...CE5010 – MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Assignment – 1 (a) Make a list of materials that are (i) commonly used in construction industry, (ii) rarely / sparingly used materials in the construction industry, (iii) materials that are not used but can be used in the construction industry (b) Visit the Sports Complex and the Community Centre at IIT Madras and find out the materials used for construction and prepare a report. Materials commonly used in the construction industry * Concrete – Cement, Lime, Sand, Aggregates, Fly Ash, Water * Wood, Bamboo, Timber * Stones – Granite, Basalt, Limestone, Marble, Quartizite, Shale, Slate * Silt, Clay, Mud, Moorum, Puzzolona, Thatch * Gypsum * Brick, Crushed Bricks * Metals – Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Nickel * Galvanized Iron, cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel * Asbestos * Glass * Gypsum Plaster * PVC, HDPE, Plastics * Ceramics, Mosaic * Epoxy Coating * Paint * PTFE Roofing, Terracotta Tiles * Coal Tar, Bitumen * Plaster Boards * Fabric, Rubber, Foam Board, Plywood * Admixtures – Lignosulphonates, Vinyl Polymers, Polycarboxylate Ethers * Plaster Boards * Epoxy, Neoprene Materials rarely / sparingly used in the construction industry * Stones – Flag Stones * Asphalt * Metals – Chromium, Titanium, Gold, Silver * Silica Fumes * Glass Fiber * Fiber Cement Sheeting * Ice * Aluminum Composite Wall Claddings ...
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...Personal Statement My father taught me that when you have a dream, go for it. The dream is the food of the soul. Everyone in this planet has goals and dreams that they are looking for to make them real. When I walked through my way to build my future by going to school, I saw a lot of people who have jobs. I started to think that I will be one of them to work too. It was amazing for me to see people and started to think that I will get to the level that they have got or higher. When I finish high school, I saw our neighbor goes to the University of Hail because he is a professor in there. I started to think why I don’t be a professor as my neighbor. I worked in a company for a year and it was a great experience to be far away of your family to be more responsible. I was an entry data. After almost a year, I decided to study abroad to learn different language and system of a university. I went to USA to study bachelor degree and the time went so fast with getting a good knowledge in there. Now, I am looking for a higher level which is master degree. I have many steps that have to be crossed in my major which is Information Technology and I see myself will be one of the important people in the world of computer. When I read about University of Sussex, I start to think about improvement and development for my skills and my knowledge because it has a great rate in the universities world and from the description of the courses I wished that I got a chance to study in The University...
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...CHAPTER 1 Problem & Its Background Instructional material is an important tool in the teaching process. As our world evolves, the technology is also evolving and we can’t deny the fact that it is happening also to education. One of the examples is the modern technologies used by some of the teachers as their instructional materials. (Richards) Before, children were taught in a rigid and stereotyped way. Teachers used authentic or created materials as their tool in teaching the learners. Nowadays, there are lots of instructional materials to be used in teaching. There are new trends on language teaching and this is by the use of modern technology as their instructional material. These instructional materials include laptops, LCD projector, speech laboratory, power point presentation, tablets, etc. By the use of it, learners can relate to their discussion. Instructional materials serves as the basis for match of the language input learners and the language practice that occurs in the classroom. They can provide a detailed specification of content, even in the absence of the syllabus (Richards and Rodgers, 1986). It is an important element within the curriculum and their often tangible and visible aspect of it (Nunan, 1991). Technology has become an integral part of higher education instruction with the increased use of technology; instructional resources like the textbooks are slowly making their way into the higher education system. The use of technology is still increasing...
