Essays on Cement

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“Soffit’ (origin: suffixus) is derived from Latin language and literally means ‘to fix underneath’. However, in architectural field, the term is usually referred to “the material that bridges the space between the siding on a house and the roofline” (Ambrose, Harris, & Stone 235). While soffits are primarily used around the main roof of a building, they can also be used under any structure with a noticeable ceiling including stairs flight, porches, columns, etc. They can be manufactured using a number of materials such as wood, vinyl, steel, fiber cement, and aluminum. It needs to be mentioned ...

In the case study of Guy Roberts, it is possible to recognize various stages of development when the group involved in fraudulent activities at Millard construction attempt to exercise control over him. Guy was favoured by his wife’s brother Neville to take on the job in Millard construction after he was left unemployed by the bankruptcy of his previous employers. The offer contained higher basic salary and petrol allowance but no annual bonus. It was a good offer, considering that Millard construction was a larger company than Fry Bras. Guy was yet to realize that there are groups ...

Deepwater Horizon

Synopsis The Deepwater Horizon was an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico owned by Transocean, a U.S owned company that specializes in deep water drilling equipment (Ingersoll, Locke, & Reavis, 2012). The $560 million rig was operated by a crew of 126 people (Ingersoll et al., 2012) roughly 45 miles off the Louisiana coast (Mullins, 2010). On April 20, 2010, the exploratory Macondo well experienced an explosion that not only created one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in U.S. history but killed 11 people (Barstow, Rohde & Saul, 2010). The environmental effects were devastating. It took 87 days ...

Introduction

Waste is generated as a result of a lot of physical, chemical, and biological processes. Dumping it at some appropriate place is one option. However, ecological effects of throwing away waste products are becoming a serious concern these days. In order to minimize waste, the best strategy is to transform it into valuable products . Plenty of research studies have been carried out to utilize waste effectively. The aim of this report is analysis of the proposed methods for the utilization of common forms of wastes for useful purposes. We also recommend better alternatives to help create a lesser negative ...

Final co-op report

Province Introduction The purpose of this report is to contemplate on the knowledge and skills that I have acquired during the co-op work term. During my co-op term work, I was an accountant trainee and the experience enabled me to apply the knowledge acquired in class, and also gave me an insight into the future of my career. In this report, I will include my strengths and weaknesses as was revealed by my experience in my co-op term work. Skills, weaknesses, and strengths will be listed as part of my self-evaluation. I will also conduct an evaluation of my ...

Walt Disney Pictures released the 3D animated Zootopia in 2016 (IMDb). Directed by Rick Moore and Byron Howard, the film takes place in a city occupied by animals that act and speak like humans. While directed toward children, the film also has adult humor; for instance, while doing a math problem, Judy Hopp states, “I mean, I am just a dumb bunny, but we are good at multiplying.” Regardless of the humor and juvenile presentation, the timely theme of Zootopia is racial prejudice. The plot of the movie is the partnership between a con artist red fox and a ...

Walt Disney Pictures released the 3D animated Zootopia in 2016 (IMDb). Directed by Rick Moore and Byron Howard, the film takes place in a city occupied by animals that act and speak like humans. While directed toward children, the film also has adult humor; for instance, while doing a math problem, Judy Hopp states, “I mean, I am just a dumb bunny, but we are good at multiplying.” Regardless of the humor and juvenile presentation, the timely theme of Zootopia is racial prejudice. The plot of the movie is the partnership between a con artist red fox and a ...

LPIPT in Saraburi, Thailand, currently operates waste-to-energy power plants. Our company has brought a residual waste such as municipal solid waste (MSW), landfills and non-hazardous industrial trash into the sorting process. The main purpose of it is to improve quality, for example the heat, size, and chemical composition to be transformed as refuse derived fuel (RDF) production. Using RDF technology from Europe and China along with the machinery developments of the company ourselves gaves us an opportunity to produce RDF with a capacity of 2,500 tons/day for use as renewable energy for generating electricity of our 2 RDF ...

