Essays on Steel

Introduction

The purpose of this project is to outline a framework to ensure the sustainability of UK aircraft carrier. It outlines some of the challenges that face the industry. Additionally, it presents a framework which can be used to address these challenges. The project also highlights a measurement regime which can be used to assess the proposed framework. Mainstream media have repetitively documented the impact of seaway transport and their eco-efficiency concerning a sustainable future. By minimizing operation and manufacturing impacts, airbus aims at optimizing their services and product towards an eco-efficient technology to minimize their environmental impact. Throughout the ...

Overview

Islamic architecture is based on the traditions of the Muslim community dating as far back as the seventh century. It is well elaborated in traditional Muslim religious buildings such as the mosque and the madrasa. It is believed that the early Islamic architecture drew its designs from Christian architectural features which included columnar arches, mosaics, and domes. Additionally, the architecture included characteristics such as semicircular horseshoe arch and rich decorated surfaces (Ali et.al, 15). On the other hand, modern architecture is used to refer to architectural designs that emerged in the first half of the twentieth century and extensively ...

Introduction

Thalmic Labs is a software- and hardware-company primarily based in Canada. Its primary product is digital devices aimed for the Canadian sector. The company caters to individuals and organizations, connecting people and providing network capabilities. It has partnered with relevant companies in Canada and North America, such as Intel and Microsoft. Its main program of e-waste management is effective, which includes “cradle to “cradle,” and recycling of electronic materials and devices known as the “Buyback” program, where the company buys back used cell phones and gadgets. ThalmicLabs buys back used mobile devices from customers, no matter how aged they ...

Today, they were burning books. These were the last books on Earth, found in the house on the outskirts of the city. They were creating and, at the same time, listening to the Symphony of Fire, in which every note was a burned paper with empty words, written once by someone.

Does it really matter?

Does it really matter what was inside these books when outside, there is so much fun glancing at dancing flames destroying a relic of the past? For them, it was more important to find every hidden book, throw down imaginary idols from their pedestals, tear apart books with ...

Abstract

The separation processes in industry are a common practice especially in the developed countries as well as in the developing world. As a result, it is a good step to improve the separation techniques to ensure a better process for the production of the finished commodities. The classification of the distillation columns and the packed bed columns together with an analysis of their ability to perform efficiently in the industry is vital. Therefore, the paper entails an analysis of each group of distillation columns, taking into account their ability to carry out their duties, as well as the reason ...

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Several experts have been concern about the effectiveness of recycling in mitigating the effects of pollution and global warming. Some even argued that the recycling process is economically and environmentally ineffective due to the large costs and large amounts of energy required for the process. However, the practice of recycling should be continued and improved since it has numerous potential benefits against its alternatives. First, recycling is not a waste of money since the alternatives to this strategy such as incineration and landfilling has larger costs due to environmental damages. Second, issues and problems associated with recycling could be ...

Burj Khalifah or Khalifah Tower, also called Burj Dubai is currently the world’s tallest skyscraper. Located in the metropolis of Dubai, the Khalifah Tower is a mighty structure which stands 829.8m or 2,723 feet tall (Merrick). Not only is it the world’s tallest skyscraper but it is also regarded as the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The structural length of the tower makes it occupy the most number of stories in a building, and it also has the highest occupied floors in the world. It is a frequently visited tourist destination by people from all over ...

Recycling of Construction Materials1

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Introduction Common materials used in deconstruction, renovation, and demolition sites include wood, bricks and blocks, concrete, metals and glass. They may be discarded now, but they can still be reused and recycled into other products in many ways. Typically, disposal of construction wastes are done through recycling, incineration, and disposal (Ackerman and Gallagher, 2002, Ganiron, 2014a). The construction wastes have great potential for the mitigation of the environmental impacts as based upon the material’s life cycle (Knoeri et al, 2013). Aim This project deals with the process of recycling the pulled down ...

