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2009 October
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OCTOBER 2009 |
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Program
October 20, 2009 REBUILDING THE ROEBLING
SUSPENSION BRIDGE


By: Stanley Cohen P.E. Registered Civil
Engineer
in Ohio and
7
other states
RESC Member
How can a bridge built in 1863 for
horse-drawn traffic, the first of two John A. Roebling Suspension
Bridges built in Ohio, evolve to safely handle motorized street cars in
1895 and modern traffic in 2009? The answer is simple, good engineering,
skillful construction experience, and the courage of the bridge owners
to finance and undertake the projects.
Stan Cohen will present an engineering study of the problems facing the
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge investors in a fast-changing
region, and explain the re-design that widened and improved access to
the bridge and provided strengthening to meet changing times and
maintained traffic during construction.
We often think that lessons learned in the past should provide guidance
to prevent mistakes in the future, but you might be surprised at what
you will learn about modern day mistakes.
Don't miss this fascinating account of progress in motion
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Mr. Cohen has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, VA Tech,
1949, M.S. in Civil Engineering, 1951, 9th
member, academy of distinguished alumni, department of Civil
Engineering, VA Tech. Charter member, committee of 100
distinguished alumni, college of engineering, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa
Phi.
Stan is a native of the Tidewater, VA area. He
began his career in Maryland as a field engineer on public works
projects. Later on he moved to Cincinnati in 1951 to work on the
NIOSH Building on Columbia Parkway at Linwood Road.
Stan remained in Cincinnati, married and eventually
started his own design and construction company. As such, he is
responsible for the design and construction of about one billion dollars
in commercial, industrial and public works projects throughout the
United States. The company built many of the notable commercial
properties in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Stan has held an advanced class Amateur Radio License
since 1977 and is a significant contributing member of the
Greater Cincinnati
Amateur Radio Association. He was the top emergency coordinator for the
Hamilton County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps for ten years and in
addition to being the net control for both the Maritime Mobile Service
Net and the Seafarer's Net for many years.
Stan has participated in many life-saving and emergency
incidents, and provided radio telephone patch service to many military
vessels around the globe and to individuals station in both artic
regions.
Now, semi-retired and with the help from Don Brandt, P.E.,
they perform design and field engineering of storm
water and drainage systems along with other consulting projects.
Menu
Beef Burgundy Tips served over wild rice with mushrooms
Tossed Green Salad (Choice of 2 Dressings)
Rolls and Butter, Homestyle ice cream and cookies
Beverages
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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Program
November 17, 2009 Toyota Partner Robots

By: Dr. Yasuhiro Ota, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

The next generation of robots that combine industrial robot
technologies with the latest control technologies used in automobiles.
Robots that can use tools, assist people, and live in harmony with us.
The walking model walks on two legs similar to a person, making it
easy to become accustomed to. It is able to use its hands to carry out a
wide variety of tasks from playing the violin or the trumpet, or a wide
variety of practical task.
The presentation will cover the general R&D strategy, a
brief technical insights review, along with implementation issues
and the vision.
Dr. Yasuhiro Ota takes a leading role
as Project Manager for the Partner Robot
Group at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
(TEMA). He is responsible for managing advanced R&D activities and robot
events and is also active as one of few Japanese delegates for the ISO
robot standardization committee.
Prior to joining TEMA, Dr. Ota worked for Toyota Motor
Corporation in Japan where he was engaged in the development of the
world's first wire-driven bipedal robot which was admirably displayed at
the Toyota Pavilion as part of the Aichi World Expo in 2005.
An IEEE Senior Member, Dr. Ota, received his B.S., M.S.,
and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Wyoming in
1991, 1993, and 1996, respectively. His main research interest lays in
the area of humanoid robotics and analog CMOS VLSI implementations of
artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic controllers.
In addition to Dr. Ota’s professional experience in
industry, he has served as an organizing chair and several session
chairs for various IEEE conferences. Furthermore, he has demonstrated
his professional carrier as a reviewer for several IEEE conference
proceedings and journals.
Originally from Toyota City, Japan; Dr. Ota resides in
Northern Kentucky with his wife and daughter.
Menu
Chicken
Ala King served in puff pastry
Fresh salad greens (choice of 2 dressings
Rolls and butter, Homemade Fudge Brownies
Beverages
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DECEMBER 2009 |
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Program
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
December 15, 2009
The Village Voices Choir

