...One of the best materials to consider when trying to replace a damaged or older roof is copper, typically because this material is extremely durable and can last for a very long time before needing to be replaced. Listed below are just three of the many reasons to replace your roof with copper. Copper Roofing Can Help Cool Down Your Home A huge reason to replace your roof with copper is that a copper roof can help cool down your home. While most of the other roofing materials that you can utilize will absorb light and heat from the sun throughout the day, copper is a bit different in that it reflects the light away. When that light is reflected way, it cannot be absorbed as much into the roof of your home and converted into heat that will...
Words: 423 - Pages: 2
..... 7 1.2. Problem ........................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.1 Chapter 2................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.2 Chapter 3................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.3 Chapter 4................................................................................................................................ 8 1.2.4 Chapter 5................................................................................................................................ 8 1.3. Research methodology ................................................................................................................ 9 1.4. Delimitations ................................................................................................................................ 9 2. Chapter 2....................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1. Light steel frame building...
Words: 10715 - Pages: 43
...Introduction The world is a place for everyone and everything to live comfortably. In order to fulfill this comfort that we are supposed to have, we have to keep a healthy environment. Everything that everyone does affects the environment, in good and bad ways. There are things that go unnoticed in everyday life that needs to be looked at more seriously in order to improve the environment. Recognizing and correcting the problem and promoting the positive aspects will ultimately improve the environment. In order to maintain a healthy environment, society must become aware of how day-to-day activities impact the environment and they also need to be ready to approach and change such lifestyles. So how can we, as individuals, improve the environment? Why When talking about environment related issues, most people just don’t care; they are only doing enough to get by for themselves. The only concerns they have are paying their bills on time, taking care of their family, keeping their job, and being happy. People are contemplating the fact that they are just one person, and the changes they make won’t make a difference so why should it matter. (Savage) If this mind set of people changes then that one person will turn it to hundreds and thousands of people and differences in the environment will start to be seen. There are multiple different reasons on why you should care about the environment and what impacts it. Approximately 40% of deaths globally are cause by pollution, and...
Words: 5914 - Pages: 24
...Intellectual Capitalism 2 Verizon Q1: How can this video inform your company president based on the contents of his letter? (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd98Naz8jvQ One of the key focal points of Verizon’s strategic position is exploring the Internet of Things. Understanding and creating solutions on this new platform will be paramount to staying ahead of direct competitors. To address this topic and the challenges and opportunities that lie therein, Chad Jones, formerly of Xively by LogMeIn, delivered the above-linked lecture at the Harvard Innovation Lab entitled “The Business of the Internet of Things”. The Internet of Things (aka Internet of Everything, Industrial Internet) is viewed as the next great technological revolution that will transform how we experience our daily life. The exploration of this new frontier has captivated many different industries, such as energy, health care, manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Many have begun to “connect” devices by incorporating sensors or software that can be remotely monitored, enabling seamless communication in real-time between computer networks and the physical world. Estimates are that by the end of 2014, there were 1.2 billion connections in Internet of Things, and future projections have that number leaping by as much as 5 times by 2020 with the potential to boast nearly 1 trillion connections by 2025. The economic impact is being estimated at $4.6 trillion by 2020, at which point could...
Words: 2360 - Pages: 10
...GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing RCAC GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing Principal Author Craig Nielson, LEED AP Rural Community Assistance Corporation Co-authors Connie Baker Wolfe Rural Community Assistance Corporation Dave Conine Rural Community Assistance Corporation Contributor Art Seavey Rural Community Assistance Corporation Design Dave Conine Sharon Wills Rural Community Assistance Corporation Managing Editor and Production Sharon Wills RCAC Corporate Office: 3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201, West Sacramento, California 95691 916/447-2854 | 916/447-2878 fax | www.rcac.org Published by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting rural communities achieve their goals and visions by providing training, technical assistance and access to resources. RCAC promotes quality, respect, integrity, cooperation and commitment in our work. Copyright © 2009 RCAC. All rights reserved. For reprint permission, please call 916/447-2854. Disclaimer: The material in this document has been reviewed by RCAC and approved for publication. The views expressed by individual authors, however, are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of RCAC. Trade names, products or services do not convey, and should not be interpreted as conveying, RCAC approval, endorsement or recommendation...
