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Quality Construction, 2004.
An analysis of the increasing or decreasing quality in construction.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper states that quality in construction is the goal of every dedicated worker involved in any construction project. The paper contends that many factors pose a risk to the overall quality of construction. The paper examines two of the major problems facing the construction industry today, inferior materials and a shortage of skilled workers. The paper claims the necessity of comprehensive programs to be put into place to ensure quality construction.
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"In the modern Western world, quality construction is generally taken for granted. Although it was once expected that each member of a town or village participate in construction. few people today are involved in the building of their own homes. Only a small percentage of the population is involved in the construction of the roads on which the majority of the population drives. It is a vast minority of people that have played any part in the creation of the structures in which they live, work, or shop. To the average person, there is little connection made mentally between the solid floors supporting his or her weight many stories above the ground, or the protective roof keeping out the elements overhead, and the actual labor which was put into these things. If the construction process is flawless, then no one will have to think about it once completed. However, if the quality of the project is not high, people will not only think about the construction, but also be rightfully upset."
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Listed Local Authority Housing Stock, 2005.
A thorough review about whether the listed status hinder the facilities manager/building surveyor and the residents that live within the property when it comes to building works carried out on their property.
14,251 words (approx. 57.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 146.95
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This paper determines whether the listed building status within local authority housing assists surveyors and the residents, or whether it in fact hinders them. There are, quite likely, good and valid arguments for either side of this issue. These are addressed, and the feelings and beliefs of those affected by the listed building status of their homes and businesses is very important. It is also possible that the listed building status both helps and hinders in several ways. If this is the case, it is important to discuss this and show in what ways these individuals are helped and in what ways they are hindered, so that an overall designation and determination of help or hindrance can be found.
Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Limitations of the Study
Chapter Four
Analysis of the Data
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Bibliography
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"Also necessary to consider is that what might be seen as helpful to one person might be seen as a hindrance to someone else, and this is also an area that has purpose and should be considered. Even if it appears that listed building status helps the Facilities Manager/Building Surveyor and the residents, there are likely some among that group of individuals that will see it as a hindrance. The point is that not everyone will agree on the same thing and there may be other issues that affect only some of the individuals that are involved with listed buildings. Because of this, a determination of whether listed building status is a help or a hindrance for those involved with it can only be made in a general way, and cannot be made as something that should be considered as specific to every person that may be involved with this status in various ways."
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Police Scanner Instructions, 2005.
Provides a set of instructions, a technical description and a definition of the process for programming a police scanner.
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper provides instructions and descriptions of a BCL-145XL Bearcat police scanner. The instructions described show how to perform the step-by-step programming of the scanner. The technical description details the scanner and its purpose. Definitions that are needed to understand the process are included. The report is broken down into three sections: the instructions, which describes the major and minor programming process steps; the technical description, which provides insights into the scanner itself; and unfamiliar terms and definitions.
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"Scanners allow individuals to listen in on tomorrow's news as it is happening. Because there are constant dramas unfolding from domestic abuse to a police chase of a bank robber, scanning can be exciting and often fun. There is a serious side to scanning as well. There are professionals such as news teams, private investigators and even ambulance chasing lawyers who use scanners to get the scoop on the competition. The key to using a programmable scanner is to get the necessary frequencies and program them into the scanner so that you can listen in to what you actually want to hear."
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Prefabrication Methods in Construction, 2005.
An in-depth examination of the past, present and future of prefabricated methods in the construction industry.
18,745 words (approx. 75.0 pages), 41 sources, MLA, £ 146.95
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The study provides a thorough understanding of what prefabricated buildings are, what they were like in the past and where they are headed in the future. The changes that have been made in prefabrication over the last 60 years are remarkable and are discussed in the paper. It explains that the learning that has taken place should be noted because there have been many new advancements that are worthy of discussion and consideration. Includes tables and graphs.
Outline
Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Validity and Uniqueness of the Data
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
The Past - Britain
The Present - Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection of Data
Data Analysis Procedures
Summary
Chapter Four
Analysis of the Data
Chapter Five
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusions
Works Cited
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"Construction is something that has always been with society. From the first primitive men that worked at creating huts and other dwellings to live in to the high-rise condominiums and million-dollar mansions that are built today, there has always been the need and the desire to build. Originally, it was a job that only men did, but there are female construction workers now, too, and there have been for some time. Some see this as a lowering of standards, while others see it as progress. The same is true of prefabrication. While many believe that this type of construction is not as secure or as long-lasting as 'traditional' methods, others feel that there is much that can be done with prefabricated buildings.