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas carol program provided by the
Village Voices Choir. They are an adult volunteer choir of 25 members
harmonizing since 1958 and bring a blend of traditional carols and
today's holiday songs. They are homemakers, chemists, teachers, nurses,
engineers, school administrators, bookkeepers brought together by a
mutual enjoyment of choral singing.
This is a family program designed to get everyone in the
Christmas spirit. Members and their guests may attend just the program
at 1:00 pm, for no charge. Note that the Luncheon charge includes
complimentary wine".
Don’t miss this truly enjoyable
holiday program.
Menu
Holiday Luncheon
Carved Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes
Carrots, Green Salad with dressings
Assorted hot rolls, Cream Pie, Beverages
DECEMBER TOUR

Dry Ice Blasting
Leading Edge Emerging Technology

MAP HERE
Wednesday, December 2nd, meet at 10:15 am
Tour 10:30 - 11:30 am
455 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
Lunch @ Frisch's next door
Tour Flyer Here
Call John Gillman for Reservations
513-541-1147
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JANUARY 2010 |
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Program
January 19, 2010
NEW GUINEA
By: Edward Daley
New Guinea
is the world's second-largest island (after Greenland), divided
politically between Papua New Guinea (independent country, eastern half
of the island) and the Indonesian-controlled western half. Little was
known about the inland tribes, who speak literally hundreds of different
languages, until after World War II. I have been to New Guinea twice,
the first trip (2006) going into the interior and the second (2009)
including a complete circumnavigation of the island. Both were exciting
and colorful experiences. Since New Guinea was an important World War II
theater, I'm also showing a bit of Guadalcanal and Rabaul, since these
sites were closely associated with the New Guinea campaign.
Ed Daley, B.S. in chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, M.S.
physical sciences, University of Illinois, retired from P&G, where he
worked in product development for 35 years. He has extensively traveled
to all seven continents including 49 states in the U.S. and all the
provinces and territories in Canada with the exception of Prince Edward
Island. His particular interests lie in geology and history. He taught
“Geology for Travelers,” “Poles Apart,” and “Islands” for ILR/ILE/OLLI.
He has long been interested in Antarctica, having heard at age ten
Admiral Byrd’s lecture about his first two expeditions down there.
January
Menu
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Fresh Mixed Vegetables
Rice Pilaf, Fresh Green Salad and dressings
Crusty Rolls
Ice Cream Sundaes with whipped cream and cherries
Beverages
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JANUARY TOUR
 
The Green Scene
Lots of talk about renewable energy these days but what
is really deliverable and doable? You will see first hand actual
solutions for using wind, solar and geothermal in addition to a tour of
their building designed from the ground up to be energy efficient. A
LEED gold Certified Building.
Download flyer HERE
MAP to Melink
WHEN: Wednesday, January 13,
2010
WHERE: 5140 River Valley Road, Milford, Ohio 45150, Ph:
513-965-7300
TIME: Meet at 9:45 am (tour begins sharply @ 10:00 am)
Lunch: Cracker Barrel, 475 Rivers Edge Drive, Milford, OH, (513)
831-6635
MAP
to Cracker Barrel
I-275 & US 50 Exit 59
Reservations: Call John Gilman, 513-541-1147

Download expanded map HERE
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FEBRUARY 2010 |
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Program
February 23, 2010, Rescheduled for
this date
All-Electric
Drive-Train, Saturn Sky Conversion
AMP™ Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc.

