15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
A GENERAL SEMANTICSANALYSIS OE THE RMSTITANIC DISASTERMA.docxsleeperharwell
A GENERAL SEMANTICS
ANALYSIS OE THE RMS
TITANIC DISASTER
MARTIN H . LEVINSON
...And as the smart ship grew
In stature, grace, and hue.
In shadowy silent distance
grew the Iceberg too.
From The Convergence of the Twain by Thomas Hardy
Introduction
RMS Titanic, the largest moving object of its time, began its maiden voyage
from Southampton, England, to New York City on Wednesday, April 10,
1912. On Sunday, April 14, the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean fell to
near freezing; the night was clear and calm. The ship's captain had received
various ice warnings from other vessels, some of which reached him while
others did not.
At 11:40 PM, while sailing about 400 miles south of the Grand Banks of
Newfoundland, lookouts spotted a large iceberg directly in the Titánicas path
The ship turned left to avoid the berg, but the massive chunk of ice openec
mortal holes on the vessel's starboard side. The captain ordered lifeboats
deployed and distress signals sent out.
Many of the lifeboats were launched at less than full capacity and a
woman-and-children-first policy was the rule for coming aboard. At 2:20 AM.
Martin H. Levinson, PhD, is the president of the Institute of General Semantics, vice presi-
dent of the New York Society for General Semantics, and a member of the Titanic Histori-
cal Society. He is the author of numerous articles and several books on general semantics
and other subjects. His latest book is Brooklyn Boorher: Growing Up in the Fifties (2011). He
can be contacted at [email protected]
143
144 ETC • APRIL 2012
the Titanic sank beneath the waves, a sinking that ended in the deaths of over
1,500 people and the start of a public fascination with a disaster filled with
hubris, heartbreak, and heroism. This article will examine many significant
aspects of that disaster through the formulations of general semantics.
/. The Map IsJVot the Territory
An Unsinkable Ship—Not Really
In 1912, the year it sank, the Titanic was known as the finest ship afloat. It
weighed over 46,000 tons, was as high as an 11-story building, and was
883-feet long from bow to stem (about a sixth of a mile). It had 29 boilers,
159 furnaces, and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The Titanic was consid-
ered so well constructed that many nautical experts thought the ship vir-
tually unsinkable.
The Titanic was reported to be watertight. It had a double bottom (the hull
was built with two coats of steel) and was divided into 16 watertight compart-
ments separated by bulkheads pierced by a series of doors that were controlled
either by automatic floating switches or by command from the bridge.
On the night of April 14, when the Titanic hit the iceberg, water begun
flooding into at least five of its "watertight compartments" that were any-
thing but watertight as the bulkhead walls did not rise appreciably .above
the waterline. Water coming over the bulkhead walls could cascade into
other compartments, which is what happened the night the Titanic went
under. (Th.
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?Bob Mayer
15 April 1912, the unsinkable Titanic struck an iceberg, producing four holes in the hull combining to a size around the size of a dinner table. What led to the ship hitting the iceberg? Why did it sink? What can we learn from this disaster to prevent future catastrophes?
A GENERAL SEMANTICSANALYSIS OE THE RMSTITANIC DISASTERMA.docxsleeperharwell
A GENERAL SEMANTICS
ANALYSIS OE THE RMS
TITANIC DISASTER
MARTIN H . LEVINSON
...And as the smart ship grew
In stature, grace, and hue.
In shadowy silent distance
grew the Iceberg too.
From The Convergence of the Twain by Thomas Hardy
Introduction
RMS Titanic, the largest moving object of its time, began its maiden voyage
from Southampton, England, to New York City on Wednesday, April 10,
1912. On Sunday, April 14, the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean fell to
near freezing; the night was clear and calm. The ship's captain had received
various ice warnings from other vessels, some of which reached him while
others did not.
At 11:40 PM, while sailing about 400 miles south of the Grand Banks of
Newfoundland, lookouts spotted a large iceberg directly in the Titánicas path
The ship turned left to avoid the berg, but the massive chunk of ice openec
mortal holes on the vessel's starboard side. The captain ordered lifeboats
deployed and distress signals sent out.
Many of the lifeboats were launched at less than full capacity and a
woman-and-children-first policy was the rule for coming aboard. At 2:20 AM.
