| Papers [1-14] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 8] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 —> | Search results on "GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS": |
|
|
Green Building Materials, 2005.
This paper seeks a definition of the concept of green building materials and provides several examples of such materials.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the definition of green building principles is not absolute; however, the Integrated Waste Management Board of the state of California has several selection criteria for these materials: Efficiency of resources, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, water conservation and affordability. The author points out that another consideration for green building materials is that they are made and distributed by socially and ecologically responsible companies. The paper relates many produces; for example, a good material to use for the installation of exterior walls is structure-insulated panels, which are basically two outer skins of plywood or oriental strand board with an insulating filler, usually foam or straw, thus giving the benefit of reducing wood use, which is one of the lowest materials in terms of embodied energy, and preventing heat loss.
From the Paper
"As much as one wants to invest in environmentally friendly materials, they will never get the attention of the public unless they are considerably more durable than the less eco-friendly product. Durable items remain in service for much longer, and thus, less need for replacement or cycling. One such product is Ecoshake, a shingle made of recycled vinyl and wood fiber. It carries a half-century warrantee."
| |
|
Green vs. Green, 2004.
Examines the war between environmentalists and corporations in the 1990s.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The 1990s, in particular, was a time when environmentalists and nonenvironmentalists came to bitter loggerheads regarding the fate of the earth's natural resources. This paper shows how governments responded to pressure from both sides in a bid to appease the needs of both sides; the Greens demanded the protection of rare species and forests, and the corporations required resources to make a profit and provide employment and food for millions of people.
From the Paper
"Here it is the local Indian traditions of vegetarianism, and non-violence that work toward the tiger?s preservation as a species. The Vice-President of India?s statement underscores the need for local peoples to look toward their own traditions for answers to environmental and other questions. Problems are seen as being imposed from the outside, and thus, to be successful, the solutions must not be viewed in the same way. By appealing to traditional Hindu values, the current Indian government can counter the conflicting claims that some tigers turn man-eater, or that old and weak tigers decimate the small flocks and herds that are among the few possessions of impoverished peasants."
| |
|
Smart Materials, 2005.
This paper discusses smart materials and the way these materials are used in various areas of technology and in civil engineering.
4,885 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 88.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that smart materials are devices, which can sense various stimuli from outer environment such as thermal, electrical and magnetic changes and can respond accordingly; basically, they are materials that sense and respond like living things. The author points out that two families of passive seismic control devices exploiting the peculiar properties of SMA kernel components have been implemented and tested within the MANSIDE project (Memory Alloys for New Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation Devices: Special braces for framed structures and isolation devices for buildings and bridges. The paper states that, with these smart materials, engineers are able to build the best and safest structures where possible catastrophic changes in the environment are sensed and precautions are taken directly. 10 figures.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is a Smart Material?
Types of Smart Materials
Classification Based on Input
Electrical Fields
Thermal Fields
Magnetic Fields
Comparison Based on Output
Strain
Changes in Other Properties
Applications
In Civil Engineering
Uses of Shape Memory Alloys
Smart Concrete
In Other Areas
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The first experimental demonstration of the piezoelectric properties in relation to crystal structure was published in 1880 by Pierre and Jacques Curie. This effect was considered quite important and was referred to as "piezoelectricity" in order to distinguish it from other areas of scientific phenomenological experience such as "pyroelectricity" (electricity generated from crystals by heating). As an aside, piezoelectrics also tend to be pyroelectrics. The Curie brothers did not predict that crystals exhibiting the direct piezoelectric effect (electricity from applied stress) would also exhibit the converse piezoelectric effect (stress in response to applied electric field). This property was mathematically deduced and hypothesized by Lippmann in 1881. The Curies then confirmed the existence of the converse effect, and continued on to obtain quantitative proof of the complete reversibility of mechanical deformations in piezoelectric crystals."
| |
|
Developing a Green Residence, 2007.