What role should the administration of a country have in the economy? Is it detrimental for the government to intervene in financial matters and the allocation of resources in a market? According to Harry Bruce, government intervention by a politically motivated set of leaders was the primary aspect that undermined the Maritime Provinces in Canada. The government could not make transparent and fair decisions when it came to the allocation of public resources to build and develop industries in the country. Howe, the minister for supply, directed the funds to the Central provinces in Canada because he disliked the ...

Industrialization after the Civil War

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Political Development .5 Social Development 7 Conclusion ..8 Reference ..10 Introduction The American Civil War of 1861-1865 was a historical momentum of great significance. The capitalists of the North beat the South and thus determined the development of the whole State for the years to come. Due to the immense amount of natural resources, which facilitated the industrialization of the United States, the latter was also able to adopt the capitalist theories and implement them. The Civil War was a milestone in history which boosted the general development of the State and its industrialization, ...

China's leading role on the world market is undeniable. Over the years, Chinese reforms transformed this country from a backward agrarian one into a leading industrial power, by industry of which the stability of many countries depends on. Another proof was the fact that since 2010, China has become the second largest economy in the world after the US, ahead of Japan, which had occupied this position for 42 years (Greenaway & Milner, 2010, p. 20). Today, China is the largest consumer, producer and exporter in the world. China encourages the discovery of new commercial and industrial enterprises, the implementation ...

Abstract

This lab study was undertaken to analyze the effects of torque forces and shear modulus of rigidity on three circular solids namely, half-hard brass (60% Cu and 40% Zn), 0.1% and 0.4% carbon steel. This was done by subjecting the samples to a shearing stress and by noting down its angular displacement. The maximum torque of each sample was calculated and compared. Their polar moment of inertia was also calculated to assist in analysis. The value of shear modulus of rigidity of each of the samples was determined using a graph which related torque and angular displacement. It was ...

Retrieved from http://www.uncubemagazine.com/blog/9133113 Retrieved from http://www.uncubemagazine.com/blog/9133113 Trusses are engineering structures common for wide-span buildings like industrial buildings and sports centers with the purpose of reduction the consumption of materials and lightweight design. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the first SANAA’s industrial building located at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein. The architects of the building were Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, and its project commissioner was Rolf Fehlbaum, chairman of Vitra. It has a diameter of 160 meters and is 11 meters in height. Inside, the building is divided into two parts for safety reasons. As ...

William Eggleston, born in 1939 in in Memphis, Tennessee, first rose to fame in 1976 with his inaugural photographic exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Eggleston is widely credited with raising color photography to an art form. His first forays into photography wee in black-and-white, but in 1965 he began to experiment with color photography. Critics at his first exhibition were shocked by his apparent disregard for the traditions of photography, and were particularly critical of the way in which he used dye-transfer methods, commonly associated at the time with advertising, to enhance the tonal potential of the ...

The first proposals of the European integration have been made at the Paris Conference in 1867. However, the practical realization of the idea of integration was not accomplished: the contradictions between the two countries were so deep that the awareness of the need to cooperate in the union went through two world wars and several local wars. Integration trends in Europe re-emerged immediately after the Second World War, when major European countries have realized that the restoration and development of national economies is the only possible way combining efforts and resources. Plan for the creation of the European Community ...

Abstract

A sandstorm is characterized as one that whips up extraordinary loads of sand into the air, forming a dense cloud above the ground in the process. While most of the sand will rise higher than 50 cm, some sand particles can even ascend to the height of 2 meters. According to Wikipedia, the average diameter of the particles carried by such dust storm winds will vary between 0.15 and 0.30 mm. Wind speeds such during sandstorms have been recorded at up to 16 km per hour and more, while most storms continue to blow for between three hours to ...

