1. Characteristic Loads-Characteristics‚ Importance‚ Applications Actions By E.C. An action (F) is a force (load) applied to the structure (direct action ) or an imposed deformation ( indirect action ) ex. Temperature effects. Actions are classified: a) by variation in time permanent actions G ( self-weight of structure). b) by their spatial variations: fixed actions ( self weight ) variable actions Q wind loads/snow. free actions which results in different actions accidental actions
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Achilles --- angry‚ arrogant and loyal. On the battlefield‚ he is unstoppable‚ able to rout whole armies single-handedly. He suffered from an overweening pride‚ called Hubris‚ which seemed to be a common characteristic of many Greek heroes. Achilles is also an exceedingly proud person. When the Greek general Agamemon takes Achilles’ war prizes for his own‚ Achilles’ hurt pride causes him to declare that he will no longer fight for the Greek side. He is seen as impetuous‚ but loving to his closest
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In general‚ millennials possess different but unique characteristics compare to past generations. Different characteristics are being identified and how they are different from the other generations. The literature also shows how millennials value their work on various aspect of work and work related outcomes. The identified millennial characteristics will support on how to appraise their characteristics in terms of personal and professional level. It is really challenging when
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Investigation Into Four Characteristics of Services Russell Wolak‚ Stavros Kalafatis and Patricia Harris* Kingston Business School Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 7LB Phone 0181 547 2000 Fax 0181 547 7026 E-mail p.harris@kingston.ac.uk ABSTRACT This study replicates US-based research by Hartman and Lindgren on the extent to which consumers differentiate between products and services. In addition‚ Hartman and Lindgren investigated the importance of four characteristics of services to consumers;
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Ellison is not well liked amongst the technology programming industry‚ it is hard to deny his effectiveness in success. Ellison is narcissistic and is as egotistical as they come‚ however every person that has worked for him at one time or another under Oracle have gone on to have extremely wealthy‚ successful careers. Ellison is what we would call a manager not a leader. But if you had to classify him as a leader of some sort‚ it would definitely be autocratic leadership style with a task oriented
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cannot be persons In this essay I will argue that animals cannot be considered as persons using the three main definitions of biological‚ psychological and legal or ethical. An animal is a multicellular organism of the kingdom Animalia‚ which differs from plants as well as humans in certain characteristics. Movement‚ metabolism‚ response to stimuli‚ restricted growth and fixed bodily structure are all different between plants‚ animals and humans. There are many definitions of a person‚ one of which
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WOMEN IN POLITICS: Voter‚ Party and Candidate Characteristics Influence on Women’s Outcomes in Congress Mikayla N. Titus Women’s involvement in politics is something we see common in today’s world‚ but it never used to be like this. In 1917‚ capitol hill saw a major change with the induction of the first female Representative‚ Jeannette Rankin of Montana. Ever since‚ women have been more actively involved in our political system. Currently there are 104 women that hold seats in Congress which make
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itiCharacteristics of a Gentleman A gentleman is polite‚ decent and known for his courteous conduct. He is a man of principles. To look at the characteristics of a gentleman‚ Today‚ we use the word ’gentleman’ very casually‚ without understanding the depth in its meaning. Any audiences‚ large or small‚ are addressed by the terms ladies and gentlemen. On looking at the real deep meaning of the word ’gentleman’ we realize how carelessly we use it. The word ’gentleman’ has evolved over a long time
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Characteristics of Information Good information is that which is used and which creates value. Experience and research shows that good information has numerous qualities. Good information is relevant for its purpose‚ sufficiently accurate for its purpose‚ complete enough for the problem‚ reliable and targeted to the right person. It is also communicated in time for its purpose‚ contains the right level of detail and is communicated by an appropriate channel‚ i.e. one that is understandable to
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BHS00156 Leadership Written by: Peter Miller Revised by: Chris Deftereos Study Guide Second Edition © 2006 Southern Cross University Developed and produced by Flexible Learning Development Services‚ Division of Business‚ Southern Cross University Military Rd‚ East Lismore‚ NSW‚ 2480. No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means electronic‚ mechanical‚ photocopying‚ recording or otherwise without the prior
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