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...CHAPTER 1 Problem & Its Background Instructional material is an important tool in the teaching process. As our world evolves, the technology is also evolving and we can’t deny the fact that it is happening also to education. One of the examples is the modern technologies used by some of the teachers as their instructional materials. (Richards) Before, children were taught in a rigid and stereotyped way. Teachers used authentic or created materials as their tool in teaching the learners. Nowadays, there are lots of instructional materials to be used in teaching. There are new trends on language teaching and this is by the use of modern technology as their instructional material. These instructional materials include laptops, LCD projector, speech laboratory, power point presentation, tablets, etc. By the use of it, learners can relate to their discussion. Instructional materials serves as the basis for match of the language input learners and the language practice that occurs in the classroom. They can provide a detailed specification of content, even in the absence of the syllabus (Richards and Rodgers, 1986). It is an important element within the curriculum and their often tangible and visible aspect of it (Nunan, 1991). Technology has become an integral part of higher education instruction with the increased use of technology; instructional resources like the textbooks are slowly making their way into the higher education system. The use of technology is still increasing...
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...1. Allegory -An allegory is a symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the aid of a more corporeal object or idea being used as an example. Usually a rhetoric device, an allegory suggests a meaning via metaphoric examples. 2. Alliteration -Alliteration is a literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Whether it is the consonant sound or a specific vowel group, the alliteration involves creating a repetition of similar sounds in the sentence. Alliterations are also created when the words all begin with the same letter. Alliterations are used to add character to the writing and often add an element of ‘fun’ to the piece.. 3. Allusion -An allusion is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned. 4. Amplification -Amplification refers to a literary practice wherein the writer embellishes the sentence by adding more information to it in order to increase its worth and understandability. When a plain sentence is too abrupt and fails to convey the full implications desired, amplification comes into play when the writer adds more to the structure to give it more meaning. 5. Anagram -Anagrams are an extremely popular form of literary device wherein the writer jumbles up parts of the...
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...Modern Materials Case Study – III-7 In 1991 through mergers and acquisitions Modern Materials, Inc. was established. They manufacture products that are used as raw materials by large manufacturing companies and the construction industry. After the merger in 1994 in an effort to retain both Information Services, they outsourced the department to STC. Woodson was hired in 1995 to help improve the company’s competitive position and profitability. His plan was to improve customer service by improving supply chain management. Modern Materials, Inc. Information Services staff were all hired by STC as a part of the contract. Except for the change in management in Information Services, other operations remained unchanged. Harvey Wooden was hired in 1995 as vice president of quality by Modern Materials, Inc. His aim was to improved Modern Materials, Inc. customer service thus improving the company’s competitive position and increasing profit. In 1996 Woodson proposed a Supply-Chain Management System Project that would significantly improve its business processes and fully support the company’s information systems. The project got approved in 1998 and was scheduled to be completed in 2001. Woodson outsourced the project to a company named UCA. UCA began to lead the project and define the requirements and program specifications for the new system. The project was expected to cost $60 million. However, just as the project got started the industry was hit with a downturn, and...
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...low investment low gestation period, decentralized production system using traditional skill and local raw materials. The products are essential mass consumer goods or unique products of artistic and aesthetic native. Khadi and village industries have been grouped in to seven major categories, viz., mineral based industry, forest based, agro-based, polymer and chemical based, engineering and non conventional energy, textile and service industry. Rural industry covers traditional sector and modern sector, under traditional sector and modern sector. Under traditional sector as per planning commission, come khadi, village industry, handloom, sericulture, handicraft and coir whereas modern sector includes power looms and small scale industries. Besides the above characteristics of rural industry, rural entrepreneur has the following essential characteristics: Labor intensive Use of traditional skill Less Capital Investment Decentralized Production Use of local raw material. (i) Labor Intensive: Rural industries are labor intensive because they give more employment of labor than machines. Rural entrepreneurs are generally labor intensive because they give much stress on human capital. (ii) Use of traditional Skill: Rural entrepreneurs give much emphasis on use of traditional skill during the course of production. They have no capacity to apply modern skill and technology in their industry. (iii) Less Capital: Rural entrepreneurs generally invest less...
