CSMT 442: Cost and Estimating II
Reflection Paper (5%): 1-2 pages-Single space
Critically think, analyze, and present a review of what is covered throughout the semester. State
the importance of what you have learned and how you can/plan to incorporate them in your
career in the construction industry. Additionally, you can rate on 1-10 point scale your
understanding of the various aspects of the course covered and/or how you feel confident with
them in application and beyond. Be sincere and detailed as much as possible in your discussion,
including the online/virtual portion of the second part of the semester (5% of your course
grade).
6210 Week 11 Discussion: How To Complete The Discussion Requirement
Review the Week 11 Course Materials.
Use the General Social Survey (GSS) dataset for this Discussion
Identify a categorical (nominal or ordinal) independent variable and a categorical dependent variable.
Write a research question for a Chi-Square Test of Independence. Use this format:
- What is the relationship between (state the IV) and (state the DV)?
Write the null hypothesis. Use this format:
-There is no relationship between (state the IV) and (state the DV).
State the research design. Here are your choices:
-Descriptive
-Correlational
-Causal-Comparative/Quasi-Experimental
-Experimental
Use SPSS to answer the research question. Here’s how:
-Open the GSS data set, select Analyze, select Descriptive Statistics, select Crosstabs, drag your IV into the Rows box, drag your DV into the Columns box, Click on Statistics, select Chi-square and Phi and Cramer’s V, select Continue, select Cells, select Observed, Rows, Columns and Totals, select Continue and OK.
-Review the Asymptotic Significance value in the Pearson Chi-Square row of the Chi-Squared Tests SPSS Output and decide to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Remember, if the Sig. value is less than .05, reject the null and if the Sig. value is greater than .05, fail to reject the null.
-If you reject the null and determine that the Chi-Square is statistically significant, report and explain (weak, medium, strong) the effect size. Use the Cramer’s V value in the Symmetric Measures box for effect size
If you fail to reject the null and find that the Chi-Square is not statistically significant, then there is no need to report or explain the effect size.
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Site works-Excavation
Lecture 7
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Division 2 – Existing
Conditions
Surveys
Geotechnical Investigation
Site Demolition
Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous
Materials
Asbestos Remediation
Lead Remediation
Mold Remediation
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Division 31 - Earthwork
Site Clearing
Earth Stripping & Stockpiling
Excavation and Fill
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Dewatering
Excavation Support/Protection
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Earthwork
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1. Quantity surveying involves measuring quantities of materials and labor needed for construction projects, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring payments are accurate.
2. The key tasks include taking off quantities from drawings, preparing bills of quantities with item descriptions and measurements, and estimating costs at different project stages.
3. Taking off quantities involves measuring dimensions, squaring areas and volumes, then transferring quantities to abstract sheets where totals are calculated for each item.
IRJET- Planning, Design and Analysis of G+3 Hospital Building Provided with G...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the planning, design, and analysis of a G+3 hospital building provided with a grid slab. It begins by introducing grid slabs and their applications in large column-free spaces like auditoriums and showrooms. It then outlines the methodology used which includes modeling the structure in ETABS software, analyzing it to determine bending moments and shear forces, and designing all structural elements according to Indian codes. Key steps of the slab and grid beam design are shown as examples. In summary, this document presents the process of designing a 4-story hospital building with a grid slab structural system using ETABS software and verifying designs against code requirements.
1) The document provides instructions and assessment criteria for a student to complete tasks involving levelling operations using an optical level.
2) The tasks include conducting accuracy tests of the optical level, taking level readings at points in a grid to calculate heights, measuring ceiling heights, and calculating depths for footings.
3) The student is assessed on their ability to correctly set up and use the optical level, record level readings, perform calculations, clean up their work area, and adhere to safety procedures.
This document provides an overview of prestressed and post-tensioned concrete modeling capabilities in the Scia Engineer software. It discusses modeling 1D prestressing tendons and strands, defining prestressing materials and stressing stages, accounting for prestress losses over time, and modeling construction stages. Example applications are shown for beams, slabs, shells, and bridges to illustrate the integrated modeling workflow in Scia Engineer. The document concludes that Scia Engineer provides an easy to use interface for prestressing and post-tensioning modeling in 1D and 2D elements in a single platform.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It includes steps to start a new model, define material properties, member sections, loads, mass sources, design codes, meshing, load combinations, analysis options, running analysis and design, and viewing results. The objective is to demonstrate the analysis and design of the building using the UBC-97 code for static lateral forces.
The document provides instructions for an assessment involving levelling tasks. It outlines 5 tasks: 1) checking the accuracy of an optical level using a two peg test, 2) calculating heights using the height of collimation method in a grid layout, 3) calculating heights above the height of collimation, 4) calculating heights of existing slabs and depths for footings, and 5) cleaning up. Instructions are provided for setting up and completing measurements for each task, with examples of how to record results in booking sheets to calculate heights, rises, falls, and check accuracy.
