Building a Popsicle-Stick Bridge The goal: to build the strongest possible bridge to take a matchbox car‚ using wooden popsicle sticks. Constraints: The bridge must span a 55cm gap No more than 100 popsicle sticks may be used The sticks may not be cut Only white glue may be used Construction paper may be used for the deck only The test load is applied to a 4cm-wide section at the top of the arch. The test jig looks like this: (Well-built bridges can
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In building construction and in fire prevention there are organizations that have created a useful system on how to determine what type of building falls under which category. The ICC (International Code Council) and the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) create these building codes for the safety of firefighters. The two most commonly known standards for building classifications are the NFPA 5000 and also the International Building Code (IBC). The two are very similar‚ however‚ they different
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Introduction I. In preparing for this speech I decided to choose something related to my field of study. After searching through several journals I came across one titled: Sustainable Buildings‚ Applying Prevention Through Design. A. The journal article was published by Professional Safety. Jun2013‚ Vol. 58 Issue 6‚ p76-80. 5p. B. This article was contributed to by three authors: Mohammed Albattah‚ a graduate student from the University of Colorado at Boulder who is a LEED Green Associate
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A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR A 3-STOREY BUILDING ABSTRACT This paper discusses the structure and features of the modern day Building automation system (BAS). Building automation describes the functionality provided by the control system of a building. The control system is a computerized‚ intelligent network of electronic device designed to perform the maintenance of the mechanical systems in a building. The field technology used in this is a distributed control system with Lonworks technology
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Building the team M3:11 2.1 Explain what behaviours you have developed in order to maintain trust in your detachment. In order to main trust at the detachment I aim is to set aim example in the way I present myself and behave. . A good leader should possess characteristics that encourage the formation of a close knit‚ solid team. Many of these are my own natural and personal characteristics‚ but to some have to be learnt. I have been told that I have an approachable demeanour and I
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In chapter 12 we explore the artistic development in Architecture. When conceptualizing a building architects incorporate three things: function‚ form‚ and structure. Function is how the building will be used‚ form is how the building looks‚ and structures is how the building remains standing. Architects need to design structures that hold up under any combination of three physical forces; compression‚ tension‚ and bending. To days architects have a plethora of materials at their disposal‚ they benefit
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1. How did Beringia form? - The Beringia land bridge was a land bridge created by the lowering of sea levels during the last glacial maximum. 2. What were 3 reasons why Portugal led Europe in 15th century exploration? (Why did they have advantages over their neighbors?) -Portuguese navigators mapped the prevailing winds and currents over the globe. -They learned how to mount heavy cannons on the decks of their ships. -Portuguese captains used the compass and adopted the astrolabe.
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Analysis of Team building: general problems and solutions Abstract Purpose and approaches - This paper aims at analyzing the existing problems in team building for a hospital which consist of independent and multidisciplinary teams. It outlines the deficiencies of independent teams in communicating information and achieving organisational goals. Then it further explains the difference between interpersonal conflicts‚ intragroup conflicts and intergroup conflicts‚ followed with alternative solutions
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Burke Properties Policies and Procedures Re: Facilities Information—Building Security Security is a vital issue in all aspects of running our business effectively. Our Security System is one way in which we try to control and secure our environment. For the safety of our employees and the protection of our equipment‚ we utilize numerous security devices and procedures to accomplish this goal. However‚ the security system is only as efficient as the way in which we support it. Here are guidelines
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many structures and exhibits each have value to Americans in the 17th and 18th century‚ and today. The Capitol is one of the most valued and important buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. It deserves the 2016 Colonial Williamsburg commemorative coin because important government decisions for America were made there‚ it housed leaders who founded our country and teaches people of today serving as an exhibit. In the Capitol building‚ many of America’s governmental decisions in the colonial period took
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