Hobbies And Interests
Rock Mechanics
Focus a seminar topic on rock mechanics and the industries that it most pertains to. Rock mechanics refers to the mechanical behavior or rock, relating mainly to rocks that are accessible and used in mining and engineering purposes. The study of mechanics belonging to fragmented and weathered rocks can include topics relating to soil study, while inaccessible rock study refers often to geological mechanics. Talk specifically on how rock mechanics applies to the mining, construction and engineering fields and how additional studies can improve the activities in those fields.
Mechanics and Metals
Metals are used often in engineering and studies on new uses for current metals, or in forming new alloys, are important. Talk specifically about a mechanical aspect of metal and relate it to metallurgy and engineering. For example, consider stress and strain. Stress relates to intensity of force and strain refers to how much the metal is deformed under that force. Consider new metal and alloys and explain how they will react under different stressful conditions, like natural disasters or military actions. Architects, engineers and military scientists will all find this of interest.
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is an important and ever-growing field that links to both practical and esoteric theories. Using contemporary quantum mechanics theories and case studies, speak on the ways it attempts to find a link between mind and matter and what uses quantum mechanics has in the real world. This will incorporate other fields of study including other aspects of physics and neuroscience. Consider what future studies may show about the mind-matter link and the effects of this knowledge.
Elasticity
Elasticity refers to the continuum mechanics of bodies that deform reversibly under stress. It is an important concept related to engineering and also one that begs to be studied in relation to new materials under various circumstances. Relate the latest findings in the elasticity of nanomaterials, microelectronics and other examples of new technology. Since these technologies are still being developed and researched, consider how the elasticity of various substances involved in these fields will benefit and hinder researchers when certain situations (ie. Extreme heat, cold, pressure, etc.) arise.