Thailand faces the huge problem of waste disposal with less than 25% of annual waste being properly managed. Thailand government has actively encouraged energy-from-waste production by enhancing public awareness, and sharing knowledge related to waste management with municipalities and concerned authorities. (Jiaranaikhajorn 3). As an incentive, it has allowed Bt3.50/kWh for power produced from incineration a tax and other tax benefits. TPI Polene Power Co., Ltd. (“TPI Polene Power”) operates the Refuse Derived Fuel plant (“RDF plant”) in Saraburi Province of Thailand where its cement plants are situated. The production of RDF from solid waste allows its efficient utilization ...

Briefing Paper 1

a.) The “act of state doctrine” provides that a court in the United States, cannot pass judgement on the actions of a foreign government taken within their own country or territory that it has jurisdiction over (Cheeseman, 2012). In essence, the doctrine bars U.S. courts from interfering in the domestic policy actions of another government in their own country. b.) Under a communist theory of the world, the government of Cuba did act ethically when it appropriately the Glens’ property. From an American perspective, the expropriation was not only ethically questionable but most likely illegal. Club Med, under the ...

Introduction

Strategic management is defined as the process of implementing and stating certain strategies for the company to achieve desired objectives of the organization. The managers at leading organizations lay out the strategic objectives and make sure that strategies are being implemented to achieve the desired goals. The strategic management is a successful way to set the directional path for an organization to achieve the desired state. The risk management and market expansion globally can pave the smooth path for an organization to achieve the strategic goals. The objective of the research paper is to develop an understanding of the ...

Strategic Management Case Study

Introduction This paper aims to analyze a case study of the CEMEX organization to determine the implications of the impact of strategic planning on the long-term business growth. For a business to plan strategically there should be future aspirations that contain the mission, vision, objectives, and capabilities. Then, there should be strategic management implications that criticize the business decisions to get the best out of them, and then the competitive capabilities should be recognized. The case study should be used to model a new strategy for another market. The case study gives an insight into CEMEX organization which under ...

Strategic Management in Cemex

Strategic management is an essential aspect of any organization that wishes to stay ahead of the competition and increase its growth. This analysis gives an account of Cemex, one of the leading cement producing company in the world. The analysis demonstrates how the company's mission and vision align with its plans to penetrate the Indian and Chinese market through strategic management since the two markets have shown a high market potential despite having a high number of players in the industry. A description of the company objectives and strategic capabilities is outlined and how they can help it achieve ...

Introduction

Strategic management is the central pillar of the success of business organizations (Rothaermel, 2015). The performance, as well as competitive capacities of national and international business organizations, hinge on the role of management (Rothaermel, 2015, p. 128). The needs for strategic approaches to business operations and management have become increasingly important due to increased global competition. Multinational corporations adopt various strategies such as national consolidation of firms and functions. Also, multinational companies engage in international joint business ventures through international mergers and acquisition to enhance their operations. Effective management strategies promote the capacities of business organizations to achieve their ...

The story “Woman in the Dunes” was written by Kobo Abe in 1962 and it is about Niki, who is a teacher and who collects insects which live among the dunes of sand. He does not manage to get on the bus and he is invited by the village people to sleep there, but they trick him into moving in the house that can be reached only with the aid of a ladder. He is supposed to live with the widow and help her dig sand which they say to companies producing concrete while the house also has to ...

Literature review

In the history of the construction of sea structures in oil exploration, load and corrosion together with how those structures will be maintained have always posed a scientific nightmare. Chamberlain, Adam and other authors in a scientific journal illustrate that for a good design of an onshore structure, there should be a right proportion of the ingredients in order for the structure to give maximum life service. They all agreed that in order to achieve this, keen interest should be paid to the permeability, strength, and durability of the mixture. Finally, they added that for effective control of corrosion, ...

