Engineers view of the world - Free Body Diagram

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The discussion centers around a free body diagram titled "engineer's view of the world," created by a college student who expresses a deep emotional connection to the location depicted. This site is significant as it inspired their interest in physics and academic success. The artwork is still in draft form, with plans for further additions. Participants in the discussion appreciate the artistic quality of the drawing, noting its architectural elements and the beauty it captures, contrasting it with the technical focus of physics. There is a shared sentiment about the balance between seeing the beauty in the world and the analytical perspective often associated with physics. The artist is encouraged to continue updating the thread with new drafts, indicating a supportive community engagement.
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Okay, I'm still working on it... but this is a free body diagram of the front of my college's view from a nearby park, which I have special feelings too. It's the place that introduced me to the beauty and majesty of physics, and first place that showed me that I am able to be an excelling student. This place is my first love... :) so I give my love back... still in draft form mind you! I still have one more page to add and more things to draw overall.

(I also drew myself somewhere ;) )

I call it "engineer's view of the world"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ePxNtPqiN...xWE1wkU/s1600/engineers-view-of-the-world.JPG

I hope you like it!((

PS. I would like to add that what first ignited the idea was a comment by ILS! So thanks ILS ;)

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=3251076&postcount=15 ))
 
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i had a professor once that said "sometimes you need to see the palm trees without force vectors". ultimately, he turned out to be someone i had plenty of reason to dislike, but he had a point there.

it reminds me of statics and dynamics classes, but there i had no artistic ability and would be drawing everything with a straightedge instead of freehand. so it makes me want to place you in an architect category.
 
I like it! :smile:

Can't wait to see more upcoming drafts.
Will you keep updating this thread?

Btw, I found this picture lying around that kind of reminds me of what you've drawn:
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9017/ortsingalovskitheshot.jpg

I like the beauty of it, although I have to admit I usually only see vectors and formulas myself, whenever I look at something.
But I've been given to understand other people see real beauty in the world! :smile:Edit: Found you!
 
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I like Serena said:
Btw, I found this picture lying around that kind of reminds me of what you've drawn:
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9017/ortsingalovskitheshot.jpg

I suppose it might be kind of a little bit similar...
 
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Chi Meson said:
I suppose it might be kind of a little bit similar...
For a minute, I thought we were in the https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=270543" , thread.

I agree with Proton, I see an architectural flair in your drawings. It did look like אורט סינגאלובסקי on your sketch (with a little artistic license on the first word). :smile:
 
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