Some of the articles
may contains words that those outside of the engineering
world might not be too familiar with. Here are the
words that are used throughout this issue.
1 .
"smart" isolators
Semi-active dampers that are activated when seismic activity occurs in order to analyze the seismic activity and respond with appropriate damping (Spencer 259-260).
A science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound; the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing (Merriam-Webs.
A science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound; the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing (Merriam-Webs.
A science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound; the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing.
An energy transducer that vibrates in response to a signal. In Smart Ski technology, piezoelectrically sensed ski oscillations generate electric signals that cause the actuator to vibrate in opposition to reduce ski vibration.
A current that changes direction at fixed intervals. This interval is related to the frequency (and period). For example, a 60 Hz signal would go through 60 cycles per second.