IRJET - Experimental and Analytical Study on Partial Replacement of Coarse Ag...IRJET Journal
This document presents the results of an experimental and analytical study on using broken clay tiles as a partial replacement for coarse aggregate in concrete. Tests were conducted to evaluate the workability and compressive strength of concrete mixes with 0-30% tile replacement. The 25% replacement mix achieved 95% of the compressive strength of normal concrete. Flexural beam specimens were also cast and tested to failure. Cracks developed more slowly in the 25% tile beams, and their ultimate load capacity was increased by 5.62% compared to normal beams. An ANSYS model was created to analyze the beams, with results matching the experimental data within 3.57% for ultimate load. The study concluded broken tiles can be used to partially replace coarse aggregate
1. Quantity surveying involves measuring quantities of materials and labor needed for construction projects, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring payments are accurate.
2. The key tasks include taking off quantities from drawings, preparing bills of quantities with item descriptions and measurements, and estimating costs at different project stages.
3. Taking off quantities involves measuring dimensions, squaring areas and volumes, then transferring quantities to abstract sheets where totals are calculated for each item.
IRJET- Planning, Design and Analysis of G+3 Hospital Building Provided with G...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the planning, design, and analysis of a G+3 hospital building provided with a grid slab. It begins by introducing grid slabs and their applications in large column-free spaces like auditoriums and showrooms. It then outlines the methodology used which includes modeling the structure in ETABS software, analyzing it to determine bending moments and shear forces, and designing all structural elements according to Indian codes. Key steps of the slab and grid beam design are shown as examples. In summary, this document presents the process of designing a 4-story hospital building with a grid slab structural system using ETABS software and verifying designs against code requirements.
1) The document provides instructions and assessment criteria for a student to complete tasks involving levelling operations using an optical level.
2) The tasks include conducting accuracy tests of the optical level, taking level readings at points in a grid to calculate heights, measuring ceiling heights, and calculating depths for footings.
3) The student is assessed on their ability to correctly set up and use the optical level, record level readings, perform calculations, clean up their work area, and adhere to safety procedures.
This document provides an overview of prestressed and post-tensioned concrete modeling capabilities in the Scia Engineer software. It discusses modeling 1D prestressing tendons and strands, defining prestressing materials and stressing stages, accounting for prestress losses over time, and modeling construction stages. Example applications are shown for beams, slabs, shells, and bridges to illustrate the integrated modeling workflow in Scia Engineer. The document concludes that Scia Engineer provides an easy to use interface for prestressing and post-tensioning modeling in 1D and 2D elements in a single platform.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It includes steps to start a new model, define material properties, member sections, loads, mass sources, design codes, meshing, load combinations, analysis options, running analysis and design, and viewing results. The objective is to demonstrate the analysis and design of the building using the UBC-97 code for static lateral forces.
The document provides instructions for an assessment involving levelling tasks. It outlines 5 tasks: 1) checking the accuracy of an optical level using a two peg test, 2) calculating heights using the height of collimation method in a grid layout, 3) calculating heights above the height of collimation, 4) calculating heights of existing slabs and depths for footings, and 5) cleaning up. Instructions are provided for setting up and completing measurements for each task, with examples of how to record results in booking sheets to calculate heights, rises, falls, and check accuracy.
IRJET - Experimental and Analytical Study on Partial Replacement of Coarse Ag...IRJET Journal
This document presents the results of an experimental and analytical study on using broken clay tiles as a partial replacement for coarse aggregate in concrete. Tests were conducted to evaluate the workability and compressive strength of concrete mixes with 0-30% tile replacement. The 25% replacement mix achieved 95% of the compressive strength of normal concrete. Flexural beam specimens were also cast and tested to failure. Cracks developed more slowly in the 25% tile beams, and their ultimate load capacity was increased by 5.62% compared to normal beams. An ANSYS model was created to analyze the beams, with results matching the experimental data within 3.57% for ultimate load. The study concluded broken tiles can be used to partially replace coarse aggregate
Computer aided drawing (CAD) provides advantages over manual drawing such as increased speed, accuracy, and ability to electronically share drawings. However, CAD requires retraining staff and removes individual drawing styles. Some companies may retain manual techniques due to equipment and training costs.
Architectural design companies use CAD "layering" to separate drawings into distinct layers like foundations, floor plans, wiring, and plumbing. This allows separating drawings for different users and customizing views.
Standard drawing conventions like British Standards improve understanding between parties and ease information sharing. Dimensional tolerances specify acceptable component fits and enable manufacturing of interchangeable parts.