From the prefabricated buildings that were built in Britain during World War II until now much has changed, and all of this will be discussed in Chapter Two where the literature is reviewed. Despite the rising interest in prefabricated buildings and housing, however, there are still many that either do not like this method of construction or do not understand it. Many still think of it as mobile homes, or 'trailers' and do not realize the benefits that can come from other methods of prefabricated buildings. Prefabricated housing does not have to mean mobile homes. It can mean modular homes as well, or any home or building where part of the construction is done off-site and the pieces assembled on the job site."
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Gyroscopes and Aviation, 2005.
An analysis of interferometric fiber optic gyroscopes and how they relate to commercial aviation.
4,325 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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An inertial navigation system is comprised of gyroscopes, accelerometers and some type of processor. A gyroscope is a sensor that is able to measure rotation rates with respect to an inertial plane. Mechanical spinning-mass gyroscopes, though, are difficult to handle and require a high level of maintenance. Similarly, ring laser gyroscopes produce lock-in phenomena and require ongoing mechanical fine-tuning if they are to retain sensitivity at small rotation rates. This paper provides an overview and discussion of inertial navigation systems, the principles of interferometric fiber optic gyroscopes and their application to commercial aviation. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Principles of Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyroscopes
Relationship of Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyroscope Principles to Commercial
Aviation
Current and Future Trends
Conclusion
References
Appendix A
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"In 1908, Sir Hiram Maxim published a book discussing his experiments in aeronautics. He described a gyroscopic stability augmentation device connected to the fore and aft elevators of a large, highly unstable airplane built and tested while tethered during the 1890s [1]. This device is believed to be the first example of aircraft automation and was patented in England in 1891. Early on in their flight experiments, Orville and Wilbur Wright also recognized the severe instability of their aircraft and independently developed stability augmentation devices. In 1913, Lawrence Sperry developed a more advanced gyroscopic stability augmentation system, which was demonstrated in flight [1]. The Sperry name was associated with aircraft automation for the next 60 years. Sperry automatic pilots (known as "autopilots") became available during the 1920s. In 1918, H. J. Taplin patented a nongyroscopic two-axis stabilization device that relied on differential aerodynamic pressures. This device was successfully flown in the United States in 1926 [1]. To date, with this sole exception (as far as is known), all successful autopilots during this period are believed to have utilized the gyroscopic principle. In 1933, a viable three-axis autopilot that was actuated solely by hydraulic and pneumatic power was an essential part of the equipment installed in Wiley Post's Lockheed Vega, Winnie Mae, for his solo around-the-world flight [1]."
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Hydrogen vs Gasoline Vehicles, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen cars.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines how there are a number of companies conducting extensive research and development of the creation of hydrogen cars due to a too great reliance on dwindling fossil fuels and environmental problems. In particular, it looks at how hydrogen fuel cars have a number of advantages over gasoline powered automobiles.
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"Since the first motorized horse and buggy, the automobile has undergone a number of changes in design and mechanics, based on consumer interest and other factors such as cost, availability of fuel, ease of manufacturability and the like. One of the areas that has undergone these changes is in power used to run the vehicles. The first automobiles were powered either by steam or electricity. The former had functional problems, and the latter were slow, heavy, impractical and expensive. Once the internal combustion engine was developed that used fuels such as fuel as gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, the other types of cars could not compete."
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Modernizing a Tank Farm.
This paper discusses a project to modernize an existing tank farm located on a refinery premises in Singapore according to ISO 14000.
17,080 words (approx. 68.3 pages), 96 sources, APA, £ 146.95
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This paper explains a project management study based on theoretical information from an extensive literature review in project management, the oil and gas industry and the laws and regulations of Singapore to select the best-practiced methods for tank farm management in the U.S. and U.K., which are suitable inferences to the requirements for tank farm management. The author points out that upgrading the tank farms is an important undertaking for any refinery wishing to improve their facilities and manage the risks of operating a highly risky industry because more stringent environmental regulations can help reduce many disasters and help companies focus their attention on areas that need improvements and changes. The paper stresses that every project is unique depending on the conditions that exist both within and out of the organization undertaking the project; therefore, upgrading a tank farm requires that the organization understand the final objectives of why the upgrade is essential and needed.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Issue
Importance
Limitations
Definition of Terms
Assumptions
Review of Project Requirements
Creation of a Project Team for the Purpose of Modernizing the Tank
"FarmProject" Team Selection
Project Team Stages
Decision Styles and Team Leadership
Managing a Tank Farm and the Variables affecting the Management
Petroleum Storage Classification
Permit Requirements and Government Guidelines in Singapore
Problems associated with Tanks Used for Petroleum and Crude Oil Storage
Identification of the Work Scope and the Work Break Down Structure
Work Break Down Process
Planning and Scheduling
Estimation of Time, Cost and Labor
Request for Proposal Caveats, Quotations and Manner of Contract Awards
Scheduling and Milestone Achievements
Worker Performance and Productivity
Quality Control
Methodology
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Singapore with a total area of 692.7 sq km is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. With well-defined trade and commerce in the region, the country has been able to rival the GDP of countries in the developed world. The Asian financial crisis of the 90's however hit the region negatively. Industries and businesses took some time in recovering from this market crash. Refineries were badly impacted due to the overcapacity that had been built into the process in anticipation of the economic boom of the 1990s in the region. The oil companies, Shell and Caltex have consolidated their operations in Singapore and many other refineries have also undertaken some form of restructuring in the region."
