Infrastructure Research Papers Samples For Students

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The importance of environmental concerns on the 21st century primarily lies on the lingering effects of climate change caused by unhealthy industrial practices. Aviation, in particular, is a heavily industrial field known for its various potential environmental effects, especially as its facilities emit greenhouse gasses. Therefore, unsustainably operated airports pose open risks to the environment, as their extensively industrialized nature cause air and water pollution to their immediate surroundings. Adverse environmental consequences arising from the operation of airports may become irreparable for the long term without the application of proper sustainability measures.
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O’Hare airport is a busy international airport located in Chicago, Illinois. The airport serves about 65 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo every year. It handles about 2,400 aircrafts per day. The airport is the second busiest in US after Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Atlanta (Lewis, 2014). In the world, O' Hare airpot is at the fifth rank in terms of passenger traffic and operations. From 2004 to 2007, the airport was voted the best in North America by Global Traveler Magazine. It is operated and managed by Chicago Department of Aviation. Majority of international Continue reading...

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The construction of the Bayonne Bridge (New Jersey) in 1931 revolutionized the structural technique and design of bridges. It was mad exceptionally well that it incorporated materials and styles that had not been used at the time. The length of the structure made it the world’s largest bridge for many years before other structures were raised. As the first structure that used manganese steel, it is pioneered and revolutionized many aspects in construction of bridges and among other structures The impacts that the bridge had after its competition resulted into much more benefits to the communities linked by Continue reading...

Norfolk Southern Railroad Company is a corporation that deals with the transportation in the Columbia. It serves more than 22 states in the District of Columbia and operating more than 20000 route mile. It provides rail carriers in the western part of the United States where it transports containers. Therefore, it provides efficient transportation of the products such as industrial and coal in the eastern part through rail carriers.
The company has three main branches operating at the designated areas. The Norfolk and Western is one of the branches that were made in 1881. The second is the Southern Continue reading...

Introduction

Transport can be described as the movement of goods from one place to the other. Transportation modes are the means through which transport is done. There are various transportation modes such as roads, railway, water and air. These transportation modes vary in terms of cost, capacity and convenience. Transportation modes are supported by various infrastructures without which such modes cannot be helpful. For instance, the road transport relies on the conditions of the roads and the road network in the area. This means that, for a transportation mode to be effective, there is a need to incur capital expenditure. Continue reading...

Introduction

Charles Bridge of Prague in Czech Republic and the Golden Gate Bridge in United States are two of the most renowned bridges of the world. Both of these bridges exhibit few similarities and few differences in its physical form, location, types of users, frequency and purpose of use, and materials. This paper will elucidates and compare these similarities and differences. Not only these bridges have a sheer economic significance but they have great cultural impact, as well. Both were made for the same notion of connecting communities (Brook & Cornish, 1992). Charles Bridge was made a century ago, while Golden Continue reading...

Introduction The United States is facing an increase in economic competition, in the new global economy. It is in the State of Michigan that fluctuations are intensely felt and thus affecting the living standards of the residents. The residents are experiencing an unprecedented period of job loss and economic upheaval, with the end nowhere in sight. As manufacturing industries decline and manufacturing jobs disappear, it is becoming increasingly clear that, for the estate and the country to thrive, individuals in Michigan must cultivate the knowledge-driven, entrepreneurial sectors of their economy, particularly so-called "high technology."
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The governments play a very crucial role in planning and investing in urban infrastructure. The urban infrastructure development is a form of measure on how the government is committed. In many cases, the decision of infrastructure development is divided on the different government organs. The government has a role to provide funds in order meet the entire requirement in the budget. Most of the urban infrastructure development is done by the local government. They are the one responsible for the planning, renewal and repairs.
The local government levee charges from the public to provide the required services in the Continue reading...

(I) Introduction
A. Motivation of writing a paper on Roman aqueduct and sewage system.