Martin H. Levinson, PhD, is the president of the Institute of General Semantics, vice presi-
dent of the New York Society for General Semantics, and a member of the Titanic Histori-
cal Society. He is the author of numerous articles and several books on general semantics
and other subjects. His latest book is Brooklyn Boorher: Growing Up in the Fifties (2011). He
can be contacted at [email protected]
143
144 ETC • APRIL 2012
the Titanic sank beneath the waves, a sinking that ended in the deaths of over
1,500 people and the start of a public fascination with a disaster filled with
hubris, heartbreak, and heroism. This article will examine many significant
aspects of that disaster through the formulations of general semantics.
/. The Map IsJVot the Territory
An Unsinkable Ship—Not Really
In 1912, the year it sank, the Titanic was known as the finest ship afloat. It
weighed over 46,000 tons, was as high as an 11-story building, and was
883-feet long from bow to stem (about a sixth of a mile). It had 29 boilers,
159 furnaces, and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The Titanic was consid-
ered so well constructed that many nautical experts thought the ship vir-
tually unsinkable.
The Titanic was reported to be watertight. It had a double bottom (the hull
was built with two coats of steel) and was divided into 16 watertight compart-
ments separated by bulkheads pierced by a series of doors that were controlled
either by automatic floating switches or by command from the bridge.
On the night of April 14, when the Titanic hit the iceberg, water begun
flooding into at least five of its "watertight compartments" that were any-
thing but watertight as the bulkhead walls did not rise appreciably .above
the waterline. Water coming over the bulkhead walls could cascade into
other compartments, which is what happened the night the Titanic went
under. (Th.
Read this article and notice all the text features. Then look for 3 cause and effect statements. Put your cause and effect statements into the accompanying chart.
The Titanic tragedy is a poignant tale that intertwines ambition, engineering marvels, and human tragedy. The ship was a marvel of its time, considered unsinkable due to its innovative design and luxurious amenities. However, its fate serves as a reminder of the limitations of human ingenuity and the unpredictable forces of nature.
The Titanic was an engineering masterpiece, designed with cutting-edge technology for its era. Constructed by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, it was a feat of engineering boasting a length of about 882 feet and a width of 92.5 feet. The ship was divided into 16 compartments, supposedly watertight, a design that was believed to make it virtually unsinkable even if several compartments were breached.
Its hull was constructed using high-quality steel, a material believed to be strong and resilient. However, the steel used in the construction had a high sulfur content, making it more brittle in cold temperatures—a crucial factor contributing to the catastrophic iceberg collision.
The ship's opulence was unparalleled, with lavish interiors featuring intricate woodwork, plush furnishings, and state-of-the-art amenities for its passengers. Despite its grandeur, the Titanic was not equipped with enough lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew, a tragic oversight that exacerbated the loss of life when disaster struck.
On the fateful night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic, on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, collided with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic waters. The impact caused severe damage, breaching multiple compartments and compromising the supposedly watertight design.
The fatal flaw became evident as the compartments filled with water, causing the ship to gradually sink. The inadequate number of lifeboats exacerbated the catastrophe, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives out of the approximately 2,224 passengers and crew on board.
The Titanic tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the limitations of human hubris, despite advancements in technology and design. It serves as a crucial lesson in maritime safety, influencing subsequent regulations and practices to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on modern-day ships.
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Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
Forklift Classes Overview by Intella PartsIntella Parts
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Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
Read this article and notice all the text features. Then look for 3 cause and effect statements. Put your cause and effect statements into the accompanying chart.
The Titanic tragedy is a poignant tale that intertwines ambition, engineering marvels, and human tragedy. The ship was a marvel of its time, considered unsinkable due to its innovative design and luxurious amenities. However, its fate serves as a reminder of the limitations of human ingenuity and the unpredictable forces of nature.
The Titanic was an engineering masterpiece, designed with cutting-edge technology for its era. Constructed by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, it was a feat of engineering boasting a length of about 882 feet and a width of 92.5 feet. The ship was divided into 16 compartments, supposedly watertight, a design that was believed to make it virtually unsinkable even if several compartments were breached.
Its hull was constructed using high-quality steel, a material believed to be strong and resilient. However, the steel used in the construction had a high sulfur content, making it more brittle in cold temperatures—a crucial factor contributing to the catastrophic iceberg collision.