Abstract

A dual carriageway is proposed to be constructed in the town moving in the east-west direction. The dual carriage is intended to be eight-kilometer long looping around the northern part of the town. Cut and fill techniques are used where half of the road is cut to a maximum of six meters. Half of the road is supported by an embankment of six meters high. At the eastern and western ends of the road are of grade where the road joins other roads and at the middle where the cut sections meet the filled sections. The road has a ...

Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architects, who have been bestowed with the “Global Icon” award. The design of the high-performance building makes use of cutting edge technology and carries cultural and historical influences. The architects faced several challenges when building a tower of this height such as wind, heat, humidity, gravity and earthquake forces. The essay looks at the advanced technical and engineering skills used to create Burj Khalifa and how a skyscrapers’ design should respect cultural values and make the best use of space utilities and add to ...

Introduction

The Ancient societies have been associated with certain remarkable discoveries that have had significant positive effects on the contemporary society (Lancaster et al 708). Most of these discoveries have influenced various aspects of development in the current generation. For instance, the discovery of medicine by certain ancient scholars has had positive influence on the manner in which medical services are provided by the current generation. Besides, discoveries made on engineering and architectural activities by ancient communities such as the Roman Empire are still being appreciated by a significant number of conventional development stakeholders. The Ancient Roman, particularly, is credited ...

Abstract

The success of any particular company is dependent on a number of factors which are vital and key in the operations of the company. While there are many sectors involved in the running of a company, it is important that the leadership of the organization try to ensure that all the sectors are operational. For instance, every department in a company should work together as a team in order to achieve the goals and missions of the company. If each department works on its own, then company will have few chances of achieving its missions. This paper will analyze ...

Independent Research on CEMEX

Introduction CEMEX is a company that deals with the provisions of quality products. The company also aims at being liable to the customers and the societies across the globe. The company deals in the production and distribution of cement ready mixed concrete and masses in companies more than fifty. Also, sells building materials to different countries with the maintenance of a good relationship with various nations. The companies’ description can be stated at its innovative, flexibility and efficiency nature.

The introduction of the practice of acquisition was developed in CEMEX by borrowing some of the methods used in other ...

The process of change is more often than not bound to receive a backlash from those that it targets. This is especially the case for an organization given the integral role that people play in running them. It is inherent in human beings to resist any form of change while being in favor of the status quo often due to the fear of unknown. As a result, most organizations fail not only due to resistance from employees but also the failure to put in place adequate preparations as well as the lack of proper communication. At the same time, ...

Introduction

It is customary for the non-native speakers to substitute the correct pronunciation of the words with their versions of vowels and consonants. There are patterns of pronunciation of words in every language and it is believed that the non-native speakers utilize their habitual pronunciation of the new language. These patterns in language may persist at different levels. Some of the non-native speakers tend to learn new language faster, the others retain the traces of native language in their patterns of pronunciation through the years. This may root in different factors, such as the duration of practice in new language, ...

The ultimate goal of every medical practitioner is to provide the most efficient services to the patients. It happens to dentists who look forward to giving satisfactory and durable restorations. For a fruitful repair, Monolithic Zirconia crowns are used. A Zirconia crown is a type of ceramic crown that is worn to give a better appearance of the tooth that has been disfigured or stained for quite some time. The crown is made from a durable material that cannot be rejected by the human body (Stober et al., 2014). Zirconia crown is also used for other medical purposes such ...

Reaction paper

Main thesis and arguments of the authors include the common law nuisance. The author presents the case Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Company from a year 1970. Author is describing a case where public expressed concern about the Atlantic Cement Company of producing air pollution, vibrations and heavy dusts before the court. The government has the necessary financial power, but technical procedures regarding the matter are not yet fully developed. The author presents that the air pollution investigation is involving the economic impact as well as the impacts on the public health. In the case of air pollution solely the ...

Conservation of Earthen Architecture in Saudi Arabia

Research Methodology Finding comprehensive sources was a challenge during this study. This difficulty was due to the inadequate number of research studies that have been carried out on the ideal conservation and restoration methods suitable for historical earth buildings in Saudi Arabia. The study has employed two procedures. In 2013, the investigator travelled to Saudi Arabia and carried out an exhaustive research on the remaining earthen architecture. He looked at the general status of the buildings (dilapidation, corrosion, and decay), the construction materials and techniques as well as the architectural styles and decorations. In addition, laboratory tests were done ...

