Gradation - Sieve Sizes
By Steve Whitmoyer
This learning object introduces the student to sieves and how their designation is related to the aggregate size.
Poka-Yoke
By Kaye Krueger
Learners view examples of devices that prevent mistakes from occurring.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Introduction to a 3-Phase Diagram
In this animated activity, students read about weight-volume relationships within a given sample of soil or aggregate. They complete problems using a 3-phase diagram.
Value-Added vs. Non-Value-Added Activities
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a Casio fx-260
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a Casio fx-260 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using Excel
Learners examine how to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem in Excel. Practice problems are included.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Arctangent Function
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read how to use the arctangent function to calculate the theta of an angle. The proper keystrokes are displayed.
The Red Tag System Used in the 5S Process
Learners read about a process for sorting items in the workplace. "Sort" is the first of the five steps in 5S.
Excel: Complex Subtraction
Students view the steps for subtracting complex numbers in Excel.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Key
Learners examine the use of the reciprocal key on the TI-83 Plus calculator to determine parallel resistance.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Dry Unit Weight
Students read how to determine and calculate the dry unit weight for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the weight-volume relationship.
Statics: Resultant Calculations via Graphical Method
In this interactive learning object, students calculate a resultant of multiple forces acting in a concurrent, coplanar condition.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a TI-86
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a TI-86 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Excel: Complex Multiplication
Students view the steps for multiplying complex numbers in Excel.
Metric Micrometer
By scott vanhulle
The learner will measure and record dimensions using a metric micrometer to an accuracy of plus or minus .01 of a millimeter.
Five "S" System in Manufacturing
By Weldon Faull
This objects reviews the Five "S" manufacturing system and helps learners to remember the process.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Complex Number Conversion
Learners examine how to convert numbers from rectangular to polar form and from polar to rectangular form using a TI-83 Plus calculator.
Point of Use Storage
Learners read about the benefits of storing raw materials within 3 feet of the work area where they will be used.
Class 2 Levers: Force Input Angles
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners use trigonometry to calculate angular input forces involving Class 2 mechanical levers.
5S for the Office
Learners read how each of the steps in 5S can be used to organize an office.
An Introduction to the Solderless Breadboard (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the layout and operation of the solderless breadboard.
Statics -- Trig: The Law of Sines
In this interactive object, students use the Law of Sines to calculate forces.
Statics - Trig: Law of Cosines Using a TI-86 Calculator
In this interactive and animated object, learners apply the Law of Cosines to determine forces using a TI-86 calculator.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using Complex Numbers
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of entering complex numbers into a TI-86 calculator.
Word Problems in Basic Mechanics
Learners solve word problems involving basic mechanical principles such as torque, horsepower, work, and power. Students who have problems with a particular word problem may try it again with a different set of numbers.