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High Rise Buildings / The Construction of Skyscrapers & The Emerging Use of Design and Construction Technologies
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When creating high rise buildings, demand on the structures, air pressure, and the central framing components all impact the outcome of the building process. This 5 page paper considers the process of creating steel and concrete framing and the tolerance required when utilizing different materials. In addition, this paper also reflects upon the increasing use of technology, including design and construction computer systems, that reduce the spacing in buildings segments, including leeway allotted between framing and the curtain walls, in order to provide greater support for the long-term function of the building and the meeting of compliance requirements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Highrise.wps

Managing Temporary Construction Workers
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A 6 page paper analyzing the special problems of managing construction teams composed of both permanent and temporary workers. Temporary employment is the fastest-growing of all employment sectors as a greater percentage of positions are filled with employees for which the employer has no tax or benefit responsibility. There are nearly as many reasons for the use of temporaries as there are organizations using them, one of which is to ease the demands of labor needs during peak seasons so that they can preserve permanent positions when less work is available. The special concern in construction is the melding of individuals into a productive team whose members trust each other's competence and attention to safety. Temporaries can assimilate into these teams but must be retained to preserve the team's resulting levels of productivity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Tempcons.wps

Music and Art in War Eras
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An 8 page paper which discusses popular art and music during times of war. These times of war are depicted in 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara, which concerns the Civil War, 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway, which deals with World War I, and 'Going After Cacciato' by Tim O'Brien, which involves the Vietnam War. These particular eras each had their own unique blend of art and music. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmsicwar.wps

On Site With Civil-War Era Photographer Mathew Brady
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A 9 page creative paper told from the position of a hypothetical (and completely imaginary) assistant to the famous Civil War era photographer. It covers Brady's early forays with the daguerreotype as well as his advances with wet-plate photography, and documents the beginnings of photojournalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Brady.wps

The Impact of Buddhism on Asian Aesthetics
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A 7 page research paper on Buddhism and art especially in China and India. The writer details the general tenets of Hinduism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, and the changes in visual and written arts with the dominance of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Buddhart.wps

Chinese Art / Book Review
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- 4 page review of Michael Sullivan's 'The Arts of China,' a comprehensive book detailing the history and development of Chinese art from ancient times to the twentieth century. Includes bibliographic reference for Sullivan's book.
Filename: Chinabok.wps

Feng Shui/ Less is Better
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An 18 page research paper that examines the Chinese art of feng shui, which concerns aspects of buildings design and placement that create a harmonious arrangement with nature. After examining this topic via a literature review, the writer offers an example of how a study on this topic might be composed. The questionnaire is included in the appendix. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: 99fengsh.wps

Penjing: Social and Philosophical Aspects
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This 5 page paper examines Penjing, the formal and real name for 'Bonsai,' the art and science of growing miniature trees and shrubs in decorative pots. This green art form has been labeled the 'pearl' in the art of Chinese ornamental horticulture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBpenj.doc.

Architecture of the Villa Rotunda
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A 5 page essay describing the mathematical symmetry and ordered appearance created by this classic architecture. The writer describes how Andrea Palladio created the appearance of order by creating a central axis and symmetry in columns, windows from this point, and repeated on all four sides. The writer also describes how outer frescos add to the building’s stature, and how these themes are repeated internally. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cnvlacap.wps

Lightweight Concrete
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An 8 page paper which deals with the subject of lightweight concrete, in general. This fairly recently discovered concrete is most commonly known as autoclaved aerated concrete and possesses many unique qualities, as well as capabilities. The processes involved in making this concrete are discussed as well as some of its unique characteristics. It is being used for whole house construction, as well as for building and repairing bridges. It is a wonderful new technology that is a welcome addition to the world of construction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Concr.wps