Green buildings are a type of buildings whose design is optimized to reduce resource consumption during building, operation, and demolition. The main purpose of green buildings is to promote environmental conservation by reducing their carbon footprint. The design of green buildings is anchored on the principle of reduce recycle reuse. For example, the design is aimed at reducing water and electrical power consumption. Also, green buildings are equipped with provisions for recycling water and reusing it elsewhere. In addition, green buildings are sometimes constructed by reusing construction materials salvaged from demolished buildings (Colclough par.4). This paper examines the best ...

Holcim Singapore Limited found by merging the National Cement and Eastern Concrete in 2004. The company has specialized in innovative building materials such as cement, ready-mix concrete, wood replacement products as well as the dry mix mortar(Holcim.sg, 2016). Following the increased digital evolution, the company needs to integrate some of the technological changes so as to put-up with the current competitive environment. As a way of enhancing the performance of this company, prefab technology should be adopted and integrated into the current performance of the enterprise (Holcim.sg, 2016). The introduction of the prefabricated technology is crucial for this ...

The Tax Partner was against amending the prior year’s tax return because the client in question had not consented to it. Tax practitioners are precluded from unilaterally amending previously erroneous tax returns. Client’s consent and instructions must be sought first. There are a couple of ethical issues that arise in the case. To begin with, the fact that John was assigned the tax of preparing the tax return yet he was not the one who was given instructions directly by the client raises ethical concerns. Moreover, John’s unwarranted disclosure of information regarding the previous year’s ...

Designed by Joseph Paxman in 1851 to accommodate the Great Exhibition that features the technological and cultural advancement from different parts of the world for the enjoyment of the English people (Phillips 14). The architecture of The Crystal Palace was dubbed as the “modern English” since the structure was an unusually simple and the lack of ornamentation, the unity, and functionality of the designs reinforce and stabilized the entire glass roofs and walls covering it and allowing the rays of the sunlight to penetrate within the building (Phillips 24-25). The whole building was also a rejection of traditional materials ...

Network Approach Theory

The network theory basically deals with how relationships influence the behavior of people who work together in the same organization. The network approach also goes beyond people to examine the structure and relationship between social entities. The entities may vary from organizations, companies, groups, among others. The notion of social networks, sociograms, and sociometry was created over fifty years ago. The network analysis helps to study different organizations and how they behave. For instance, I am going to study the behavior of my workplace. My company is called Portland cement and it deals with the production of cement. There ...

The Colosseum, a structure that is elliptical in shape, was built in the first century CE under the Roman emperor of the Flavian Dynasty which included; Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81CE), and Domitian (81-96 AD) (Kuntz 45). History of the Colosseum started after Nero, who was the ruler at that time, became too extravagant. The aftermath was a rebellion by the Jews in Palestine against the Roman rule. After the great fire at Rome, Nero had built an enormous palace for himself, which he called the Golden Palace in AD 64 right in the centre of the city. Thereafter ...

Classic English Literature

Ian McEwen’s Cement Garden

“I am only including the little story of his death to explain how my sisters and I came to have such a large quantity of cement at our disposal. (McEwan 1).” The four siblings in this story namely, Jack, Julie, Sue, and Tom bury their mother’s corpse in a casket and cement it in their cellar. Derek, Julie’s boyfriend does not get along with well with Julie’s family, and with Jack in particular. Derek, somehow gets to know the secret of their mother’s death and her corpse lying the cellar ...

[Enter Student Name] [Enter University Name] In this research paper, I am going to take a critical look at the National Football League (NFL) team Seattle Seahawks. In this response, I am going to suggest that the Seahawks rise from being a team generally ignored by the media to one that is an extremely popular team for the media to cover is a pop culture interest. To do so, I will explore how and why the team went from having almost zero national media presence to being a major well-known team that is consistently in the media. Specifically, I ...