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Critical Path Method (CPM).
This paper is an extensive discussion of Critical Path Method (CPM), a technique for analyzing projects by determining the longest sequence of tasks (or the sequence of task with the least slack) through a project network."
23,160 words (approx. 92.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 146.95
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This paper identifies and evaluates the salient features of critical paths and critical chains to offer an insight into the potential problem areas and methodologies or options that can be used to understand and evaluate the problem. The author points out that CPM encourages managers and project members to draw graphically and identify various activities, which need to be accomplished for project completion, but in more extensive projects, these graphs and chains become very complex. The paper is based on a literature review methodology. Tables and Graphs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Purpose
Importance
Scope
Definition of Terms
Limitations
Objective
Literature Survey
The Critical Path Method (CPM)
Advantages of Using the Critical Path Method
Disadvantages of Critical Path Method
The Critical Chain and Understanding the Theory of Constraints
Advantages of Using the Critical Chain Analysis Method (CCAM)
Disadvantages of Critical Chain Method (CCM)
Comparison between CPM and CCPM Scheduling Methods
Leadership Role in Any Project Management and Scheduling Activity
The Human Element Project Teams and Decision Making
Changing Face of Projects and the Role of CPM and CCPM
Discussion
The Human Element
Training and Educating the Project Worker
Scheduling of Task and Worker Performance
Interpersonal Relationship in Project Team and Their Impact on Performance
Technical Issues of Application of CCPM and CPM
What CCPM Offers to CPM
Conclusion and Recommendation
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"Organizations today are also increasingly using virtual project management teams. They are procuring expertise and materials from all corners of the world. Therefore, CPM and CCM process are even more complicated than in the past. These environments also create their own problems and bottleneck that have to be also considered when studying and process or situation. The need to increase profits and revenues has forced many establishments to try to optimize their resources. Every organization is created to serve and develop specific functions, procedures, and responsibilities. If these goals are achieved properly, the long-term stability of the organization is accomplished; and, in many cases, guaranteed. Increasing efficiency and productivity have always been key factors in implementing any change."
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Submarines and the World Wars, 2005.
An examination of the role and impact that submarines had in the First and Second World Wars.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper provides a brief study of the role of the submarine from the First World War through to the Second World War and the developments that were seen during this period. It focuses on American and German capabilities in submarines, which gave a greater understanding of the might of these submersible vessels, especially at the time of hostilities.
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"The entry of the United States in a combative role in the First world war was delayed until 1917. The United States deployed twenty four diesel powered submarines off the United States East Coast and overseas in the Azores and Ireland. The role of these submarines were mostly to escort Allied merchant shipping and counter the threat present in the form of German submarine threats. The submarines of the United States failed to sink any of the German submarines. Still the number of attacks that they manage to repulse by near misses demonstrated the capacity of the submarine to be an effective in an anti-submarine role. The German skill in the use of submarines called U-boats during First world War demonstrated the vital role that submarine would have in future global conflicts. (Part 6: World War Two Subs)"
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Electronic Music, 2005.
The history of electronic music.
7,232 words (approx. 28.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper looks at the history of electronic music and how this history can help explain the way music is made today. The paper describes the different types of electronic music, the instruments used to make electronic music, composers of electronic music, the development of the synthesizer, and how computers are used to generate music.
Outline
Changing Instrumentation
Electronic Music
The Development of the Synthesizer
The Music
Computer Music
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"Electronic music has become a staple in popular music, a vital part of experimental and avant-garde music, and an occasional means of performing classical music. Different types of electronic production are also common for music in films, television programs, and commercials. Electronic music has been produced in some form for more than a century, but it has become more common with the creation of the synthesizer and other electronic instruments, and even more common as these and similar devices have been computerized and digitized. The synthesizer can simulate an entire orchestra or just one or two instruments. The adept user can produce a wide variety of sounds, composing in studio or in performance. A single user can thus use this system to produce short or long works, including adding a soundtrack to a silent film at minimal cost and without the need for a studio full of musicians. The synthesizer was produced after decades of experimentation with electronic music as different composers sought ways to express themselves in this manner."
