Chapter 9- When Luck Runs Out
Part 1
September 12, 2015-Silicon Valley, valley entrance
While Selenium and Fluorine were having their showdown, a different kind of encounter was underway.
After what seemed like an endless amount of walking and following,
Chapter 8- Duels Of The Eight
Part 1
September 6, 2015-Silicon Valley, Family 12 Residence
A day had passed since Silvers battle with Polonium. He had spent some of that time analyzing
alternative techniques that could help him beat her if they met again.
Chapter 7- Rocky Path Ahead
Part 1
Unknown time-Phosphorous Fields
A world of gray grass, this is what Polonium was seeing. Numerous elements walked around her as if she
didnt exist. There was Cobalt, Zirconium, and Nitrogen. Werent they all obliterated?
Chapter 4- No Place Like Home
Part 1
July 28, 2015-Silicon Valley, storehouse
It was a windy day as Gold and Silver were finishing a training session. Golds double scythe, Vivi,
flashed brightly as the golden metal worked to counter Silvers own sword.
[Go
Chapter 6- Solstice Special
Part 1
August 26, 2015-Nitrogen Forest, northern area
Axiom was a world with two distinct seasons: wet and cold, both marked by the first rain storm and first
snow storm respectively. The elements celebrated these occasions wit
Chapter 3- Vanishing Act
Part 1
July 20, 2015-Carbon Forest, abandoned village
It was midday when Family 16 and Family 17 finally found the village that the survivors once called
home. Contrary to Fluorines hopes, the elements had not left anything behind
Chapter 5- Out Of The Dark
Part 1
August 2, 2015-Nitrogen Forest, flower fields
Hydrogen was the kind of element who always went to bed and woke up early enough to catch the
mornings light purple view. She was the smallest element in the periodic table an
Chapter 2- Search And Seizure
Part 1
July 18, 2015-Downrising Falls, Seleniums chamber
Oxygen, a light blue element, was the tallest of his family, being a mighty 65 by human standards.
Selenium, on the other hand, was the shortest. Being the leader of hi
Chapter 1- Faith Restored
Part 1
July 17, 2015-Carbon Forest, village storehouse
Gold and his sister, Copper, are busy gathering protons. Excitement is in the air as they prepare for a
special ritual.
[Copper]: So are you ready?
[Gold]: Thats a silly ques
MEEN 4110/5110 Alternative Energy Sources
Lecture 1
Introduction to Sustainable Energy
Sustainability Principles
Nature of Sustainable Energy
Overview of Energy Technologies
Spring 2015
-1-
Review of Definition of Energy
Definition of Sustainability
Sus
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Lecture #3 Characteristics of Wood / Biomass Materials
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
(1)
Earlywood and latewood
(2)
Heartwood and sapwood
(3)
Softwood and hardwood
(4)
Characteristics of wood and other natural fibe
Manufacturing of Bioproducts (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Handout
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
Some abbreviations
a. WPC
b. OSB
c. MDF
d. PSL
e. LSL
f.
OSL
g. LVL
h. SCL
i.
Glulam
j.
COM-PLY
k. FRP
l.
SMC
m. SIP
n. MOR
o. MOE
p. IB
q. TS
r.
LE
s. EMC
t.
RH
u. FSP
v. S
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Handout 7/8 for Adhesive Wetting
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
A. Terminology
1. Wetting- a manifestation of flow induced by oppositely charged molecular components
seeking a neutral state. i.e., a liquids ability
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Handout for Lectures on I-joist (1)
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
(1) I-joist definition (per ASTM D5055):
Structural member manufactured using sawn or structural composite lumber flanges and
structural panel webs,
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Handout for Lecture #1 Introduction to Renewable Biocomposites
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
(1)
Definitions
a. Biomaterial:
i. Materials that are biodegradable
ii. Materials associated with biological systems, suc
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Handout for Lecture #5/6 Adhesion and Adhesive
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
(1) Some terminologies in regard to adhesion:
a. Adhesive: Substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment
b. Adhes
Bioproducts Manufacturing (MEE 4800/5800) Fall 2015
Lecture #4 Mechanical Behavior of Wood and Biomass Materials
Dr. Sheldon Q. Shi
(1)
Directional behavior of wood
a) Three principle directions: grain (L), Radial , and Tangential (T)
b) Three principle p
Chapter 10- Purpose
Part 1
September 13, 2015-Lattice Palace, Fluorines chamber
Morning came. Chlorine stood up in bed, wide awake. His head hurt as if he had had a bad dream. Did he
have a bad dream? He walked to the main chamber.
[Chlorine]: Sis! Big si