by Tim Wieck, Chief Engineer
Zero tailpipe emissions and no gas required,
and with
very minimal routine maintenance required, "The AMP" will save you
thousands of dollars in operating costs. An all electric vehicle, the
AMP power train delivers 150 miles per charge, and a complete "fill up"
costs about the same as a gallon of gas. And best of all, it’s fun to
drive. The AMP is a true 100% electric car.
Mr. Wieck has hands-on engineering experience in the
Aerospace, Commercial and Automotive industries. He was Chief Design
Engineer for Parkway Products, a $70MM/year international aerospace
components manufacturer. Previous to that, he was in a supervisory
position with ESCO Corporation, a $600MM/year international leader in
steel alloy products.
Tim holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Portland, and has been a registered engineer since 1993
Menu
Roast Beef hot Browns, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans Amandine
Green Salad and Dressings, Fruit Pie, Beverages
Engineers Week, Feb 14-20
(Take a Student to Lunch and then to Work)

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FEBRUARY TOUR
Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software
Product Design & Performance - On
Time
PLM/CAD/CAM/CAE
Synchronous Technology

From high performance vehicle design to high
performance footwear and everywhere in between, you will see
the tools used to accomplish design goals and manufacturing
demands in today's world of rapid time-to-market. Formerly
known as SDRC. Global Birthplace
for CAE.
Flyer Here
Map Here
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 WHERE: 2000 Eastman Drive, Milford, Oh 45150
TIME: Meet at 10:15 am (tour begins sharply @ 10:30
am) Lunch: Cracker Barrel, 475 Rivers Edge Drive,
Milford, Oh 4510 Reservations: Deadline Feb. 17
Call John Gilman 513-541-1147
One hour credit: Ohio P.E. CPD

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MARCH 2010 |
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Program
March 16, 2010
Building the Future,
Cincinnati's Tallest Building

Request in advance,
call Bob Haas 859-331-2579
Queen City Square Tower
Project
By: Bob
Grace, Turner
Construction
Bob Grace, Commercial Account Executive, is responsible
for growing and managing Turner’s commercial market in Cincinnati. He
also serves as a project executive responsible for all operations on a
given project including contract negotiations, client services, project
quality, schedule and profitability. He currently holds this role on the
$250 million Great American Tower at Queen City Square, which will be
Cincinnati’s largest, tallest and “greenest” office building upon its
2011 completion.
Menu
Baked Fish with tartar sauce
Macaroni and cheese gratinee
Stewed Tomatoes
Green Salad with choice of 2 dressings
Rye Rolls, Fresh Fruit Cobbler, Beverages
MARCH TOUR

Newport Aquarium
Behind the Scenes— Scientific Tour

Request in advance,
call Bob Haas 859-331-2579
Sea life and water, yes, they have that,
but did we mention the tremendous amount of science going on behind the
scenes? Don’t miss this specialized tour organized especially for RESC.
Experts on staff are biologists, engineers, water quality specialists,
veterinarians, vet techs and dive safety officers.
Download FLYER Details,
Directions & Map
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
WHERE: Newport on the Levee
TIME: Doors open at 10:00 am (tour begins @ 10:15 sharp)
Lunch:
Claddagh’s Irish Pub on the Levee. (Walk from the Aquarium)
Menu
Reservations: Call John
Gilman, 513-541-1147
PARKING: $2.00, Under The Levee
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APRIL 2010 |
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Program
April 20, 2010
Green Issues and Solutions

Request in advance,
call Bob Haas 859-331-2579
By Jack Clock CMfgE
Green Energy
Ohio (GEO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing
environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and
practices in Ohio. GEO promotes renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass &
low-impact hydro) statewide by acting as a clearinghouse to inform
Ohioans on sustainable energy. Volunteer clean energy projects are
encouraged by Green Energy Ohio to help show that renewable energy
powers real places for real people in Ohio.
Menu
All American Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans, Coleslaw
Rolls & Butter, Pudding Dessert, Beverages
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MAY 2010 |
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Program
May 18, 2010
Global Warming
The data-driven view, where evidence of each source of climate change is
considered
and the various causes then compared, including human activity.