The ship's opulence was unparalleled, with lavish interiors featuring intricate woodwork, plush furnishings, and state-of-the-art amenities for its passengers. Despite its grandeur, the Titanic was not equipped with enough lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew, a tragic oversight that exacerbated the loss of life when disaster struck.
On the fateful night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic, on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, collided with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic waters. The impact caused severe damage, breaching multiple compartments and compromising the supposedly watertight design.
The fatal flaw became evident as the compartments filled with water, causing the ship to gradually sink. The inadequate number of lifeboats exacerbated the catastrophe, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives out of the approximately 2,224 passengers and crew on board.
The Titanic tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the limitations of human hubris, despite advancements in technology and design. It serves as a crucial lesson in maritime safety, influencing subsequent regulations and practices to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on modern-day ships.
Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Terzaghi's soil bearing capacity theory, developed by Karl Terzaghi, is a fundamental principle in geotechnical engineering used to determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. This theory provides a method to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, which is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without undergoing shear failure. The Calculation HTML Code included.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
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Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
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Online aptitude test management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
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Examination System is very useful for Teachers/Professors. As in the teaching profession, you are responsible for writing question papers. In the conventional method, you write the question paper on paper, keep question papers separate from answers and all this information you have to keep in a locker to avoid unauthorized access. Using the Examination System you can create a question paper and everything will be written to a single exam file in encrypted format. You can set the General and Administrator password to avoid unauthorized access to your question paper. Every time you start the examination, the program shuffles all the questions and selects them randomly from the database, which reduces the chances of memorizing the questions.
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An Approach to Detecting Writing Styles Based on Clustering Techniquesambekarshweta25
An Approach to Detecting Writing Styles Based on Clustering Techniques
Authors:
-Devkinandan Jagtap
-Shweta Ambekar
-Harshit Singh
-Nakul Sharma (Assistant Professor)
Institution:
VIIT Pune, India
Abstract:
This paper proposes a system to differentiate between human-generated and AI-generated texts using stylometric analysis. The system analyzes text files and classifies writing styles by employing various clustering algorithms, such as k-means, k-means++, hierarchical, and DBSCAN. The effectiveness of these algorithms is measured using silhouette scores. The system successfully identifies distinct writing styles within documents, demonstrating its potential for plagiarism detection.
Introduction:
Stylometry, the study of linguistic and structural features in texts, is used for tasks like plagiarism detection, genre separation, and author verification. This paper leverages stylometric analysis to identify different writing styles and improve plagiarism detection methods.
Methodology:
The system includes data collection, preprocessing, feature extraction, dimensional reduction, machine learning models for clustering, and performance comparison using silhouette scores. Feature extraction focuses on lexical features, vocabulary richness, and readability scores. The study uses a small dataset of texts from various authors and employs algorithms like k-means, k-means++, hierarchical clustering, and DBSCAN for clustering.
Results:
Experiments show that the system effectively identifies writing styles, with silhouette scores indicating reasonable to strong clustering when k=2. As the number of clusters increases, the silhouette scores decrease, indicating a drop in accuracy. K-means and k-means++ perform similarly, while hierarchical clustering is less optimized.
Conclusion and Future Work:
The system works well for distinguishing writing styles with two clusters but becomes less accurate as the number of clusters increases. Future research could focus on adding more parameters and optimizing the methodology to improve accuracy with higher cluster values. This system can enhance existing plagiarism detection tools, especially in academic settings.
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2. Every disaster requires seven things
to go wrong.
Six Cascade events leading to the
7th event, the disaster. At least one
of the Cascade events involves
human error. Thus most disasters
can be avoided.
3. By studying past disasters we can
learn to avoid future ones.
Focusing on the Cascade Events and
how they can be stopped is key!
The Gift of Failure
4. "There is no danger that Titanic
will sink. The boat is unsinkable
and nothing but inconvenience will
be suffered by the passengers."
Phillip Franklin, White Star Line
vice-president, 1912
5. The Titanic sank in the early morning of
15 April 1912 after hitting an iceberg in
the North Atlantic. The official death toll
is 1,517 making it #5 on the all time
fatality list for shipwrecks. What makes
this sinking notable is that the Titanic
was the largest ship afloat at the time of
its maiden voyage and was declared
‘unsinkable’ by its builders.
