Chapter 2 Solutions Page 1 of 19 Problem 2.1 a) See Appendix A and Appendix B for weights of roofing‚ sheathing‚ framing‚ insulation‚ and gypsum wallboard. Asphalt shingles 3/8 in. plywood sheathing (3/8 in.) (3.0 psf/in) 2x6 @ 16 in. o.c. Fiberglass loose insulation (5.5 in.) (0.5 psf/in) Gypsum wallboard (1/2 in.) (5.0 psf/in) Roof Dead Load (D) along roof slope Convert D to load on a horizontal plane: = 2.0 psf = 1.1 psf = 1.4 psf = 2.75 psf = 2.5 psf = 9.75 psf Roof
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Coco Chanel’s Influence in the Apparel Industry Coco Chanel’s influence in the fashion industry began over a century ago during the 1920’s. Chanel embraced the essence of the “Roaring Twenties” which was all about becoming “someone” and separating yourself from the old and beginning a new life. Chanel focused on the newly found needs and desires of women and designed her fashion around what women had wanted. Not only did Coco Chanel pave the way for modern fashion‚ she also created innovative
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http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions/ Global Warming Solutions We have the practical solutions at hand to dramatically reduce our carbon emissions‚ slow the pace of global warming‚ and pass on a healthier‚ safer world to future generations. Here’s how we can accomplish it. Global Warming Solutions 1. Reduce Emissions In order to effectively address global warming‚ we must significantly reduce the amount of heat-trapping emissions we are putting into the atmosphere. As
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Solutions to Global Poverty There are different solutions to Global Poverty nowadays. Foreign aid is considered one of the most effective because it helps in pioneering new ideas for development and solves the budgeting problem that might ruin even the brightest project. There is considerable scope for improving on the current level of foreign aid‚ around $120 billion per annum. Another solution is tax recovery. Multinational corporations and wealthy elites minimize tax burdens so that poor
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Global warming Solutions Global warming is the concept that has all rights to be regarded a dangerous phenomenon. It is especially true for the planet that is being exposed to the global warming. Humanity contributes to global warming. Under such circumstances the humanity should think about the possible solutions. (Sisco P.‚ 2006‚ p. 43) The Earth is known to be engaged into a long-term warming cycle. The humanity is responsible for the negatives effects of the global warming. Under such circumstances
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Running Head: DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD Civil Engineering: Design-Build Project Delivery Method Design-Build Project Delivery Method Due to the economic specialization‚ a new method named The Design Build Project Delivery Method has been developed. This method is found as the best alternative for delivering the public projects (Design-Build E ffectiveness Study‚ 2006). As per the position of the design professional‚ the design build project delivery methods are suitable for
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Running head: TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PACKAGE DELIVERY INDUSTRY Technological Developments in the Package Delivery Industry University of Phoenix MBA 501 December 5‚ 2005 Technological Developments "Moving eight miles a minute for most of the time"‚ while these are lyrics to a song by Bob Seger‚ these words could describe a package ’s experience being shipped by one of today ’s leading package delivery companies. How these companies have used technology to improve their services
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Global Animation Industry Global Animation Industry: Strategies‚ Trends and Opportunities Page 1 Global Animation Industry Table of Contents Global Animation Industry ...................................................................... 16 History and Evolution .................................................................................... 20 EMERGENCE OF THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY ............................................... 21 PIONEERS OF THE INDUSTRY ...................
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CASE ANALYSIS The case “Infosys’ Global Delivery Model” examines the global delivery model (GDM) of the leading India based software company - Infosys Technologies. Infosys used GDM as a strategic outsourcing tool and by using it; the company could take the work to the place where it could be best performed at lowest cost with minimum risk. GDM provided a superior value proposition at higher quality and lower cost. The major chunk of Infosys’ revenues was derived from GDM based application services
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CONTENTS GLOBAL CEMENT to 2020 Country-by-Country Forecasts of Cement Supply & Demand The world cement industry is a complex structure of local‚ national‚ regional and global markets and cement/clinker movements. The structure is ever changing‚ being closely tied to changes in a range of variables – including macro-economic growth‚ housing sector booms‚ public spending levels‚ trade protectionism‚ and transportation costs. With a relatively small number of multinational companies dominating
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