A case study of a plan to develop a large green residence in the inland Pacific Northwest area.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 36.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that transforming the concept of creating a green building, which interacts with the planet's ecosystem, into a coherent, rational and specific plan and constructing it is a challenge. The author points out that the conditions of a green building design process are low construction impact, resource efficiency through the life of the building, long lasting, nontoxic and aesthetically pleasing. The paper relates that choosing wood, especially large timbers, for a green home may seem odd; however, wood is the greenest of green building materials because it is a dense collection of cellulose that is strong, flexible, and eminently workable and is a renewable resource.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: A Wealthy Celebrity's Green Dream
The Location: The Inland Pacific Northwest
The Design: Materials and Structure
The Design: Peripheral Systems
Conclusions: The Green Home
From the Paper
"With the client's requirements in mind, the site considerations, and the aforementioned green building criteria, I have determined that the most appropriate building style for this site will be pole construction, in which large round timbers provide the skeletal support structure on which the roof and floors are hung. Pole construction has the benefit of being easily adaptable to most sites, including the steep site that the client owns. In addition, the simplicity of the construction method means that both material and labor costs are reduced dramatically, further limiting resource and energy depletion."
| |
|
Materials Resource Planning, 2000.
An overview and exploration of the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
1,956 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at how material requirements planning (MRP or MRPI) was developed in the 1960?s, to enable companies to calculate the number of different components necessary and when they were needed. It traces its development over the years and identifes the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), its predecessor materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as well as the pro's and con's of the MRP II concept. Using a basic diagram, the three fundamental functions of MRP are explained which are netting, batching and time phasing.
From the Paper
"Distinguishing MRPII from the original MRP concept is a simple process. MRPI is simply the process of identifying the amount of components required and at what time they are required. This developed into closed loop MRP, which calculated the workload required to fulfil the orders and compared this to the capacity available. MRPII expands on this by calculating the cost of proposed MRP runs, this allowed managers to identify viable production-runs and allowed them further control over the operation. In calculating the costs MRPII works in the opposite direction to MRPI, it starts at the lowest level of the BOM and works its way up until the net-requirements of the finished product is determined."
| |
|
Hazardous Materials, 2004.
This paper discusses the management of hazardous materials by emergency responder teams.
3,360 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 68.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that a hazardous material emergency is any uncontrolled release or possible release of a hazardous material or substance that requires assistance from a local fire department or ?hazmat? team to control it. The author points out that the first steps for the incidence commander are to assess the situation, determine which level of magnitude the situation is (HAZMAT level 0, 1, 2, or 3), and then pass this information to whichever local, state, and federal organizations are required. The paper relates that air surveillance at the site of a hazardous material incident is vital to ensure that the personnel involved are not exposed to chemicals or materials in the air and that lingering particles do not contaminate local surrounding areas, placing the public in danger.
Table of Contents
Hazardous Material Emergency
How to Command an Incident Response
Researching Identified Materials in an Incident
Main Objectives of Site Control
Standard Operating Procedure for Response Activities
SARA Title III
Essential Personal Protective Equipment
Decontamination of Personnel
Role of Hazard and Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Hazardous Material Control
Basic and Advanced Hazardous Material Control: Similarities and Differences
How Chemicals Behave and Knowledge is Vital
Toxicity
Basics of Air Surveillance and Strategies
Importance of Computer
Common Symptoms of Mental Stress
Temperature Stress and its Importance
Physical Fitness and Leadership
Benefits of Exercising an Emergency Response Plan
Terminology
From the Paper
"Identifying materials in any hazardous materials accident is vital to site containment. Whenever there are unidentified products at a containment site, the incident commander must attempt to identify those products. First, visual inspection should be made to attempt to identify the materials. This can be done via binoculars if the materials appear to be corrosive to the eye. Additionally, the commander must look for the presence of smoke, vapor, or fire to help determine the chemical nature of the compound. The commander can also look for the original containers, to help identify the products."
| |
|
Materials and Technologies used for the Development of Egyptian Art, 2002.
This essay investigates how the natural materials and technologies available at the time influenced the development of Egyptian art.
