Structural system

Introduction Structural health monitoring systems (SHMS) incorporates mechanical and electronic systems in inspection and maintenance of bridge performance. A SHMS evaluates structural condition by monitoring loadings and other parameters. The results can then be used to plan and perform inspection activities. The evaluations further highlight the damages, their extent and modification. The system comprises of six integrated modules which are: • Module 1 - the sensory system, • Module 2 - the data acquisition and transmission system, • Module 3 - the data processing and control system, • Module 4 - the structural health evaluation system, • Module 5 - the structural health data management system, • Module 6 - the inspection and maintenance…

will compare and contrast Family Emotional Systems Theory and Structural Family Theory. This paper will discuss the main concepts of each theory. How the theories would be utilized within different individuals and issues that may be presented as a social worker. The usefulness of each of the two theories in regards to social work practice, concentrating on a micro practice perspective. Keywords: Family Emotional Systems Theory, Structural Family Theory Family Emotional Systems Theory &…

Structural Inequality This country we call United States of America has been racially divided for many years. Ever since the beginning of slavery and still we are still dealing with these same issues in the twenty first century. Crime and punishment have provided some of the most powerful symbols of the racial divide in America’s judicial system. Looking back at some of those who are and has been incarcerated to harsh crime it will shows that African American or Hispanic males rates are higher…

1. What are lancet arches? Describe how and why they are used. Lancet arches are pointed arches over long openings. They are often together in groups of 3 or 5. 2. What are flying buttresses? Describe how and why they are used. Flying buttresses are wall supports that have a masonry block at the ground and an arch that connects the block to the wall. They are used to allow windows to be placed higher. 3. What are gargoyles? What are their functions in architecture? They are stone carvings that…

The Industrial Revolution also played a role on the way carpentry was designed. As access to clean lumber increased, the “old fashioned” appearance of framing began to change. The old way of framing houses and other buildings was, “timber framing used large timbers interlocked with chiseled joints (mostly mortise and tenons) secured with wood pegs”(this old house). Balloon framing differs from timber framing because balloon framing was intended to be very light weight due to it being made out of…

1. For each timber joint listed provide a pencil drawing and an explanation of where it could be used. Butt Joint- The butt joint one of the most basic and simple joints to construct as it is made with only two pieces of timber that are put together at the ends. This means that the joint isn't very strong. In fact it is the weakest joint in woodwork but it is the easiest to make. This joint is held together with glue, nails and screws but can also be secured with a combination of methods to…

The positives of Wollen’s structural system are that it is objective and scientific. It is possible to prove and disprove his system because it is a discourse and not a theory, unlike Sarris. With Wollen’s structural system its possible for a director to completely change their directing style and you would still be able to use his structural analysis to determine whether or not they were still an auteur. Wollen implied that when determining who was an auteur or not, that a structural system…

Families can have a significant influence on an adolescent’s mental health. Family Therapy such as Structural Family Therapy (SFT) is a treatment modality that can be used alone or in combination with other treatment modalities (Walsh, 2015, p. 202). In fact, this approach to intervention has much in common with cognitive and behavioral theories, however; SFT emphasizes the family system and changing its organization. Thus, changing the organization of the foster family leads to change in…

Balloon frame buildings were considered almost a universal construction method for multistory wooden buildings until the middle of the 1900’s (Corbett and Brannigan, 2015). This would have not been a problem if they would have been built with some fire resistive methods. One will discuss some of the major issues with this type of construction and some solutions and recommendations to resolve the matter. Balloon frame construction was an inexpensive and easy way to build houses, but that came…

1. The class system ranks groups of people based on things such as education, wealth, and occupation. However, because there is so much variation between people, a framework is needed to form a consensus about who belongs to what class and why. The six-class system is the most widely used framework for that purpose. The six-class system is comprised of the upper class, upper-middle class, middle class, working class, and working poor (79). Each group is divided by education, occupation…