B. Organizational overview of paper

C. Thesis Statement
(II) Why Sewage and Aqueduct System was required
- Why Sewage system was required.
- Why Aqueduct System was required.
(III) Sewage and Aqueduct Construction
- How Roman sewage system was built.
- How Roman aqueduct System was built.
(IV) Engineer Aspects of the System
- Water level segregation and Filtration System.
- Water Transport System.
- Water Arches and Underground water system.
- Central Sewage System
(V) Possible problems
- Lead Pollution
- Sudden degradation of water quality.
(VI) Conclusion

Roman Aqueducts and the Sewer System

Introduction
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Water is a precious resource. A man may survive not more than three days without water. All living beings, vegetation, and humans thrive in places where there is abundance of water. Until recently, people assumed that water had been an unending resource. In the present time water shortages, frequent droughts, global climatic changes forcing irregular seasons and rains are forcing us to reconsider our misnomers about water. In developing nations, the daily water requirement of the poor are not met while in developed nations water shortages are hindering industrial activities and farmlands. This paper tries to look at the Continue reading...

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China stretched 1.80 percent in the final quarter of 2013 over the past quarter. The National Bureau of statistics of China is the body accountable for GDP Growth Rate in China. According to it, China's average GDP Growth Rate is of value 1.99% since 2010 up to 2013 where it arrived at an unbroken high value of 2.60% in the 2nd quarter of the year 2011 and a low record of 1.40%t in the first quarter of 2012. In China, the development rate in GDP measures the change in the occasionally balanced Continue reading...

The Pew operates in the United States of America with headquarters based in Washington D.C. It aims to provide information regarding social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends that are most prevalent within the country. There are several projects that are overlooked by the Pew Research Center. This includes Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Pew Global Attitudes Project, Pew Hispanic Center, and a few other projects. The government performance project has an objective of providing a better service to its citizens by utilizing fewer resources. This is made possible because the state governments learn from the successes Continue reading...

The country of choice

Brazil is the country of choice for foreign investment. According to A.T Kearney consultancy, Brazil is ranked as the third most attractive country for foreign investment in the world. The other best countries include China, India and Poland. Brazil is the 7th largest economy in the world. It has stable political environment and has attained maturity in its institutions. The information technology infrastructure of Brazil is ranked 4th in the world with a turnover of $233 billion in 2012 . Brazil is a country that has shown positive growth since 2002 because of the increased demand for commodities. 2002 was Continue reading...

Introduction

Ever since man discovered that wood could float in water, he has endeavored to build sophisticated vessels that would make sea travel as safe as possible. However, numerous centuries of innovation have not produced an entirely fool proof vessel. A total conquest of the sea is far from near. It is noteworthy to note in the same breath that sea transport is getting safer and faster, when contrasted against the situation within the last few decades (Abulafia). The pursuit for continual improvement in maritime transport has been sustained by the unending pace of globalization. While there has been a Continue reading...

Article #1: Chapter 1: Business Now: Change is the Only Constant

Why Article was chosen: The article was chosen because of the changing face of the business world. Change is the most effective thing that is taking effect in the business world in the present time. Change is therefore a very important aspect in business both within and externally.

Concept: Change

Analysis: change is an important aspect in every entity is it in business. There is a very important link between change and growth in every business entity. A change in style and operation brings about growth and gives the business a different outlook. When change is effected as a appropriate, the Continue reading...

Analysis of registration of vehicles’ influence on road accidents in Korea

Abstract
This paper will evaluate the hypothesis that there is a relationship between registered vehicles and road accidents in Korea. The paper will highly seek to understand the role of vehicles’ registration in reduction of road accident in Korea. This will be based on analysis of accidents that have been reported in the country. Regression analysis will be a critical formula to analyze what has been happening between road accidents and registration of vehicles. The research shows that there is minimal relationship between registration of vehicles and road accidents. There are minimal changes in the level of accident as Continue reading...

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Country Selected: Turkey

Total Population: 80 Million estimated (2013).

Capital: Ankara.

