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4 advancement that aid in preventing construction site accidents Over the past decade great steps have been taken towards the level of advancement of safety on construction sites. This section covers materials and behavior that will help prevent as well as reduce the risk of accidents on construction site. 4.1 Smart helmet Smart helmets were made with workplace safety in mind. The smart helmet is equipped with navigation technology which safely guides its user through a construction zone, it…

The Eames created a distinct space where nature and civilization impact and affect the presence of one another. Human relationship to the surrounding social environment is also pertinent when constructing the Eames’s narrative. Ray Eames’s sculpture fashioned from a salvaged post of the old Ocean Park Pier sits in the patio space directly outside of the living room. The sculpture was fashioned from a 5-foot burnt wooden beam with a rusted curving spike protruding from the top. Ray Eames did…

Neither city was ever built, but his Ville Radieuse did inspire one building. Though strict, radical and nearly totalitarian in its order and symmetry, Le Corbusier used the utopian ideal formed the basis of a number of urban plans during the 1930s and 1940s culminating in the design and construction of the first Unité d'Habitation in Marseilles in 1952. Unité d'Habitation have 337 apartments in every single building, along with open facilities on the ground floor and roof. Due to the costing…

Criteria Should Zachary use to evaluate the projects Zachary, civil engineering student, has three different projects to be executed. First is related with the improvement in the highway in front of Big John’s supermarket, second is related to repair of Elk Mountain road and third one is repair of bridge over Crockett Creek. However, due to the lack of proper resources, Zachary has to made choice regarding the priority of the projects. In this regard, he has to evaluate all the projects…

Bar, 2017 Straw and wood are natural materials that reinforce the Brazilianness in the piece besides being a timeless desire. The bar has a brach-shaped structure, signature of the designer, working as a pictorial language that refers to sustainability and nature, factors that contribute to the construction and maintenance of the values of Paulo Alves' pieces. Gloria chair, 2009 The design of the Gloria chair comes from the premises of minimalism, clean and abstract features, free from any…

That kind of building usually involves a large amount of capital investment on the construction and required a high asset turnover while the construction has completed. The developer is required an early start and a quick completion for the construction in order to maintain…

SOILS AND EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE Create a Google Doc titled “Soil Types and the Danger of Earthquakes”. At the top of the page include your full name, period, and date. Place the assignment title underneath. Then use the links provided to answer the accompanying prompts using not less than five sentences each. Use 12 or 14 pt. Arial font and organize your answers into four distinct sections corresponding to each prompt. Add graphics if you wish, just keep them reasonable in size. Your…

Ever since I was a kid, I was fascinated with skyscrapers and the physics behind them and their height. After finishing the career cruising career search, I realized I can incorporate my love for building and architecture into the navy. After completing the career inventory test, two careers selected for me were architect and Naval Architect. The careers Architect and Naval Architect have many similarities in overall description, working conditions, and the skills needed to pursue each job. Yet,…

There are several reasons to have a shingle roof replacement. One reason is one or several of the asphalt shingles are damaged because of a storm or high wind or aging. This type of shingle roof replacement is not replacing the entire roof but a small portion of it. The other reason for a shingle roof replacement is when the roof has aged and is no longer a functioning roof. In this case, the entire roof will have to be replaced. Asphalt is not the only material a roof shingle is made from.…

Hiring a Construction Claims Consultant to Analyze Contract Documents A contract is the center of any agreement, no matter what industry the deal arises in. In construction deals, the contract is executed between the contractor and the property owner. A construction contract includes terms involving financing, payments, liability concerns, insurance issues, and a variety of other topics that the parties may wish to include. Should a conflict emerge during the construction, the contract must be…