*** This post was edited by Peabody on 2/14/2002. ***
On a completely unrelated note us 3 should hook up @ SFGAdv sometime(s) this season.
later dayz,
jeremy
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Besides, if we were really shutting down people we disagreed with, would Jeremy (2Hostyl) still be around? :) I think not. - Jeff 1/24/02
Antuan said:
scanz said:
" "what is the anti-derivative of y = (x-l)/(3x-8)" )"
x/3 + 5/9[log(-8-3x)].....yes, I have no life!
actually, x+3 + 5/9[log( |3x-8| )] ...... (-8-3x) would create a negative number, for which the log doesn't exist (what power of 2 would be negative???)
sorry to be technical, but its what I do all day right now at this point in school.
BTW, i would also like to get into the coaster industry, will it happen??? Maybe not, but I'm taking it on from a different angle. I am studying computer systems engineering with an emphasis in embedded systems, as well as taking some classes that sort of apply, such as advanced logic, and transportation systems (lots of redundant logic for safety reasons)......the good thing about my choice is that i love the field anyways, so I'm not out anything if I don't get to do coaster computer systems.
Well I personally have engineering in my blood. My grandpa was a clock builder, my dad's an engineer for DaimlerChrysler, and I'm out to become the ever infamous Roller Coaster Designer. I'm already in the advanced math and science courses, and I'm taking Physics, FST (Functions, Statistics, and Trig.) and CAD drafting next year. I'm hoping for MIT, but lookin at the D in Chem right now, it's not looking good. But I can dream.
Second off, what's the algebraic free-fall formula? I think it's something along the lines of h=1/2gt²+vºt+hº, where "g" is the gravitational constant of either 9.8 m/s, or 32 ft/s, "t" is time in seconds, "vº" is the initial velocity, and "hº" is the initial height? I'm pretty sure thats it, but I'm not sure about the order of the variables.... yeah...
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"Yes. The Force is strong in that one." - Stifler, AP2.
Blaster_1578 said:
actually, x+3 + 5/9[log( |3x-8| )] ...... (-8-3x) would create a negative number, for which the log doesn't exist (what power of 2 would be negative
Actually my answer works for x> -2.6666666
The truth is that it takes a lot more than just drawing some circles and lines on a piece of paper. It takes alot of time to just get a little bit of the design to "flow". Once you come up with a track layout, you have to design a suppport system that will be clear of the car's path, yet at that time you need to have a car designed so you know the clearance levels. There is a lot of work that goes into the these moster machines and I commend those who take the time and have the smarts to design these things.
Over the summer, I decide I would try my hand at model building(the model is not yet finished...). Since I had to confine my model to a certain space, I was talked into designing the model, in its fullest, before I even thought of buying wood. Remember I am talking about a model here... Just to calculate the lift hill, I drew three blue prints sheets(and for the model all togehter I have 50+ drawings). The moral behind that story... I somewhat found out what goes into creating the rides.... its HARD work.
Perhaps I will get to be a queue designer some day :). Now what classes would I have to take for that... :)
- Andrew Hyde
http://www.experiencethepoint.com
The only reason I wouldn't become an engineer is if I became a high payed model or an actor...and I never thought either would happen...but I got a modeling contract not too long ago and I hope it opens up doors for acting.
I still would like to go to college for mechanical engineering whether I become a model/actor or not. We'll just have to see. I really enjoy making supports structures though.
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Ok, I want...ed to become a coaster designer until I read this post and heard how rare it is. Now Im going after my life-long goal which is to own and operate my own amusement park. Somthing like a pre-built park like Idora or Whalom soemthing that is kinda already built.
First I want to become a park manager and then get the feel of what I have to do to run the park.
And, which courses do I have to take to become a manager?
Now with all that said am I dreaming too high?
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