The use of breath analysis to determine the state of a person’s health is a concept that dates back millennia (Gouma 26). Cardiovascular disease is an ailment for which current analysis methods involve invasive sampling. It has been suggested that the amount of cholesterol in blood can be measured by the amount of isoprene (Karl et al. 762) or carbon dioxide (Amann 34) in the breath. One of the early methods to detect isoprene in breath is based on proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) (Karl et al. 762-763). In this technique, the breath sample is made to ...

The different perceptions of who was to blame for the aftermath of the Homestead Steel Mill Strike of 1892 are evident in Emma Goldman and Henry Clay Frick’s accounts on the case. On one hand, political activist Goldman informs her readers that the incident involved protests that ended with the “slaughter of steel-workers by Pinkertons” after the latter group, to control the former, “opened fire, without warning” (Doc A par.5). In his book, “Give Me Liberty!” Eric Foner explains that the mentioned Pinkertons were “300 private policemen” that the Homestead Steel Mill officials hired from the “Pinkerton Detective ...

Wondering what should be the proper nutrition, it is necessary to understand what is embedded in this concept, to have an idea about the ways of cooking food, about the value of the constituent elements of products, about the regime and the amount of food that is required depending on the constitution, weight, age, sex, physical activities etc. If a person has developed and sticks to a proper habit in this area, and combines it with the systematic physical exercise, such person will probably have an excellent body metabolism. After reviewing the analysis of my three days diet, I ...

Viable basement and foundation scheme

Given that the proposed structure is a steel building, the foundations will be driven piles supplemented by ground beams also driven into the basement walls. On the other hand, the basement will be built from steel sheets since these are highly cost effective and most ideal to retain the structure. In such a case, a viable foundation scheme is proposed.

Foundation scheme and justification.

First of all, a pile foundation is essential since it is capable of supporting heavy concentrated loads compared to spread footings. End-bearing driven piles are preferred instead of friction piles since they will be pushed into the ground using ...

Horse-run carts portrayed the streetscape right up until the commencement of the previous century, but the arrival of the vehicle, which Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler created separately of one another in the year 1886, instituted a totally fresh combination of needs as compared to those connected with horse-run carts – particularly where the suspension was a concern: it was essential to handle superior pace, without jeopardizing road travelers. Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler assumed dissimilar approaches to this issue: while Benz chose the cycle as the initiating point for his Copyright Motor Car and employed a navigating head plus ...

Precision Metal Machining Inc. is a veteran owned company that operates in the machining industry, which is part of the manufacturing process of many metals and other composites. The company is ITAR certified, which is important considering the company deals in imports and exports. The company offers CNC machining, Swiss machining, and electrical discharge machining services to its customers. PMMI enjoys a competitive advantage over other machining companies as a result, as most of the industry’s market share is composed of smaller companies. PMMI overall faces numerous internal and external strengths and opportunities while they have minimum weaknesses ...

I. Domestic Market for Stainless Steel Products (INOX): At the moment, there are no hot-rolled stainless steel factories in Vietnam, but there are two cold-rolled stainless steel manufacturing companies, who are still importing stainless steel hot-rolled coils for re-rolling purposes: Posco – SS VINA with capacity of 180, 000tons/year located at Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam. Their product ranges are 0.4 – 3.0mm x 1250mm. Inox Hoa Binh – Hoa Binh Manufacturing and Trading Ltd. with capacity of 50,000tons/year located at Hanoi, Vietnam. Their product ranges are 0.3- 3.0 mm x 1250mm. According to credible field specialists and organizations (Markus Moll, ...

Introduction

In today’s world, physical appearance is at the center of considerations by everyone and so are the grooming products. Everyone is on the outlook for best grooming products that will conveniently and consistently keep them well-groomed and good-looking. Companies that either manufactures or delivers shaving and personal grooming products like Dollar Shave Club thus come in handy (Glazer, 2012). Even though multiple companies exist in line with shaving as well as other personal grooming products, Dollar Shave Club stands out of them all. This paper serves to elaborate my passion and favoritism for Dollars Shave Club. Firstly, the ...

