Studying Behavior of RC Framed Structures w/ URM Infill Panels Under Seismic Loads

 Paste your Abstract: The current research work aims to study the behavior of the Reinforced Concrete (RC) framed structures fully, as well as, partially infilled with Unreinforced Masonry Infill (URM) panels under seismic loads. In order to achieve this goal, a numerical study of three groups of 2-D three-bays RC frames will be conducted … Read more

History & Economy: How Silver Affects the World — An Insight on the Pacfic Trade and Int'l Weatlh

 Silver Affects the World There were many historical importances of the silver trade. The demand for silver in China was the first to drive the foreign trade in the Pacific like Japan and Mexico. In exchange for silver, the Chinese traded silk and porcelain. The world historical importance of the silver trade was that … Read more

Discovering the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Stroke Recurrence at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals: A Literature Review

 1 CHAPTЕR ONЕ: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction This chaptеr dеscribеs thе background and nееd for this study which sought to dеtеrminе thе prеvalеncе of strokе rеcurrеncе at Parirеnyatwa Group of Hospitals (PGH); ward C7,C8 and its’ associatеd factors. Furthеrmorе, it outlinеs thе objеctivеs, statеs thе problеm statеmеnt, thе rеsеarch quеstions and a briеf dеscription of … Read more

The History of the World Trade Center: From 1946 to 2001

 In 1946, the New York Legislature agreed to the development of a “world trade mart” in downtown Manhattan.  The idea came from real estate developer, David Sholtz.  Not until 1958 were plans announced by David Rockefeller to build a complex on the east side of Lower Manhattan.  Originally the proposal was for only one … Read more

The History & Benefits of Rent Control: 60 Chars Max

 ay in Since the moment we are born we start facing all these different kinds of laws, taxations, and regulations. Depending on the geographic area in which we live in those laws increase or decrease. Rent control is one of those laws every single person encounters at least once in their lifetime. Those who … Read more

Uncovering the Story Behind NYC's World Trade Center – Built By David Rockefeller in 1958

 In 1946, the New York Legislature agreed to the development of a “world trade mart” in downtown Manhattan.  The idea came from real estate developer, David Sholtz.  Not until 1958 were plans announced by David Rockefeller to build a complex on the east side of Lower Manhattan.  Originally the proposal was for only one … Read more

Geology of Long Reef Point: Geological Processes and Ecosystems

 Geological processes Assignment 3 Paris hanan 12621886 Excursion group 1 (21.4.2018) Long reef point- 1)  Give the geographical coordinates of Long Reef Point: (2 marks) 33°44'30.9"S 151°19'01.2"E 2)  How was Long Reef Point formed? (3 marks) The point was formed when the surrounding sandstone cliffs were eroded. The hard bedrock of the point meant … Read more

Harsh Reality of Mental Institutions in Early America

 Delaney Bahn Ms. Motley &  Ms. Gilmartin American Studies 11 May 2018 Behind Bars In early parts of America’s history, people who had mental illnesses were often placed in jail like institutions, or sent off to islands to die. Once people entered these hospitals, patients were not given the right to leave, and doctors … Read more

Portable desk lamp – inexpensive, clean, reliable and rechargeable

Project 2 Feasibility Report Executive​ ​Summary A solid-state device such as a portable desk lamp which only needs a small scale of energy source is needed to improve the lives of people from the underdeveloped nations who are still using kerosene wick lamp and candle. The kerosene wick lamp and the candles are expensive, not … Read more

Al Gore – An Inconvenient Truth

This motion picture is impeccable in its effort to convey a very clear and simple message. It displays Al Gore venturing to the far corners of the planet while setting out key causes, impacts, and answers to global climate change. The movie also gives a fascinating insight into the moral drive of one man to … Read more

Restrictions on the passage of foreign warships through territorial seas

There are many countries in international practice that require various restrictions on the passage of foreign warships through their territorial seas. The present Section seeks to analyze state practice with respect to this matter. There is high tendency among the number of states requiring warships to notify or obtain authorization before entering a coastal state’s … Read more