Wood preservation

Steel Frame: An Intelligent Way to Build Houses Wood, after the stone, is the oldest construction material of history. It was also an abundant resource which was the cause of the popularization of its use. Are there new technologies able to replace the use of this natural and outdated source that was more abundant in the past than today? Yes, there are newer and better technologies that can replace the wood frames. For example, I can mention the steel frame technology. The use of steel as a…

Chapter 4: Review of Archaeological Literature The history of the Redemptora as a shipwreck starts at an unknown date. Until now, little had been found about its abandonment, reflecting a common practice of disposing of vessels without fanfare. However, in the museum files (WA Maritime Museum file MA File No: 10/78-1) a very interesting article in the U.E.C (Underwater Explorers’ Club) News of October 1962 was unveiled, signed by the ‘Beach Master’. It reports on page six that the author had…

states, though knives are still used for carving and cutting almost all food types. Spoons are another matter altogether. While the very first spoons were, much like forks, one’s hands, over time spoons matured into items constructed of shells, horn, wood, and various metals. It was typical for there to be common spoons as well as personal spoons, the spoons would be used to give everyone serving a helping of whatever the meal consisted of, and wiped with napkins in-between. They were and are a…

items are made of wood and stone, however modern trade routes have given them access to metal axes and machetes. (Heider 57) Weapons The Dani use bows and arrows. The arrow tips are normally barbed, but never poisoned. These were crafted out of wood, reeds and possibly vines, the heads are wooden…

of the book through Mary Warren. She expresses multiple traits that Miller believes he has and uses as a theme, like hunger for power, self-preservation, greed, and protectiveness of reputation. Mary agrees to act like she is being bewitched because everyone else was doing it (bandwagon), and if she didn’t she would have been whipped for dancing in the woods. We have all heard of the Salem Witch Trials, but does everybody know the true story? (Rhetorical question) Arthur Miller describes how…

Inequality indicates that man is, by nature good, and that it is society that turns him into an evil monster. In his Discourse on Inequality, Rousseau lays out his characteristics of 'natural man'. He defines two key motivating principles: self-preservation and pity (Discourse 54/55). He states that all humans feel a strong aversion when they witness the suffering of another creature. Rousseau argues that because man feels this impulse of pity towards others they will not…

Hulihe‘e Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona on Ali‘i Drive. The Palace was originally built out of lava rock during the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on land known as Kalāke‘e, a former residence of Kamehameha the Great. The Palace itself was first home to High Chief John Adams Kuakini, brother of Ka‘ahumanu the favorite wife of Kamehameha, and later home to more members of Hawaiian royalty than any other residence in Hawai‘i. Hulihe‘e Palace consists of six large graciously appointed rooms, two…

it suggests that courage and self-preservation are the main themes. Throughout the events of this work, Henry, the speaker, undergoes many changes and choices. He continues to fight an internal conflict between having enough courage to fight and being a coward by saving himself. Henry's character development and the choices he makes throughout the novel relates to the literary movement of realism through both his courageous actions and desire for self-preservation. Initially, Henry Fleming,…

African Identity As many may be aware, cultural theorist Margaret Blair recently delivered a speech entitled, “Africa Within,” at the conference of the Africana Studies Association. The speech itself was concluded with her beliefs regarding the preservation of both the African identity and culture in the face of enslavement. While many of Blair’s points can be concurred with, it is also important to avoid the generalization of the African identity as a whole, and to investigate beyond the…

Theodore R. is talking about conservation. Conservation is preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife. In the text it states: “ I recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop and use the natural resources of our land but I do not recognize the right to waste them, or to rob, by wasteful use, the generations that come after us.” Back in 1906 and 1907 wood/timber was the only fuel. The more resources people…