Words: 32710 - Pages: 131
...crust, making it the most plentiful of all metals. The one of the major user of aluminium alloys is in the transportation industry. Car and truck manufacturers use SPD processed aluminium alloys because they are strong, but lightweight. Another important use of aluminium alloys is in the packaging industry. Aluminium foil, drink cans, paint tubes, and containers for home products are all made of aluminium alloys. Other uses of aluminium alloys include window and door frames, screens, roofing, siding, electrical wires and appliances, automobile engines, heating and cooling systems, kitchen utensils, garden furniture, and heavy machinery. Aluminium is also made into a large variety of compounds with many industrial and practical uses. Aluminium ammonium sulphate is used as a mordant, in water purification and sewage treatment systems, in paper production and the tanning of leather, and as a food additive. Accordingly, new Al alloys and production or processing techniques are still developing in many research areas. Therefore, it is a perfect candidate for experimental and numerical studies when ECAP processing is considered. 1.2 Historical prospective Materials have always defined the era of development, the age of human civilization is in, right from the Stone Age on to the Iron Age, further on to information technology. Throughout history, humankind has evolved from crafting natural materials, such as stone or wood to synthesizing and refining the properties of man-made materials...
Words: 4961 - Pages: 20
...Bangladesh garment exports boom despite disasters Published July 09, 2013 AFP * In this photograph taken on June 23, 2010, Bangladeshi women sew clothes in a garment factory in Ashulia. Output from Bangladesh's accident-prone garment sector has increased in June, with demand from foreign retailers still growing despite the country's factory disaster in April. (AFP/File) DHAKA (AFP) – Output from Bangladesh's accident-prone garment sector increased in June, data showed Tuesday, with demand from foreign retailers still growing despite the country's factory disaster in April. At least 1,129 people were killed when the Rana Plaza factory complex collapsed outside the capital Dhaka in April, sparking demonstrations against Western brands and prompting some retailers to threaten to cancel orders. Government data released on Tuesday showed that the country's total exports -- 80 percent of which come from the garment sector -- soared by 16 percent year-on-year in June to $2.7 billion, following an increase of 15 percent in May. "The disasters didn't have much impact. They are scattered incidents," head of the government's Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Shuvhashish Bose told AFP, referring to the Rana Plaza tragedy and other factory fires that have killed another 130 workers since November. Total exports from Bangladesh, the second-biggest clothing manufacturer in the world after China, grew by 11 percent to a record $27.02 billion in the 2012-13 financial year to June. ...
Words: 18334 - Pages: 74
...English translation of the Vimanika Shastra, which purports to be an ancient Hindu manuscript on the construction and use of flying machines. Title Page Preface Plates First Ten Pages of Sanskrit Foreword Title Page (English Translation) Contents First Chapter Second Chapter Third Chapter Fourth Chapter Fifth Chapter Sixth Chapter VYMAANIKA-SHAASTRA AERONAUTICS by Maharshi Bharadwaaja Propounded by Venerable SUBBARAYA SHASTRY Translated into English and Edited, Printed and Published by G.R. JOSYER SCHOLAR, HISTORIAN, ESSAYIST, SANSKRITIST Printed at CORONATION PRESS, MYSORE-4, INDIA [1973] NOTICE OF ATTRIBUTION This text is NOT in the public domain in any country. This e-text has been posted for archival and research purposes only and must not be exploited commercially. Any other uses may be subject to International Copyright law. PREFACE by John Bruno Hare Have I lost my mind? This was the first reaction when I saw this listed for sale at the used book site, ABEBooks. I had heard rumors of this book for years, but for a long time I thought it was like the Necronomicon, a book which doesn't exist except as an urban myth. Yes, you can buy a Necronomicon at amazon.com, but let's get real. You will not be shredded by shambling extra-dimensional entities if you do . . . The Vymanika Shastra, however, is not a myth. In recent years, I had seen the English text reproduced in Vimana Aircraft of Ancient India & Atlantis, published by Adventures Unlimited...
