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    Bamboo sheets are smoother because Egyptian cotton sheets still have some fiber ends woven into the fabric. In contrast, the long strands in bamboo sheets are stretched across the entire length of the sheet. As a result, bamboo sheets don’t have any rough ends woven into the fabric making them smooth as silk. Luxurious Lastly…

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    Granite- Reasonable dimensional stability, Good wear resistance, Better internal damping. Difficult to be machined, scarce, high price, low conductivity, absorbs coolant. Granite has some major flaws, like the ones which are listed below. • It is difficult to machine this material into required size andshape • Its scarcity and price • Low thermal conductivity leading it to heat concentration andeventual cracking, Ceramics- Stiffness, strength, corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, good…

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    Valerie Steele’s essay, A Museum of Fashion is More Than a Clothes Bag, points out that the research which is based on objects would provide a unique view about the development of fashion (1998, p327). And according to Prown, object analysis follows three stages. The analysis starts with a comprehensive description, recording the outer qualities of the object. The second stage is the deduction, interacting a more open reflection between the object and the perceiver. Finally, the analysis causes…

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    Characteristics of the Four Elements The four Elements possess unique characteristics and their functions are related to these characteristics. These characteristics have been explained carefully, with ultimate simplicity; where accurate and deep meanings have been considered which will also been elaborated in future sections. Briefly, the four Elements include the following components: Fire Air Water Soil a) Fire: comes with Heat and Dryness. It is the lightest of all Elements b) Air: comes…

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    Trusses are composed of straight members connected at their ends by hinged connections to form a stable configuration. When loads are applied to a truss only at the joints, forces are transmitted only in the direction of each of its members. That is, the members experience tension or compression forces, but not bending forces. Trusses have a high strength to weight ratio and consequently are used in many structures, from bridges, to roof supports, to space stations.The Pros of a Truss Bridge 1.…

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    MANUFACTURING COSTS: Functional Elements: The baby stroller is mainly composed of three materials: Nylon (woven, as fabric) Plastic (injection molded, for plastic parts) Steel (tubing, for frame) Fasteners are included in the assembly of different components of the strollers. The stroller would have to be manufactured on an assembly line. The fabric weaving and seat making, the plastic molding and the frame can simultaneously be manufactured in their respective work areas. Following are…

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    Knee Wraps: The Benefits and Drawbacks What are knee wraps? The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long. Advantages of using knee wraps The primary…

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    Hypothesis It is hypothesised that cotton is the better fabric material for the winter baby jumpsuit. Introduction Fibres are the basis for all textiles and there are two major sources of textile fibres: natural and synthetic. Natural fabrics are derived from fibre that either comes from animals, vegetables or minerals. Synthetic fabrics are synthesised chemically emulating natural fibres based on their uses. Examples of natural fabric include wool from sheep, silk from silk worms, cotton…

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    Jessica Lopez 1st period Fiber Vanishing Melisa Victim: Melissa Brannen Suspects: Caleb Hughes How Fiber Evidence Played a Role In the Case: Police found evidence of fiber in the guys car , in which they compared it to what Melissa was wearing that same night she disappeared. The police summarized it to where the outfit Melissa was wearing and found the exact same outfit. The fibers matched what they were looking for and convicted him to a sentenced to 50 years in prison. Souther…

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    Hair And Fiber Case Study

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    Hair and Fiber Case Files Murder of a Rubidoux bartender, 1977 (Hair) Name of the Case- Murder of a Rubidoux bartender, 1977 Victim- James Anagnos Suspects- Frank Wright How the hair or fiber made a connection for the case (what the analysis told them)- The hair was found clenched in the hands of James Anagnos, who was found dead at his bar during closing time because he was stabbed 20 times and hit in the head 4 times with an object. The case didn’t get solved until a handful of years after…

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