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What was a primary reason for the failure of the top-kill method during the Deepwater Horizon disaster?

  • Drilling mud froze solid from hydrate formation.
  • Not enough funds to buy enough drilling mud.
  • The pressure was too high and kept blowing out the junk and drilling mud mixture. (correct)
  • Insufficient material flow into the well.

During the Deepwater Horizon disaster, what was identified as the worst-case scenario?

  • Mass civil unrest.
  • Firestorm if the surface oil slick ignited.
  • Massive explosion that sunk disaster response vessels on the surface.
  • Complete integrity failure of the well leading to leaking from the seabed floor. (correct)

What is the recommended action regarding offshore drilling after the Deepwater Horizon disaster?

  • Yes, but with more stringent safety measures. (correct)
  • No, it's not worth the risk.
  • Only in shallow, fair-weathered waters.
  • Yes, it is still quite safe.

What engine feature allows F1 cars to achieve high performance from small engines?

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What percentage of ecosystem services that support life on Earth are currently being degraded or used unsustainably?

<p>60% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the environmental impact of offshore drilling?

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What was one of the primary engineering failures associated with the Deepwater Horizon incident?

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What vehicle type has the highest chances of injury in a collision while going 55 km/h?

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What modification was made to the PT Cruiser to enhance its safety perception?

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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the sustainability of drilling operations?

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Which factor contributes to the perception of increased safety in SUVs?

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What is a primary safety metric in which SUVs are known to fail?

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Which method is an alternative to using winglets for improving aerodynamic efficiency?

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What is the main drawback of GLARE compared to bulk aluminum?

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What is the more common application of a propellant/pyrotechnic as an inflator?

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What type of risk is considered acceptable for society in exchange for benefits?

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What best describes the term "cultural capital"?

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Which statement accurately defines systemic barriers?

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Which individual is known to hold an engineering degree?

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What factor contributes to preventing oil platforms from sinking?

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What caused the initial accident on April 20, 2010?

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Which of the following does not represent a systemic barrier?

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Education, skills, and knowledge primarily used to benefit oneself is indicative of which concept?

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What is a common characteristic of systemic barriers?

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What sequence of steps is associated with effective project management preparation?

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Which group was found to perform best in the Marshmallow Challenge?

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What is the primary mechanism that enhances car crash safety?

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Which of the following accurately describes primary injury mechanisms in car crashes?

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What peak accelerations do football players endure during severe helmet-helmet impacts?

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What is a major limitation of typical crash test dummies?

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What was the largest technical challenge in increasing the size of LNG tankers?

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What is a common misconception about nitrogen gas (N2) at atmospheric pressure?

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What ethical theory prioritizes good intentions over the results or consequences?

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Which ethical theory is commonly associated with the importance of character and virtues?

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What is one major benefit of increasing diversity in the engineering workplace?

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Which of the following presents a challenge when increasing diversity in the engineering sector?

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What percentage of licensed engineers in Quebec are female?

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What percentage of engineering students at McGill are female?

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Which statement is true regarding equality and equity?

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What defines 'social capital'?

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What happens to steel as the carbon content increases?

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Which U.S. president previously worked as a mining engineer in Australia?

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What is recognized as the fastest conventional train in the world?

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How is the curve in a Samurai blade primarily formed?

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During the Sengoku Jidai, what was the most commonly used weapon by Samurai?

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Which individual studied Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University?

<p>Bill Nye the Science Guy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following holds an Electrical Engineering degree?

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Which activity is associated with a mortality risk increase of one in one million (1 micromort)?

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Flashcards

Virtue Ethics

Ethical theory focusing on developing good character traits to guide actions.

Kant's Duty Ethics

Ethical theory emphasizing moral duties and rules, regardless of consequences.

Diversity benefits in engineering

Increased innovation, broader talent pool, and higher productivity lead to better financial performance.

Diversity challenges in engineering

Resistance to change, unconscious bias, and communication barriers.

