Civil Engineering

Difference between Dead Loads and Live Loads1) What is the difference between dead loads and live loads? Give at least five (5) examples of each. Dead Load: The dead load includes loads that are relatively constant over time, including the weight of the structure itself, and immovable fixtures such as walls, plasterboard or carpet. The roof is also a dead load. Dead loads are also known as permanent or static loads. E.g.: wall loads, Roof loa...

Types of WallpapersWallpapers Wallpapers are materials used in interior design; they are used to beautify the interior walls of buildings. The wallpapers are usually sold in rolls later fixed by professionals to the walls using a unique adhesive. There are different varieties of wallpapers depending on the price and quality. Wallpapers include the following types; vinyl wallpaper, non-woven wallpaper, natural-fibre wallpapers, and mural paint...

Pros and Cons of ConcreteConcrete components are mostly available in most areas. Chances of cracks and blemishes in concrete are minimal. Concrete may be enhanced to adequate strength at a minimal cost. Concrete is very long-lasting. Concrete can be molded into any shape or structure. The expense of concrete maintenance is nearly non-existent. The degradation of concrete with age is negligible. Concrete is wind and completely waterproof. As a ...

Types of Rammed EarthIn almost any country, providing decent good housing is acknowledged as a critical obligation for the welfare of its citizens. Natural-resource-based construction materials are frequently employed for this. Clay is used to make bricks, and river sand is used to make cement sand blocks, to name a few examples. Commercial exploitation of these resources frequently results in a variety of ecological concerns. The structures' ...

Copyrights, Patents, and TrademarksThe paper shall specifically and particularly deal with the practical application of Intellectual Property Law operating Within UK and resolution of the issues so structured in the underlined case studies and the facts sheets so attached. The major consideration and focus shall be upon three primary and major intellectual property, Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks. The paper shall also assess and evaluate...

History of Urban RenewalThis task as focused on urban renewal which is a concept of urban planning and development. Urban renewal may be defined as the process of rehabilitating cities and urban areas through upgrading streets, buildings and neighbours that are in poor condition. This is an important aspect in management of central business districts with an aim of ensuring that there is development in terms of infrastructure and technologica...

Early Life and ReignHatshepsut is considered to be one of the most famous female king of Egypt who was bestowed with unprecedented power as a woman and was also successful in offering power to women of her time. She is the 5th ruler of the 18th dynasty. Hatshepsut was the daughter of Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose and as it was quite common in the royal houses of Egypt, she married her half-brother Thutmose II. They had a daughter Neferu from th...

Australia and New Zealand's Joint Accreditation System (JAS-ANZ): accredits entities that inspect or certify organizations, products, or individuals. They do this by creating the evaluation standards that inspectors and certifiers must achieve to be recognized under these themes: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Sustainability and the Environment CodeMark Certification Bodies: are intended to provide the market and regulatory authorities ...

CottonCotton is a versatile fabric that will be utilized to create a variety of looks. It has a sharp, clear look that works well with both traditional and modern styles. Due to their lightweight, cotton curtains must be lined properly to hang and fall properly. Choose cotton with a tight weave or have them nicely lined if you want to block sunlight in a bright environment.   Where to be used  Cotton may be blended inclusive of ot...

How has Adjudication Developed in the Last 25 Years?Adjudication is the process of resolving disputes usually termed as a ‘quick fix’ or ‘rough justice. The adjudication clauses have been in existence in standard form English construction subcontractors for some forty years. This has allowed subcontractors to challenge, within strict timeline, the amounts that the major contractors had deducted or set-off from the interim pay...

Background InformationBuildings and relevant architectural designs have always been prominent landmarks for every city. These buildings assist the city in establishing a sense of identity and symbolize the citizens and tourists regarding the city’s historical value and cultural diversity (Sim, 2019). After 1900, several cities like the United States shifted their several high-rise structures to highlight their identity in terms of establ...

Key components of safety and environmental legislation, regulation, and industry code for the following stepsFor any organization the establishment of a proper risk assessment system over any specific plant or location is integral. Not only is the factor integral for the safety and welfare of the people who are going to indulge in the process of creating a new structure at a specific location but will also keep the people who will come to the ...