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Preston Tucker, 2005.
A biography of the life of the designer and inventor, Preston Tucker.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper looks at Preston Tucker, a revolutionary, and at the same time, a rebel, an inventor, and at the same time, a hero. It looks at how he was a man before his time who managed to design an automobile that was so very advanced that, until today, no one has been able to catch up with that invention. It also explores how he was a man who dared to stand up for what he believed in and how he was a rebel in that he stood up bold and strong against the 'Big Three' automobile manufacturers of that time.
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"Born in the year 1903 in Michigan, the United States of America, Preston was alternatively called a visionary, and a con artist. Whatever he may have been, he was responsible for the creation of a futuristic car design that the car manufacturers of today have still not managed to emulate or imitate, and the man achieved all this in the year 1948, when his first futuristic car was launched amid great fanfare. However, after just a mere two short years, the Tucker Corporation had to close down because of speculation about certain bad business practices being followed by Tucker."
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Telecommunications Installation, 2004.
An analysis of how Frederick Taylor's theory of scientific management can be used to increase productivity in telecommunications installation.
1,383 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the history and specifics of Taylor's theory of scientific management. The scope of telecommunication installation is discussed, and the application of Taylor's theory of scientific management to telecommunications installation is reviewed. A summary of key points and recommendations is given.
Outline
Introduction
Telecommunications Installation
Frederick Taylor's Theory of Scientific Management
Scientific Management and Telecommunications Installation
Key Points
Conclusion
Recommendation
From the Paper
"In order to understand how Frederick Taylor's theories apply to telecommunications, it is first important to understand the scope of telecommunication installation. Telecommunication itself is simply communication that is achieved through electronic transmission, such as cable, radio, television, telephone, or even the telegraph (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language). Installation in telecommunications can include installation of underground and aerial telephone and other telecommunication lines, and cable television lines and cables. Further, telecommunication installation can include fitting of telephone equipment and hardware, as well as wiring (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)."
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Smoke Detectors, 2004.
A discussion of the reasons for having a functioning smoke alarm in the home.
3,140 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper examines how, in the United States, the accidental affliction of death caused by fires and burns occupies the fourth place. It attempts to show how smoke alarms are the chiefly efficient, initial cautioning device existing for the home and how they give precious time to run away from a fire. Generally, fires can propagate quickly through a home, and people may have as little as two minutes to run away following the alarm sounds. The possibility of dying in a housing fire is reduced to half when a functioning smoke alarm is available.
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"Though heat detectors are put into use for residential purposes from 1921, ?the field tests have shown that they are not as efficient as smoke detectors in sensing fires in the home? and the Section 16, Chapter 3 of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook asserts that genuine fire tests in suburban occupancies have shown that considerable amounts of smoke have come before the considerable amounts of heat in approximately all cases. Most of the residential fires belong to the slow burning flame type and the most important point is that they are not of the soaring heat building type. (Smoke Detectors in the Home: A Matter of Life & Death) Most of the serious home fire happens when the people are fast asleep at night. Reports show that most people die due to smoke and poisonous gases rather than the fire itself. Many people at night do not know that there was a fire."
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Soviet X Planes, 2005.
An examination of the impact that other countries had on the production of a Soviet plane.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that it can be argued that no Soviet experimental plane got off the ground without significant contributions from aircraft and engine designers from other nations. The writer points out that the few designers and planes mentioned in the paper are not all of the experimental designs produced in the first 40 years of the Russian aircraft industry. It argues that they may well be representative and include the successes of great Soviet designers, none of whom was able, whether by virtue of design necessity or manufacturing inadequacy, to make a completely Soviet airplane design and get it off the ground.
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"After World War II, the Soviet aircraft industry was still not completely indigenous. It still had to obtain what it needed where it could, as it was now driven not only by internally developed pride, but also by a need to keep up with the air power of the United States. Within two months of the first flight of the prototype of the North American Sabre in the U.S., the Soviet?s debuted the prototype of the MiG 15 on December 30, 1947. Despite being Soviet-developed, the MiG 15 ?displayed strong Germanic influence? (Lee, 1959, p. 138) and, in fact, had used the Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet rather than the Lyulka axial-flow turbojet made in Russia. The Nene engine did have to be adapted for Russian production, but this event did begin to bring Soviet aircraft design within striking distance of its Western neighbors."
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