Request in advance,
call Bob Haas 859-331-2579
by Dr. Marwan
Nusair
The newspapers and other media regularly have reports
of global warming, generally of an alarmist nature. These reports often
speak of draught, ocean level increases, an increase in the severity and
number of hurricanes, the melting of the polar icecaps, and so forth.
Much of this reporting comes from a segment of the scientific community,
usually using computer simulations of climate, and a lot of the
reporting assumes that certain correlations, such as between the
increase in carbon dioxide and temperature or ocean level rise, are in
fact cause and effect.
A "consensus" is said to have formed, and the talk
will dispel that idea almost immediately. The speaker is one of over
8000 scientists with PhDs, and 31000 scientists overall, who have signed
a petition expressing their opinion that climate change is not primarily
caused by human activity.
This talk will look at the data, including the
historical data on greenhouse gases and temperature, the increases and
decreases in ocean level, the state of the polar icecaps and such places
as Greenland, and the incidence and severity of storms, and will discuss
various theories of climate, looking at the effects of human activity
and other natural causes. We will also look at the computer models and
indicate their strengths, and, more importantly, their weaknesses, in
predicting the climate over the coming decades. We will look at methods
of measurement and problems in measuring temperature in the last 50
years in particular. The talk is intended for the general scientific or
engineering audience, and all references to the original literature will
be made available to anyone who wishes to pursue any of the cited papers
directly.
We will touch on the various methods of obtaining
historical data, and will try to answer questions about the methods of
determining such things as carbon dioxide concentrations or temperature
over the past centuries and millennia.
The results of all this appear to diminish the level
of alarm considerably, and the speaker's outlook is much more
optimistic, as a result of looking at all this research, than that
suggested by the popular press or some advocates of drastic change.
Marwan Nusair is from Amman, Jordan, and received his
BA(Hons) and MA(Hons) from Cambridge University in Natural Sciences
(experimental physics), and his M.Sc. from the American University of
Beirut in theoretical physics. He went on to a Ph.D. in mathematical
physics from the University of Cincinnati, and, more importantly, met
his wife there.
He spent two years as a postdoctoral research fellow
at the University of Toronto Physics Department, followed by two years
as an instructor. He then started a business in Cincinnati, designing
antennas and feedhorns for home satellite systems, and later commercial
satellite systems, which was sold in 1985. He has been a consultant
since 1987, doing design work for RF and microwave projects, with the
majority being in the police radar detector industry. He is currently
busy with radar detector design work. He has published 4 papers in
peer-reviewed physics journals and has 7 patents in microwave design. He
was also a visiting professor of physics at the University of Cincinnati
in 1987-88. He is also proud of the fact that an antenna system of his
design is in use in a U.S. military project known as "Spider".
His interest in the issue of global warming came
during a talk he attended in 1989 by researchers who had just published
the results of a computer simulation using orbital theory, which showed
remarkable accuracy for long term (tens of thousands of years) climate,
when run backwards from the present. Since then, the issue has simmered
on low heat, until some propaganda films were made about the subject
("An Inconvenient Truth" on one side and "The Great Global Warming
Swindle" on the other), one of which has received a good deal of
publicity and may be familiar to most people. Interest then became
intense and a serious study of the peer-reviewed literature then ensued,
resulting in the this particular presentation, amongst others.
Menu
Marco Polo (Similar to a Kentucky Hot-Brown)
Fresh Green Salad and 2 Dressings
Ice Cream Sundaes, Beverages
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Evergreen Retirement Community
230 W Galbraith Rd
Hartwell, OH 45215
513-948-2308
RESC Policy
on Luncheon Reservations

(1)
Reservations for the RESC monthly luncheon should be received by the
Treasurer by the due date noted in the Newsletter.
(2)
Telephone your reservation request to the Treasurer if you miss the due
date. We will try to fit you in.
(3) Call the
treasurer no later than 9:00 am on the Monday prior to the Tuesday
meeting if you have an emergency and can not attend. If possible, your
luncheon payment will be credited for use on future lunches or dues.
4) Since
RESC pays for the final number of reservations called in, “no-show”
members are expected to pay for their reservations. However, the kitchen
will prepare “carry-out” lunches for the “no-shows”. If you paid for
lunch and cannot attend, contact a friend to pick up your lunch.
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