E-learning Module for Architects
Nickel Institute has launched an e-learning module designed specifically for architects. It is an interactive
learning tool that is downloadable from this web page in Portable Document Format (PDF) so that you can view
it off-line at your leisure.
The first module, is entitled "Forms of Stainless Steel Corrosion" and is available below.
It was written by Nickel Institute consultant Catherine Houska and edited by Nickel Institute Technical
Director Gary Coates. The e-learning system was designed and built by CASTI Digitizing and Multimedia Inc. of
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
"Forms of Stainless Steel Corrosion" is seven
pages in length and looks briefly at the various forms of corrosion (tarnishing, pitting, crevice corrosion
and galvanic corrosion). These can all be avoided in architectural applications by correctly selecting,
installing and maintaining stainless steel. To test your understanding of the information presented in the
module, the lesson is followed by six multiple-choice questions. Answers can be evaluated immediately.
Getting Started
To download "Forms of Stainless Steel Corrosion," click here. Depending on your connection to the Internet, it may take a few minutes
(1.01 MB).
Download 'Forms of Stainless Steel Corrosion' PDF
When the file has successfully downloaded to your computer, double click the file Nickel Institute E-learning
Lesson 1.exe to begin the installation process.
The files can be installed in any location on your hard drive, although by default it will be installed on
"C:Nickel Institute e-learning". You can change the drive letter as you wish.
Locate and double-click on the file start here.pdf to launch the Nickel Institute e-learning system. You will
find it in the directory which was specified in the previous step.
We strongly suggest that you "View Instructions" by clicking on the box in the first screen. These
instructions will assist you to set up the Flash software and to familiarize yourself with the e-learning
tools available in the module.
System Requirements
Before downloading a module, please ensure that your computer satisfies the following system
requirements:
Memory: 64 MB of RAM and 25 MB of available hard-disk space.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98SE (or higher), Mac OS 9.1 (or higher), or OS X 10.1 (or higher).
Viewers: Adobe Acrobat Reader and Macromedia Flash Player.