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...Cristiana-Luminiţa Assistant, Ph.D. Student Spiru Haret University, Faculty of Financial Accounting Management Craiova and University of Craiova, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Craiova e-mail: cristiana.bogdanoiu@yahoo.com Abstract This paper aims to discuss issues related to the improvement of management accounting in the dairy industry by implementing standard cost method. The methods used today do not provide informational satisfaction to managers in order to conduct effectively production activities, which is why we attempted the standard cost method, it responding to the managers needs to obtain the efficiency of production, and all economic entities. The method allows an operative control of how they consume manpower and material resources by pursuing distinct, permanent and complete deviations during the activity and not at the end of the reporting period. Successful implementation of the standard method depends on the accuracy by which standards are developed and promotes consistently anticipated calculation of production costs as well as determination, tracking and controlling deviations from them, leads to increased practical value of accounting information and business improvement. Key words: standard cost method, calculation, deviations, effective costs, standard costs. JEL Classification: M40, M41 Introduction The main objective of the development and diversification of the costing methods in the dairy industry is to make them more operational and effective...
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...(enthalpy) between two or more fluids, between a solid surface and a fluid, or between solid particulates and a fluid, at different temperatures and in thermal contact. …” The company is into highly customized heat equipments. Presently, due to entry of new competition from European and Korean companies they have changed their corporate policy, which emphasize on reducing the variety and standardizing the product. The new business policy also aims at reducing the current lead time from 14 weeks to 6 weeks. Problem Statement The Materials Department headed by Rick Coyne has to take many initiatives internally to incorporate the various implications of the new strategy, and submit his report to his boss Max Brisco with the changes suggested by him within a week. The major challenges that Rick faces include: • Change from responsive to anticipatory model of production. • Increase inventory turns from present 4 times to 20 times. • Eliminate material shortages and stock outs. • Reduce cost of purchased goods by 10%. • Reduce custom lead time from 14 weeks to 6 weeks. • Eliminate discrepancies with inventory records. • Keep-up with the increased competition in the industry. Analysis of key issues & options • Interpretation of new corporate strategy. In our view the key issue is to find out how to adapt the supply chain strategy from a responsive model to an...
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...Week 8 Knowledge Check Study Guide Concepts Mastery Operations and Material Score: 25 / 25 Questions 100% 1 2 25 100% 3 4 5 100% 6 7 8 Industry Standards 100% 9 10 E-commerce Systems 100% 12 13 14 100% 15 23 24 100% 16 17 18 Management Costs Three Types of Operating Systems Three Stage Process of Operation Material Management Efficiency and Effectiveness Effects on Profitability 11 Competitive Advantage 100% 19 20 21 22 Concept: Operations and Material Management Costs Mastery 100% Questions 1 2 25 1. Which of the following costs is associated with a firm’s operations and materials management function? A. The cost of the machinery, computers, tools, buildings, and equipment B. The cost of employee wages, including benefits C. The cost of work-in-process goods, semifinished products moving through the production process D. The stock value of finished products a company holds in inventory Correct: The Correct Answer is: A. “A firm’s materials management function is responsible for finding companies that supply high quality, low-cost raw materials and components” such as machinery, computers, tools, buildings, and equipment (Jones, 2007, p. 378). 2. According to Jones (2007), the semifinished goods and services that go through a company’s production process are called A. conversion ...
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...INTRODUCTION Organization is viewed as a group of persons for achieving its goals. The study about organization is termed as organization study. Organization affects the quality of human life in modern society. The study of organization is thus very essential for understanding the behaviour of human being. Organization can be studied in two perspectives that are micro and macro. In micro perspective, the focus of study is on individuals. It concerns itself with each individual’s psychological makeup, his interaction with other individuals and groups. The micro view of individuals in organization is recognized as a discipline called organizational behaviour. The macro view considers organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organizational goals, organizational structure, technologies used in organization and how organization interact with the environment. The macro perspective is recognized as a discipline called organizational theory. Both these aspects are taken together to present a complete picture of organizational study. The organization study is a relevant part of our MBA program; this would enable to meet and attain a practical and real time feed of various aspects concern and to relate it to be concept and theory studies...