Determination And Collation Of Pavement Condition Index Based On Indian Road ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that determined and compared the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of selected roads in Jalgaon City, India using two different methods from the Indian Road Congress (IRC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The researchers inspected 10 urban road sections with a total length of 18 km. They recorded various types of pavement distresses and calculated the PCI for each section using the IRC and ASTM methods. Both methods produced similar PCI results. The study aims to evaluate pavement performance and develop a PCI prediction model based on distress types and intensities to help identify maintenance and rehabilitation needs of roads in Jalgaon City.
IRJET- Comparative Study of Super-Structure Stability Systems for Economic Co...IRJET Journal
The document compares the structural analysis and design of three slab systems - flat slab, waffle slab, and conventional slab - for a 36x36m building with column spacing variations of 6x6m, 9x9m, and 12x12m and 10 stories high. ETABS and SAFE software are used to model and analyze the systems. Manual calculations are also performed for member sizing. The slab systems are designed for different column spacings to determine the most economical system based on material usage. Analysis includes modeling the structures, assigning loads, performing design checks, and iterating member sizes as needed. Reinforcement quantities, concrete volumes, and costs are then compared between the systems and spacings to find the overall
This document provides details about a proposed housing scheme project to construct houses for low-income families in a village. It includes information on the project scope, applicant selection criteria, construction plans, cost minimization analyses that will be performed, and a sample data collection and analysis on building materials. The project will use critical path analysis, linear programming, the Hungarian algorithm, and hypothesis testing to optimize the construction process and costs.
Orthogonal and Diagonal Grid Slabs Analysis Using E TABSijtsrd
Grid floor is an assembly of intersecting beam at regular interval and interconnected to a slab of nominal thickness is known as grid floor .These slab covers large free area and therefore it is adopted for public hall. A waffle slab is a type of building material that has two direction reinforcement. These types of floor are used to cover a large obstruction free are and therefore a good choice for public assembly hall. The present work includes the investigative parameter in terms of flexural action such bending moment, torsion and shear force, spacing of grid are the parameter considered for analysis and the results are evaluated for various grid panels. E Tabs software is used for the analysis of grid slabs. Objective of this study is to analysis the grid slabs for different panels of orthogonal grids and diagonal grids. Rakshith Kumar G | B S Suresh Chandra "Orthogonal and Diagonal Grid Slabs Analysis Using E-TABS" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47780.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/structural-engineering/47780/orthogonal-and-diagonal-grid-slabs-analysis-using-etabs/rakshith-kumar-g
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Deep-Drawing Process of Large Panelstheijes
The article deals with the analysis of formability of deep-drawing DC06 steel sheets. The aim of the investigations is to verify possibilities of formability of sheet metal with thickness of 0.85 mm. The mechanical parameters of the sheets have been determined in uniaxial tensile and bulge tests. The numerical simulations using AUTOFORM has been carried out for two drawpiece models. Obtained results can be used during the simulation of real forming process.
Worked examples for Cross section analysis and design softwareGeorge Nafpaktitis
The document contains 15 examples demonstrating the use of a software for analyzing and designing cross-sectional reinforcement of structures. The examples cover reinforcement design of beams, creating moment-curvature diagrams, checking reinforcement patterns, estimating stresses, and more. Worked examples are provided for reinforced concrete, steel, composite, and timber cross-sections to illustrate the program's capabilities.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Residential Multistory Building (G+5) by using ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and analysis of a residential multi-story building (G+5) using ETABS software. The building is designed using AutoCAD and ETABS to analyze stresses in slabs, beams, columns, floors, walls and footings. Load calculations are performed for dead loads, live loads, lateral loads, axial loads, and seismic or wind loads according to Indian codes. The analysis checks stresses and load capacities of the entire structural system, including reinforcement requirements for columns and staircases. Footings are designed based on soil bearing capacity. The results obtained from analyzing the building structure in ETABS are also discussed.
IRJET- Seismic Analysis for Vertically Geometric Irregularity using E-TabsIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the seismic response of a vertically geometrically irregular G+5 building located in seismic zones II, III, and IV using ETABS software. The building is modeled and analyzed according to Indian code IS1893:2002. Results for base shear, displacement, drift, and storey shear in both x and y directions are presented for each zone. Base shear, displacement, drift, and storey shear all increase with increasing zone intensity from II to III to IV as expected. The analysis provides important information about the effects of vertical geometric irregularity on seismic response in different zones.
Integrating BIM and LEAN for Project Delivery - Construction of a Major Hospi...CCT International
Webinar presented by Mr. Zuhair Haddad, CCT's Chairman for the Lean Construction Institute on 1 September 2016.