Introduction

Concrete refers to the mixture of Portland cement of any other form of hydraulic cement, fine, aggregate, the coarse aggregate, and water that could be with or without water. Concrete remains to be an ancient material of construction that was first in use in the Roman Empire. In the present world, concrete is part of the sophisticated material to which other constituents can be subject to add to produce a product that is capable of achieving the 50,000-psi compressive strength. According to Koren & Hall (2012, p. 35), the strength of concrete is subject to consider being the most ...

There are no obligatory clauses that should be included into the text of the standard form contract, however, it is up to the parties to the agreement to decide which provisions should be included. With that, the clause 1 is the important one for the defining of the relations between the parties as it provides that only the text of the agreement and its provisions should be regarded as the main basis for the contractual relations between the parties. Meanwhile, the terms and conditions provided in the text of the contract have the primary meaning to every party as ...

American Public University

What is globalization? Globalization is the process of the occurrence of integration and interaction of the businesses, organizations, cultures, and other social and economic facts at the global level. Some researchers define it as the unification of the social and economic facts, especially culture, in the world while some others believe that the local values do not disappear in the globalization process. It is possible to claim that there exists a convergence between the cultures through interaction at the international level. The globalization is the result of the developments in the transportation sector and the communication industry. After people ...

The intensive growth and more new scientific and technological developments give builders practically unlimited possibilities. But to the fore, the problem of choice comes – how to rationally determine the most appropriate technology? Particularly heated is the debate between supporters and defenders of monolithic construction of prefabricated concrete (bibm.eu, 2016). The main difference of the prefabricated concrete construction from the monolith is manufacturing of building structures in the factory with careful laboratory monitoring of the whole process (concretenetwork.com, 2016). Impact of human factors on the quality of the product is reduced to an absolute minimum, and perhaps it can be ...

Moral Issues

The case for / against the Atlantic Cement Company implicates a set of ethical issues at stake as company's operations continue to inform attitudes of local residents and company owners. The Atlantic Cement Company has a business case for operating a decidedly polluting business (particularly given operation date in 1962). From a business perspective, the Atlantic Cement Company creates jobs for local residents, offers value for local and broader communities (by manufacturing a much on-demand product required for construction works and a host of building- and construction-related industries) and, not least, supports government's efforts to help expand on a ...

I hereby certify that this material, which I now submit for assessment on the program of study leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS (MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING) is entirely my own work and has not been submitted for assessment for any academic purpose other than in partial fulfillment for that stated above.

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Hussein Al-Tuhoo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I have been indebted in the preparation of this thesis to my supervisor, Dr Maura Kelleher of Dublin Institute of Technology College, whose patience and kindness, as well as her academic experience, have been invaluable to me. I am extremely grateful ...

Introduction 1

Application 1 Physical and Chemical properties 2 Conclusion 3 Figures 5

Indtroducion

In my research paper, I want to talk about such an important element as silicon. I will focus on its physical and chemical properties and application in life. Silicon is a chemical element of the subgroup (C, Si, Ge, Sn and Pb) of the periodic system of elements, nonmetal. The crystal structure of silicon is shown in Figure 1. Silicon was isolated in 1811 by Znan Gey-Lussac and L.Tenarom by passing the vapor of silicon fluoride over metallic potassium, but they did not describe it as an element. ...

Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, nuclear technology became rampant throughout the globe as they realized the potential of such technology for both energy production and warfare. Several nations had developed their nuclear programs to cement their capabilities to the world and discover new methods on how nuclear power can be reduced. While the proliferation of nuclear arms and power had decreased significantly, there were nations that broke away from such norm and continued with their nuclear programs despite the criticism from the international community. One of these unrecognized nuclear states is Iran, which is ...

