Dylan's Blog

Module learning: At the beginning of this module, I dreaded the thought of having to go through a trimester of learning communication skills. The idea of writing reports and delivering presentations had little appeal to me. Little did I know the great importance that effective communication holds across any profession, including engineering. For our first assignment,  I've set a goal for myself to build my confidence for speaking and learn how to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.  There was an assignment where we had to make pitch vodcast which kick started my development of verbal communication skills. My first recording had me reading off a script as I was not confident in giving a smooth delivery. However, feedback from others made me realise that when giving a pitch, not only the content but also the delivery and body posture of the presenter affects the effectiveness of the pitch. My initial response to the reader's response assignment had zero positivity. The...

 For the technical design report, I contributed by: Writing the design solutions using secondary research Timer function Intensity adjustment Weight sensor Creating the problem statement Generating ideas for future improvements under evaluation Multiple application Going Smart Designing the Creo CAD drawing of the bed frame design Ended off with the concluding statement Created the AI prompt for transmittal letter and refined the letter to suit our content Research Areas: Used Primary Research Surveyed Harvey Norman for their bed frame design trends and taking photos Used Secondary Research Chat GPT To generate topics related to aroma therapy for further research. Google To gain deeper insight of existing designs similar to ours. For a better understanding of the topic on aroma therapy

    I believe that my participation grade level merits at least a 'good' rating. My consistent early attendance reflect my dedication to keeping up with new lessons and engagement in my learning process. I consistently submit assignments on time, investing significant effort in to producing high quality work. During group discussions, I actively initiate the sharing of ideas and also strive to be open minded to others' opinion. When giving feedback to my peers, I employ a positive yet critical mindset to facilitate their improvement. While I may not be the most outspoken or linguistically gifted student in class, my actions and contributions demonstrate my commitment and growth. Professor Blackstone's tutorship has equipped me with many valuable lessons and skills that will undoubtedly prove beneficial for my growing profession in engineering.

  The article “Bugatti Chiron review - the final generation of Bugatti's W16 masterpiece” from Meaden (2023) introduces the Bugatti Chiron, a high performance supercar with a 16-cylinder engine delivering 1479 horsepower and 1180 lb ft of torque. According to Arcoumanis (2011), the main function of an engine is to convert chemical energy like fuel, to mechanical energy also known as torque. Energy released by combusting fuel provides the necessary power to move the vehicle. Dorian and Clarke (2022) claims the Bugatti Chiron accelerates from 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 2.3 seconds and reaches top speeds of 261 mph. The article by Meaden (2023) goes on to praise the Chiron's engine as an impressive feat of engineering. It features a 8.0-liter W16 engine, crafted by combining two V8 engines at a 90-degree angle (Ghayad, 2023). In addition to that, according to Uwaoma (2022), the Bugatti Chiron’s engine features 4 turbochargers to maximize the output power from low to high engine...