Research Physics Paper.. you guessed it :D

[Demonithese]

Hey everybody! i decided that i'd do a class demonstration and a flash presentation (along with my 6-10 page research paper) on lock picking and the physics behind it.

The thing that will really set me back is the Sources.. of course i have the MIT guide, but i need

1) 1 book source
2) 3 internet sources and i can use my physics textbook as a source for terms such as perfectly inelastic collision etc..

I'm writing my outline right now, and will show it to you all once its finished *you guys can help *

If anyone can give any help (particularily with sources.. ) that'd be beyond awesome.

is the MIT guide a written and PUBLISHED book? or internet based only? if worse comes to worse i can use a book on locks that i could get from a library, but i'll take what i can get.

Thanks,
Demo

[greyman]

...The thing that will really set me back is the Sources.. of course i have the MIT guide, but i need...

The MIT guide is not published. I suggest you check a decent library. There are many books on locks/locksmithing etc. Most good bookstores should stock at least LS textbooks too, so you can get what you want without paying, which is effectively what you are doing when you use google or LP101

[raimundo]

Your already plagerizing, don't you know that "Hey everybody" is from doctor Nick on The Simpsons............. "inflamable means flamable" What a country"

[Olcaytug]

you can use the diagrams and animations on this website for your representation
hope this helps:

http://deviating.net/lockpicking/topics.html

[MeisBarry]

I haven't read it personally, but a book I have had my eye on is called Steel Bolt Hacking. Search it on Amazon. I've heard of it a few places, including that gif site Olca just posted I think. Might be worthwhile to have in a collecton...


Actually, has anyone read that book?

[Varjeal]

*cough* viewtopic.php?t=2682 *cough*

[eric343]

Locks, Safes, and Security by Marc Weber Tobias.

Get it at your local library via Interlibrary Loan.

[Demonithese]

Thanks!

of coures.. you "professionals" can count as sources too

[Demonithese]

ok guys.. heres my outline (the format might come out bad...) but i need a good source of "History of Locks"


**** *****
Per. 3
4/27/06

Physics Outline

I. Intro
A. The Basics and Fundamentals of Locks
i. Why locks are important.
ii. The outside (keyhole)
iii. Interior pins of the lock (Compression, Pressure)
B. The Basic Pick
i. Why lock pick?
ii. How it opens. (Perfectly inelastic collision, Torque)

II. Locks
A. History of Locks
i. The first locks
ii. Evolution of locks
iii. High security locks
B. The Basic Lock
i. Diagram or structure of basic lock
ii. How spring pins work (Friction, Tension, Gravitational Force)
iii. Security Pins (Free-fall Acceleration, Angular Speed)
iv. How a key opens a lock (Angular Displacement, Rotational Kinetic Energy)
C. Special locks
i. Tubular locks (Spring Constant)
1. 7 pins (coca-cola machines)
2. 8 pins
ii. Ward locks
1. Castles, antiques
iii. Double wafer (Free-fall combined with Compression)
1. Car locks
2. Date of double-wafer car locks
III. Picks
A. Types of Picks
i. Basic picks
ii. Advanced picks
B. The Basic Pick
i. How a pick opens a lock
ii. Describe “Hook” pick (Contact Force)
iii. Different picks
1. Diamond
2. Rake
3. Bogotá

C. Special Picks
i. Tubular picks
1. 7 pin
2. 8 pin
ii. Ward picks (non-existent)
1. Other measures
iii. Double wafer picks
1. Used for cars
2. “Secure” locks
3. multi-sided locks

IV Conclusion
A. Why Locks and Picks are Important.
a. Uses in modern society
b. Spies and uses (show svelte comparison to James Bond)
c. Need for security
B. Physics Importance
a. How it’s an outstanding demonstration of physics
b. Summary of physics applications
C. End Gracefully
a. Fin

[raimundo]

On history of locks, the word in english sounds a lot like clocks, and it seems that the two are the oldest mechanical machines made by man. You will find if you search google, the french king louis the 16 (XVI) was a locksmith hobbiest, before he got topped. thats always a good thing to throw in to a paper.

[Demonithese]

thanks!

i typed in "history of locks" ... wow... that wasn't even hard :/

wiki and about.com normally will solve such qualms.

now.. to find a book source!

[eric343]

Get yourself a copy of LSS. The section on lock history is the most extensive I've ever seen from any source. In general, LSS not only covers everything on your list but covers it in more detail than you'll find anywhere else.

[Demonithese]

LSS stands for?



I reckon my library won't have a copy (lol.. reckon) but i can check for things similar.

Thanks,
Demo

[n2oah]

LSS stands for?



I reckon my library won't have a copy (lol.. reckon) but i can check for things similar.

Thanks,
Demo

Locks, Safes, and Security by Marc Weber Tobias.

Get it at your local library via Interlibrary Loan.

Almost any library can get it via Interlibrary Loan, just ask them about getting LSS via the Interlibrary Loan system.

[greyman]

Demonithese

How can I say this? Your outline is a mess

It's way too long for a 6-10 page report. You don't need to cover all the different types of locks etc just to show off a couple of basic physics principles. Stick to the main subject, ie physics, and shorten your proposal!