Question1 The type of foundation used to support a building is dependent on the type of in-situ soil‚ the bearing pressure of that soil and the loads imposed by the structure on the soil. The Building regulations state that the minimum depth to the underside of a strip found is 0.45 for frost protection and this should be extended to 0.75 in clay soils‚ largely due to the water retention in these materials ( Osbourn and Greeno 2007). This depth is also required to protect the foundation from seasonal
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Center of Gravity The point in a body or system of bodies at which the whole mass may be considered as concentrated. When an object’s weight is distributed uniformly‚ the center of gravity lies at its geometrical center. For irregular shaped objects‚ the center of gravity is near to the concentration of its mass. Equation: Where: X= center of gravity xi= distance of the objects from fulcrum or arbitrary axis mi= mass of the object Sample Problems 1.) Suppose your lab partner has
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2-5 pm Title: Center Of Pressure Date: 2nd October‚ 2006 Objectives: To calculate the center of pressure of an immersed rectangular surface and compare it to the value calculated theoretical. Apparatus: The apparatus is shown diagrammatically in the figure Note that the curved selection of the shape of this apparatus is to exclude the effect of moments that forces acting on this surface cause about the pivot as all these forces will pass through the pivot. Theory: The center of pressure of
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Differentia Wood/timber Building material these are raw woods that have been converted in the forms of minimally- processed logs stacked on each other‚ timber frame construction‚ and light- frame construction. It is used as load- bearing material depend on the quality criteria. Concrete composite building made from combination of aggregate material and a binder such as cement. It is one of the most durable building materials
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Decay and deterioration can happen in a building for any number of reasons. The first being poor repair and maintenance of the building over its life by users or those responsible for its maintenance such as a landlord etc. It can also mean that there were original problems with the building that impair its ability to function as intended‚ these may not have been uncovered during the snagging process at the end of the construction stage. These building problems are referred to as defects‚ depending
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Vol. I – Intelligent Buildings - Show-Ling Wen‚ Chiang-Pi Hsiao‚ Ching-Tzu Chen INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS Show-Ling Wen Department of Architecture and Urban Design‚ Chinese Culture University‚ Taipei‚ Taiwan Chiang-Pi Hsiao Architecture and Building Research Institute (ABRI)‚ Taipei‚ Taiwan Ching-Tzu Chen College of Environmental Design‚ Chinese Culture University‚ Taipei‚ Taiwan U SA NE M SC PL O E– C EO H AP LS TE S R S Keywords: intelligent building‚ design specifications
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magnificence‚ is in its final stages of construction. Located at Yonge and Gerrard‚ the mixed-use building will play host to a populous community‚ economically rejuvenate the Yonge and college strip‚ and contribute to the urban renaissance of Yonge street. Aura is an excellent example of how urban intensification for the city will support economic development and alleviate the pressures of urban sprawl. The building consists of three stories of retail and 985 residences with underground connection to the
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how we as a society rely upon their use each and every day. To begin let us go back into history of how cellular phones came about. According to Jamie Brown at Yahoo! Yahoo! Voices. Contributor Network‚ Cell Phone History: Technology and Innovation Over the Years. (January 12‚ 2009). Retrieved from:
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Team Building Team building refers to the process of establishing and developing a greater sense of collaboration and trust between team members (Wikipedia‚ 2007). Interactive exercises‚ team assessments‚ and group discussions enable groups to cultivate this greater sense of teamwork. Team building is used in many contexts‚ for example in sport and work organizations. Need for Team Building Modern society and culture continues to become more fluid and dynamic. The effect of this environment is
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1. Introduction The purpose of this report is to critically assess current purchasing and supply management practices in pharmaceutical industry‚ while looking at such companies as “Pfizer Inc.” and “Eli Lilly and Company”. Globalization‚ technological advances and increased worldwide competition has led to more complex supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry. It is important to acknowledge the increased exposure of these supply chains to risk. ‘The purpose of risk management is to ensure that
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