Essays on Ceramic

Inquiry

This paper provides a response to the inquiry: "How does the structure/specific property/shape of ceramic biomaterials influence their performance in hip implants?" The principal objective of coming up with the script is to analyze the existing literature on the use of ceramics as biomaterials. A lot of research is underway to optimize the use of ceramics in hip implants. The following subsections cover the literature on the effect of the shape, specific structure, and structure of ceramics as hip implants.

Introduction

Biomaterials are now an active area of research in Material Science Engineering globally. The term ‘biomaterials’ describes a wide ...

Abstract

Application of the nanofiltration (NF) and ultrafiltration (UF) processes is applied in the handling of water that is produced raw. The application has been investigated in the current day through various studies (Wang 14). The experiment of the processes of both nanofiltration and ultrafiltration is conducted in the laboratory unit which is operated in a pattern of cross flow (Ashaghi, Ebrahimi, & Czermak, 46). The study that was conducted in Oilfield of North Sea using the process of membranes of ultrafiltration (UF) and microfiltration (MF) indicated that the content of hydrocarbon decreased from 50 mg/l to 2 mg/l which recorded ...

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 ...

Marketing

Kyocera Ceramic Knife Introduction In today’s global competition for superiority in product and services, marketing plays an important role in ensuring that the level of competitiveness is achieved by offering the best product quality and value for consumers. Among the new and promising products introduced in the market today is designed to revolutionize the way food is prepared in modern household kitchens, which is the ceramic knife specifically the one made by Kyocera. The discussion involves an analysis and evaluation of kitchen utensil to determine the effective marketing approach for the product. In addition, the discussion will also ...

With four treatment options, the patient must undergo a thorough consultation with the clinician, covering each restoration type. Each treatment presentation will include the benefits and drawbacks the that particular method, risks and/or impediments associated with placement, complications that can arise after placement and daily maintenance protocols. The presentations must be clear and concise and devoid of scientific terminology that may not be recognized by the patient. To enhance understanding, it is recommended that the presentations utilize models, photographs and/or drawings representing the final product; images of previous cases can be used if they comply with all patient confidentiality ...

North America

Object 1: Medium: Wood and abalone Current location: Provincial Museum of British Columbia Image sourced from: Historica Canada . (2015, March 4th). Indigenous Art in Canada: Frontlet. Retrieved July 7th, 2016, from Historica Canada : http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-art-in-canada/ A product of the Tsimshan culture, this Frontlet features as one of many examples of North American aboriginal artistry. The frontlet has been suggested as one of the most noted art forms of the Iroquois civilization that occupied large swathes of Canada. The Iroquois created various abstractions of these Frontlets, also known as False Faces, and they were typically created to feature as sacred ...

Introduction

Dental implants are increasingly becoming popular because a large section of clinicians believe that natural tooth restoration techniques are inferior to dental implants as implants have a longer life than natural tooth and are less susceptible to biological changes. There are various types of dental implants that support crown, bridges, and dentures, and act as orthodontic anchors and facial prosthesis. The basis of the modern dental implant is a biological process in which titanium forms a bond with bone. Dental fixture is first implanted and then a prosthetic is added. Over the years, various implant impression techniques, such as ...

Summary

While all the components of a brake system are important, it is imperative to acknowledge that some components play significant roles in the system as compared to others. One such component is the brake pad. In most cases, the brake pad is referred to as the friction material. It is responsible for generating the friction which opposed the movement of the wheel thus causing a stop to the movement of the automotive. This report is aimed at selecting a section or component of the brake system and presents its modification. As a consequence, the report highlights and discusses the ...

Fuel Cell Technologies in Passenger Cars

Fuel Cell Technology The last decade is characterized by the rapid development of research activity in the field of fuel cells, thus, creating the conditions for their uptake in electric systems. The basic fuel cells’ operating principle has been known for 150 years. However, a variety of technical and financial problems had kept them on the margins of technological applications (Brandon & Hart, 1999). The basic difference between a fuel cell and batteries is that while batteries store energy, fuel cells directly convert a fuel’s chemical energy into electricity by an electrochemical reaction (i.e. Without requiring combustion or movement ...

