Rida Ilyas Mr. Naveed Sheikh Materials and Construction 2nd Semester‚ Architecture April 16th‚ 2013 POINTED ARCHES An arch is an architectural structure which helps support a structure and the weight above that structure. Arches appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamian brick architecture. The systematic use of Arches started with ancient Romans. They were the first to have applied the techniques of arch to a wide range of structures. Pointed arch is one of the most important
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Research paper 2 GREEK ARCHITECTURE ON MODERN BUILDINGS IN CALIFORNIA Greek Architecture has been so appealing to the Western World‚ especially America. When we talk about Greek influence on western world architecture‚ the influence is evident and undeniable. We could easily find buildings that consist of many elements of Greek architecture. Greek architecture represents power‚ authority and strength; but at the same time define beauty. An example would be the Temple of Artemis. The great temple
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BANKSY ARTIST Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist‚ political activist‚ film director‚ and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti done in a distinctive stenciling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets‚ walls‚ and bridges of cities throughout the world. Known for his contempt for the government in labeling graffiti as vandalism‚ Banksy displays his art on public surfaces
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Lynda Nwankwo Humanities 101-011 11/9/2012 SPACE DEFINING ARCHITECTURE An average population of the world views space and structure through the visual elements provided. Brick‚ tree‚ corridor‚ door‚ window‚ trim and carpet are only a few of these visual elements. All of the elements combine to allow us to experience a space. These experiences should be the designer’s goal when conceiving the space in question. Some spaces are created to encourage social interaction while others are designed to
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GSM -> Architecture Architecture of the GSM network MobileStation BaseStationSubsystem Network Subsystem Following is the simple architecture diagram of GSM Network. [pic] A GSM network is composed of several functional entities‚ whose functions and interfaces are defined. Figure 1 shows the layout of a generic GSM network. The GSM network can be divided into three broad parts. The Mobile Station is carried by the subscriber‚ the Base Station Subsystem controls
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CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND A. INTRODUCTION Student discipline system is an essential tool for building an organized institution within a particular university. It serves as a framework in molding students in accordance to the school’s rules and regulations. The system usually determines students’ violations as well as the corresponding punishments and sanctions. It also includes basic information and the record of offenses of erring students. Student discipline system
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In the medieval period of Germany‚ a new form of architecture developed. Today it’s known as Gothic‚ although this was a name given after the fact when the style was considered barbaric. In the modern world it’s recognized for its beauty. Gothic architecture made cathedrals huge‚ open‚ and bright‚ during a period where taller buildings had to be small and dark to support their ceilings. Gothic architecture is partially characterized by clever support structures that allowed the skyline to grow
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Communication between customer and the analyst)‚ software‚ etc. Example: Denver International Airport Reason: Underestimation of complexity‚ Complex architecture‚ Changes in requirements‚ Underestimation of schedule and budget‚ Dismissal of advice from experts‚ Failure to build in backup or recovery process to handle situations in which part of the system failed. Boehm’s first law Errors are most frequent during the requirements and design activities and are the more expensive the
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Monumental architecture derives from a variety of characteristics ranging from its impact and functionality to its sustainability and elegance. There are also many other factors that convey a structure as being monumental. Some rely on the functions that contribute to their culture while; others rely on religious and political aspects. During the Bronze Age‚ the main influence of monumental architecture relied on each state’s political system. This can be seen throughout history‚ especially from
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Eureka Centra Software Catalogue Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ BACKGROUND ANALYSIS ALTERNATIVE PLANS Ⅳ COMMENTS Ⅴ PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Ⅰ Background Centra is a pioneer in software eLearning in the fast-growth market. However it faces the threat from WebEx‚ who sells exclusively over the phone. Now‚ It is debating how to modify its go-to-market strategy and how to add telesales to improve sales force productivity. Should Centra concentrate on the enterprise customer and exclude small and mid-size
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