and Steel structure? And for what purposes is it better to use concrete or steel structures? Concrete is the second most used material for construction after water in the world. Concrete is widely used in today construction industry because of its durability and compatibility. It can be mounded in any shape which makes it a very useful. In addition to the unique aesthetics achieved with concrete construction. Steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any construction material. steel used
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Coal: A Human History was written by Barbara Freese to focus on the history of coal and how mankind has used it as part of their lifestyle. Ever since the times when early nomads used the slash-and-burn method‚ coal has been around acting as jewelry for the Romans and as fuel for peasants and the noble class in Britain. Coal was in such high demand that many inventions were utilized for the convenience of retrieving it from intolerable conditions such as vacuums and the construction of more efficient
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mind when you think of coal mining? If you’re like me‚ coal mining means living in darkness and a cold hearted industry. Other words that come to mind are poverty and oppression. Coal mining is not a job that you dream about or get a degree for. People who are coal miners do not chose a life full of danger and repression‚ they get stuck with it. There are many dangers that come along with coal mining‚ not only for the workers‚ but for the environment. Coal mining and the coal industry have caused
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Introduction Overview of coal sector Demand and supply Legislations Market structure Coal distribution policy Pricing Table of Contents Introduction and Overview of Coal Sector 2 Demand – Supply 4 Legislations pertaining to Coal Sector: 5 Market Structure of Coal sector – 7 Coal Distribution Policy – 10 Pricing in coal sector – 13 Introduction and Overview of Coal Sector The ‘Black Gold’ or coal is one of the most sought after resources across the world. It is expected to replace
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there is a constant give and take environment over energy. The use of fossil fuels and coal has become politically incorrect in our green-centric society. The use of media and spin is one of the most important tools being used by companies that make use of fossil fuels. There is an economic incentive for these companies to downplay the potentially harmful nature of these energy sources. While the usage of coal and other fuels is easy‚ it is also seen by many as environmentally and morally reprehensible
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Maintaining consistent growth and supremacy in a competitive market: Challenges & Strategy of SAIL With exponential growth in the global economy many new challenges are emerging in the corporate world. The explosion of investment in the industry world wide demands high levels of competencies to reap fruitful benefits. In spite of many all round reforms‚ the industry is unable to meet the extremely large numbers and complex variety of challenges that have cropped up in view of the sky rocketing
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Tata Iron and Steel Company was established by Dorabji Tata on August 25‚ 1907‚ as part of his father Jamsetji’sTata Group.[11][12][13] By 1939 it operated the largest steel plant in the British Empire. The company launched a major modernization and expansion program in 1951. Later‚ the program was upgraded to 2 MTPA project. In 1990‚ it started expansion plan and established its subsidiary Tata Inc. in New York. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel in 2005.[14] In August 2004‚
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WHAT IS COAL SEAM GAS (CSG)? CSG is a naturally occurring methane gas which is known as Coal Bed Methane (CBM). It is a-by product of ancient plant matter that has formed over millions of years by the same natural processes which produce coal. Not long ago this gas was identified as a major problem in the underground coal mining industry due to it’s high flammability despite this‚ it is now recognised as a very profitable resource. The coal seams are generally filled with water and it is the
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of the nations largest steel companies decided to raise steel prices by 3.5 percent. This caught President John F Kennedy’s attention since he had repeatedly called for stable prices and wages as part of a program of national sacrifice during a period of economic distress. Kennedy called for a news conference in which he addressed certain things. He discussed and described how some steel companies raised prices due to their pursuit of private power and profits. If all steel companies took this action
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Glorified Trench War “No finer death in all the world than…’ Anything to participate‚ not to have to stay at home.” This quote is an example of Junger’s view on the war. Does Storm of Steel Glorify War? Yes. Compared to other accounts of World War I‚ such as the film “All quiet on the Western Front‚” Storm of Steel does seem to somewhat promote the war. Junger seems to glorify war by being a hero for participating in it. On the other hand‚ the film “All Quiet on the Western Front‚” completely shows
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