Ceramic art and its various forms

The art of pottery might be the oldest one among all other forms of art and it has been proven to exist even 8000 years ago when people used to mix clay and water and used to heat the mixture till it got into the desired shape. The invention of pottery and ceramic art was developed as a tool to create more vessels like glasses and bowls and it ultimately led to the improvement in the standard of living. The evolution in the overall technology and methods used in case of pottery has been directly proportional to the growing ...

Introduction

The works that the Chinese created since the Qing Dynasty marked the essence of its iconography. It gave the Chinese artists a specific place and space in world art, as they rendered subjects, materials and objects in a particular detail, and composition. The Qing Dynasty also gave rise to the portrayal of the Taoye tu that was commissioned by the Emperor Qianlong. The artwork particularly emphasized the manufacturing of the porcelain objects, but it emphasized the illustrations that were portrayed as “sequential viewed sets,” thus, it created a set of ordered visual illustrations. In light of this, it would ...

Lab Report

Lab Report

Introduction

Air stripping lacks an official academic definition, but a widely accepted definition within the field regards it as the transfer of contaminants from aqueous solutions to air [1]. This process is commonly performed to decontaminate waste water and groundwater for public health purposes, given its ample use in the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water into air. Air strippers, the devices that carry out this process, are composed of a cylindrical tank which can contain different materials such as steel, ceramic or plastic. Contaminated water is pumped into the apparatus through its upper inlet, proceeds ...

The exhibition in the Fort Collins Museum of Art is the final part of a bit community art project. The works are designed by ‘both professional artists, student artists and more casual artists whose daily endeavors are directed elsewhere’ (FTCMA.org). 200 ceramic forms of masks left museum completely blank and were returned as individual work of art that is now a part of exhibition and action. The community aspect in this project is extremely valuable, as the Museum is not just raising the money but encouraging and promoting art and young artists. Masks are often associated with the tribal ...

Ceramics is a popular material for artists and sculptors ever since the ancient, as the plastic media is easy to work with and very malleable. The art and technology behind the use of ceramics have advanced with time, and one finds new influences and outcomes on the media. Established ceramic artists and the upcoming ones in the field create beautiful pieces of art and sculptors made of ceramic. The essay discusses one such famous sculptor who works with ceramic and his unique work.

John De Fazio

John de Fazio got his degree in ceramics from Philadelphia College of Art in 1981 and ...

SimpliMet 1000

A SimpliMet 1000 is an automatic mounting press that is designed to improve productivity and easy use. It’s affordable (cheap) and durable, its safe hydraulic pressure requires no air. SimpliMet 1000 are manufactured by BUEHLER ATW Company located in are Japan, China, Canada, France, Germany, and Britain. A SimpliMet 1000 press is a basic press that is used in a variety of ways. It is used to mount specimens with thermosetting resins such as Phenolics, EpoMet, ProbeMet, KonductoMet, and Diallyl Phthalate. Its mold cylinders are designed to mount specimen as either single or in a duplex. Its mechanically ...

0. Introduction Moto-cars are made from metals. This very common opinion was almost entirely true during almost all the previous century though opposite solitary examples (displayed at images below) are very well known for car likers: wooden bulks, a rubber car, a fiberglass sport car, a car with plastic bulk facias based on soybeans, a concept of a ceramic car, a glass car, and so on. All those examples are just very rare exceptions. Moreover, the probably refer rather to arts than to industry. However, in the current century, metals lost their monopoly. In the present essay, several material ...

It used to be fun to visit museums when in school with friends and school groups. However, my visit to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) was different, as now I was in college and going there not just because everyone is going, or that your school or teachers have organized a tour, but I was going there based on my own plans and decisions. I had heard a lot about LACMA and decided to get more information about the museum online. I explored the website of LACMA and learned about the history of the museum. I learned ...

