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TRIGONOMETRY IN ENGINEERING Date: 4/26/11 Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 Program Presented at: McNair Academic High School Supported by: NSF.

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1 TRIGONOMETRY IN ENGINEERING Date: 4/26/11 Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 Program Presented at: McNair Academic High School Supported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education Program Associated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ

2 What is Trigonometry  “Measure three sides”

3 Structural Design  Determine distribution of forces

4 Structural Design Joint AJoint DJoint B

5 Harmonic Motion Ideal: Real World:

6 Fourier Analysis  Any function can be decomposed into summation of sine/cosine waves.

7 Solar Energy – Reason for the Seasons Solar Declination

8 Solar Energy – Closer Look Incident Angle Incident Radiation

9 Questions Questions or Comments?


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