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Fatigue test

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 07 Sep 2016
  • Part of series BBC micro bit programme

Abstract

Mechanical Project Engineer Andrew Ellwood explains how Laing O’Rourke employees could use the BBC micro:bit in a real-life application in order to manage the onset of fatigue whilst on construction sites and operating heavy machinery.

This video has an associated case study booklet which has been designed for teachers to use with their students to highlight the relevance to the real world that the BBC micro:bit can achieve.

Download the case study booklet: www.ietfaraday.org/microbit-casestudies

Find more BBC micro:bit teaching resources: http://faraday.theiet.org/stem-activity-days/bbc-microbit/resources/index.cfm

Keywords:
  • construction
  • engineer
  • engineering
  • fatigue management
  • machine driver
  • machinery
  • micro:bit
  • safety

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    Andrew Ellwood

    Laing O'Rourke, Mechanical Projects Engineer

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