Introduction

The Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s largest empires with history dates back to the Islamic medieval period from the 10th to 11th centuries. The main religion of the Ottoman Empire was Islam and most of their architecture and art was based on the religion as well. The beautiful buildings that exist today were the relics of the old Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was originally founded in 1299 by the tribe who distinguished themselves as Oghus Turks under the rule of King Osman I. Ottoman empire stretched from the mainland Turkey and controlled various countries in ...

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 ...

When traveling, people often include famous museums in their itinerary as this is a great way to get familiar with the history and culture of the country. Moreover, they get to see famous artwork and exhibits that cannot be seen anywhere else under one roof. Museums are undoubtedly the storehouse of a history and culture of a county. I was fortunate to make a visit to the famous Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). I learned about the current collection galleries and temporary exhibitions and the special offers and discounts going on at the website of LACMA (LACMA ...

Visiting a museum is like a travel to the past. That is because of the diversity of the cultures which can be reflected upon artworks that were made in different times in history. It is also the place where magnificent masterpieces of different artists are highly appreciated by both experts and the common people who just wanted to see the spectacular collections of art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located within the vicinity of New York City. It can be found in a place where people can easily recognize it. The Museum houses different kinds of artwork, ranging ...

Every kind of material used in architecture and construction carries certain pros and cons. For example, the advantage of using a stone is that it lasts forever, is eco-friendly and adds to the real estate value of the property. The disadvantages are that stones can be cold, expensive and difficult to handle. The advantage of Travertine Flooring is that there is enormous variety, it is environmentally sound and easy to replace. The disadvantages of Travertine Flooring are that they take more time to care for, a bit more expensive and being porous, it is highly reactive. The advantage of ...

The art piece selected for discussion is called “Midwestern States” by artist Elizabeth Ayers. It is a glazed ceramic piece of pottery that is clearly a jug that would be used for pouring drinks. The piece appears to be from 1900, yet looks like something that could be used in the 21st century. The ceramic jug is a freestanding piece that is somewhat skinny with a thin handle and a smooth finish overall. The glaze brings forth the shiny surface of the piece as it sits up against the white surface. One could assume that the image of the ...

Comparison Essay on Architectural History of a Building

Introduction The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat as‐Sakhrah) is a religious edifice structure built in the7th century that is located in Jerusalem. It was built by Caliph Abd al‐Malik, the Umayyad. This edifice is not a mosque, but may be described as a Muslim shrine. Like the Mecca Ka'ba, the Dome of the Rock is built on a sacred stone. It is widely believed to be the place from which Muhammad the prophet ascended into heaven in the process of his night journey into heaven. The sacred stone over which this edifice is built was long considered ...

Nowadays we live in the global world, where cultures are tightly connected with each other and the traditions’ sharing process is developing day-to-day. Some cultures are absorbing features of other one, and some cultures are dissolving in more influential ones. Nevertheless we all need to understand that this process has not emerged at once – it takes its origins from the dawn of times and has been developing as the time flew. There are some essential ways of how one culture could be influencing or influenced by other one, such as the war actions and the trading. In this case, ...

Ceramic figure

All types of art are used to describe the history, culture, and traditions of people in the society. That is why the Native American art both contemporary and traditional are windows to understanding Native American culture and history. The first piece of art used was created by Angelina Medina. It is a ceramic figure that was created in 1997. According to the description, it shows that the figure has been made by clay, feathers, wood, turquoise and yarn. The creator of the sculpture is Angelina Medina, who is a well-known Native American artist. Medina was born on December 5, ...

Microfiltration ceramic and polymeric membrane filters have been used for the last century in the treatment of safe drinking water. Customers everywhere have been comparing which between the two types is cost friendly regarding capital, maintenance and operation cost in general. Research has as well been done to find washing and chemical cleaning efficiencies for the two membranes. For instance, ceramic microfiltration filters cost between US$32.56 to US$69.56 depending on the size, color, and manufacturer. Polymeric membrane filters cost about US$ 8.99 to US$ 15.45 in Amazon online shops. This shows that initial cost for polymeric filters ...

