on a bridge over Route 29 highway on 20th May 2000. Although privately owned‚ the bridge crosses a state highway and it is thus the responsibility of the North Carolina Department of Transport to ensure that a proper investigation into the accident is carried out. Mr. Neeson’s instructions were to: • describe the incident itself and the possible causes • draw comparisons with any other bridge built at a similar time • draw conclusions regarding: the reasons for the failure of the bridge‚ the
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launching. In particular the report highlights: • Current related bridge structures already in use • Methods of materials testing • Materials and design research and selection • The related costs‚ dimensions and load capacity of the bridge It was decided that balsa wood and a Pratt truss would
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same year that Paris hosted the first World’s Fair. He spent several years in the southwest of France‚ where he supervised work on the great railway bridge in Bordeaux. In 1864 he set up his own business‚ specializing in metal structural work. Eiffel built hundreds of metal structures around the world. Bridges‚ and in particular railway bridges‚ were his favorite fields of work. He also won renown for his industrial installations. His career was marked by a large number of fine buildings.
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Awards‚ 2012 A total of 109 persons‚ including 19 women‚ have been selected for the Padma awards. Five personalities have been given Padma Vibhushan‚ 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shree awards. PADMA VIBHUSHAN: K.G. Subramanyan (painting and sculpture)‚ Late Mario De Miranda (cartoonist)‚ Late (Dr) Bhupen Hazarika (vocal music)‚ Dr Kantilal Hastimal Sancheti (orthopaedics)‚ T.V. Rajeswar (civil service)‚ Delhi. PADMA BHUSHAN: Prominent among winners were Shabana Azmi (cinema)‚ Khaled Choudhury (theatre)
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and indeed many Americans prefer to being more concerned about the latter‚ mostly because they get used to compare other people as threats‚ not as partners. In the article‚ Ryan utilizes the controversial incident about the suicide attempt in Bay Bridge that resulted in a 13 1/2 hour traffic jam. Confronting the severe traffic congestion and financial losses‚ some people firmly hold their opinion that saving a person’s life is the most moral obligation for everyone. "You do whatever it takes for
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programmes. He is also instrumental in developing the cryogenic engine in our country. He is rightly said as the father of the Indian Missile Programme. For his excellence and brilliance‚ he was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna in 1998; Padma Vibhushan in 1990; and Padma Bhushan in 1981. Many universities have given him the honorary degree of Doctorate. Besides‚ he has also been given a number of awards by the State governments. Just before taking over as the Eleventh President of India‚ Dr. A.P.J.
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extraordinary personality and shows a vision of how a country with a great heritage can turn out to be great with perseverance‚ confidence and effort. Dr. Kalam has received a host of awards both in India and abroad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981‚ Padma Vibhushan 1990 and the Bharat Ratna in 1997. He is of the view that we should
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one of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. Dr. Kalam has received a host of awards both in India and abroad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981‚ Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and the Bharat Ratna in 1997. Peoples’ President Abdul Kalam APJ. Abdul Kalam‚ was the eleventh President of India‚ serving from 2002 to 2007 During his term as The President‚ he was popularly known as
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Dr. ABDUL KALAM INTRODUCTION : Dr. Kalam was a practical educational thinker and visionary who stands for integrating ancient and modern educational ideals for the development of a balanced Indian society. Being a top scientist of international reputation‚ his direct contribution to the advancement of science and technology is unique and commendable. His scholarly research publications‚ articles‚ books etc. have opened new avenues for research and studies in the area of aeronautics
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presently Tamil Nadu‚ in India in 1931. He spent most of his childhood in financial problems and started working at an early age to supplement his family’s income. His awards: 1997 | Bharat Ratna | Government of India | 1990 | Padma Vibhushan | Government of India | 1981 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India | Kalam’s writings * Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam by A. P. J Abdul Kalam‚ Arun Tiwari; by K. Bhushan‚ G. Katyal; A. P. J. Pub. Corp‚ 2002. *
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