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    Construction and Geometry

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    Geometric constructions involve drawing geometric shapes that satisfy certain requirements (onlinemathlearning.com). The main focus in construction is on equidistance and co-linearity. This is done through the use of certain tools namely the compass and the straight edge. It is used to construct angles‚ planes figures and segments. This mathematical skill is applicable in many fields such as architecture‚ engineering and construction just to name a few. Base on the fact that geometric construction

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    Oscar Wao Masculinity

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    hostile dictator of the Dominican Republic for 31 years‚ Trujillo’s embodiment of a masculinity characterized by terror‚ abuse‚ and the objectification of women‚ develops into the image of a typical Dominican male. Manifesting the society’s conventional perception of the interchangeability of aggressive masculinity and authoritative power‚ Diaz asserts that although not entirely independent from his false masculinity‚ Trujillo’s

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    Paul D‚ he “looked so . . . free” (73) and was given total freedom to “be and stay what he [is].” Mister is “king” to Paul D because in comparison Paul D’s masculinity is weak and frail. Paul D has no agency over no life‚ he in unable to be free and as result will inevitability be forgotten. Without freedom attached to it‚ masculinity eats away at a man‚ and can even lead to envying literal animals. Loss of masculinity also means loss of control. According to traditional gender roles‚ men are supposed

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    Building Construction

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    Building Construction Related to the Fire Service Chapter 1: Building Construction & Fire Service The building variables that FF must consider: • Age of building – age in itself is not a hazard but an indication of potential hazards • Fire protection systems – first line of defense in a building • Occupancy of the building – often affects fire behavior…each occupancy has different hazards & fuels‚ and the structural components are subjected to different temperatures‚ heat release

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    Throughout the film‚ Fight Club there are several examples of masculinity traits that are naturally occurring but have been socially constructed. This film exemplifies masculinity in the fullest‚ specifically in its main characters: Tyler Durden and the narrator. The physical violence that is found in numerous scenes in Fight Club is one of the many portrayals of masculinity. Along with the physical violence‚ there are several other examples of masculinity traits that have been socially constructed‚ such

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    Road Construction

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     Later the Arabs built roads that  were covered with tar. The roads were constructed by preparing earthworks and lifting road foundation  at the center for the water drainage. The road construction techniques gradually improved by the study  of  road  traffic‚  stone  thickness‚  road  alignment‚  and  the  slope  gradients.  The  initial  road  construction  materials were stones that were laid in a regular‚ compact design‚ and covered with smaller stones to  produce a solid layer.    Depending on the main function‚ 

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    Masculinity is most precious and sacred to a man’s existence. With that being said‚ a man’s overall being depends on how well he exhibits his masculinity. The idea of precarious manhood is that men constantly have to publicly prove their masculinity because manhood is viewed as “tenuous” (Clay‚ 2015). In addition to that‚ men are conveyed as the most dominant of the sexes. Men‚ unlike women‚ have to define themselves by means of action versus through nature. In fact‚ history shows that young males

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    building and construction

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    FIRT 1327 Building and Construction Volunteer Lieutenant Killed and Two Fire Fighters Injured Following Bowstring Roof Collapse at Theatre Fire – Wisconsin 10/15/13 Mr. Conklin Christian Rodarte In Wisconsin on March 4th ‚ 2012 a 34 year old lieutenant volunteer firefighter was killed. This man was on top of the roof on a theatre when he suddenly fell through the roof and was trapped isinde the burning theater. I choose this topic because I wfound it interesting

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    Construction Management

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    SUB: Construction Management Total Marks: 80 1. Explain the dealing with owners’ supplies. (5 marks) 2. Write short notes in the following. (20 marks) a. Guarantee Tests b. Demobilization c. Environmental case d. Testing commissioning and Trial Run. 3. Describe the purchase

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    Gender and Social Constructions The German Chancellor‚ the President of South Korea‚ the President of Taiwan‚ and a US Supreme Court Justice. What do all these jobs have in common? They are all positions held by women. However‚ in our modern day patriarchal-based society‚ we have a negative connotation towards female politicians. The common misconception of most women is that they are not built to lead. Nevertheless‚ this is a myth that cannot be backed by evidence unless sexist ideas have now become

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