Official Language: Turkish. Other Languages: Kurdish, English.

Major Cities : Istanbul-Population-13,854,740. Ankara-Population- Izmir-Population- Bursa-Population- Adana-Population-

Transportation Channels :
Turkey has a highly developed Public Transport System. There is also the presence of private transport. The Public Transport System includes a Railway System that connects the major cities of Turkey. Turkey is also connected with other countries by Rail. In addition, Turkey also has Light Rail or Tram system in place. There are also public buses, taxis and water taxis available. Moreover, Turkey also has a highly developed road network in place that allows for private vehicle ownership.

Map of Transportation Channels :

Physical Characteristics:
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India

India

India is one of the largest countries in the world with a surface are of 3,287,263 square kilometers. It is located in South-central Asia. India is bounded in the southwest by the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal in the southeast. In the north, India is bounded by China, Bhutan and Nepal. South of India is the Indian Ocean. Other nations to the south of India are Maldives, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In the east, the nations that bound India are Burma and Bangladesh while on the west, India is bounded by Pakistan.
India boasts Continue reading...

Abstract

The project deals with the relationship between Homeland Security, transportation, and logistics management. The nature of the interconnection between the Department of Homeland Security, public transportation, and logistics is the focal point of the research. Measures elaborated by the state department for the protection of transport, passengers and hazardous goods delivery are scrutinized based on the data retrieved from governmental reports, programs and articles.
Keywords: homeland security, transportation, logistics management, terrorist, attack
The USA is a reputed peacemaker that stands up for peace and equality throughout the world. Valiant though these efforts are, they come up against a serious Continue reading...

Abstract

It is important that academic institutions understand the mindset of students, in order to improve the overall quality of educational experience. The best way to do this is to get regular feedback from students, from which appropriate analysis can be carried out. This paper deals with the background research on general aspects of students’ lifesstyle in Lefke. It also discusses the results of a questionnaire given to all international students. The statistical analysis of the same gives a broad idea of the students’ attitudes towards expenditure and urban living in Lefke.

Introduction

In order to study the attitudes of students ( Continue reading...

Introduction

What are Explosives?
How to Safely Handle Explosives
Conclusion
Introduction
Explosives are generally regarded as dangerous because of their capability to release tremendous amount of energy. Depending on the purpose and type of the explosive, it may inflict enormous damage to lives and properties. For the same reason, it is necessary that a general knowledge on how to safely handle explosives should be discussed. Explosives have been used extensively in military and industrial purposes. But even in its legitimate uses, explosives are handled with extreme precaution. Unfortunately, due to the rise of terrorism, explosives under legitimate possession could go Continue reading...

Introduction

There are many views on climate change around the world. Some people believe climate change poses a serious threat to the world whilst others believe the claim relating to climate change and society is merely a myth with no logical basis. There are competing interests and views of climate change because public policy is influenced by climate change and this has various levels of impacts on the activities of interest groups in the United States and around the world.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the framework within which political debates on climate change occurs in the Continue reading...

Chesapeake Bay is one of the busiest areas in the United States because it covers an area that is surrounded by some of the busiest cities in the United States. Unfortunately, the only way to take advantage of the strategic location that is the Chesapeake Bay is to build a bridge connecting the different landmasses surrounding the bay area. That way, transportation both of commodities and of passengers commuting to different communities and work areas can be faster, more efficient, and most importantly, more convenient. After all, transportation is one of the most important driving forces of an economy.
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The use of a systematic approach which eliminates wastes by the creation of a flow that is determined by customer pull has greatly transformed process design in organizations. This approach is known as lean thinking while the process of deploying this methodology and achieving its aim is known as the Lean process. This paper describes the concept of the lean process and manufacturing with focus on the Toyota Production System. A brief history and background of the lean process is described and the background of the Toyota Production System is also described.