CEMEX, a multinational building materials company has exhibited a number of strengths in its report. These strengths range from operational to capital and strategic. They have indeed made it trade well in the local and international markets. CEMEX has consolidated itself as a major supplier of building materials globally by strengthening its capital base. This follows its major acquisition in 2005 of RMC Corporation, the largest buyer of cement. This has been further solidified by the $15.3 billion majority takeover of Australia’s Rinker Group. The unique ability to integrate acquisitions by introducing the best practices makes it reap the ...

- Introduction A simple multi-storey residential unit at Suresh Nagar, Gwalior in India had been chosen. It had been designed by the team of design campus comprising of architects, engineers and designers. Figure 1: Front-side view of the multi-storey building

The total area of the ground floor plan is 2400 sq. ft. It is a G+3 structure i.e. it consists of four floors including the ground floor. The structure is a reinforced framed-structure supported on the column-beam frame. The lowermost floor that is partially under the ground level has been allotted for parking of vehicles.

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Analysis of human failure contribution to process risk – The Case of Blowout in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract

The Gulf of Mexico is considered to have accounted for roughly 90% of the complete offshore drilling in the United States of America in terms of the oil volume that is extracted. This number can be further equated to approximately one-third of the total production of oil in the United States of America. There are more than 50, 000 wells that have been drilled here since the year 1947 and of these 4,000 wells were dug deeper than 1, 000 ft. of water. As of date, more or less 80% of the total offshore drilling happens at a ...

Abstract

This paper surveys the different types of risks that workers and employees usually face within a given work setting. There are many hazards and dangers that employees in different types of industries encounter, particularly individuals in the manufacturing, construction and mining industries. All other known industries also have considerable risks facing their workers. This paper analyzes the case study of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill that occurred in 2010, as it relates to the risks that different British Petroleum (BP) workers faced during the oil spill.

Workplace Risk Analysis

Workplace Risks: The term Workplace Risk refers to the various types of hazards ...

Abstract

The American telecommunication industry has different players that continue to shape the direction of the industry day in day out. Some of the telecommunication companies that operate in this market include AT & T Inc. AT & T is an American incorporated company that deals in telecommunication services like Wireless or mobile telephony as well as landline services coupled with broadband television services. A clear company analysis reveals some industry strategic plan that has been applied by the company in pursuit of its economic goal in the market. This paper seeks to find the different strategic plans AT & ...

Introduction

Currently, coal-fired power plants account for more than 80% of carbon dioxide emissions in the electric power industry of the United States and 33% of all the carbon dioxide emissions in the United States. Consequently, reducing carbon dioxide emissions that come from the coal plants is the focus of most proposals that intend to cut on the greenhouse gas emission. The options to do this include capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide that emitted by the coal power plants, replacing the coal power plants with the low or zero carbon dioxide sources of power like the nuclear and wind energy.

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Each project possesses unique objectives and a design. However, there are characteristics that cut across all projects. These characteristics ought to be taken into account when coming with the objective of the project. To begin with, whenever a company or an organization wants to implement a project, there are several ideas that are floated by the concerned parties. These ideas are discussed and ultimately the ideas are developed into project proposals. The proposals provide insight into aspects of the project such as planning, budgeting and management of the project. In addition to this, the project proposal also includes a schedule within which the ...

Communication refers to the sending, receiving and understanding of messages between two or more individual. The need for efficient communication methods is evident in the running of large organizations. For an organization to be able to achieve its primary target, effective communication amongst the workers is paramount. Effective communication within an organization leads to better synchronization of work amongst the workforce. Different departments and sections within an organization require timely and accurate information to carry out tasks at the required time and pace. A breakdown in communication leads to missed deadlines and chaos in the organization (Tofanelli, 2012). ...

The Civil War was an event that changed the course of American history. Many men and women were involved in the Civil War, but a few major players became even more important and stood out from all the rest. The president of the Union, Abraham Lincoln, and the president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, had alternative goals—however, both men were intelligent and driven. Lincoln’s effective tactics and strategies as a commander and chief allowed him to win several major battles during the Civil War, which eventually led him to victory in the conflict. Conversely, his counterpart, Jefferson Davis was ...