Introduction

This experimental study has been carried out to determine the corrosion behavior of Type 316 stainless steel when it is exposed to chloride solution, which is usually a substantial component of sea water. The inherent corrosion behavior of stainless steel takes place in two phases as demonstrated in the morphological evidence the test pieces. The initial phase entails induction process, and it is followed by a breakdown of passivity, which culminates in the active dissolution of the material. The corrosion experiment is based on an electrochemical technique whereby the seawater acts as an electrolyte medium, whereas the test pieces ...

Lab report

Abstract The objective of this experiment was to determine the influence of phase transformation on the microstructure and mechanical properties of plain carbon steel type AISI C1045. The testing of metals is necessary to learn what metal is suitable for construction of a specific item by testing how microstructures react during phase transformations. The metal used during the experiments was samples of AISI C1045 Steel also called carbon steel alloy. The samples each underwent tests for Heat Energy (ft-lb) and Hardness (HRC) at five temperatures; 70°F (assumed to be room temperature, 400°F, 700°F, 1000°F and ...

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 ...

Industrial Revolution

The industrial revolution is deemed to be the main breakthrough in the process of human's development. Since exactly humans were behind the progress achieved in the fields of "agriculture, textile and metal manufacture, transportation, economic policies and the social structure in England"; in fact, England is the birthplace of the industrial revolution, the changes inflicted by the revolution Britons experienced it firsthand. Lately, the industrial revolution was spread across Europe and Americas (Montagna). This paper aims to focus at the industrial revolution as an important event at the time and its long lasting impact on the humans' lives. It ...

Reflection Paper

In all honesty, this play would be the very first time I would be attending a theater performance. I was extremely excited to be a part of the audience and experience how the creators of the play could create an organized and professional performance. In order to retain each and every detail, I was sure to bring my notebook and pencil with me to record all the important aspects of the play that would be pertinent to my analysis. A particular advantage of participating in the audience was to see how the stage, costumes, lighting, and sound were designed ...

[City and State]

Introduction

Structures such as large buildings can create its own unique internal environment that can significantly impact the comfort and health of its occupants. After many years of investigating and studying building infrastructures, engineers and designers have increased their understanding and knowledge on the environmental conditions that exists within the building in relation to its physical properties. For the same reason, a solid background in building physics is an integral part of a building’s design, particularly in this modern era wherein green buildings are the rising trend. Most modern buildings integrate building physics prior to construction ...

Fabrications of bike tipping trailers entail several materials and processes that are performed in specific sequence. The first step entails the installation of the steel trailer kit. Some of the basic components of this trailer include; the steel trailer kit, frame of the box and the box, the trailer wood support, hydraulic jacks, door hinges, steel brackets and aluminum connectors to the bike. It is imperative to ensure that all the components needed for the fabrication of the tipping bike trailer are is the required condition before the assembly and fabrication process is started. Different tipping bike trailers require ...

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Analysis3 Current Market Features..3 Marketing Summary..3

Competitive Advantage.3

Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning...4

Branding5

Potential Impact on Consumer Behavior..6

Growth Opportunities.7

Conclusion..8 References..9 Amazon Review & Strategy Analysis Current Market Factors Amazon is among a number of firms that emerged quickly during the 1990’s or 2000’s. Among the others that have done the same would include Google, Twitter and Facebook. Twenty years ago, Amazon and these other firms were in their infancy or did not exist. The veritable explosion of social media, mobile computing and internet technology in general has served as a vehicle to help those firms progress from their nascent stages to the ...

Miners’ Houses, Grace Bay

Art has been an irreplaceable part of humans’ life for as long as mankind has existed. People have built very close connection with art for a while. They have been creating, looking at, criticizing and admiring art all their life. The first and foremost purpose of any artist is not just to capture the eye of the audience, but attempt to communicate an emotion, an idea or some important social theme. Art is something that inspires human beings, something that is able to move them into various fascinating realities as well as into the unexperienced subconscious places, no one ...