Refurbishing

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Introduction

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that focuses on the acceptance of imperfection and impermanence in the w0rld. Wabi and Sabi are two key concepts of Japanese aesthetic that look at beauty as imperfect and incomplete. The idea behind wabi-sabi is to accept things as they are and recognize the aesthetics in their imperfection (Martin 2007, p. 15). The fundamental nature of Wabi-sabi is passing of time. It is the process and not the final product and focuses on things that are often overlooked. Modernist reductionism strips down art to its basic essential ...

Introduction:

The rheocasting process entails the application of semi-solid slurry in metal casting. The process has numerous benefits that are directly connected to solid fractioning during the duration of casting. The process is also known as the semi-liquid casting because it involves the usage of the slurry in the semi-liquid or semi-solid state. The process can be said to consist of two stages, slurry making and direct slurry casting. The method was first developed by R. Shibata for commercial purposes at Hitachi Co. Ltd (Beeley & Smart, 2004).

Rheocasting process description:

The process involves preparation of high quality non-dendritic slurry through the application of ...

Archeologists have documented some of the earliest Neolithic Chinese cultures near the Yellow and Yangtze rivers. The Neolithic period began around 10,000 B.C in China and ended about 8,000 years later with the introduction of metallurgy. The painted pottery of the region is among the most beautiful artifacts that show the creativity of the Neolithic inhabitants of China. The dazzling array of designs and shapes indicate a concern for functionality among the early ceramicists of the region. Recent discoveries have led to new debates on the significance of the designs that appear on the Chinese Neolithic painted ...

Impact of Art on Society

Today there is no such person person who has never faced the arts. Art surrounds us everywhere: graffiti, murals, street performers, theatre, shop signs, architecture, film, music. Each of us came across one from the list at least once in his or her life. This is not a secret that any type of art carries information, that the author has put in it. Some art may carry a huge amount of information, some less. Which type of art bears more information text or images is an issue that needs to be sorted out. Let's look at this issue on ...

CAD/ CAM IN DENTISTRY

The abbreviation CAD or CAM in dentistry stands for Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Manufacturing (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2016). The utility of CAD/ CAM has been quite extensive in the modern world of dentistry, mainly in the field of dentistry laboratory. In an article by some eminent research workers, the concept of CAM/ CAD was termed as “A novel procedure for virtual dental implant planning” (L et al., 2008). They also called the same as a meeting of the 3D X- rays with CAD/ CAM. In another article, it was said that the development of CAD/ ...

Business Analysis

The company is both directly and indirectly affected by a vast array of different political factors (Jobber & Ellis-Chatwick 2013). In particular, the ways the company gets its supplies and merchandises output is directly related to multiple political issues (Kotler et al 2013). In particular, large international companies are nowadays obliged to respect different environmental and social norms, which are enforced by the political agents. Today’s research shows that these norms tend to become stricter and stricter. If a company disrespects such norms, any form of incompliance may result in causing negative political pressure on business, and the state ...

Museums are home to the historical heritage of all societies in the world and hold historical significant to anyone interested in all the cultures of the world. It is a worthy cause visiting and acquainting oneself with the cultural heritage of any communities or societies in the world. The National Museum of the American Indian in New York City is no exception. It is home to several art pieces from different parts of the world. Among them are exhibits from the indigenous South American communities. The cultural and ethnographic exhibits from this region and other parts of the world ...

Toshiko Takaezu is considered one of the most influential and well-known international ceramic and painting artists. Her ceramic art works are intersected closely with her painting; one can say that her painting is present at her ceramics. Toshiko was born in 1922 in Hawaii. Her parents were Japanese immigrants from the middle class. The artist graduated from the University of Hawaii Art, and then entered the Crandbrook Educational Community of Michigan. Toshiko got a broad education associated with the art of painting and ceramics. Her style cannot be confused with any other. Toshiko Takaezu’s creativity can be considered unique ...