Words: 48605 - Pages: 195
...BUSINESS CASE: ESTABLISHMENT and OPERATION of the FIRST RATING AGENCY in UGANDA by XYZ RATING AGENCY AND CONSULTANCY | A. | TABLE OF CONTENTS | | | | | | S/NO. | | DESCRIPTION | PAGE | | | | | 1.0 | | BUSINESS PROFILE | 2 | | 1.1 | Business Concept | 2 | | 1.2 | The Company | 3 | | 1.3 | Mission | 4 | | 1.4 | Keys to Success | 4 | | 1.5 | Rationale | 4 | | 1.6 | Position for Growth | 5 | | | | | 2.0 | | SERVICE DESCRIPTION | 7 | | 2.1 | Company Performance Rating Services | 7 | | 2.2 | Online Business Information | 9 | | 2.3 | Business Management Consulting | 9 | | | | | 3.0 | | MARKET ANALYSIS | 13 | | 3.1 | Business Services Sector | 13 | | 3.2 | Strengths | 13 | | 3.3 | Vulnerabilities | 14 | | 3.4 | Unexploited Opportunities | 15 | | 3.5 | Marketing | 15 | | | | | 4.0 | | MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE | 16 | | 4.1 | Organizational Structure | 16 | | 4.2 | Significance of the Structure | 17 | | | | | 5.0 | | INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | 18 | 6.0 | | FINANCIAL ASPECTS | 19 | | 6.1 | Start-Up | 19 | | 6.2 | Income Streams | 19 | | | | | | | APPENDIX I: TARGET INDUSTRY SEGMENTS | 21 | 1.0 BUSINESS PROFILE 1.1 Business Concept XYZ Rating Agency and Consultancy is a start-up company performance rating agency and consulting firm that aims at playing a central and critical role in collecting and analyzing a variety of financial, operational, industry and market information...
Words: 7281 - Pages: 30
...Growth Commitment Results 20 13 Impact Partners DATA B OO K DuPont Investor Relations Contents 1 2 DuPont Overview Corporate Financial Data Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Selected Additional Data 6 DuPont Science & Technology 8 Business Segments Agriculture Electronics & Communications Industrial Biosciences Nutrition & Health Performance Materials Safety & Protection Performance Chemicals 22 Corporate Financial Data Segment Information Selected Additional Data Inside Back Cover Board of Directors and DuPont Leadership Individual Shareholder Relations: (302) 774-3033 Main Office Number: (302) 774-4994 Internet: www.dupont.com The DuPont DATA BOOK has been prepared to assist financial analysts, portfolio managers and others in understanding and evaluating the company. This book presents graphics, tabular and other statistical data about the consolidated company and its business segments. Forward-Looking Statements This DATA BOOK contains forward-looking statements which may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates” or other words of similar meaning. Although they reflect our current expectations, these statements are not guarantees of future performance, but involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Some of which include: fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; failure to develop and market new products...
Words: 13899 - Pages: 56
...Internal Environment Audit &Analysisof 3M company ……………………. 4. SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………….. 5. Risk factors & future interpretation………………. 6. Conclusions&Interpretation........................................................................ 7. References 1. Company Profile Introduction 3M is an American multinational, multi industry, diversified conglomerate company incorporated in 1929as per laws of State of Delaware, in order to continue operations of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing that began in 1902.It is headquartered in St. Paul suburb of Maplewood ,Minnesota in United States. It is listed in fortune 500 company in 2008. General 3M is a Research and development based, innovative and diversified technology company. It is having a worldwide presence in business of industrial, safety and graphics, customer, electronics and energy and health care.3M’s product is among the expertised products in the global market that it serves. These products excel in the area of...
Words: 8230 - Pages: 33
...Assessment of Impacts of climate variability in Kilosa District, Morogoro Region in Tanzania Scientist. Gerald Mrema. PRECS M&C LTD, P.O. Box 10268, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *Corresponding Author (Tel: +255714254900 e-mail: mrema.gerald@gmail.com) Abstract This research is basically on assessment of impacts of climate variability in Kilosa District Morogoro Region in Tanzania were the field study was done within three wards that is Ulaya, Kilosa town and Rudewa represent three major zones of Kilosa District that is highlands, midlands and lowlands respectively. Methodologies that were used in field study include physical observation, consultation, interview through research question, literature review and GIS in map updating. Data from Tanzania meteorological agency (TMA), WAMI/RUVU basin and Morogoro agriculture department of rainfall and temperature, water level and water discharge also crop production respectively for 30years from 1980 to 2010 were analyzed statistically in order to show the link between climate variability with its associated impacts in both people and environment at large, results shows that climate variability in Kilosa District generally is of both dry and wet years in different years where the area also experience both MAM and OND seasons of rainfall per year. Also results have revealed that the total annual rainfall at Kilosa is observed to decreases at the rate of 8.04mm/year while in temperature there a slight increase at a rate of 0.1oC/year in temperature...