2,959 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This essay investigates whether the natural materials and technology available influenced the development of Egyptian art. The essay argues that the wealth of natural materials Egypt had in its possession provided the Egyptians with access to a range of mediums with which they could develop art. An argument is put forward that the technology and techniques used by the Egyptians greatly influenced and contributed to the development of Egyptian art. This essay begins by looking at the earliest materials and technologies that were used during the prehistoric period followed by an examination of how these materials and techniques developed over time. Evidence is provided throughout the essay to support these arguments.
From the Paper
"Pottery was also one of the earliest forms of artwork in Egypt dating back to the Prehistoric Neolithic and Predynastic Periods. In 1985 Sir Flinders Petrie discovered a variety of Predynastic pottery vessels ranging from Badarian handmade vessels to decorated pottery from the Naqada Period that showed evidence of ?exquisite craftsmanship? (Romer 1982:38). The natural materials that allowed for the creation of such pottery included Nile river silt clay, limestone and clayey shale from the cliffs (Romer 1982:45). The early technology used to produce pottery included polishing the pottery with a pebble to give a burnished red or black appearance before being fired in a kiln (Shaw & Nicholson 1995:226). Other
decorative characteristics included rippled lines that were produced by running another natural material, fish bones over the wet clay (Hart 1995:30)). Improvements in ceramic technology and the introduction of the potter?s wheel allowed an increase in the range of shapes that could be produced (Quirke & Spencer 1992:178). However J. Romer (1982:70) states that the use of the potter?s wheel led to a decline in the quality of Egyptian pottery. He argues that the potter?s wheel, although allowing larger vessels to be made quickly and easily from clay, ultimately led to pottery becoming more utilitarian and of less artistic quality. Therefore although the standard of art declined, this is still evidence of how the technology available influenced the development of Egyptian art."
| |
|
Materials Management, 2002.
A discussion of one of the functional areas in a manufacturing operation that is critical to the overall productivity of the facility- materials management.
1,889 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of materials management in order to improve the overall productivity of the operation of a management facility. It examines how it involves purchasing, supplier management, materials handling within the facility and extensive coordination among all functional areas of the facility. It outlines how materials management involves the joint application of three important concepts, just-in-time (JIT) supply management, supply-chain management and the application of information technology (IT) to the materials management process.
From the Paper
"The introduction of high-tech concepts into manufacturing processes, in most instances, is accompanied by a significant shift in emphasis in manufacturing management. In the recent past, the emphasis in manufacturing management was on materials inventories, ordering and production lead times, labor and material efficiency, work-in-progress (WIP) levels, finished goods inventories, and so forth. The emerging emphasis in manufacturing, however, is on JIT techniques. JIT production techniques emphasize the elimination of waste, which is defined as any activity performed within a manufacturing company which does not add value to the product. This definition of waste includes inventories, materials handling, quality problems, queues, shop floor delays, lead times, and unnecessary clerical and accounting procedures (Sheridan, 1998a)."
| |
|
Materials Revolution, 2006.
A look at the various new materials available to designer and architects, and how this has changed the face of urban structure.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses how the introduction of new materials in recent decades has provided urban designers and architects with the opportunity to transform the relationship that has historically existed between people and their environments through innovations in construction and the materials from which these buildings are constructed. This paper provides an overview of some of the historical issues, such as the history of plastics, ceramics, semiconductors and reviews questions about the design issues that emerge from the nature of the materials themselves. This is followed by a summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Historical Issues and Influences
Emergent Technological and Design Issues
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Citing the example of Japan finding itself in need of coal during the 1930s, Bell reports that the Japanese simply acquired more material by invading Manchuria and appropriating their resources. This author also observed early on that the materials revolution would have a profound effect on how architects and designers selected the materials needed for any given applications, and suggested that new technologies would emerge that would allow for completely customizable materials for any given purpose. This, in fact, is what has taken place in recent years. Indeed, innovations in materials science as well as manufacturing applications that have introduced new composites and the potential for increasingly tiny applications of these substances at the molecular level through nanotechnology promise even more science-fiction-into-science fact realities. "
| |
|
Composite Aircraft Materials, 2002.