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...that it can meet demand in a timely manner. Capacity management includes proper sizing and allocation of resources including workers, raw materials, inventory, equipment, space, and technology. Inefficient capacity management can have substantial impact on a business, either because it will not be able to meet demand, or because there would be too much idle inventory, raw materials and other resources. Effective capacity management requires good demand forecasting for proper planning on the aggregate (Chase, Jacobs, & Aquilano, 2006). In the case of the new Starbucks yogurt and ice cream products, the company needs good forecasting on daily, weekly and seasonal demand for these products. Each store needs to be supplied with the required equipment and receive sufficient raw materials to meet daily demand. Just-In-Time. Just-in-time (JIT) is a production model to meet demand without incurring in unnecessary surplus or inventory build-up. The purpose of JIT is to reduce the expense associated with excess inventories and overproduction. JIT requires a predictable forecast of product demand. It is a good idea to maintain sufficient safety stock just in case there is an unexpected increment in demand (Hartman, 2009). Starbucks can use a JIT model for its ice cream and yogurt lines. Each store will receive only sufficient raw materials (milk, sugar, frozen fruit, etc.) to prepare the volume of yogurt and ice cream that can be sold during the week. These are the types of...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Organization is viewed as a group of persons for achieving its goals. The study about organization is termed as organization study. Organization affects the quality of human life in modern society. The study of organization is thus very essential for understanding the behaviour of human being. Organization can be studied in two perspectives that are micro and macro. In micro perspective, the focus of study is on individuals. It concerns itself with each individual’s psychological makeup, his interaction with other individuals and groups. The micro view of individuals in organization is recognized as a discipline called organizational behaviour. The macro view considers organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organizational goals, organizational structure, technologies used in organization and how organization interact with the environment. The macro perspective is recognized as a discipline called organizational theory. Both these aspects taken together to present a complete picture of organizational study. The organization study is a relevant part of our MBA program; this would enable to meet and attain a practical and real time feed of various aspects concern and to relate it to be concept and theory studies in the classroom. This exercise would help the future managers to meet the challenges lying...
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...COMPUTERIZED INVENTORY AND BARCODING SYSTEM(CIBS) A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of College of Computer Science Palawan Polytechnic College In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science By: Gregorio, Diana Rose L. Pulido, Ava Krisha L. March, 2015 Chapter 1 Introduction Now a day we are living in a modern world in which technology affects in the lives of people. As a proof of modernization, computers had been developed. It greatly affects our lifestyles, our health, communication, and information activities. And it is also a guide in dealing business. A business is typically formed to earn a profit that will increase the wealth of its owners and grow the business itself. The operators and owners of a business have as one of their main objectives, the receipt or generation of financials return in exchange for work and acceptance of risk. Computerized Inventory and Barcoding systems often face customer demands for many different products. The demand characteristics may vary from product to product and therefore an inventory manager will generally apply a customized policy for every product. However, in most cases, all customer demand for a single product is handled in a uniform way. Although the order sizes may vary greatly and some orders can be handled in a different way than others, each unit demanded is considered equally important. The system also allows the inventory to be well in-checked without much labor. Just...
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...Chap -1 Production management DEFINITION As any premises in which person are employed for the purpose of making altering , repairing ornamenting , finishing , clearing , washing , breaking , adopting for sale any article PRODUCTION AS THE CONVERSION PROCESS Production process of changing input into output . INPUT Lab our Material Equipment Capital Management OUTPUT Goods and services Conversion Process COMPARISION Actual V/s Planned The input to the production system are raw material , parts , energy , production schedules , information technology , capital or management and output are the goods , transported goods ,delivered message , services customers. For example :- 1) In manufacturing organization like steel plant , input are materials like iron , ore , coke , lime stone ,etc 2) In service organization like bank , inputs are customer and output are serviced customer COMPONENTS OF PRODUCTION FUNCTION PLANNING | * Product selection and design * Process selection and planning * Facility location * Facility layout and materials handling * Capital planning * Forecasting * Production planning | ORGANISING | * Work study and job design | CONTROLLONG | * Production control * Inventory control * Quality control * Maintenance and replacement * Cost of reduction and cost control | 1. Production selection and design -A right kinds of products and good design of the product are crucial for the...
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