Mechanics in engineering
A collection of resources to provide ideas for setting mechanics in the context of engineering, together with materials to support teaching of these topics.
'The Mathematics of Escalators on the London Underground' details the use of differentiation, forces and trigonometry in relation to escalator design.
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The Mathematics of Escalators on the London Underground
This resource shows the application of mathematics for the operation of escalators on the London underground. Students consider a variety of issues which include passenger numbers and flow, as well as carbon emissions, escalator speed and energy efficiency. Areas of mathematics covered include differentiation, forces, and trigonometry.