Examines the use of composite materials in aircraft production.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 23 sources, £ 82.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the history of composite materials in the aircraft industry, their uses, the benefits and downsides of their us, and their future applications.
| |
|
Scientific Investigation of Hazardous Materials, 2006.
Five hazardous materials are identified and classified in tables: Chlorine, Phosgene, Acetylene, Hydrazine and Phosphorus.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper describes these scientific materials under the following titles: Product Identification
Product Labeling
Physical Properties
Extinguishing Media
Special Procedures for Fire Fighters
Special Equipment
Health Hazards
From the Paper
"Highly toxic gas: Do not approach without vapor protection and appropriate protective clothing.
Small Spills:
- Isolate area 100 ft in all directions.
- Protect .2 miles downwind from spill during day, .8 miles downwind during night.
- Chlorine maybe absorbed in solution of caustic soda, soda ash or hydrated lime."
Large Spills:
- Isolate area 800 ft in all directions.
- Protect 1.5 miles downwind from spill during day, 4.6 miles downwind during night.
- Chlorine maybe absorbed in solution of caustic soda, soda ash or hydrated lime.
If fire is present:
- When possible, remove containers to avoid explosion.
- Use water only for smaller fires, do not use chemicals: Control run-off to avoid pollution.
- Once fire is extinguished, continue to cool containers: Avoid overcooling, as icing may occur.
- In case of large fire, use unmanned hoses or withdraw from the area. Explosion can occur.
| |
|
Preservation of Library Materials, 2002.
A look into the technology behind the preservation of paper library materials.
2,314 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the importance and value of the preservation of library materials. It then discusses how this is done, including the technological process. The writer further examines how this process has evolved and advanced over time.
From the Paper
"Since the beginnings of the library system in the United States, many methods have been devised for the preservation of library materials, such as books, manuscripts, autographs and related ephemera, prints, maps, paintings, photographs, movie film, sound recordings and videotape/DVD's. Some of these specialized techniques have been highly successful, while others have often failed to preserve certain items in their original, pristine conditions. As Caroline Horton points out, items of special value held in library collections "require the skills of trained conservators, for the vast majority of materials deteriorate rapidly" (167), not to mention the skills and talents required to preserve common items that are usually part of the circulating system of any public or academic library."
| |
|
Sexually Explicit Materials, 2004.
Essay examining the censorship of sexually explicit materials.
877 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the legal aspect of censoring sexually explicit materials. The author presents both sides of the issues and a conclusion.
From the Paper
"The past few decades have seen an increase in the amount of sexually explicit material available to the general public. Television has become lax in what it allows on the screen, Internet sites with porn are abundant and Howard Stern created a worldwide controversy with his radio show. Debates have raged regarding the censorship of sexually explicit material. Those who are against censorship point to the first amendment while those who want censorship allege the founding fathers had NO idea what would be available in the future, so their amendment cannot be used in this situation. While the general public should have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials, the decision to censor will put the nation on a slippery slope. The decision to censor material, needs to come from individual choices, not government intervention."
| |
|
Culturally Diverse Instructional Materials, 1993.
A research proposal to determine if preschool adequately represents the non-European-American cultures in materials.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 33.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Purpose
The purpose of the educational evaluation will be to evaluate whether or not the curriculum program sufficiently and adequately includes instructional materials that are culturally diverse. For the purposes of this evaluation, culturally diverse instructional materials will be defined as books, pictures, handouts, overhead presentations, bulletin-board presentations, and other materials that are typically used in the classroom for preschool classes. The inclusion of culturally diverse instructional materials will be considered sufficient and adequate when inclusions are present for the five major ethnic groups (i.e., European-Americans, African-Americans, Latinos, Asian-Americans, and Native-Americans) at a proportional rate. That is, when instructional materials include these five major..."
|
|
|
