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    Case Study: Horseshoe Crab

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    dense tubules that help enhance toughness. They also have a high mineral content that is more densely packed to maintain structure for security and strength. Antlers Antlers are one of the most impact resistant and energy absorbent bio mineralized materials. They have very bony inter tubules that connect to the head…

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    They have many advantages when considered for industrial and machinery and lubrication purpose. Vegetable oil can have excellent lubricity and lubrication properties over synthetic oil. In many applications like for tractor transmission, friction material need to be added to reduce clutch slippage [8]. Lubricants need to possess some lubrication properties which give good machining performance. Vegetable oil have very high viscosity index (VI). For example 223 for soya bean oil versus 90-100 for…

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    are some important things to consider before you begin building the wall. Here is how to make sure you have a sturdy wall that does not compromise your asphalt. Retainer Walls on top of Asphalt vs. Concrete Surfaces Asphalt pavement is a common material used for parking areas and driveways in lieu of concrete. It is durable and easy to maintain with proper maintenance. One difference between an asphalt surface and concrete is the depth of the fill underneath. Concrete surfaces will often have…

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    La Vida Robot Analysis

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    individuals. Oscar Vazquez wanted a career in the military but ran into some problems when he went to a meeting to become a soldier. The team also ran into the problem of not having enough money for the robot and had to keep a tight budget for materials. In paragraph 15 it explains that Oscar Vazquez’s parents brought him to the U.S. from Mexico without proper paper work, not allowing him to receive a scholarship, nor get into the military. This is an obstacle because he was kept from…

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    Gravestone Research Paper

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    The material of choice for gravestones today is generally granite, since it is durable and comes in a variety of crystalline textures and colors. Bronze gravestones are also worth mentioning here though, as they are also a popular choice. Whatever the choice of material, gravestone memorials need regular tending in order to maximize their durability and to keep inscriptions as legible as possible. It is also a nice way to show that you are still thinking about the person who has passed away.…

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    M1 - Justify the selection of suitable materials and techniques for use in the construction of substructures for low-rise domestic and commercial buildings, for two different tutor-specified scenarios Concrete is used for foundations as when compressed, concrete can suffer extremely high compressive stresses before any type of cracking of failure occurs which makes it an ideal substance for supporting large masses such as buildings. Concrete will also be less prone to movement. Also concrete…

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    its side, the tanker truck’s flammable material leaks out contaminating the median and the environment. With still the possibility of a fire, or worse an explosion, state patrol, Ohio department of transportation (DOT) officers, and other emergency personnel arrive on the scene, as traffic grinds to a halt. After surveying the situation, emergency officials state that, thankfully, this time the driver will be fine, and the hazmat spill of flammable material can be cleaned up; nevertheless, the…

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    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. They might be light, but they are also strong. Truss bridges utilize the materials that are needed to create them very effectively. This makes them very economical to build, but doesn’t compromise on the ground of the bridge. Because it uses small timbers, the…

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    DIY - Home Health Checklist Building Component Condition Roof Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Exterior: Roof Sag - Look for signs of sagging or distortion Roof Gutters - Any obvious holes or evidence of water leaks from surrounding gutters Antenna - Any external TV antenna Interior: Sarking - Is a silver foil visible (might be blue or brown) across the top of the roof? The foil (sharking) is an insulation component and it also acts as a barrier during heavy…

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    By:Roman Adler. Did you know that bottled water can hold toxic chemicals, and it can make people sick? This is only one bad thing with bottled water. Bottled Water is not sustainable, though the people who make it told us it is. Waunakee should ban water bottles. There are many websites about bottled water being bad. According to Christiana Z. Peppard Ph.D. , Water bottles are not sustainable. In one week people throw away about 35 million empty water bottles. If it takes 450 years to…

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