Introduction

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Information Infrastructure alignment

Introduction
The potential of information technology to transform organization has been a constant subject of analysis since the introduction of computer technology in the last quarter of the 20th century. With every major technological innovation, there have been strong allegations that companies and organizations would have radically to integrate the opportunities availed by these new technological capabilities. The opportunities of changes within the organization caused as a result of new computer technologies have been subjected to debate in the light of different views on his technology itself together with the new perspectives on organization’s management designs (Tallon, & Pinsonneault, Continue reading...

In Biofuels Data and Social Accounting Matrices Prepared for Policy Assessment Models based on the GTAP 7 Data Base, Xin Zhou and Satoshi Kojima argue that “liquid biofuels have a potential to contribute to a wide range of policy objectives” playing a crucial role in the mitigation of GHG emissions. Their comprehensive economic and environmental report outlines the development of global biofuels benefits in terms of considering the “foreign exchange savings by reducing the volume of” unrenewable imports. While their predictions and purposes offer a constructive overview of eighteen major global biofuels’ production data and consumption figures, this discourse Continue reading...

Executive Summary

COSO, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations, has a mission to offer thought leadership and guidance by developing comprehensive guidance and frameworks on risk management for risks, fraud deterrence and internal control. This program is primarily designed to enhance organizational governance and performance as well as reducing the level of fraudulent actions and claims in organizations. This program has an aim and vision to be a renowned thought leader all over the world in all marketplaces. COSO, by design, is a voluntary organization in the private sector that is dedicated to the improvement of quality in financial reporting. It attains Continue reading...

- In Sec 1031 of Internal Revenue Code, what type of stocks are not included as stock for purposes of Sec 1031 like kind exchanges?
The Internal Revenue Code subsection 1031 stipulates that you have to pay tax whenever you sell an investment property or business and gain from it. Tax is paid on the gain made at the time of sale. Under this section, a real property owner can decide to reinvest the proceeds from the sell in ownership of a like-kind property and defer the capital gain taxes. However, certain types of stocks are specifically excluded from Continue reading...

Introduction

This study is confined to the limits of Los Angeles and studies the traffic in this place. City boundaries of Los Angeles area suffer from an ever-growing traffic. With the growing population and their expansion in different areas, the problem has grown in intensity. The traffic is not limited to the city boundaries. It has also spread into contagious territory where street congestion, delays in traffic and life and property hazard is as great as in the central traffic area of Los Angeles. This paper studies about the traffic problems of Los Angeles and the need for it.
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Introduction

Mongolia is a landlocked nation in east-focal Asia. It is flanked by Russia to the north and China to the west, south, and east. Ulaanbaatar, the capital furthermore the biggest city, is home to around 45% of the populace. Mongolia's political framework is a parliamentary republic. The region of what is currently Mongolia has been administered by different itinerant domains, including the Rouran, the Xiongnu, the Turkic Khaganate, and the Xianbei. In 1206, Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire, and his grandson Kublai Khan prevailed over China to create the Yuan Dynasty. After the breakdown of the Yuan, the Continue reading...

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Introduction
This paper is a study of how the State of California utilizes its natural and man-made water resources to meet the demands of its sprawling cities and communities. It also aims to map the hydrological feature of California as influenced by its geography and natural water resources. It is undisputable that water is one of the most abundant compounds in the world. For a fact, more than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Although the world’s water may seem abundant, 96.5% of it could not be directly utilized for human consumption Continue reading...

The transport industry has been aware of security and safety issues for a long time. However, a recent resurgence in terrorist activity and piracy has prompted the industry to be more alert to security. Security threats manifest mostly in the form of terrorist activity, theft, and (organized) crime. The effects of this insecurity are far-reaching as they can cause the spread of pandemics, destabilize and economy, or facilitate the growth and power of a terrorist group. Security threat to transportation could also cause serious environmental damage if the cargo was, for example, a potent industrial chemical or radioactive material. Continue reading...

