints such as soft wire, or glass substrate which chemically binds with the gel, can also be used to manipulate the self - assembly and formation of hydrogels into complex structures.

Using this formula would also improve the mechanical strength of concrete and give the material a glassier and less crystalline structure, which would make it more fracture - resistant.

In QM / MM simulations, an accurate but computationally complex and thus time - consuming quantum mechanical model is used to identify important features of the electronic structure of a chemically relevant region.

Use of mechanical thrombectomy on qualifying stroke patients could result in major savings to the healthcare economy in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and other western countries with a similar healthcare structure, according to a new study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 12th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

The lead author, BYU mechanical engineering PhD student Zhao Pan, took the first sets of data and hypothesized that the moss was indeed using the unique nano, micro and barb - like structures to collect and transport water at various scales.

To demonstrate this, the authors used an engineering technology called finite element analysis — computer modeling of a structure to calculate the strains and stresses experienced when different forces are applied to it — to simulate the mechanical performance of the weapons of different rhinoceros beetle species under both the species» own style of battle and other species» fighting styles.

To use this motion - sensing technique in a practical device, Aksyuk and Roxworthy embedded the gold nanoparticle in a microscopic - scale mechanical structure — a vibrating cantilever, sort of a miniature diving board — that was a few micrometers long, made of silicon nitride.

Similar, though typically larger, mechanical structures are commonly used for both scientific measurements and practical sensors; for example, detecting motion and orientation in cars and smartphones.

The team used an analytical model to relate the variation in local mechanical properties to the changing dynamics of the structure, which agreed fairly well with the experimental dynamics tests.

The biggest problem was that most of these attempts relied on deforming the wing through the use of mechanical control structures within the wing, but these structures tended to be so heavy that they canceled out any efficiency advantages produced by the smoother aerodynamic surfaces.

«If you really want to make an engineering structure, at this point it's not practical to use graphene,» says Itai Stein, a graduate student in MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The microfluidic device designed by his team captures cells based on their distinct internal structure — a mechanical analysis instead of the blood chemistry analysis used in conventional medical diagnostic techniques.

Although it uses essentially the same structure and mechanicals found in the Buick and Pontiac (such as the 3.8 - liter V - 6s), a good deal of its components have been subtly modified to make the car more refined than the Pontiac, and give it a more athletic and European feel than the Buick.

The second generation X6 will shed its weight significantly using a composite steel structure, high strength alloys, new axle assemblies and replacing mechanical torque - vectoring system with electronic system.

But now we are going to create some cool lookin» mechanical structures, creatures, space ships etc. using a lot of pipes and bolts.

Ayala's paintings are created using airbrushing techniques, referencing Los Angeles lowrider culture both aesthetically and conceptually, conflating the body with the automobile and using mechanical structures as sites for reflection on individual and municipal identity.

One effect of these new sculptures is to refer to ambiguous unknown structures, which look like fictional mechanical devices, or improvised tools, but retain an element of ambiguity as to their possible use value.

After an extended period of use, the pore structure of a mechanical filter tightens up, and commensurately removes some smaller particles; but, this characteristic is not suitable for removal of all viruses, smaller parasitic organisms, and very fine solids.

(a) malfunction of mechanical equipment and recreational apparatus under the control of or maintained by the operator, including vehicles, other than that resulting from misuse by a user; (b) unsafe operation of mechanical equipment or recreational apparatus, including vehicles, by the operator or its employees; (c) unsafe aspects of the structure and condition of an indoor recreational facility that directly affect the safety of users when actually engaged in a recreational activity for which the recreational facility is designed or intended; (d) failure by the operator of an outdoor recreational facility to maintain commonly accepted conditions or standards of demarcation, signage, lighting, and monitoring of user activity, for outdoor recreational facilities of comparable size and type; (e) unfitness for normal use, at the time of supply or rental, of equipment or apparatus supplied or rented for use in connection with a recreational activity; (f) conduct of the operator's employees, acting in the course of their employment, that results in personal injury to or death of a user from the sources of risk referred to in paragraphs (a) to (e); (g) breach by the operator, or by an employee of the operator, of a specific statutory duty or regulatory requirement relating to safety in a particular recreational activity.

Mep Coordinators are experts in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering responsible for building structures that are safe for human habitation and use.

Tradesmen International, Cumberland, RI (6/2010 to Present) Millwright Helper • Assist in planning, layout and installation of equipment and machinery in accordance to specified plans and industry codes • Dismantle machines using a variety of tools such as hammers, wrenches and crowbars • Move machinery and equipment by using hoists, dollies and trucks • Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, squares and micrometers • Assist in assembling machines and / or fastening them to foundations or other structures • Provide support in repairing and lubricating out of commission machines and / or components • Measure, cut and assist in installing hangers and replace defective machinery parts • Weld and fabricate machinery equipment and troubleshoot issues with hydraulics and other mechanical components

Responsible for painting of building structure, fabricate and modify mechanical components using bench lathe, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications

• Particularly effective in roofing, repairing, re-roofing and insulating pre-installed roofs for commercial projects in a timely, organized and team oriented manner • Specialized expertise in EPDM, TPO, PVC and shingling • Skilled in carrying out maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and other physical structures • Well - versed in painting of structures, performing carpentry work, repairing plumbing fixtures and woodwork • Excellent physical stamina, ability to climb a ladder, bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Special talent for metal roofing construction including flashing, wall panels, fascia and soffit • Apt at using various tools needed for cutting hammering and fastening roofing materials • Track record of completing projects in strict accordance with job specifications, project layout and applicable safety guidelines • Profound skills in installation of low sloped roof systems including TPO, BUR and bitumen • Proficient in carrying - out general roof repairs, exterior siding adjustments and HVAC installation repairs • Particularly effective in removal and installation of all types of commercial roof systems including slate, tile and asphalt • Well practiced in covering roofs with topping material including sheets, PVC and spray foam • Adept at utilizing manual and electric tools and maintaining the same in a functional order • Efficient in laying and adhering insulation with metal fasteners or binding adhesives • Expert in cutting stripes of flashing and fitting into angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces • Firsthand experience in carrying out regular preventive maintenance of pre-installed roofing systems • Substantial knowledge of various roofing systems and associated installation protocols • Familiar with OSHA workplace safety guidelines • Excellent listening skills with profound ability to follow verbal and written instructions to book • Great attention to detail with proven skills in interpreting and implementing given drawings and blueprints with accuracy • Strong numeracy skills, apt at generating accurate cost estimations for given projects