Hospitals are ecosystems of diverse functions: laboratories, imaging units, ERs, surgery and operating rooms, inpatient quarters, etc. This makes building them one of the most complex tasks, specifically room completion systems as each set of rooms have their own furnishing and finishing requirements. This entails the existence of several number of trades, where coordination grows exponentially in importance. King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan is a prime example with fast track requirements (3 years delivery) which increase the complexity further.
Join in this webinar Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a leading global construction contractor who will share the above case study where BIM, advanced work packaging and Lean were implemented in an integrated approach to manage the finishing activities for the hospital. The presenter will share some of key drivers for the success of this implementation:
• BIM authoring requirements to suit project controls
• Leveraging BIM to manage schedule, cost, sub-contractors, and material delivery.
• Installation Work Packages (IWPs) creation
• IWPs management using Lean approach
• Collaboration using BIM to support Lean processes
• Lessons learned.
About the Presenter:
Zuhair Haddad is the CIO, Corporate Asset and Risk Management for Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC). He is in charge of mapping out and implementing the Project Control IT and Communication strategy for CCC group as well as directly overseeing CCC’s Information Systems, Corporate Risk, Communication and E-procurement Departments. He also leads the Plants Machinery and Vehicles (PMV) Department which manages CCC’s extensive fleet of construction equipment. Zuhair holds a Masters in Construction Management from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science from the California State University of Chico in Civil Engineering. In 2014, Zuhair and two other inventors were granted a US Patent for their invention entitled: “System and method for hybrid solid and surface modeling for computer-aided design environments."
Numerical Analysis of Unstiffened Spherical Bolt End-Plate Moment Connection ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a numerical analysis of unstiffened spherical bolt end-plate moment connections with web and flange openings under thermal conditions. A finite element analysis was conducted using ANSYS software to model and analyze beam-column connections with varying web and flange opening sizes. The objectives were to study the impact on load carrying capacity with and without openings, and to determine the optimal size and position of openings. The analysis considered various hole diameters and positions. Validation of the finite element model was performed by comparing results to literature. Parametric studies were then carried out by varying the hole diameter to determine its effect on structural response.
Well path and casing design are one of the main tasks in petroleum drilling operation. An accurate
and suitable well path and casing design are not only resulted in budget saving, but also in safety operation. This
computer software has been developed on Microsoft Visual Basic and AutoCAD program, named WPD. WPD
software work well and has a good accuracy when compared the calculation results with those of manual
calculations. WPD can help in casing design and casing selection by graphical method as well. Moreover this
study has been generated various casing size databases according to the API standard in digital format, which is
very useful and convenient for using.
IRJET- Comparison Between Thin Plate and Thick Plate from Navier Solution us...IRJET Journal
This document compares thin plate theory and thick plate theory using MATLAB software. It derives expressions for bending moments, twisting moments, and shear forces for both Kirchhoff's thin plate theory and Reissner's thick plate theory. Detailed programs are written in MATLAB to analyze rectangular plates of varying thickness under Navier's solution. The results show that stress resultants from thin plate theory are independent of thickness, while thick plate theory accounts for thickness in its expressions. Plots demonstrate how bending moments, twisting moments, and shear forces vary across plates of different thicknesses according to each theory.
Fall 2018 Statics Mid-Term Exam 3 Take-Home Name Please .docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Fall 2018 Statics Mid-Term Exam 3 Take-Home Name:
Please show all free body diagrams and the corresponding equilibrium equations that you use. Neat
freehand sketches are fine. Write the general forms of the equilibrium equations (ΣFX = 0, ΣFX = 0, ΣMA =
0) first before writing out the forces and moments specific to that problem. The paper is out of 100
points, and there are 25 bonus points including the extra credit question.
1) If a 200 N force is applied on the cutting tool as shown, determine the corresponding force
acting at point E. (Hint 1: Remember that each component of a machine is a rigid body and
every component must be in equilibrium, Hint 2: Write out all the equilibrium equations for
each component first, that will direct you at how to solve for the unknown forces, Hint 3: Use
equilibrium equations that you did not use for solving as a check). (20 points)
2) Solve for all the joint forces in the following frame. The suspended bob has a mass of 100 kg.
