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Bridges are used around the world to get over a bay of water. There are several different designs that could be used when building bridges such as arc, beam , cable-stayed, truss and suspension bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge is a very well known example of a suspension bridge. It is located in San Francisco, California. Construction began in 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, and the bridge gave steady jobs to many people during this hard time. It was finished and opened in 1937,…

Temple of Hatshepsut The Temple of Hatshepsut is made of limestone which positively affects this piece because most funerary temples were made of sandstone making it stand out. One of the great things about limestone is that it is a softer material making it easier to use and creates a natural color which fits right into the theme of Hatshepsut’s temple. As easy and cheap it was to use limestone, it is not stable enough to preserve its shape and color as long as other materials. This…

The poem starts out with an introduction to the speaker. The speaker in the beginning of Marilyn Nelson’s “Clay” is a third person observer. The author presents the speaker to us by naming Carver as a character in the poem and referring to Carver by his name, rather than forming the poem from his narrative view. Additionally, you can infer that the poem is narrated by a third person view because Marilyn Nelson’s speaker in “Clay” describes how the Earth’s features appear to Carver. The…

improvement in architecture, monuments, entertainment, and literature. The aqueduct and concrete are among the best architectural advancements made by Rome. The arched structure that we know as aqueducts use gravity to transport water through pipelines and into city centers. The aqueducts promoted sanitation and allowed Romans to enjoy many luxuries like toilets, sewage systems, fountains, and baths. Concrete is also a useful architectural development of Rome and it was used to make stronger…

Concrete was a major contribution to the growth of the Roman civilization. Without it, the Roman architecture that is still seen today, like the Coliseum or the pantheon, would not still be standing. The idea of concrete first came from the Etruscans, but with Roman ingenuity they perfected the mixture and made it revolutionary. Concrete was used largely in the Roman Empire and greatly improved the architecture. It was sturdy, flexible, and was easy to use which made it a staple in Roman…

I think that the legacy of Roman Architecture and Engineering has had the greatest impact on today's society. "Rome fell but it's legacy lived on." A legacy is something that one is remembered by. The Roman Empire fell but the styles, architecture and designs that the Romans used are still used today and incorporated in many of the monuments and wonders of the world today. Without a doubt, Roman art, Roman architecture and engineering, Roman language and writing, Roman law, citizenship, and…

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has over concrete, such as being extremely resistant to cracking. Listed below are just two of the many reasons to pave your driveway with asphalt. It Does Not Crack As Easily As Concrete The primary reason to pave your driveway with asphalt is that it does not crack as easily as concrete under most conditions. This is because asphalt is designed in a way that allows it to be a bit more flexible, which means that it will flex when it experiences stress rather than cracking like concrete does.…

Carports are like the garage spaces you have in your houses. It functions the same way in giving protection to your cars. The only difference is that carports are not fixated. Instead, it is a portable and retractable device you can bring with you in your outdoor trips. The best carports for this generation are the ones made of metal, usually of aluminum or steel. There are also that has core panels made of insulated polystyrene foam. This is also wrapped with steel or aluminum. Most metal…

Visual Observation Dry Texture Test Wet Texture/ Rolling Test Smear Test Nutrients Quickness of drying Sand Particles visible with eye. The heaviest. Feels gritty and falls apart Crumbles No smear Few nutrients Dries quickly Does not hold water well Silt Just enough big to see them with a magnifying glass. Not as heavy as sand but heavier than clay Holds together, feels smooth and powdery Holds together, moderate crumbling, cannot be rolled in a strand Some smear More nutrients than sand Takes a…