Final Report on the Collapse of World Trade Center Building 7 (WTC 7)‚ and answer the following questions (total 100 points): Please describe: (a) the structural frame of WTC 7‚ and (b) how major loads were transferred in WTC 7. (10 point) The structural frame is the floor systems and bracing members that are responsible for maintaining the vertical stability of the building under the various loads. The structural frame of WTC 7 was designed to distribute the weight of the building and resist
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nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. The intellectual demands of the arts help us develop problem-solving abilities and such powerful thinking skills as analyzing and evaluating. Numerous studies point toward a consistent and positive comparison between concrete education in the arts and student achievement in other subjects. A program in arts education
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VARIOUS WASTES IN MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION To get a world-class company it is fundamental to eliminate and avoid any waste (muda) in manufacturing and also service processes. Waste is any activity or process that adds cost but adds no value (for the customer). Up to 80% of the work that goes on in any organisation is adding no value to your customers Muda = waste (in its many forms) Muda (is a Japanese word meaning "futility; uselessness; idleness; superfluity; waste; wastage; wastefulness"
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7IAS 7 International Accounting Standard 7 Statement of Cash Flows This version includes amendments resulting from IFRSs issued up to 31 December 2008. IAS 7 Cash Flow Statements was issued by the International Accounting Standards Committee in December 1992. It replaced IAS 7 Statement of Changes in Financial Position (issued in October 1977). In April 2001 the International Accounting Standards Board resolved that all Standards and Interpretations issued under previous Constitutions continued
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three western religions. They started very similar in the pre-modern times. When you look into the religion of Islam‚ the studies not only consist of the Qur’an but also the Bible. There are similarities as well as differences amongst these two religions. Many with the Muslims community that have converted from a Christian background before turning to Islam as their spiritual guidance. There are many comparisons as well as differences amongst these two religions. Judaism‚ one of the western religions
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wrote in a way that was simple and easy to read. He did not use words or phrases that were complicated and he explained things in a very clear way. I would rate Sean Covey’s "7 habits of a highly effective teen" with 3 and a half stars. Reflection When I was originally assigned to read a book called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" I must admit I was skeptical. I didn’t consider myself to be one of "those people" who needed self-help books. After reading the book for five minutes
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This power was very strong and meant that a certain person was chosen by God to be a King‚ Queen‚ or any position in high power. Both Eastern and Western Europe were very similar and contrasted in the way they used absolutism. In the body paragraphs below‚ it will be explained why they are similar and differ. There were some similarities between Eastern and Western European Absolutism. There was absolute rule in both parts of Europe. The monarchs had an insane amount of power compared to a more
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over a period. With this method‚ one can determine an increase or decrease in assets liabilities or stockholders equity. This can be done in percentage or totals Horizontal analysis is used primarily with an intercompany comparison. Ratio analysis is when one uses three comparisons to look at the financial statements it would look at industry average intracompany and intercompany. Ratio expresses the mathematical relationship in a percentage either a rate or a proportions. It depends on if you are
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1. (Monthly compounding) If you bought a $1‚000 face value CD that matured in nine months‚ and which was advertised as paying 9% annual interest‚ compounded monthly‚ how much would you receive when you cashed in your CD at maturity? PV 1000 Annual interest Rate 0.09 r 0.0075 n 9 1069.560839 Amount at Maturity: $1‚069.56 2. (Annualizing a monthly
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after more than a century in business. Walgreens knows what makes a great Walgreens team member as well as a person who values change and excitement. They recruit those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to learn something new every day. They look for forward-thinkers‚ great communicators and Innovators. In summary ‚
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