THE FACTS
6. Roughly 1,000 BC: Snow falls on Greenland, which
will eventually become the iceberg the Titanic strikes.
31 July 1908: Plans for Number 400 (Olympic) are
presented to the White Star Line and approved.
Number 401 (Titanic) is also approved.
31 March 1909: Construction begins on Titanic.
1909: The fatal iceberg calves off a glacier on the west
coast of Greenland.
31 May 1911: Number 401 slides on 22 tons of soap
and tallow into the water. It is not christened or
formally named, keeping with White Star tradition.
THE TIMELINE
7. 2 April 1912: First sea trials of
Titanic.
10 April 1912: Titanic sets out on her
first, and last, voyage.
14 April 1912; 11:40 pm: Titanic
strikes an iceberg.
15 April 1912; 2:20 am: Titanic sinks.
THE TIMELINE
8. An unusual weather pattern caused more icebergs than usual
and forced them farther south than normal.
The ice that struck the Titanic was formed three thousand
years ago, via snowfall on the western coast of Greenland.
Compressed into ice, then slowly pushed downward and
outward as part of a glacier, the iceberg calved into the open
ocean about the time the keel of the Titanic was laid in
Ireland, thus setting two objects, thousands of miles apart, on
an inexorable collision course.
The iceberg made a rather difficult and unlikely journey,
from Greenland, to Baffin Bay, to the Davis Strait, to the
Labrador Sea and into the North Atlantic. Less than one
percent of icebergs calved in a year make it that far. By the
time it struck the Titanic it was 5,000 miles from its origin.
Cascade 1
9. Lesson: Expect the unexpected. The icebergs
were farther south, but it was also April, the
worst iceberg month. It was well known as
the season went on that it was a bad year for
icebergs in the North Atlantic. Thus, while it
was unusual, it wasn’t unexpected that the
Titanic encountered one during this trip.
10. Rivets were of inferior material, some put in by
inexperienced welders, causing more damage during the
collision than should have occurred. The iron rivets were
class 3 (best) instead of 4 (best-best).
While many believe the hole ripped into the Titanic by the
iceberg was huge, there were actually six small gashes,
totaling about one square meter. That is an incredibly small
group of holes for such a large ship, totaling an area less
than the size of your dining room table. But the six holes
were stretched along the side of the ship pouring water into
six of sixteen watertight compartments: if four flooded, the
ship was doomed. Additionally, the ‘watertight’
compartments were only that in terms of bottom and
horizontal. They were open on the top.
Cascade 2
11. LESSON: Set realistic goals and don’t skimp on
the cost of construction. Class 4 rivets should
have been used at the very least, if not steel.
Even more important was over-reaching in
construction. Building the world’s three
largest ships at the same time caused
shortages of material and skilled labor. Yet,
this did not deter the company from doing it.
They set a goal, which exceeded safe capacity,
and many paid the price for it.
12. Lack of a sufficient number of lifeboats for the crew
and passengers.
Titanic carried lifeboats to accommodate 1,178
people; for a ship with a capacity three times that.
British vessels over 10,000 tons were required to carry
at least 16 lifeboats with capacity for 50% of passengers
and crew. The Titanic actually exceeded this
requirement by having a capacity for 52% of the people
on board. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a focus on the
48% that weren’t provided for.
The Titanic carried 20 lifeboats. 14 were wooden with
a capacity of 65 each. 4 were collapsible boats (wooden
bottom, canvas sides) with a capacity of 47 each.
Cascade 3
13. LESSON: When building technology outstrips current
safety requirements, one should not take the easy way
and adhere to outdated laws. The reality of the new
technology requires a new reality in safety
requirements.
After the Titanic, the lifeboat requirement was
changed so that a ship was required to carry enough
lifeboats for its capacity, a common sense
requirement that should have been implemented by
designers and builders as ships grew larger.
Sadly, while the Titanic’s lifeboats had the
capacity for 1,178 people, there were only 706
survivors.
14. The two lookouts in the crows nest didn’t have binoculars
because the key to the locker holding them had left the ship
before sailing. The key was held by David Blair, an officer
who was re-assigned just before the Titanic sailed. He failed
to turn over the key to the box holding this equipment.
