To maintain smooth flow of the Burj Khalifa construction process, the construction work and flow on and off-site were orchestrated in the WAR (Work-Action-Resolution) room. During the construction, a high density, low permeability concrete and cathodic protection system was used in the foundations to minimize any detrimental effects form corrosive chemicals in local ground water. During the pumping process, super-plasticizer is used to render concrete with excellent flow-able properties, to ensure
Birds are lucky. They are very, very lucky. I learned this when I visited Dubai with my family and saw the tallest building in the world - Burj Khalifa. Now, let me start from the beginning. I woke up that day very excited about the tour of the building. I heard about it many times before and a lot of my classmates have been to it. I was eager to see it up close. The morning was sunny and hot, pretty much like any other morning in Dubai. My family and I went out for breakfast. We were eating delicious
Nowadays it is commonly believed that skyscrapers are related with New York because tall buildings surround it. Also the first picture of skyscrapers comes from New York and Chicago. The term "skyscraper" was first applied to buildings of steel framed construction in the late 19th century, as result of public amazement at the tall buildings being built in large cities like Chicago, New York City. The first steel frame skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building, 10 floors with a height of 42 m in
Earthquake is one of the most common natural disaster that has destroyed the environment. In order to overcome these destructions and potential consequences, scientist and architects have attempted several methods that are able to resist the earthquakes. One of the well-known method used to structure building that would survive major seismic event is tuned mass damper. This method is mainly for the skyscrapers, and requires a massive mass in the building or near the building. Skyscrapers is a very
Introduction: One question that is so commonly asked when studying criminology is Why do criminals commit crimes? Is it because of bad upbringing? Social or environmental influences? Noel ‘Razor’ Smith’s autobiography ‘A few kind words and a loaded gun’ shows us a first person perspective of the life of a criminal and the trials and tribulations faced throughout it. We are shown how he got caught up in petty crimes such as stealing milk and gradually throughout the book escalated to offences such
This proposed study seeks to examine whether ageism is present in Singapore’s workforce by focusing on a specific institution: the Singapore Police Force (SPF). Patterns of phenomena relating to various age groups are prevalent in Singaporean society. As such, it cannot simply be taken to be a form of biased common sense knowledge. Examination of its underlying meanings are necessary to prove or disprove the stereotypic phenomena, and may contribute to other aspects of societal study, using government
Gang Violence Rodney Thomas Sr. Western International University Behavior Healthcare Systems BEH-450-3862 Professor Brackman March 26, 2018 Gang Violence According to the national gang center the trends in prevalence rates of gang problems are staggering across areas and types of all levels. Gang problems and violence are most widespread in the largest cities in the United States. In addition, a recent reported street gang membership and violence in the communities has increased in jurisdiction
Ethnography is a sociological method that investigates how peoples live and comprehend their lives with each other specifically places. The focus may be on individuals and the meaning they create through everyday interactions, or places, and the organizational logics that guide our activities. Columbia gives a tremendously rich environment to ethnographic exploration. From ghettos to suburbs, NASA to Wall Street, concierges to private schools, our personnel have sent this strategy to understand the
Within the United States for centuries, there have been a variety of young gangs that are continuously evolving. During the 1980s and 1990s, youth gangs were known as the “most violent drug trafficking operations resembling adult criminal organization,” (Huff, 2002, p 3). The National Gang Center reported that between 1996-2011, the rate of juvenile gang members under the age of 18 in the United States had decreased roughly 15 percent. Based on the results of 2011, juvenile gang members were commonly
James Norton Jr. AC1503031 CJ440.4.1 White Collar Crime Assignment 8_08 The Cost of White Collar Crime December 9, 2016 White-collar crime is projected to cost the United States citizens and the government over $300 billion every year. The phrase "white-collar crime" came into existence in the early twentieth century. The crimes are typical of deception, malice, or breach of confidence do not rely on the application of threats or physical harassment. According to the federal bureau of investigation