Note that member ABDF is one monolithic member. (20 points)
3) For the beam shown below, draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams. You could
use either the short procedure shown in class, or the full calculation, either is okay. Either way,
please label the values of the bending moments and shear forces at points where the graph
changes shape. (30 points)
4) For the cable given below, the total length is given to be 35 feet. Determine the reactions at the
supports A and B, and the tension values in each of its segments. (Hint: Since the total length of
the beam is given, use pythogorean triplets to figure out the coordinates of point C, at which the
load acts). (20 points)
5) Draw the free body diagram for one simple structure (machine, frame, truss etc.) that you use in
daily life directly or indirectly. Make sure to reduce it to the most basic form possible, showing
only required geometry and joints. (2D idealization would be fine, 3D is okay too). Show the
free body diagram for the entire structure as well as the free body diagrams for each of the
component members. Make sure to include applied loads. (Examples: pliers, idealized frame of
your apartment/house, door frame, wall-mount frame for TV/Pictures etc., dining table). (20
points)
Extra Credit: Using the reactions obtained in problem 2, draw the axial force diagram, shear force
diagram, and bending moment diagram for members ABDF and ECD. (15 points)
25 kips
9 m 16 m
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The Validity of Company Valuation
Using Discounted Cash Flow Methods
Florian Steiger
1
Seminar Paper
Fall 2008
Abstract
This paper closely examines theoretical and practical aspects of the widely used discounted
cash flows (DCF) valuation method. It assesses its potentials as well as several weaknesses. A
special emphasize is being put on the valuation of companies using the DCF method.
Parametric study on slender column for flat plate structureeSAT Journals
Abstract This paper deals with effect of slender column on flat plate structure. The column is called slender if the height of is increased for functional purpose. The study is conducted on 18 flat-plate reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structural models. Among these18 models, 54 columns at three different locations (i.e. corner, edge and inner columns) are chosen for study. The models are developed using ETABS Software. Parametric study is performed by considering six different height of column ranging from 3048 mm to 6858 mm, using an increment of 762 mm along with three slab panels of size 4572 mm x 4572 mm, 6096 mm x6096 mm and 7620 mm x 7620 mm with five panels in both ways, considering both gravity and environmental load. The effect of slenderness ratio on load carrying capacity, design load and steel ratio is considered along with this the effect of additional moment due to slender compression member is also taken into account. It is observed that, columns in flat-plate structures are generally very sensitive if they are slender. It is observed that as the column length increases from 5502 mm and further, the steel ratio suddenly increases and it exceeds maximum allowed. As slenderness ratio increases, ratio of design load to the critical buckling load increases. Also resulting in increase of additional moment, decreasing load carrying capacity of column. This forces the design engineer to study effect of different parameter of the structure while designing high rise flat plate structure. Keywords: Flat Plate Structure, ETABS, Slenderness, Environmental load, design load and buckling load.
Hybrid method for automating generation of reticulated structures (lattice st...IJECEIAES
A reticulated structure is an interconnexion of bars used to create industrial products. They are rigid and lighter than traditional structures. So they can be the best choice when material gain is an optimization purpose. Generating a reticulated structure automatically is a feature helping industrial players in the design phase. This generation depends on the kind of the conception domain. In this paper we propose a solution that generates a reticulated structure in an arbitrary domain with zero or several holes. The proposed solution is a hybrid method using a technique generating a reticulated structure in a convex conception domain and suggesting a criterion to validate generated segments. Our new algorithm uses a method of computational geometry. We also present a study of the behaviour of a reticulated structure generated using our tool by calculating the deformation energy of this structure.
This document presents the final project report for strengthening an existing one-story masonry structure and canopy. Initial analysis found that the canopy beams B1 and B2, and the building trusses and steel beam B2 were overstressed. The report details the strengthening designs for these components to meet code requirements, including adding additional beams or sections. Non-destructive testing methods like cover meters and ground probing are proposed to verify reinforcement in walls and size of footings.
This report summarizes a student design project to redesign a cardboard display assembly process for improved worker safety and productivity. The current manual process requires repetitive motions that cause fatigue and injury. The student group developed alternative designs for folding, filling, and packaging stations. They created 33 initial ideas, then selected the most viable options based on 13 criteria from surveys. The proposed final solution features an adjustable height folding table, a cart for filling with a slide-out shelf, and a packaging chute. Future work will include prototyping and testing to further optimize the design.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Progressive Die for Industrial Component Ta...IRJET Journal
The document describes the design and analysis of a progressive die for an industrial tailgate striker component. Key points:
- A progressive die was designed and modeled in CATIA to perform multiple operations like piercing and blanking on a sheet metal part in a single stroke, improving production rates.
- Finite element analysis was conducted on the die model using ANSYS to analyze stresses and deformation on the sheet metal during the stamping process.
- The die design was optimized based on the material properties and dimensions of the sheet metal and required operations to maximize production efficiency while minimizing costs.