Summary of the PG&E case

First of all, it is essential to refer to the background of the disaster, which has taken its place in 2010 (Sept. 9) – when fatal natural gas pipeline explosion occurred in the Bay Area city of San Bruno. While the disaster has occurred in the evening (6:11 pm PDT), the major part of local population has already arrived to their residences and were engaged into the home routine actions. The steel natural gas pipeline of the following size parameters (76 cm in diameter), which belonged to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has exploded into flames. Initial considerations of people, inhabiting ...

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 ...

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Introduction The Empire State Building is an engineering and architectural feat of its time. One of the most remarkable landmarks in New York City, the Empire State Building is the tallest building that was built in the 1930s and held that position for more than 40 years until it was surpassed by the World Trade Center building in 1972. The Empire State Building was constructed as the backdrop of the Great Depression that happened right after the stock market crash of 1929. But despite the economic challenges, the builders were able to finish the construction in a ...

The ancient Asian culture had rich artwork and practices, which continue to amaze people from different walks of life. Currently, the Asian culture traversed continents through globalization and culture change, bringing a wave of change towards how people dress, eat and practice some of their traditions. One of the impressive things about the culture is their martial art skills, where they train individuals the art of sword fighting. The art is present in most movies originating from Japan, with major interpretations in films, TV series, and animations. Moreover, the Shaolin Temples in Japan continue to attract international tourists who ...

"I'm glad there's some folks gettin' interested in the old ways. This new generation don't know such things, but when they find the old songs and the tales, they'll delight in them." --Granny in Grandfather Tales (Chase & Williams, 1948) The Southern Appalachian region has a rich heritage of folklore and songs passed down orally from European immigrants settling in the mountain range situated from New York to Georgia (Abramson & Haskell, 2006) from the 18th to the 20th centuries (Hanlon, 2000). Since the middle of the 20th century, variations of the folktales have been compared to publications such as Grandfather ...

You are about to interview a member of local authorities who has been living in your community for all his life. This is a man, married, has two children. He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology in 1989. Before the interview, you were not acquainted with each other. 1. Hello. Thank you for joining me for this conversation. My number one question is what event, in your opinion, changed the entire history of the USA in the most significant way? Hello. I believe that the Industrial Revolution made the most sufficient and significant contribution to the economic well-being ...

Impact Testing of Metals

Abstract Impact testing of metal experiment was conducted by performing Charpy V-notch impact tests and the ductile-brittle transition temperature of the three metallic samples was established. Three samples of metals were studied ( 1018 hot-rolled steel, brass and aluminum) to assess the Charpy V-notch impact energy as a function of temperature and the ductile-brittle transition temperature. The DBTT for the sample tested were recorded as follows: -109F, 32F, 71F, 140F and 205F respectively. From the results obtained, it is evident that the fracture energy varies with the original temperature of the specimen under investigation. For Steel, the highest fracture energy ...

Influence of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 2

Economic growth of countries outside the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development 4 Bric: Brazil, Russia, India and China 5 Trade between non-OECD countries 5 Climate Change Policy 7 The greenhouse effect 7 Strengthening the greenhouse effect 8 Global climate change 8 Oil reserves in the world 10 Influence of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) OPEC long ago lost its hegemony in the world oil market but remains a major influence on prices against the formidable challenge of US oil shale. OPEC decided she decides to continue producing in abundance not to give more ground to ...

Richard Buchanan - Design Discourse

Design Within Reach is a modernist studio based in Pasadena in a building that is very reminiscent of a Bauhaus styled building. However, the focus of the business is on the replication of Modernist furniture. The work that is being sold here are manufactured replicas of the many designers of the Modernist period. Some of them include Eero Saarinen, Le Corbusier, and a number of other prominent Modernist designers. This allows the designs to be as authentic as possible. In light of this background, it would be interesting to analyze, and critique one of these designs ...

