Calculating Response Spectra and Capacity Curve with Pushover Analysis for Earthquake Design

 S_d=∆/(Γϕ_n ) Γ=({ϕ}^T [M]{1})/({ϕ}^T [M]{ϕ}) α=〖[∑_(j=1)^N▒〖m_i ϕ_i 〗]〗^2/(M∑_(j=1)^N▒〖m_i 〖ϕ_i〗^2 〗) Response Spectra: Obtain or calculate response spectra converted into the ADRS format as the capacity spectrum in in Sa-Sd format. Graphical Solution: Plot capacity spectrum and family of damped response spectra on an ADRS format (i.e. S vs S coordinates with period T lines … Read more

Developing sustainable architectural solutions to a high-density city: Hong Kong

 Bibliography & References 1. Ng, E. (2015) Designing High Density Cities For Social & Environmental Sustainability. London, UK. Earthscan. 2. Bougdah, H. (2010) Environment, Technology & Sustainability. Abingdon, UK. Taylor and Francis. 3. Cheung, Y.K., Chau, K.W. (2005) Tall Buildings: From Engineering to Sustainability. Singapore. World Scientific Publishing Co. 4. Sayigh, A. (2014) Sustainability, … Read more

The Importance of Ethics in Business: A Comprehensive Guide

 Introduction Ethics can be generally definition broad as a set of moral principle and values that guide a human behavior. Ethics is about the conduct in human what is right, what is wrong, what is good, what is bad, what can acceptable and what are unacceptable. (Carroll, 1991; Freeman and Gilbert, 1988). It educates … Read more

Immunohistochemical Screening for Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) among Sudanese Patients with Esophageal Cancer

 Immunohistochemical screening for Epstein Bar virus (EBV) among Sudanese Patients with Esophageal Cancer Authors: Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed1,2, Mohmad Ahmad Babikir Ibraheem Beely3, Mohammed Siddig Abd El Aziz4, Fawaz D. Alshammari5, Ahmed Abdalla Agab Eldour3. Affiliations:  1- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Hail, KSA, 2- Department of Histopathology and Cytology, FMLS, University … Read more

Strategic Human Resource Management in Healthcare and Environmental Design

 Strategic Human Resource Management in Healthcare and Environmental Design Misty Colvin HSAD 710: Strategic Management of Healthcare Systems University of South Dakota, Beacom School of Business September 6, 2016 Strategic Human Resource Management in Healthcare and Environmental Design Corporate sustainability, or a healthcare organization’s ability to create “an enduring competitive advantage” (Sadatsafavi & Walewski, … Read more

Controversial Issue: Abortion Availability and Restrictions

 In the Introduction to “They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff, and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to provide inexperienced writers with the tools to understand another writer’s ideas and formulate their own response. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer … Read more

Functions of White Blood Cells in Human Immunity

 An explanation of the functions of the white blood cells in the defense against pathogens in human immunity Introduction You were cutting onions in the kitchen and you accidentally cut your finger, a few weeks later you cannot feel pain or you see the cut anymore. Have you ever wondered how this happens, how … Read more