Introduction

Clemton is a company that is specialized in offering services to clients in as far as the manufacture of cement is concerned. The management of Clemton is organized in such a way that it recognizes the parameters that must be implemented so as to lead to a fruitful result. The role of this study is to identify the instances that support the functioning of my company. Without having management aspects in place, it is obvious that the company will not progress as the objects of the company dictates. As a matter of fact, like any other Company, Clemton is a company that is interested ...

Today, one of the global issues people face to is different types of pollution. With human development, pollution is becoming worse, and as a result, other issues appear. Among them are global warming, new diseases, deforestation and many others. But, it was not like this all the time, as at the beginning the level of pollution was not so high. Otherwise, it would have been an apocalypse already. That was the industry development that caused global pollution. Even in the late 13th century, people knew about air pollution. For instance, King of England Edward I punished every Londoner, who ...

Abstract

Construction of Kamehameha V Post Office (Hi) building occurred in 1871 that used different and exceptional style of concrete bricks. It was the first building in Hawaii to use such style and design. It is a government building that has hosted and used for various functions within different agencies of the governments. The structure built and designed with concrete bricks and iron bars that resulted into a stronger structure that has amazed many up to the current times. It was built by Osborne and has remained one of the most important and ancient building that existed in the US owned by ...

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates’ became independent in 1971; it records an economic freedom score of above 70. This has made the economy of UAE appear in 28th position among the freest in the 2014 index. It has increased its rating and this year it has reordered a 0.3 point higher than last year. This has been made possible by improvements in labor freedom, business freedom, and monetary freedom which have outweighed the control of government spending. The first assessment of UAE was made in 1996 index and since then it has been a regional leader in economic freedom, this is the ...

Abstract

The Lake Moeris Quarry Road built while the Old Kingdom of Egypt between 26th and 22nd centuries B.C. is the oldest paved road of the world and is testimony to the excellent sense of planning and execution of the ancient Egyptians of that period. The 8-miles of the main road was built by placing large stone blocks that were kept on the desert sand and to facilitate passage of sledges filled with blocks of Basalt to the quay of Lake Moeris, and then on to River Nile. Those Basalt blocks were shipped downstream of Nile to construction sites in ...

Traditional and Popular Believes

When people settle down to consider from which tribe, race, religion or dialect to marry, there are a number of factors that are available for consideration. First of all, marrying from ones’ culture will not only cement the culture of the particular race or tribe but will also ensure that the history, dialect, arts and traditions of the particular culture are maintained and perpetuated. There are two major perspectives that come into play whenever such considerations are made. Such perspectives are the traditional belief and popular culture belief. The proponents of traditional belief believe in upholding their culture in ...

Analysis of Oil Palm Shell Concrete-A Review

Many researches have been conducted on to use oil palm shell (OPS) as the light weight material in last three decades. It is an agricultural waste normally generated from palm oil industry. This industry is normally situated in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and some other countries. There are many products being made from OPS. The use of OPS as lightweight aggregate in making concrete mix is the main project of many companies in different countries including Malaysia that was first introduced by Abdullah in 1984. Malaysia playing an important role in manufacturing of different oil palm products as it gives ...

The Middle Ages were the period of European history dating from the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in 476A.D. up to 1453 and started when the Ottoman Turks of the Middle East captured Constantinople. The Catholic Church grew more powerful and influential during that time. Governed by bishops and archbishops under the papal authority from Rome, the church became more dominant in the medieval society. Nuns and monks lived together in a house called monastery, devoting their lives in the service of God. In this period of turmoil and instability, many people turn to God in order to survive. ...

Introduction

These days, after the rise of industrial revolution, almost every economy is dependent on industrial activities which businesses pursue to not only make profits but create value for the society at large. While pursuing such an activity, the manufacturing concerns are also required to take care of the environment as well. This is because the production activities not only involve the release of dangerous wastes but also involve the emission of carbon dioxide gas which is harmful for society, environment and marine life as a whole resulting in a rise of global warming. Carbon dioxide (having a chemical formula of CO2) ...