Introduction Ideally, program andor policy interventio.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction Ideally, program and/or policy interventions must seek to address an identified challenge/gap in a given sector/segment of society (McDavid & Hawthorn, 2013). To enable stakeholders make informed decisions on what program/policy choices to make there is the need for information and such information can be gathered through a process known as evaluation – the outcome of an evaluation process creates/provides information and this information influences policy choices and/or programmatic interventions (McDavid & Hawthorn, 2013). In this post, I briefly describe the Mentoring Gang Involved-Youth Project with is being implemented by Roca Inc, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit working with young male adults from Boston, Chelsea, and Springfield Massachusetts. I also explain the type of evaluation employed in evaluating the Project and the kind of data used for the evaluation and I indicate whether comparisons were used. Description of the project According to the Justice Center: Council of State Governments (2012), the Mentoring-gang Involved-Youth Project, targets young male adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who are suffering from substance abuse and are in detention. The primary objective of the Project is to reduce incarceration rates and enhance the ability of participants to retain employment (Roca, 2016). Under the Project, it is recognized that participants lack healthy relationships that will help them say away from criminal and/or antisocial behavior hence under the program three types of mentoring support are offered (Justice Center: Council of State Governments, 2012). The Justice Center: Council of State Governments (2012) informs its readers that mentoring support, under the Project, extends to supporting participants get jobs and remain employed. The project proceeds under the philosophy that keeping participants occurred by positive activities steers them away from antisocial criminal behavior (Justice Center: Council of State Governments, 2012). Some of the mentors under the Project have served jail time and successfully reintegrated into the community and are deemed to be role models hence using them to mentor participants is seen as offering participants with real life examples of persons who were just like them and have managed to emancipate themselves from the hands of criminal/antisocial conduct and are living better lives. Cognitive-restructuring is the objective of the Project and it seeks to achieve this through skills development and behavioral change for/of participants (Roca, 2016). Where this Project successfully restructures the cognitive behavior of participants and they acquire skills and get employment, their economic situation will change and this will translate into economic development. According to Roca (2016) the Project runs for four years - the first two years focus on inculcating into participants behavioral change whilst the remaining period focuses on sustaining the positive ch.
INTRO TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONCase Study 11 Who Brought Bern.docxMargenePurnell14
INTRO TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Case Study 11: Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down? Case Study 11: Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down? Questions for Case study 11 1.Identify and discuss the public service culture present in the case and explain why Wise argue that public service motivation is found more in the government than in private sector. 2.Discuss if the Healy’s motivation for accepting the Red Cross presidency is in line with the public service motives? 3.Discuss what the case study indicates about the modern complexities of professional personnel in the public setting? 4.Does the Wise reading offer some specific answers to contemporary problems of public personnel motivation? If so, how?
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Computer aided drawing (CAD) provides advantages over manual drawing such as increased speed, accuracy, and ability to electronically share drawings. However, CAD requires retraining staff and removes individual drawing styles. Some companies may retain manual techniques due to equipment and training costs.
Architectural design companies use CAD "layering" to separate drawings into distinct layers like foundations, floor plans, wiring, and plumbing. This allows separating drawings for different users and customizing views.
Standard drawing conventions like British Standards improve understanding between parties and ease information sharing. Dimensional tolerances specify acceptable component fits and enable manufacturing of interchangeable parts.
Determination And Collation Of Pavement Condition Index Based On Indian Road ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that determined and compared the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of selected roads in Jalgaon City, India using two different methods from the Indian Road Congress (IRC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The researchers inspected 10 urban road sections with a total length of 18 km. They recorded various types of pavement distresses and calculated the PCI for each section using the IRC and ASTM methods. Both methods produced similar PCI results. The study aims to evaluate pavement performance and develop a PCI prediction model based on distress types and intensities to help identify maintenance and rehabilitation needs of roads in Jalgaon City.
IRJET- Comparative Study of Super-Structure Stability Systems for Economic Co...IRJET Journal
The document compares the structural analysis and design of three slab systems - flat slab, waffle slab, and conventional slab - for a 36x36m building with column spacing variations of 6x6m, 9x9m, and 12x12m and 10 stories high. ETABS and SAFE software are used to model and analyze the systems. Manual calculations are also performed for member sizing. The slab systems are designed for different column spacings to determine the most economical system based on material usage. Analysis includes modeling the structures, assigning loads, performing design checks, and iterating member sizes as needed. Reinforcement quantities, concrete volumes, and costs are then compared between the systems and spacings to find the overall
This document provides details about a proposed housing scheme project to construct houses for low-income families in a village. It includes information on the project scope, applicant selection criteria, construction plans, cost minimization analyses that will be performed, and a sample data collection and analysis on building materials. The project will use critical path analysis, linear programming, the Hungarian algorithm, and hypothesis testing to optimize the construction process and costs.