Mao ruled China for the period from 1949 to 1976. During his leadership, Mao oversaw several initiatives that aimed to put across the progress of the country. Several of these revolutionary changes captured the attention of the media and received intensive debate from professionals and members of the Republic. Among the initiatives that received media attention is the five-year plan that was published in the first week of August 1955. The information in the extracts of the China Mainland Press indicated that the plan was drafted to happen between the years 1953 to 1957 (Pong, 2009). The five-year plan ...

Sheila Renee White MAYO, Individually and as Administratixof her Minor Children, Rina Mayo, Jaclyn Mayo andPaige Mayo, Plaintiffs-Appellants,v.HYATT CORPORATION, Defendant-Appellee. No. 89-3576Summary Calendar.

Background Information The case was a collective petition from Sheila Renee Mayo along with her three minor children. It was an appeal case based on the district court’s summary dismissal of their case on grounds of insufficient evidence to support the claim. The claimants had sued the Hyatt Corporation, through Hyatt for the death of Jack Mayo the husband and father of the petitioners consecutively. The district courts found the deceased 100 per cent ...

Introduction

The process of developing new products is a complicated and it involves many parties among them engineers. This paper shows the roles and issues we are to face as we design an improved bicycle. The paper presents the engineering characteristics followed by an evaluation of the design analysis using the weighted Pugh’s evaluation method and specifically for our project. It then goes on to elaborate on engineering analysis and design and their importance before concluding with an overview of the business considerations that are to be combined with the product design specifications (PDS) in the generation of the ...

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The process of globalization makes many companies worldwide think about becoming international. There are many reasons for it, such as going to the international markets, increasing sales, reducing costs of manufacturing and research & development by means of outsourcing, engaging skills and talent from other countries, increasing company’s revenues, and etc. Lewis Globalworks Co., Inc. has been working in the market for many years and now would like to expand its activities to the other countries in order to optimize its operations and financial results. This research paper is focused on evaluation the possibilities and ...

Successful planning, construction, and completion of a large scale project like the one undertaken for completing the One World Trade Center is not easy since it requires a strategic focus on the construction plans in a realistic manner. Project leaders need to give external reviewers an opportunity to have an outside view of the whole project and suggest ways that can ensure completion within the stipulated time while avoiding deviations from the initial budget. The delays experienced during the construction of the Freedom Tower create the impression of how ineffective functional operations can lead to major changes in designs ...

In her documentary, 9/11 Mysteries: Demolitions, Sofia Shafquat argues against the myth that the temperature of the fire and the impact of the planes are what caused the collapse of the buildings. Shafquat mentions that the maximum temperature of an open-air, uncontrolled hydrocarbon fire is 1200° F as it was seen at the 9/11 fires, and that the jet-grade kerosene as it is an example of it should have shown the same kind of temperature. She argues and uses as an example the kerosene heater which runs on the same jet-grade kerosene, in that it does not cause any ...

In the 4th Century BC, Aristotle clearly stated that for a government to have an effective constitution, it must have in place three basic elements. These are a public assembly, various officers of the state and lastly a judicial department. One of the most famous quotes of John Adams is ‘power must never be trusted without a check’. This may be said to mean that in instances that an individual or an institution which is tasked with the authority to rule over a people should never be given the absolute authority to have the absolute authority. Institutions checking on ...

The toxic triangle of unethical leadership is the negative consequence that emanates from destructive leadership and susceptible followers. Based on previous research on the illustration of toxic triangle of unethical leadership, it has been established that the subject discusses the negative outcomes for organizations and people who are linked and affected by them. The toxic triangle mainly focuses with the characteristics of leaders, their environmental context, and the followers (Heppell, 2011). The above subject can be best described using the case of Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre. The Jonestown Massacre which occurred in 18th November 1978 is a ...

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 ...