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Female licensed engineers in Quebec (percentage)

16%.

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Female engineering students at McGill (percentage)

33%.

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Equality vs. Equity

Equality treats everyone the same, equity addresses the needs of each.

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Social Capital

Resources and support from social networks and group memberships.

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Cultural Capital

Knowledge, skills, and education that benefit an individual.

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Systemic Barriers

Patterns of behavior, policies, and practices that disadvantage marginalized groups.

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Who has an engineering degree?

Tom Scholz, Joé Juneau, Dolph Lundgren, Rowan Atkinson all have engineering degrees.

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How do oil platforms stay afloat?

Oil platforms are supported by various methods, including trusses, jacks, pillars, boat hulls, and submersible pontoons.

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Deepwater Horizon: What caused the accident?

A blowout preventer malfunction and the release of combustible gas led to the explosion and fire.

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What are access to resources based on?

Accessing resources depends on group membership, relationships, and networks of influence and support.

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What can disadvantage marginalized groups?

Patterns of behavior and policies can create disadvantages for marginalized groups.

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What is NOT cultural capital?

Cultural capital is NOT about patterns of behavior and policies that disadvantage marginalized groups.

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Steel's Carbon Impact

Adding more carbon to steel makes it harder and more prone to breaking (brittle).

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Herbert Hoover's Mining Past

Herbert Hoover, a former US president, worked as a mining engineer in Australia.

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Fastest Conventional Train

The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) from France is the fastest conventional train currently in operation.

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Samurai Sword's Curve

The curve in a Samurai sword is formed by quenching a hot blade in water, a process called 'tempering'.

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Samurai's Primary Weapon

During Japan's Sengoku Jidai period, Samurai favored polearms like the Naginata and Yari over the Katana.

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Top-kill failure reason

The pressure from the top-kill operation was too high, causing the drilling mud and debris mixture to be blown out of the well instead of containing the oil leak.

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Worst-case scenario: Deepwater Horizon

The worst-case scenario during the Deepwater Horizon disaster was a complete failure of the well's integrity, allowing oil to continuously leak from the seabed floor.

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Bill Nye's Engineering Degree

Bill Nye, the science guy, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.

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Grant Imahara's Electrical Expertise

Grant Imahara, a popular figure from Mythbusters, earned an Electrical Engineering degree.

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Offshore drilling: future?

Although offshore drilling can be risky, many believe it should continue with stricter safety measures to minimize risks.

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Malcolm Gladwell's Alma Mater

Malcolm Gladwell, the renowned author, graduated from the University of Toronto.

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F1 car engine power

F1 cars achieve high performance with relatively small engines by revving the engine extremely fast (high RPM), allowing for powerful bursts of energy.

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Ecosystem services degradation

A significant portion, about 60%, of the services that ecosystems provide to support life on Earth are being degraded or used unsustainably.

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Deepwater Horizon: Who was responsible?

The Deepwater Horizon disaster was primarily attributed to BP, the company operating the drilling rig, for their negligence and lack of safety protocols.

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BP's responsibility: Deepwater Horizon

BP's negligence and lack of safety protocols during the Deepwater Horizon disaster, resulting in the blowout and oil spill.

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Oil platform support

Oil platforms use various structures to stay afloat, such as trusses, jacks, pillars, boat hulls, and submersible pontoons, depending on depth and location.

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SUV Safety Illusion

The perception that SUVs are safer due to their size, high driving position, and potential 4-wheel drive is often misleading.

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SUV Safety Flaws

SUVs often have poor structural performance in crashes, longer braking distances, and poorer handling compared to other vehicle types.

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Winglet Alternative

Raking, or sweeping back, the wing-tip can achieve similar aerodynamic benefits as a winglet without the need for an additional structure.

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GLARE: The Tradeoff

While GLARE (Glass Laminate Aluminum Reinforced Epoxy) offers advantages in some areas, its lower specific stiffness compared to bulk aluminum makes it less ideal for certain applications.

