connections

There are many different ideas associated with the word “connection” associated with Engineering

Connection, also… – definitions that can be applied to Engineering

• causal or logical relation or sequence the connection between two ideas
• something that connects : link a loose connection in the wiring
• means of communication or transport: a telephone connection
• means of continuing a trip (as by train)
• to connect – to join or fasten together usually by something intervening A highway connects the two towns.

related ides – coherence, continuity, link, joint, junction

Explore – some “problems”

• attach one machine to another * Rube Goldberg *
• make something big from smaller parts * Bridge
• join layers of different materials
• accommodate corners, bends, curves
• permanent – don’t need to move once pieces are joined
• flexible, moving is solution

Examples

• highway interchange
• rafters
• joint – plumbing
• mechanical * temporary – bolt, screw * permanent – weld

Engineering

• Types of Mechanical Joints – Joints are used to connect parts of a mechanism or machine. These mechanical joints can be temporary or permanent depending on whether the connection needs to be removed frequently or not removed at all. – [/Screw Bolted, Screw], [/Welding Welded]