ABSTRACT

There are a number of important benefits that can be gleaned for humanity as a whole if production processes could be moved to space. This is a holistic investigation of the different benefits of moving manufacturing processes to space, and of the current processes that are capable of being carried out in space or in orbit. Full-scale production of space vehicles is the final end goal of the process, but a focus on small-scale production via 3-D printing technologies is also examined over the course of the study. A literature review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effects of manufacturing in Microgravity ...

A dental cavity in a tooth is the result of the decay process that happens over time when bacteria in the mouth produce acids. In a time, acids can dissolve enamel and cause a hole, which is known as a cavity. Unlike some other injuries, a cavity will not heal by itself and needs to be filled. Several different materials are available, and each material has advantages and disadvantages. Dental fillings can be categorized as direct or indirect restorations. Direct restorations are fillings that get inserted into a cavity in a single visit. These substances include consisting of amalgams, glass and resin ionomers and composite ...

Haniwa Horse

Description of the historical work in Ceramic Media Haniwa Horse encompasses a small horse hollow terracotta statue placed in aristocratic graves during the Kofun period in ancient Japan (Haniwa uma 43). Haniwa is Japanese word that means circle of clay to refer to the unglazed red clay cylinders put around the burial mounds. Haniwa horse supports the ground on the imperial burial mound to provide stability and support the roof of the tomb. The artisans of the Kofun era were the first to design the Haniwa Horse during Japan’s Iron Age. The Kofun means an old tomb ...

Glass-based system (mainly silica) with fillers usually crystalline (typically leucite of a different high-fusing glass) is a modified procedure of category 1 whereby different amounts of other crystals are grown. In this category, the primary crystal used includes Fluorapatite, disilicate, leucite, and lithium. Leaucites that is a potassium aluminum silicate, are used where ceramic is to be fused onto a metal to modify the thermal expansion, but in leucite reinforced ceramics system, it increase the flexural strength. Leucite has a larger thermal expansion than glass and has newer finer ones that make it ideal. Sintering involve application of slurry powder to a refractory die ...

People, since the past years, have been slowly but surely realizing the impacts of commission and or omission of certain actions on the environment and how it contributes to the worldwide phenomenon that is climate change. What makes this worldwide phenomenon eye and attention-catching is the fact that it has already caused the loss of thousands of lives and billions of dollars’ worth of property losses and damages all around the world. Life-cycle assessment is a technique that centers on the process of assessing the impacts (i.e. environmental impacts) of a certain product from the stage that it was produced or ...

The history of Mesoamerica has often been told and retold in a variety of mediums and forums concerned primarily with the development of the region from its sprawling civilizations, to the assemblage of nations that characterizes it today. Its rich culture, manifested through its structures, calendrical records, and sports, may be seen as concrete proof of a civilization thriving in the lush tropical landscape of Central America. Mesoamerican art, in this regard, serves a twofold function in the pursuit of preserving its cultural heritage. Firstly, it manages to record the beliefs, value systems, and concerns of the Mesoamerican people at the time. ...

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Introduction

What is the meaning of the word “Print? And why is it believed that it is the key to open paths to our futuristic views. As humans how do we savor a moment in the past? How do we tell those who come after us what happened in our age? How do we preserve our heritage and culture in a way that we ensure is not lost within the threads of time? Humans concluded that that way is printing. Whether it was carved on wood, metal, transferred by pressure to parchment or vellum, rolled with ink or paint. The ...

Hydraulic fracturing is a method that allows natural gas and oil to have free movement from the rock pores to a low permeability rock formation where they are trapped to come to the surface. The technology came into place in the 1940s and had been operational in most of the drilling stations. The method uses water, ceramic beads or sand, and other chemicals, as the main materials for the exercise. The mixture is pumped into the surface under high pressure and causes fractures in the rock that extends outward from the bore (Michael 2011). The main function of using the proppant ...

Introduction

Thin films are in use since ages, and in old times people used to beat gold with hammers into thin films about less than one μm thickness and then used this thin film for gold coating of different stuffs. Thin films are used in many materials and do use them in daily life but are not aware of it. If one wax cars or paint homes that mean, they are applying a thin film.

