9/9/13 Check whether we were approved Adaptation and Control Overview of Key themes Traditional Climate-adapted Architecture Large climate screens (From a historical perspective) How to read a psychometric chart Traditional Climate-adapted Architecture Vernacular adapted architecture In contrast to the resource-oriented architecture of the 21st century Should be the 1st thing we attempt to do to adapt the building to the climate Then look at high-tech approaches to skinning the building
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observed matches in the shape of continents‚ their geology and biological history‚ it was rejected as no satisfactory mechanism could be postulated. Has regained favour‚ though modified‚ in plate tectonics theory. Convection currents The circular movement of a liquid or gas undergoing convection in a limited space. Convergent plate boundary Also known as a destructive plate boundary (because of subduction)‚ is an actively deforming region where two (or more) tectonic plates or fragments of the lithosphere move
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THE THREE LAWS OF MOTION BY ISAAC NEWTON NEWTON’S FIRST LAW OF MOTION: INERTIA 2 Kinds of Inertia Inertia on Rest- an object will remain at rest‚ unless there is force applied to move Inertia on Motion- a moving object will continue to move unless there is force applied to stop Projectiles persevere in their motions‚ so far as they are not retarded by the resistance of the air‚ or impelled downwards by the force of gravity. A top‚ whose parts by their cohesion are perpetually drawn
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and its continuing evolution today. There are two types of divergent boundaries‚ the oceanic and the continental. These occur where their names have defined‚ within the oceanic crust and the continental crust. Both begin at the movement of the convection currents‚ which push plates up and away from one another. The continental divergence starts above ground in its early stage‚ and gradually forms a rift that fills with water as the valley expands‚ and eventually completely rifts as the valley reaches
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-425.93 -92.30 -407.27 -285.83 Hess’s Law: ΔH(rxn) = Sum[ΔH(f) products] - Sum[ΔH(f) reactants] ΔH(rxn) = [(1 mol)(-407.27 kJ/mol) + (1 mol)(-285.83 kJ/mol)] - [(1 mol)(-425.93 kJ/mol) + (1 mol)(-92.30)] = - 359.47 kj/molWhy are there energy changes when a chemical reaction takes place? Do physical state changes involve energy changes? Exothermic energy changes and endothermic energy changes in chemical reactions are described‚ and exothermic reactions and endothermic reactions are discussed
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loss in dry lands -fast moving Cyclones/Typhoons/Hurricanes -Starts as storm‚ but is considered a TROPICAL storm when winds reach 74 miles per hour. -swirling water inward is eye‚ swirling < is southern hem‚ swirling > is northern hem. -Convection effect -Hot/humid air + water -most dissipate in ocean - DAMAGE $$$ - Winds up to 250 mph + high/strong/fast/destructive waves CYCLONE: tropical storm‚ in Australia‚ Philippines‚ and south west pacific TYPHOON: tropical storm‚ in west pacific
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Recipe # 1: (one batch) We turned the regular oven on to 375 F. We used two steel bowls‚ one for liquid ingredients and one for dry ingredients. Also‚ we used measuring cups‚ spatulas‚ measuring spoons‚ whisk‚ electric mixer machine. The ingredients we used were all-purpose flour‚ sugar‚ tablespoon vanilla‚ half vegetable oil and half margarine‚ egg‚ little bit salt‚ baking powder. Next‚ we combined sugar and butter in a bowl‚ and we mixed the ingredients with a hand whisk until there
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Nervous System The nervous system is the part of an animal’s body that coordinates the voluntary and involuntary actions of the animal and transmits signals between different parts of its body. In most types of animals it consists of two main parts‚ the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord. The PNS consists mainly of nerves‚ which are long fibers that connect the CNS to every other part of the body. The PNS includes motor
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An Introduction to Structural Geology Introduction Structural geology is the study of the features formed by geological processes. Features include faults‚ folds and dipping strata. Geologists can work out the order of events and see which events are related by taking fairly simple measurements and using simple methods. Measurements and Techniques The most obvious thing to do when trying to decipher the structural history of a formation is to describe it. One way of doing this is to measure the dip and strike
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Natural circulation loop is the representative of primary heat transport system of a nuclear reactor. In a closed system without the use of pumps‚ circulation of fluids is generally maintained by thermal convection. This is why natural circulation is designed for the so-called Generation IV nuclear reactors‚ which like to employ passive safety and reliability. As a result‚ more and more attention has been given to natural circulation in the advanced reactor
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