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Brunelleschi's design of the dome for Florence's Cathedral I conducted my research on Brunelleschi and his design of the world renown Dome atop the Florence Cathedral. The main motivation for the discovery, aside from the lack of a roof, was a combination of popularity and fame along with a generous monetary prize that would be given to the person with the best design plans for the Dome.Many architects came from all over the world to attempt to win the prize and the fame. Many failed in…

Imagine walking through a town in the 1500s, and noticing a large tower with openings all around the base; this tower isn’t meant to keep enemies out, no it’s probably a blast furnace. This is tool invented back in the 1300s which we still use today. There are many things to note about the blast furnace such as what it is, how it works, it’s history, and it’s application. The medieval Blast Furnace could be described as a large tower. The Blast Furnace has many features that stand out such…

Commercial Gutter Repair Thornton CO is the repair of gutters. Gutters reroute rainfall to protect the roof and foundation of the home. The gutters funnel the water away to ensure the safety of the rood and the home. Maintenance of your gutters is extremely important to the upkeep of your home. If you think you need a gutter repair, contact someone immediately. The purpose of gutters are to protect the roof and foundation of the home. When gutters are properly installed, they prevent water…

Take a moment to look at your fence. Has it seen better days? Maybe sections of your wood fence are starting to look a little warped or you notice a loose post on your chain link fence. The big question now: to replace or repair? The professionals at Wood Link Fence Co Inc in Columbia, MO deal with this question all the time, and are here with some tips to help you decide whether you need fence repair services or a brand new option. WHEN TO REPAIR: For wood fences, small holes and cracks can…

ABSTRACT: This paper intends to show the significance, and importance of CEAB’s graduate attributes. These attributes can help save time, money, lives and way more. Taking an overlook of the disaster caused by the Hyatt Regency Hotel walkway collapse will substantiate the importance of these attributes, and how their use could have deterred such catastrophe. This paper also intends to show how engineers like myself, can develop aptitude for these attributes throughout their years of studying and…

Things That Affect How Long It Takes To Put On Your New Roof If your roof is leaking, you're probably anxious to get it replaced as soon as possible. If a big storm is on the way, you may wonder if the roofer can get the work done in time. Each job is different, so it's difficult to estimate how long it will take to put on a new roof since several factors affect how the work progresses. If all goes well, the roofer may be able to get finished in a day or two, but sometimes it takes much longer.…

Appendix 1 General Landscaped Area Rules 1217 (1) Landscaped areas must be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the Development Authority. (2) A landscape plan for the entire development must be submitted as part of each development permit application, where changes are proposed to the building or parcel, and must show at least the following: (a) The existing and proposed topography; (b) The existing vegetation and indicate whether it is to be retained or removed; (c) The…

Choosing a location for your new business can be a challenging and stressful task to go through. There are many different options of leases that you can choose, and you may find the process of making a choice difficult. In particular, you may have seen references to triple net leases, but if you are not familiar with this leasing option, you will likely benefit from having the following couple of questions addressed. How Does A Triple Net Lease Work? A triple net lease is very different from…

Roofing Options To Consider For Your New Home If you're building a new home, then you'll get to pick out the type of roof it will have. Maybe you haven't even thought about the roof, but the type you choose will affect the appearance of your home. Plus each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here's a look at some of the common roofing types you can choose from. Asphalt Shingles Asphalt shingle roofs are very common. They go with all types of homes, and since most homes have them,…

Welding supplies will be very important for all those who plan to do a spot of welding from home. Now, there is quite a lot of different equipment available and you should choose the best, the top quality items. So, what equipment should you choose? The following are a few things you may want to consider for your next welding project. Miller Welding Helmet Welding helmets are some of the most needed welding supplies you will need to use today. The helmet basically shields your eyes and skin from…