Orthogonal and Diagonal Grid Slabs Analysis Using E TABSijtsrd
Grid floor is an assembly of intersecting beam at regular interval and interconnected to a slab of nominal thickness is known as grid floor .These slab covers large free area and therefore it is adopted for public hall. A waffle slab is a type of building material that has two direction reinforcement. These types of floor are used to cover a large obstruction free are and therefore a good choice for public assembly hall. The present work includes the investigative parameter in terms of flexural action such bending moment, torsion and shear force, spacing of grid are the parameter considered for analysis and the results are evaluated for various grid panels. E Tabs software is used for the analysis of grid slabs. Objective of this study is to analysis the grid slabs for different panels of orthogonal grids and diagonal grids. Rakshith Kumar G | B S Suresh Chandra "Orthogonal and Diagonal Grid Slabs Analysis Using E-TABS" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47780.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/structural-engineering/47780/orthogonal-and-diagonal-grid-slabs-analysis-using-etabs/rakshith-kumar-g
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Deep-Drawing Process of Large Panelstheijes
The article deals with the analysis of formability of deep-drawing DC06 steel sheets. The aim of the investigations is to verify possibilities of formability of sheet metal with thickness of 0.85 mm. The mechanical parameters of the sheets have been determined in uniaxial tensile and bulge tests. The numerical simulations using AUTOFORM has been carried out for two drawpiece models. Obtained results can be used during the simulation of real forming process.
Worked examples for Cross section analysis and design softwareGeorge Nafpaktitis
The document contains 15 examples demonstrating the use of a software for analyzing and designing cross-sectional reinforcement of structures. The examples cover reinforcement design of beams, creating moment-curvature diagrams, checking reinforcement patterns, estimating stresses, and more. Worked examples are provided for reinforced concrete, steel, composite, and timber cross-sections to illustrate the program's capabilities.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Residential Multistory Building (G+5) by using ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and analysis of a residential multi-story building (G+5) using ETABS software. The building is designed using AutoCAD and ETABS to analyze stresses in slabs, beams, columns, floors, walls and footings. Load calculations are performed for dead loads, live loads, lateral loads, axial loads, and seismic or wind loads according to Indian codes. The analysis checks stresses and load capacities of the entire structural system, including reinforcement requirements for columns and staircases. Footings are designed based on soil bearing capacity. The results obtained from analyzing the building structure in ETABS are also discussed.
IRJET- Seismic Analysis for Vertically Geometric Irregularity using E-TabsIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the seismic response of a vertically geometrically irregular G+5 building located in seismic zones II, III, and IV using ETABS software. The building is modeled and analyzed according to Indian code IS1893:2002. Results for base shear, displacement, drift, and storey shear in both x and y directions are presented for each zone. Base shear, displacement, drift, and storey shear all increase with increasing zone intensity from II to III to IV as expected. The analysis provides important information about the effects of vertical geometric irregularity on seismic response in different zones.
Integrating BIM and LEAN for Project Delivery - Construction of a Major Hospi...CCT International
Webinar presented by Mr. Zuhair Haddad, CCT's Chairman for the Lean Construction Institute on 1 September 2016.
Hospitals are ecosystems of diverse functions: laboratories, imaging units, ERs, surgery and operating rooms, inpatient quarters, etc. This makes building them one of the most complex tasks, specifically room completion systems as each set of rooms have their own furnishing and finishing requirements. This entails the existence of several number of trades, where coordination grows exponentially in importance. King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan is a prime example with fast track requirements (3 years delivery) which increase the complexity further.
Join in this webinar Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a leading global construction contractor who will share the above case study where BIM, advanced work packaging and Lean were implemented in an integrated approach to manage the finishing activities for the hospital. The presenter will share some of key drivers for the success of this implementation:
• BIM authoring requirements to suit project controls
• Leveraging BIM to manage schedule, cost, sub-contractors, and material delivery.
• Installation Work Packages (IWPs) creation
• IWPs management using Lean approach
• Collaboration using BIM to support Lean processes
• Lessons learned.
About the Presenter:
Zuhair Haddad is the CIO, Corporate Asset and Risk Management for Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC). He is in charge of mapping out and implementing the Project Control IT and Communication strategy for CCC group as well as directly overseeing CCC’s Information Systems, Corporate Risk, Communication and E-procurement Departments. He also leads the Plants Machinery and Vehicles (PMV) Department which manages CCC’s extensive fleet of construction equipment. Zuhair holds a Masters in Construction Management from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science from the California State University of Chico in Civil Engineering. In 2014, Zuhair and two other inventors were granted a US Patent for their invention entitled: “System and method for hybrid solid and surface modeling for computer-aided design environments."
