Topic: Basic 3D Modeling Using NX Batch #2
Date: July 08, 2021
Time: 9-11am
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DOST-MIRDC Experts Inform the Public about PNS 49: 2020 (Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement - Specification)
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
One of the last webinars conducted in the week-long celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week is on the latest PNS 49:2020 standard that was approved last March 2020. The webinar was hosted by the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center to raise the industry’s awareness about the latest standard.
Engr. Florante A. Catalan and Engr. Gina A. Catalan from the DOST-MIRDC’s Analysis and Testing Division were the resource persons. Both are highly-esteemed experts in their field.Engr. Florante A. Catalan and Engr. Gina A. Catalan from the DOST-MIRDC’s Analysis and Testing Division were the resource persons. Both are highly-esteemed experts in their field.The webinar tackled the different new requirements of steel bars ranging from chemical composition, classification, and grading to mechanical and physical requirements. The participants benefitted from the webinar because the speakers explained the technicalities of the requirements in the PNS 49:2020 standard.
The PNS 49 standard is significant not only to the steel industry but also to the consumers. Steel bars are frequently used in residential, commercial, industrial buildings, and structures. Complying with the standard means that the steel used for these various structures is of reliable quality. It gives consumers peace of mind and a sense of security knowing that their houses and buildings are safe because the steel used for all structures passed the standard.
Ilagan City Mayor Interested to Use Locally-made Hybrid Electric Road Train as Alternative Mass Transportation Mode
By: Eldina B. Pinca
The City of Ilagan is eyeing to adopt the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) as their alternative mode of mass transportation.
In a virtual meeting held on June 29, 2021, Ilagan City Mayor Hon. Josemarie L. Diaz was impressed with the HERT and the positive impact that it will have on the city. Dr. Precila Delima, Executive Officer of the Isabela State University (ISU), presented the HERT and focused on how it will complement the city’s existing public transportation schemes. Dr. Delima highlighted in her presentation that as Ilagan City’s alternative mass transportation mode, the environment-friendly HERT will make the city more attractive to investors.
Mayor Diaz already expressed his wish to have two HERT units, each with three coaches, to be used as a mass transportation alternative in the city. The Mayor has also inquired about the manufacturing cost for the two units and the production time needed to complete the fabrication.
The HERT team's next meeting with Mayor Diaz is on July 7. Following the success of the June 29 virtual presentation of the HERT, the Mayor agreed to discuss the identification of the fabricators of the HERT coaches and the formulation of the Memorandum of Agreement with the HERT Consortium, led by Agricomp Machineries and Construction Corporation; DOST II; ISU; DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC); the LGU officials involved.
Ilagan City may be the second city to adopt the HERT. Cauayan City, also in the province of Isabela, adopted the Light HERT in early 2019. The Light HERT is now used to ferry commuters within the streets of Cauayan. At the height of the pandemic last year, the HERT was used to shuttle healthcare workers for free around the city.
The consortium and the people of Isabela province have been waiting for more positive developments about the HERT in Isabela. Now that the economy is slowly opening up, the fabrication of the HERT in the province will lead to more success stories for the local manufacturing industry and the province's economy.
Many Software-in-One Makes a Wise Investment
By Marlyn Ramones
Multi-Function Circuit Design Analysis and Simulation is a unique software. It combines many applications in different areas of mechanical and engineering electrical circuits such as software for circuit analysis, 3D viewer, programming, and simulation. The circuit analysis is a powerful feature of the software that helps users understand the circuit being developed. The simulation also allows functional tests and searches for errors during the planning process so that it prevents errors in the actual operation, and thereby saves cost.
The software has two versions, online or offline versions. An online version is through subscription while the offline version is installed on a computer which can be updated whenever a new component is developed and offered in the market. The user only spends on the new component. Also, it has the following capabilities: can design PCB layout, not only of high school level but of professional level; can create a schematic design; has interactive animated 3D view; has 3D model enclosure import where we can use third-party software to create a 3D model; has circuit analysis of AC, DC, transient, digital and even noise analysis and bill of materials; provides support of micro-controllers and FPGA in making processors; has VHDL and VERILOG, a programming language in developing a component with electronic rule checking of irregularities; and can create teaching materials, training, and examination for education and training.
The webinar was conducted by Mr. Leandro A. Castillo, a Technical Specialist Manager in Electronics and Allied Programs, on June 17, 2021. It was an activity organized by the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines as part of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021.
With the many capabilities and applications in areas of electronics, the software is indeed a good investment for the industry, professionals, instructors, and students in upgrading competencies and knowledge on circuit design analysis and simulation.