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Common Propellant Use

Propellants and pyrotechnics are primarily used as inflators in vehicle airbags.

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Acceptable Risk

Acceptable risk is the level of risk that society is willing to take in exchange for the benefits of a particular activity or technology.

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Risk Definition

Risk is not simply a chance of harm, but rather a combination of the probability of an event happening and the severity of its consequences.

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Risk vs. Benefit

Decisions regarding risk often involve balancing the potential benefits of an action against its associated risks.

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Marshmallow Challenge

A team-building activity where groups build the tallest freestanding structure using only marshmallows, spaghetti, string, and tape.

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Kindergarten Graduates

Surprisingly, recent kindergarten graduates perform best in the Marshmallow Challenge, demonstrating the importance of creativity and unconventional thinking over technical expertise.

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Car Crash Safety Features

Primarily focused on reducing the acceleration forces experienced by the body and internal organs during a collision, minimizing injuries.

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Peak Accelerations in Helmet-Helmet Hits

Football players can experience incredibly high peak accelerations (around 175G) in severe helmet to helmet collisions, highlighting the dangers of impact.

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Crash Test Dummies

They have limitations in accurately simulating soft tissues, joints, and internal organs, making their results a simplified representation of real-world crashes.

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LNG Tanker Challenge

The sloshing of LNG within the tanker presents a major technical challenge, requiring innovative solutions to manage the liquid's movement during transport.

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Nitrogen Gas

While often mistakenly called poisonous, nitrogen gas at atmospheric pressure is harmless, and it is actually essential for life.

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Preparation, Concentration, Verification, Incubation

These are four essential steps in the creative problem-solving process, often used in design thinking.

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Study Notes

Team Performance Evaluation

  • Team worked well together, leveraging individual strengths
  • Effective task division and open communication
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts
  • Met project deadlines
  • Potential for improvement: more frequent progress check-ins to improve accountability and reduce last-minute stress.

Course Feedback

  • The course was well-organized with clear deadlines, relevant examples, and ample resources.
  • A suggestion for improvement: include a class activity where students switch groups to gain diverse perspectives and foster idea exchange.

Equality vs. Equity

  • Equality: everyone receives the same resources (e.g., bicycles).
  • Equity: everyone receives resources based on needs to ensure equal opportunities (e.g., tailoring bicycle options to individual needs).

Course Topics from Videos

  • Focus on response questions from videos and class discussions
  • Review 4 classical ethical theories (Mill's utilitarianism, Kant's formalism, Locke's rights ethics, Aristotle's virtue ethics).
  • Understand 3 standards of responsibility in engineering (malpractice model, reasonable care model, good works model) and their application.
  • Review fundamental concepts of engineering design and management, including Pugh matrix, Gantt chart, PERT chart.
  • Expect questions on basic engineering disaster examples, like the Burj Al Arab support, inspiration from the Millau Bridge, etc

Engineering Challenges

  • The shape of the Burj Al Arab hotel architecture was inspired by the sail of a dhow.
  • Sand Island stability: friction between the support rods and the sand.
  • Engineers managed differential thermal expansion in steel trussing using eccentric (cam) joints and assembling at night when things were cool.
  • Water jet speed: approximately 20 cm/s (from the video on water fountains).
  • Questions from the video on specific engineering concepts.
  • Questions from the video relating to the response questions.

Engineering Values

  • Identify the non-reusable parts of the shuttle.

Submarine Anechoic Tiles

  • Air voids in the material change the resonant frequency, absorbing sound.

Water Droplet Attenuation

  • Water droplets are accelerated and shattered, absorbing shock energy from the flow behind the shock.

Engineering Disasters

  • Hammond claims that blunt orbiter noses deflect air around wings, even if without wings. Deflection is due to heated air layers being pushed away from the vehicle, acting as insulation.

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