Bulk Material VS thin film

Bulk materials are those materials that are mined. They are referred to as Bulk solid in mining and mineral industry. The material that can be stored ...

The Middle East is predominantly an Islamic society. Muslim art and architecture is heavily influenced by the religious attitudes. There is prejudice against pictorial representation of animal figure and human being due to the Prophet Mohammed teachings that are against idols and idol worship. This attitude influenced the development of geometric and stylized designs. Muslims have excelled mostly in the fields of architecture and decorative arts (Choueri 88: Ham 176: Graber 1). Islamic artists draw their inspiration from many sources: inspiration was drawn from Byzantine, Indian, Chinese and Persian models. These craftsmen then made their models in original and ...

A fire shelter is a safety device. This device is used by fire fighters particularly when they are stuck in wildfires. It is designed in a manner that it reflects radiant heat while protecting the firefighter from heat. The fire shelter can also trap fresh breathable air to be used by the wild firefighters. This is crucial because it preserves their life by protecting them from hot gases. Over time, materials which have been used to manufacture fire shelters are not environment-friendly. These materials are silica fiberglass and foil. Foil is a reflective material while fiberglass and silica act as good insulators. ...

Introduction

The destructive testing of the materials is often used to find out the material properties. The mechanical property is based on the parameters obtained from the material testing. The testing involves tensile testing, hardness testing, creep testing, and impact testing. The non destructive testing involves interaction of energy with the materials. It is necessary to decide the behaviour of the material by knowing the property of the materials. The structure of the material at the atomic level will guess the characteristic of the material at the atomic level. The materials fall into the category of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric. ...

Moche

Moche were considered to be the most interested in the Cupisnique iconographic message. Like their predecessors, Moche chose to include – the spider, bird of prey, monster, fish, and humans – in their religious art. In addition, they added supernatural crab and scorpion. However, the decapitation depiction is extremely circumscribed. Although the variety of decapitators is small, all of them perform the identical task, which is of severing of head. There are several theories that have been proposed to explain the reason behind the several characters that represented the head-takers. The first one is temporal theory. According to this theory, each ...

reinforced with Aluminium glassy alloys

Engineering

The effects of mixing time, sintering temperature, sintering time and pressure on mechanical properties of a metal matrix composite (MMC) reinforced with Aluminium glassy alloys

Introduction

Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are an important class of engineering materials because they can continually be adapted to suit the needs of manufacturing and newly available technology. MMCs using aluminium as a basic ingredient can be designed to meet particular needs for high performance materials. Duralumin™ was the first aluminium alloy demonstrating the ability to result in a material with very high temperature strength after solution treatment and aging (STA). Duralumin™ or ...

Presentation and Analysis of Ancient Greek Art in two specific periods of time – Presentation and analysis of Ancient Greek Art in the Ancient Geometric Period – Presentation and Analysis of Ancient Greek Art in the Ancient Classical Period – Comparison and contrast of these two periods in terms of sculpture and ceramic creations [The author’s name]

Abstract

This paper will present you with an analysis of the basic characteristics of Ancient Greek Art as it evolved in specific periods of time. It will focus on the presentation of the characteristics of Art in the Ancient Greek Geometric period and in ...

1. Concrete invention Roman technology is engineering practice that supported the Roman civilization resulting to expansion of its commerce and military for almost a thousand years. The Roman architecture has endured for more than 2000 years due to the way the Romans perfected use of three architectural elements; concrete, arch and vaults. These elements helped in lightening the loads that the Roman structures carried resulting to a strong and stable structure. Concrete was first created through building a form and later pouring in alternate layers of rocks, Roman casement, gravel or bricks. As each of the layers was poured and spread, the ...