International Auditing Standards

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(IAASB) International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board works like an independent standard setting body under the (IFAC) International Federation of Accountants. It works to establish best quality auditing, assurance, quality control and related services and to improve the uniformity of practice, by professionals across the world, thereby improving confidence in publicc.
The IAASB, till 2002, was known as the International Auditing Practices Committee (IAPC). (SASs) Statements on Auditing Standards are issued by the Auditing Standards Board (ASB), the senior technical body of the AICPA.
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The Galapagos Island: Darwin’s Description

The Galapagos Island is a cluster of volcanic islands situated in the Pacific Ocean. Charles Darwin explored the island after discovering local animal inhabitants. Darwin described the island as fields made up of basaltic lava. According to Darwin, the ground had various cracks or crevices, which led him to describe the island as ‘broken’. At first, Darwin believed the island was uninhabited due to limited vegetation but as he explored the island, he discovered its rich biodiversity (Nagle, 1999). The Galapagos Islands are “famed for their rich biodiversity and unique species of iguana, sharks, blue and red-footed boobies, penguins, Continue reading...

Georgia, like several other southern states, played a key role in the civil war. Georgia witnessed some of most brutal battles of the civil war. Georgia was used as a center of transportation for the confederacy during the civil war. A huge number of people fought in the civil war from the Georgian side. This paper intends to discuss the role of Georgia in the American civil war along with discussing major battles, events and major participants of the civil war related to Georgia.
The division between union states and confederate states took place on the issue of slavery. Continue reading...

- Internet
- The dark side of the Internet: Attacks, costs and responses Available at: http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/elsevier/the-dark-side-of-the-internet-attacks-costs-and-responses-SaqSoGfsuq
- The Internet and Web technologies have originally been developed assuming an ideal world where all users are honorable; however, the dark side has emerged and bedeviled the world.
- What are the bright and dark sides of Internet?
According to the Internet Society, Internet has the capability to improve the livelihood of people, communities, organizations and communities. This dream can be achieved by employing a collaborative approach involving partners, Chapters and individual contributors. A collaborative approach can come up with policies that Continue reading...

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The structure of the telecommunication industry in Italy is closely related to the history of its development. The original dispersion of Italian telecom companies made it hard to coordinate the industry and its development. However, despite the complex structure of the network, in the 1970s Italian telecommunication segment was one of the most developed in Europe. It was the first fully automated network and had the density that was above that of any other European country.
However, the first oil shock and gradual ageing of the infrastructure created the need for restructuring and consolidation (Chapuis, & Joel, 2003). As a Continue reading...

IASB Discussion Paper for A New Conceptual Framework (July, 2013): A Review

Introduction
In July, 2013, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) released a discussion paper “A Review of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting.” In 2011, IASB published an agenda discussion, and it received many feedbacks on the Conceptual Framework project (IFRS 2013). Based on the constituent feedback, IASB reinstated the project. The idea behind the Discussion Paper is to take views and comments into consideration while preparing the future exposure draft and doing the revision of the Conceptual Framework. The primary focus for IASB is to get a review on the areas that are known to have created application issues. Continue reading...

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Vendors Offering IaaS Public Cloud Services

The description of infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is straightforward. Cloud infrastructure such as storage, servers and networks are available on rent in a pay-as-you-use model. There are many players in this field of public cloud services and below is a classification and comparison of the three most dominant leaders of the industry in IaaS.

IBM SmartCloud

IBM provides cloud computing services called Blue Cloud that presents tools over IBM Cloud to manage large scale applications and database. IBM also offers consulting services to assimilate infrastructure into the cloud. Continue reading...

English

Adolf Hitler is the name that is connected with an image of a maniac; a man with direct responsibility for suffering, and death of millions of innocent people. Various studies that have been carried out throughout several years show that the barbarities committed by the Third Reich, and the immediate part of Adolf Hitler in the Final Solution seem to be broadly viewed as both the most vital, and most significant individual occasion in the present history.
Despite the fact that a lot of researchers have given colossal deliberations in an endeavor to explain the actions of Adolf Hitler Continue reading...