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control is imposed by the relatively high cost of the materials employed for construction of erosion-control structures. The most commonly employed materials for coastal protection structures used in populated coastlines (e.g., seawalls, revetments, groins, and detached breakwaters) are concrete (new or recycled), limestone, granite, other stones, and steel. In the State of Louisiana, the material used for dike construction and as riprap is mostly limestone extracted from mines located in…

The Villa Savoye is one of the most important modern buildings of the 20th century which incorporated the Le Corbusier’s five principal points of architecture, and it could be the perfect realization of Le Corbusier's principles. This building is located outside of Paris and offers a space for occupants to escape from the crowded Paris. The location of the villa helped Le Corbusier to have freedom in design in order to create a masterpiece which would truly stand the test of time. This building,…

and system development life cycle are the same but they are not. Project management life cycle includes four major areas, initiation, planning, execution and closeout. On the other hand, system development lifecycle includes requirement, design, construction and implementation. This paper is a literature reviews of two articles which have been previously selected. This first one, is talking about integration of the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and the systems development life cycle…

important part of the structure for the Chinese. V. Arches that are in a straight line are called an arcade. • Recent Methods and Materials: I. The structures and materials used in past centuries are different from today’s generations. II. Steel frame construction made building taller buildings easier to…

Alarm Fatigue and the Design of the Legacy Way Control Room Introduction The design of a control room is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety in many industries where data and sensors are prevalent, and having pure human monitoring is difficult or impractical. The national energy grid, petroleum refinery facilities, and railways are a few of the industries that rely on a control room to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the system. In Brisbane Australia, the Legacy Way tunnel has a…

INTRODUCTION Dorton Arena was completed in 1952 and is the first structure to be primarily supported by cables. This feat of civil engineering was visualized by Matthew Nowicki. The entire structure is unique and efficient, and an important component of Dorton Arena is the stability of the roof. The objective of this paper is to address the engineering components of Dorton Arena’s roof that bring the structure to equilibrium. The rest of this paper will focus on the roof’s design, use of tension…

Prior "Iron Triangle" was utilized as Time, Cost and Output(scope), however it was dropped from the PMBOK® Guide fourth version onwards. The essential Scope, Time, and Cost increased Quality, at that point Risk, and later Resources. It never again fits perfectly into a triangle. Is the Iron Triangle still pertinent? Individuals will dependably attempt to adorn it however the crucial issue of adjusting what you need, when you need it and the amount you are set up to pay for it generally remains…

Summary - pg. 3-4 Conclusions pg. 4 References pg. 5 Diversity in Engineering on Global Projects I. Abstract Diversity in engineering on global projects has been an ever-improving topic in engineering. With less diversity in the engineering and construction field there will be fewer advancements in both practice and in technology. II. Introduction The lack of diversity in the engineering workforce on global projects is an ongoing problem, with only little signs of improvement. Efforts to…

Metal roofing is one of the most sought after materials for new roofs. There are a number of benefits that make metal roofing appealing to both homeowners and roofing contractors alike. When comparing metal roofing to shingle roofing you will find that the cost is almost double however the longevity of the roofing material more than doubles. We will look deeper into metal roofing advantages and disadvantages throughout this articles. As stated above metal shingling is known for its durability…

Home Decor: Why You Should Consider Roller Blinds When it comes to interior decorating, there are many options when it comes to covering your windows. Roller blinds are a less intrusive, more chic, and cost effective way to cover your windows while giving your home a contemporary and modern style. There are many reasons why roller blinds should be on your list of things to buy. Less Intrusive and Minimally Invasive Roller blinds blend in with the structure of your windows, making them less…