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    Brunelleschi's Dome

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    First, and simplest, it might be too weak to cope with a sudden transient load. If a bridge is designed to carry no more than 100 cars, but 200 heavy trucks drive onto it instead, that creates a dangerous, transient load. Or if hurricane-force winds buffet the bridge, twisting the deck much more than it's designed to cope with, that can be catastrophic too (Woodford). Overloading is one of main reasons why any construction including bridges might fail. In addition, if the bridge is old and no…

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    A hurricane with a category 5 consist of high level wind, Damages to properties. In order to be prepared for a category 5 always plan to evacuate, have supplies, protect your home. Main reason people evacuate is because of flooding, high wind speed. Always find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Your local government should provide information about if needed to evacuate. “Evacuation planning is number one on the list” ( Knabb,pgr.2). Planning to evacuate you need to go to an area safe and…

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    Wind Damage Repairs in Greater Oklahoma City Area Even though a gust of cool wind is desirable on a hot day, strong winds can create a number of disasters. Depending on the strength and speed of the wind, it can uproot trees, damage porch lights, and even shatter windows. Moreover, strong, cool winds can also be indicators of bad weather. Whenever you feel a refreshing breeze coming in, it’s possible that a strong storm, hurricane, or tornado is brewing. When you encounter severely high winds,…

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    The best way to survive a category 5 hurricane is to Evacuate. Evacuation: “The main reason people have to evacuate during hurricanes is from a storm surge, which is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm’s winds that can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastlines, accordingly to the National Hurricane Center”.Evacuation is first on the list while people who live in storm surge areas fall within areas that are urged to evacuate during a hurricane,…

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    If you're seeking for an afternoon stroll that's just memorable, then pack your bags and visit Rhode Island's capital city, Providence. Brimming with all the urban stuff that you can get your hands and eyes on, Providence is situated in a compacted jungle, meant to be enjoyed with lesser physical hassle. Feel the youngish vibe of rows upon rows of dining options, get in touch with who you are as a college student through a wide array of learning institutions and revel on the physical beauty of…

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    Wind, rain, hail, and other weather events can damage your roof enough to justify repair or replacement. It’s important to check your roof’s condition after a bad thunderstorm, hailstorm, or hurricane. Follow up with a high-quality roofing contractor to further assess and repair damage. To help you with the process, Certified Roofing, a family-owned roofer company in Brevard County, has outlined some guidance below for dealing with possible storm damage. *Keep in mind that damage to homes…

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    Ancient Arabia Oases

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    Oases were a breath of fresh air in the cruel Arabian desert. These waterholes occurred in areas where water was trapped underground and can range in size from acres to large areas of land. Plants ranging from palm trees to small shrubs grew by oases. Date palm trees were immediately appreciated and valued for their wood, their fruit and the shade that they provided. They quickly became a Caravans traveled from oasis to oasis, letting their herds of animals eat the vegetation while they set up…

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    Wow! The winds are getting really powerful here in Florida. It looks like a ginormous tornado, but it's as large as a hurricane. I am afraid to say that we are experiencing a.....Hurrinado! Just alone these two weather storms can create a boat load of damage and result in many lives lost. Who knows what will happen if they both meet together? I sure don't want to stick around to find out, but in the meantime, I'm going to figure out the possibilities of how bad this storm could really be.…

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    tropical wave that moved off the African coast. The United States is being threatened by the hurricane which means that we are in danger. The last time this hurricane hit in Haiti, it killed 283 people and destroyed many things. When it hits, it carry’s winds over 140 mph that are extremely dangerous. When people found out that they were being threatened by a hurricane in Florida, there were more than 12 million people in the United States that had their eyes on…

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    Scout Monologue

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    really early. More days past and with more and more classes and not showering for multiple days on end. Until it came to Thursday, today we were going small boat sailing, we have the first aid and all that, and then we have a science lesson on the wind and the way to position your boat to catch the most speed. Then how to set up the mast and boom connect the main sheet and put down the Rutter. After what seemed like a college lecture we had our shore leave, we followed what the instructor said…

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