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Engineering
studies
| 1. |
The
earliest cables were copper. Explain why they are
now aluminium. |
| 2. |
a)
Why is steel used for the towers?
b) Discuss the properties of steel.
c) Outline the techniques used in steel manufacture. |
Civil
structures
| 1.
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Critically
examine the impact of the Snowy Mountains Scheme
on society and the environment. |
| 2. |
a)
Identify three innovations of the Snowy Mountains
Scheme.
b) Research how these innovations have been modified
and used in different applications in the last 40
years. |
| 3. |
Evaluate
the significance of corrosion problems in the
civil structures of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
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| 4.
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Identify
and discuss the different types of dams constructed
in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. |
| 5. |
Discuss
tunnelling methods used in the Snowy Mountains Scheme
and outline the importance of rock bolting. |
| 6. |
Identify
innovations in safety practices established during
the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Make particular reference
to construction sites and personal and public transport.
Some examples are: seat belts, road signage, staff
training, safety statistics promotion. |
| 7. |
Identify
the advantages and disadvantages of using computer
simulations during design and construction of civil
structures. |
Lifting
devices
| 1. |
Refer
to Innovations - Lifting devices. What impact did
these lifting devices have on engineering construction
methods? |
| 2. |
Investigate
the main types of lifting devices and illustrate
how and where they were used in the Snowy Mountains
Scheme. |
| 3. |
Select
one lifting device innovation. Research the changes
that have occurred to this engineered device in
the last 40 years. |
Telecommunications
| 1. |
Discuss
the effect of telecommunication engineering innovation
on
a) people working and living on the Snowy Mountains
Scheme.
b) Australian people generally. |
| 2. |
Examine
the many telecommunications networks used in the
Scheme and illustrate them graphically using an
organisation chart. |
| 3. |
Investigate
the significance of the SNOCOM computer. |
| 4. |
Identify
changes which have occurred in computer systems
since the SNOCOM computer. Outline the effects these
changes have had on communications within the Scheme. |
Personal
and public transport
| 1. |
Identify
design features of the transport developed for the
Snowy Mountains Scheme. |
| 2. |
Discuss
the impact of the transport systems designed for
the Snowy Mountains Scheme on the environment. |
| 3. |
Identify
how the transport designed for the Snowy Mountains
Scheme has been modified for other applications. |
| 4. |
Discuss
innovations established during the SMS with respect
to vehicular and passenger road safety. |
Impact
of the Scheme
| 1. |
Discuss
the societal changes which resulted from the Snowy
Mountains Scheme and as a direct result of migration.
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| 2. |
Investigate
the environmental impact of the Snowy Mountains
Scheme. Include both positive and negative outcomes. |
| 3. |
Investigate
the range of consultations that are required today
when undertaking a project that impacts on society
and the environment. |
| 4. |
Comment
on the balance of positive and negative environmental
and social impacts and the overall benefits to society
of an engineering project of your choice. |
| 5. |
Investigate
possible legislation and industry standards that
should be considered in similar construction projects
today. |
Further
reading
Bonyhady, T. (2000) Places worth keeping: Conservationists,
politics and law, Allen & Unwin, Sydney.
Collis, B. (1998) Snowy - the making of modern Australia,
Tabletop Press, Canberra.
Corporatisation of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Authority Draft Environmental Impact Statement (2000)
Commonwealth Department of Industry, Sciences and Resources.
Tel: 02 6213 7923.
Gough, N. (1994) Mud, Sweat and Snow, Self published,
Victoria.
Saravanja, D. (1999) The Snowy and Croatians,
Drago Saravanja, Sydney.
Unger, M. (1989) Voices from the Snowy, New South
Wales University Press, Sydney.
Links
Snowy
Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
HydroTasmania
Minerals
Council of Australia
National
Electricity Market Management Company Ltd
Resources
Open up your world video and resource kit available
from The
Institution of Surveyors, Australia
References
McHugh, S. (1989) The Snowy: People Behind the Power,
William Heinemann, Port Melbourne, pp.200-201.
National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
November, 2000.
Raymond, R. (1999) A vision for Australia, Focus
Publishing, Sydney.
Read, P. (1996) Returning to Nothing: The Meaning
of Lost Places, Cambridge University Press, Melbourne,
pp.75-100.
Snowy
Mountains Engineering Corporation November, 2000.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1999) Meeting
the environmental challenge, Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Authority, Cooma.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1993) Engineering
Features of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, 3rd edition,
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority, Cooma.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1992) Murray
1 Project Geehi Inlet/Outlet structure, Access Bridge
Rehabilitation, March 1992, Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Authority, Cooma, cover.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1967) Road
construction manual, Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Authority, Cooma, Fig 3.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1961) The
Snowy Mountains Story, Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric
Authority, Cooma.
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