DiscussionQuality management refers to as the act to oversee every activity and task that is required for maintaining a specific level of excellence. The quality management system in the construction industry or project is required for ensuring that the work would be completed within the constraints of the best quality, a minimum possible cost and the mentioned period (Oakland and Marosszeky 2017). The following report provides a brief discuss...

Vulnerabilities of Remote WorkingOutline a security architecture for the distributed environment shown below, where users wish to access enterprise services from various remote locations such as home, airport and other branch offices. Analyze the security threats that can arise in such an environment. State any assumptions that you are making. Using distributed environment such as cloud computing is not an assurance that denial of servic...

Review of Existing SystemsA retail organization structure is one that is used by retail-inclined affiliations like markets, hardware stores, shopping outlets, online business stores, book shops, tranquilize stores and an expansive gathering of others (Bajaj and Srivastava,2005) Features, for instance, Point of Sale (POS), stock organization, reports and data sources, specialist organization, customer organization, and generation arrange organi...

Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage SystemsNowadays, fossil fuels are one of the most widely used energy resource in this world. The global energy mix approach is becoming very complex nowadays, as both the suppliers and the consumers are considering different alternative environment friendly source of energy resource. The factors those are forcing the specified consideration includes:  (a) The constantly enhancing need for the e...

Business DescriptionThe Coffee Mug Café will be a coffee café situated in Launceston Transit Centre bus station, Tasmania. Positioned in Launceston Market area, the café will be located in one of the new constructed Market Plaza. The café intends to offer epicurean coffees, Vienna, Hot chocolate, drip coffee, and smoothies. The all-time available offerings will include muffins, bread, cookies, doughnuts, and cake, b...

Defining Virtual CommunitiesVirtual Community Internet is bringing tremendous changes in our lives-it is changing the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact with one another. Internet has made virtual community a new way of interaction where the speech of transferring information is supersonic (Akram et. al. 2005). The virtual community enable information to be transferred quickly with the aid of internet. Apparently, most bu...

Project BackgroundThe development of the auto cut off circuit has allowed in the implementation of various equipments including transistors. The integration of the auto cut off circuit has allowed to protect the loads of various heavy electrical devices including TV and refrigerators. Further, I have learned that the integration of the auto cutoff circuit has provided protection from both the under and over line voltages. Furthermore, these ci...

Properties, Strength, and BehaviourBeams are defined as a horizontal structural member that primarily carry axial loadings. Beams experience axial, torsional and beam loadings (Rossman & Dym, 2008). Beams are classified depending on their mode of support. Support can be a fixed, roller or pin. A simply supported beam is one in which the transverse member lies on singular support at each end. Beams extending beyond the their support are kno...

Industry Situation and Company PlansReal Estate Investar Group Limited is an Australian company based in Ashmore, Australia and was founded in 2006. The company provides services and direct investment property opportunities to property investors in New Zealand and Australia. The company is also a leading provider of integrated services to property investors so as to assist in the analysis, identification, acquisition, accounting and tracking o...

Task 1Answer to question (a) The market segment for Whangamata area will be to target the age group of 25 and above of both the genders as they fall under the high-income group. This will help me in selling off the properties, as the estimated property value of this area is around $1,698,333 (Manganelli et al. 2014). The demography of this place is a mixture of old and young people who are financially sound. On researching, I found that the p...

Introduction Of The ProjectPreservation is the activity of rationing something specifically, Safeguarding, security or rebuilding of the indigenous habitat, characteristic eco-framework, vegetation and life style. Conserving and protecting the legacy of our verifiable ownership in its perfect and unique shape, so it keeps on depicting its unique excellence, unmistakable character, interesting style or utilize or relationship with a particular ...

Android Controlled Smart App for Home AutomationControlling smart home system at smart homes is a concept existed for several years. Home automation system provides a great research scope in order to create new field in computing as well as engineering. The proposed application consists of centralized control of lights, appliances, gates and doors, television, refrigerator, air condition and security locks and cameras in order to provide enhan...