Words: 8286 - Pages: 34
...environment for clients, designers, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, occupants, etc. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and quality of information and guidance when it is first published. However, we can take no responsibility for the subsequent use of this information, nor for any errors or omissions it may contain. Published by Construction Research Communications Ltd by permission of Building Research Establishment Ltd Requests to copy any part of this publication should be made to: CRC Ltd Building Research Establishment Bucknalls Lane Watford, WD25 9XX BRE material is also published quarterly on CD Each CD contains BRE material published in the current year, including reports, specialist reports, and the Professional Development publications: Digests, Good Building Guides, Good Repair Guides and Information Papers. The CD collection gives you the opportunity to build a comprehensive library of BRE material at a fraction of the cost of printed copies. As a subscriber you also benefit from a 25% discount on other BRE titles. For more information contact: CRC Customer Services on 020 7505 6622 Construction Research Communications CRC supplies a wide range of building and construction related information products from BRE and other highly respected organisations. Contact: post:...
Words: 167696 - Pages: 671
...Annual Report 2011 Industrial Technology Institute Your Partner in Technological and Industrial Growth Contents ITI Quality Policy 1 Act & Legislation 2 Mandate 2 Vision 2 Mission 2 Board of Management and Committees 3 Organization Structure 4 Senior Management 5 Chairman’s Message 6 Executive Report 8 Performance Highlights 15 Quality Infrastructure 19 Accelerating Industrial Technology Development 22 Benchmarking for Competitiveness 28 Monitoring and Mitigating Pollution 33 Technology for Human welfare and Socio-economic Upliftment 37 Training Programs & Workshops 38 Capacity Building 40 New Initiatives 43 Corporate Awareness 46 Information for Industry 48 Awards and Recognition 52 Corporate Social Responsibility 54 Social, Welfare and Religious Activities 55 Publications, Presentations and Patents 57 Human Resources 62 Executive Staff 65 Financial Report 2011 Auditor's Report AG's Report Reply ITI Quality Policy “The management of the Industrial Technology Institute is unreservedly committed to maintain the ISO 17025 Quality Management System for the Testing and Calibration services and ISO 9000 Quality Management System for the entire Institute, in keeping with the National Quality Policy, thus providing customers with services of the highest professional standards. All ITI staff has been made fully...
Words: 25991 - Pages: 104
...Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for Energy Contact information Address: Via Enrico Fermi 2749 TP 450 21027 Ispra (VA) Italy E-mail: arnulf.jaeger-waldau@ec.europa.eu Tel.: +39 0332 789119 Fax: +39 0332 789268 http://ie.jrc.ec.europa.eu www.jrc.ec.europa.eu PV Status Report 2011 Research, Solar Cell Production and Market Implementation of Photovoltaics July 2011 Arnulf Jäger-Waldau European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy, Renewable Energy Unit Via Enrico Fermi 2749; TP 450 I – 21027 Ispra (VA), Italia EUR 24807 EN Legal notice Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use, which might be made of the following information. The report does not represent any official position of the European Commission, nor do its contents prejudge any future Commission proposals in any areas of Community policy. A great deal of additional information on the European Union is available on the Internet. It can be accessed through the Europa server http://europa.eu/ JRC 64900 EUR 24807 EN ISBN 978-92-79-20171-4 ISSN 1831-4155 doi 10.2788/87966 The report is online available at: http://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/refsys/ Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Union © European Union, 2011 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged Design: sailer design communication, Meersburg, Germany Printed in Belgium Printed on recycled paper. 4 | PV Status...
Words: 62002 - Pages: 249
