Reinforced concrete

Statement of Objectives Whenever my teachers and friends asked me about my aim in life while I was still at school, I used to say merely that I want to be a successful person in society. At that time I was not aware of the exact pursuit and inclination of my mind, nor did I know what it meant to be a successful person! But now, I know the meaning of a successful person; a successful person is one who is well-known to society and his/ her contribution is vital for society and nation. Today I…

Made of concrete and is bulky and the exposed reinforced concrete is decaying as well. Another one of Corbusier’s building the Unite d’ Habitation, as mentioned earlier is an all in one building but in this point of argument this author argues that no memories are created when inhabitants are stuck in that cold, bulky concrete building (Figure 1.2 & 1.3) as everyone is living in the same manner without an identity…

the downtime I require to recharge inhibits my ability to engage in the activities required to maintain close friends. This trait, however, often sees me not living in a concrete world, but one where personal commitments and obligations are avoided. When it comes to my school or work life, however, I like things to be concrete and "black and white" so to speak so there is no room for error. In school, particularly, I am very literal and often have difficulty understanding assignments without…

ENGINEERING STUDY SHEET - TEST Analysis: SI units- Si units is the standard International Metric system of measurements. The metric system was introduced to australia to provide an easier system than the imperial system. The metric system is a base 10 system (all units are done by powers of 10). The imperial use more complicated bases. Metric eg; 1000 mm = 1m, 1000m = 1km (not confusing) Imperial eg; 36 inches = 1 yard, 1760 yards = 1 miles (confusing) Types of motion: Rotational-pg 141 (…

Over centuries language teaching has gone through some changes, these changes that happened throughout history have reflected recognition of changes in the kind of proficiency learners need, such as a move toward oral proficiency rather than reading comprehension, they have also reflected the theories of the nature of language. In the following essay, we will talk about some of the language teaching Methods such as: The Direct Method, Audio-lingual Method, and Suggestopedia. The Direct Method:…

There are a lot of conspiracy theories about 9/11 but only a few are actually believable and backed up with evidence. Before that we have to know what a conspiracy theory is. A conspiracy theory is a belief that some covert or influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event. 9/11 was a terrible event and many people lost their lives or got injured. The 9/11 attacks on the united states were an inside job. 9/11 was an attack on america on september 11, 2001 in New York…

The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan 6 August 1945. The immediate effect to this city was devastating and life altering. The landscape of the city was virtually obliterated. Short and long term medical effects were drastic. Psychological issues were also on the increase among survivors. The environmental effects, according to some in the scientific field, are still being dealt with today. The ultimate effect was the surrender of Japan. One of the reasons Hiroshima became…

Killer whales living in marine parks can’t form strong bonds because they speak different dialects and also because many of them are isolated due to social incompatibility. The concrete enclosures reverberate noise and create a dental hazard. The killer whales don’t get to swim the one hundred miles they would swim each day in the wild and can’t swim far enough away to escape attacks by other killer whales in the tank. Calves are…

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was devoted to instituting the prohibition law in the United States to protect American women and children from alcohol repercussions. The WCTU was conceived in November of 1874 due to the newly established habits of American men (Woman’s). Having the founders’ capable leadership, the WCTU spread quickly. In a miniscule span of time, the women made a significant impact which pressed their home countries borders and threatened to bubble over into…

Revolution are worth-study. Some may argue that the French Revolution was successful which brought in new ideas of democracy and universality of man (Furet, 1990); whereas some think that the French Revolution was a failure which could not make any concrete changes to the community or political system (Roberts, 2000). Although it is hard to judge whether the French Revolution is revolutionary or not, the French Revolution itself was an outcome under the influences of the Enlightenment (Warner,…