One of the lookouts, Fred Fleet, survived and told the
official enquiry he had no doubt that he would have spotted
the iceberg earlier if he’d had binoculars. When asked how
much earlier, he said that it would have been in “enough
time to get out of the way.”
Aside: Curiously, ninety-five years after the sinking, the
key and a postcard from Blair indicating his disappointment
at missing the sailing sold at auction for almost $200,000.
Cascade 4
15. LESSON: Key equipment is just that: key.
Pun inevitable.
To realize an essential piece of gear isn’t available
should raise a red flag, not a shrug. Just because the key
wasn’t available, doesn’t mean they couldn’t have broken
open the box and gotten to the binoculars. But
institutional inertia was at work here: the lookouts didn’t
want to complain up the chain of command and be
labeled trouble-makers.
An organization has to establish an environment of
openness where potential problems can be raised before
they become cascade events, particularly with regard to
safety equipment.
16. The ship was going too fast for the conditions. Captain
Smith had a delusional mindset. Each day the ship
encountered no problem, it went faster. On the first day,
Titanic covered 386 miles. Day two: 519. Day 3: 546.
The Titanic was warned several times of icebergs in the
area. The ship was sailing full speed into an area with
obstacles. With lookouts who didn’t have binoculars. A
ship that massive is very slow to turn and even slower to
stop. During sea trials, the Titanic required 850 yards to
come to a halt from full speed. And 3,850 yards to turn
around.
Cascade 5
17.
18. Lesson: Human error via speed.
‘Slow down’ is a mantra that works more often than
‘speed up’ does. Many human made catastrophes are
the direct result of speed. And not just in a conveyance
moving too fast. Speed is dangerous in inspections,
production, and many other areas.
Paradoxically, Captain Smith was slow in his
decision to order the ship to be abandoned. It took 45
minutes from the time Smith was told the ship was
going to sink for the first lifeboat to be launched; and it
was only partly full. It took another hour and twenty
minutes for the last lifeboat to be launched. When
speed was critical, Smith and his crew didn’t deliver.
19. Warnings were ignored and the wireless radio wasn’t used
correctly.
The radio on the Titanic was the most powerful in the world
at the time. Its normal working range was guaranteed for 250
miles, but it could often reach 400 miles. Interestingly, the
range was much greater at night, reaching out to 2,000 miles.
This is bolstered by the fact that the two radio operators had
watches that went from 8 pm to 2 am and 2 am to 8 am. They
were not on duty during the day.
The wireless was engaged in transmitting messages to New
York City during the Night To Remember, as they had piled up
all day long. In fact, passenger communication was such a
priority that when the Californian tried to radio about
encountering ice, the Titanic’s operator replied with “Shut Up!”
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20. LESSON: Lack of standing operating procedures
with regard to the radio caused its ability to warn to
be ineffective, and its ability to secure rescue after the
final event to be minimal.
While the most powerful radio was built into the
Titanic, it was viewed more as a passenger
amenity rather than an integral part of the ship and
key to its safe operation. When we prioritize
amenity over safety, the results can be
catastrophic.
21. At 11:40 PM on the 14th of April 1912,
the Titanic struck an iceberg, causing
fatal damage to the ship.
It sank at 2:20 am on the 15th of April.
Final Event
22. LESSON: The United States inquiry concluded that all
those involved had followed the standards of shipping as
set at the time. The disaster was therefore an “act of God.”
In essence, the British inquiry reached the same point,
noting that Captain Smith had not done anything
particularly unusual, following long-standing practices of
the time, which had not previously been shown to be
unsafe. After all, British ships had carried over 3.5 million
passengers in the decade before the Titanic with only 10
fatalities.
Ultimately, they were following delusion events,
making a disaster like the Titanic inevitable.
Final Event
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Editor's Notes
Time 1:38 for Captain to come in
Time 1:38 for Captain to come in
LOOPHOLE!
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) was begun in 1979 as a result of a NASA workshop. One of the key elements was to make sure that co-pilots would be more responsive to warning/advising the pilot. In the case of Air France Flight 447, they didn’t even get to that stage, with two co-pilots, both of whom tried to control the plane. Instead of working together, they actually worked against each other.The situation got worse when the Captain entered the cockpit, with neither co-pilot filling him in on the sequence of events and vital readings which might have allowed the Captain to quickly assess the situation.