Detroit Institute of Art

The Attic Panathenaic Amphora This ceramic vase, Attic Panathenaic Amphora is more particular to me in style distinction, in-depth detail, structure design, and the color and suits my passion for the ancient Greek mythology and sophistication. This vase in particular has the orange-red color with a mix of brown that portray it as warm and excites one inner-self and drive. The vase captures one imagination of how vibrant and exquisite an object looks even in its thousands of years given its less flashy look but so attractive to the eye. The goddess of war is symbolized by the ...

The thesis of this paper is to bring out the concept of the architects who worked on the two great building, considering their intentions and procedure they used and maintained. The two buildings represent the nineteenth century and the twentieth century. The New York Times building which was finished in 2007 is one of the world’s tallest buildings. The building was designed by an architecture that based on the concept of modern buildings, the iron class designed to be draped in ceramic tubes which creates the ceramic .the building is a skyscraper. The project was announced in the year ...

Abstract

This paper clearly presents and defines the numerical study on how hollow building block operates to suppress the convectional currents and reduce the amount of heat flux transferred across the petition of the building wall. The configuration and weight of these blocks have made them to fully be utilized in building the facades. The air filled cavities (hollow cells) together with the small cross-sectional area geometry provides an appropriate elevation for the building block. The hollow polythene bars inserted in this bricks also helps to reduce the heat by about 36% depending on the petition number (Mejad 2006). ...

Different parts of a car are made of different material. The choice of material to make different parts of a motor vehicle is influenced by factors like amount of stress handled by the part, cost of material compared to other alternatives and purpose of the part e.g. decoration etc. These are some of the factors the determine type of material a motor vehicle part is made of. An example of material and part on a car made using the material is given below. (A) Ferrous alloy 1.0 Part made of ferrous alloy

Engine components e.g. bolts and nuts, engine ducts and ...

Introducing mathematical concepts in a class can cause lots of moans and grumbling, but only at first. This is because there are tools and methods available for teachers in order to make the students interested in learning maths. Math is absolutely necessary for students to learn because they use it so often every day of their lives. By empowering children to learn math; calculating numbers can become a natural part of their day instead of something to fear or to avoid. Interestingly children have various personal strategies when it comes to the basic concepts of mathematics. Mack (2011) gives an example ...

Executive Summary

HG Ceramics Company is a company that produces building tiles and other ceramic products. The original company was built on a source of suitable clay and other resources and used to produce 4000Sq of plain white ceramic tiles. The company expanded and opened new factories and this tripled its production and diversified its product line. The company is located in a low labor cost, low material cost region and thus has a competitive advantage over its competitors. In 1999 the company experienced overall drop in product sales since the demand for basic plain wall tiles began to drop. The expectations of the company ...

Different Types of Lighting Available in the Market:

A broad range of lighting lamps is available in the market. Following lights are commonly used in big super markets, hotels and other bigger space places: Incandescent: this type of light is also known as incandescent bulbs. The bulb provides light by heating a specific material kept inside the bulb in the form of filament with electricity. The filament is supported with wire on both sides. The incandescent bulbs are widely accepted and compatible with any temperature. Bulbs do not carry any hazardous material and simple in technology. Metal Halide Light: These lamps are known for their high ...

The artifact called the thin ‘orange ware’ ceramic a Mesoamerican cylindrical tin or vessel with trio sided slanting figures with one of its end either the rear or the hind side having the shape of a bird’s head. This artifact was created 1000 AD in the deserts north of Puebla in Mexico by a group of Popoloca men. It is made using clay of two kinds; black which is hardened from weathering and a sandy cream colored one. It was initially molded by a woman by creating and attaching an elaborate design which looks like a gods homage. On its outer side,series of ...

Ceramic and porcelain tiles – the case for and against

The whole point of the argument for Porcelain against Ceramic tiles is that the former is far more classy and far more vociferous in its’ eventual appearance.

Designs can also be incorporated into several visions much as what can be seen in some historic uses of such tiles. Ceramic tiles obviously lend themselves slightly better to proceedings as they seem to have more artistic flair although porcelain is more durable.

Porcelain is the more durable tile and when one considers Japanese ceramics, there is everything here which is beautiful and artistic. The Japanese have a considerable flair for such things ...