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The film, 300, which was based on a graphic novel written by Miller and Lynn tells the story of the legendary King Leonidas of Sparta and how his 300 men courageously defended the pass of Thermopylae from the invading Persian army (Miller & Lynn). The film, however, was highly sensationalized. Miller, himself, admitted that ‘300’ was deliberately made exaggerated and historically inaccurate in some of its scenes for the purpose of making it more interesting and exciting. One of the many historical inaccuracies of the film 300 was the depiction of Sparta’s rite of passage. In the ...

Andrew Carnegie and the Making of US Steel

Background Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835, to his parents William and Margaret Carnegie. They moved to the United States of America in 1848, when Andrew was aged thirteen years. On arriving and settling in the Allegheny City, near Pittsburg, Andrew's father secured a job in a cotton factory, with Andrew playing the role of a bobbin boy in the same organization. One year after arriving in the United States, Andrew got a job with the Pittsburg Telegraph office as a messenger, a job he did very well, so well that he was promoted to the position ...

VASCONCELOS LIBRARY BY ALBERTO KALACH

Vasconcelos Library The architect of Vasconcelos Library is Alberto Kalach, who was born in Mexico and established the firm "Taller de Arquitectura X" 1. Kalach is considered one of the most versatile among the architects in Mexico and has worked on a wide range of projects that cover residential areas, civic structures, and contemporary buildings. Jose Vasconcelos Library is considered an award-winning project by him and is the largest public library in Latin America. Around the middle of the 1960’, the architectural profession saw two visions, one was the vision of the modernity, and the other was to achieve ...

Before the 20Th century, companies with international trading activities exploited their competitive advantage to increase their market share and profits through a supply chain model that was largely based on owning, managing and directly controlling all the activities and assets in the supply chain (Bowersox et al. 35). In typical supply chain models, raw materials are procured in one location and products produced in one or multiple factories. The finished goods are then shipped to warehouses where they are temporally stored before being sold to supplier and customers. Effective supply chain models are required to reduce costs, improve service ...

Introduction

Every product has a lifecycle that defines the impact it creates to the environment from the time of production, usage, and disposal. Life cycle assessment process assists in compiling and examining inputs and outputs of a product regarding materials and energy associated with its functioning throughout the life cycle. Life cycle assessment acts as an essential tool for decision support that helps policy makers and industries assess the cradle-to-grave of a product. The assessment analysis chemical production, material selection, design for environment and environmental impact, industrial ecology, and product lifecycle management (Yorzyk and Radzinski 1). The following paper assesses ...

Space/ Scale/ Territory

Millennium Park is a 24.5-acre park that has several venues for performance, art, architecture, sculpture, and landscape architecture. It is located centrally in Chicago’s central business district and the lakefront. The Millennium Park emerged from a dilapidated ground-level parking space and rail yard into perhaps what may be regarded as the world’s biggest “green roof,” spanning two multi-level parking spaces with a total of over 4,000 cars and one commuter rail line. In Millennium Park, space is created in various ways. For example, there is the illusion of space created through structures and activities that allow ...

Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert Hall is not only a home for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles, but also the pearl of this city. The building project was created and financed with the participation of wife of the world famous animator Walt Disney. The architect of Walt Disney Concert Hall was Frank Owen Gehry - one of the main ideologists of modern deconstructivism. It is worth noting that deconstruction is a style, which is characterized by a complete repudiation of the typical geometry of living space. This architectural style denies monotonous lines and boring multistory office buildings. Architects of this ...

Introduction

Business growth requires the adoption of various corporate levels strategies such as diversification into new markets. With that, it is necessary to identify the most suitable market regarding market demand and policies. That is because the country’s productivity determines the living standards, hence, the demand while policies determine ease of doing business and the productivity level. In that view, this report presents a recommendation and analysis of the most suitable country for Apple to expand to for its iPhone brand. To achieve the objective, the report presents a summary of the country of choice followed by an overview ...