Numerical Analysis of Unstiffened Spherical Bolt End-Plate Moment Connection ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a numerical analysis of unstiffened spherical bolt end-plate moment connections with web and flange openings under thermal conditions. A finite element analysis was conducted using ANSYS software to model and analyze beam-column connections with varying web and flange opening sizes. The objectives were to study the impact on load carrying capacity with and without openings, and to determine the optimal size and position of openings. The analysis considered various hole diameters and positions. Validation of the finite element model was performed by comparing results to literature. Parametric studies were then carried out by varying the hole diameter to determine its effect on structural response.
Well path and casing design are one of the main tasks in petroleum drilling operation. An accurate
and suitable well path and casing design are not only resulted in budget saving, but also in safety operation. This
computer software has been developed on Microsoft Visual Basic and AutoCAD program, named WPD. WPD
software work well and has a good accuracy when compared the calculation results with those of manual
calculations. WPD can help in casing design and casing selection by graphical method as well. Moreover this
study has been generated various casing size databases according to the API standard in digital format, which is
very useful and convenient for using.
IRJET- Comparison Between Thin Plate and Thick Plate from Navier Solution us...IRJET Journal
This document compares thin plate theory and thick plate theory using MATLAB software. It derives expressions for bending moments, twisting moments, and shear forces for both Kirchhoff's thin plate theory and Reissner's thick plate theory. Detailed programs are written in MATLAB to analyze rectangular plates of varying thickness under Navier's solution. The results show that stress resultants from thin plate theory are independent of thickness, while thick plate theory accounts for thickness in its expressions. Plots demonstrate how bending moments, twisting moments, and shear forces vary across plates of different thicknesses according to each theory.
Fall 2018 Statics Mid-Term Exam 3 Take-Home Name Please .docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Fall 2018 Statics Mid-Term Exam 3 Take-Home Name:
Please show all free body diagrams and the corresponding equilibrium equations that you use. Neat
freehand sketches are fine. Write the general forms of the equilibrium equations (ΣFX = 0, ΣFX = 0, ΣMA =
0) first before writing out the forces and moments specific to that problem. The paper is out of 100
points, and there are 25 bonus points including the extra credit question.
1) If a 200 N force is applied on the cutting tool as shown, determine the corresponding force
acting at point E. (Hint 1: Remember that each component of a machine is a rigid body and
every component must be in equilibrium, Hint 2: Write out all the equilibrium equations for
each component first, that will direct you at how to solve for the unknown forces, Hint 3: Use
equilibrium equations that you did not use for solving as a check). (20 points)
2) Solve for all the joint forces in the following frame. The suspended bob has a mass of 100 kg.
Note that member ABDF is one monolithic member. (20 points)
3) For the beam shown below, draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams. You could
use either the short procedure shown in class, or the full calculation, either is okay. Either way,
please label the values of the bending moments and shear forces at points where the graph
changes shape. (30 points)
4) For the cable given below, the total length is given to be 35 feet. Determine the reactions at the
supports A and B, and the tension values in each of its segments. (Hint: Since the total length of
the beam is given, use pythogorean triplets to figure out the coordinates of point C, at which the
load acts). (20 points)
5) Draw the free body diagram for one simple structure (machine, frame, truss etc.) that you use in
daily life directly or indirectly. Make sure to reduce it to the most basic form possible, showing
only required geometry and joints. (2D idealization would be fine, 3D is okay too). Show the
free body diagram for the entire structure as well as the free body diagrams for each of the
component members. Make sure to include applied loads. (Examples: pliers, idealized frame of
your apartment/house, door frame, wall-mount frame for TV/Pictures etc., dining table). (20
points)
Extra Credit: Using the reactions obtained in problem 2, draw the axial force diagram, shear force
diagram, and bending moment diagram for members ABDF and ECD. (15 points)
25 kips
9 m 16 m
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The Validity of Company Valuation
Using Discounted Cash Flow Methods
Florian Steiger
1
Seminar Paper
Fall 2008
Abstract
This paper closely examines theoretical and practical aspects of the widely used discounted
cash flows (DCF) valuation method. It assesses its potentials as well as several weaknesses. A
special emphasize is being put on the valuation of companies using the DCF method.
Parametric study on slender column for flat plate structureeSAT Journals
Abstract This paper deals with effect of slender column on flat plate structure. The column is called slender if the height of is increased for functional purpose. The study is conducted on 18 flat-plate reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structural models. Among these18 models, 54 columns at three different locations (i.e. corner, edge and inner columns) are chosen for study. The models are developed using ETABS Software. Parametric study is performed by considering six different height of column ranging from 3048 mm to 6858 mm, using an increment of 762 mm along with three slab panels of size 4572 mm x 4572 mm, 6096 mm x6096 mm and 7620 mm x 7620 mm with five panels in both ways, considering both gravity and environmental load. The effect of slenderness ratio on load carrying capacity, design load and steel ratio is considered along with this the effect of additional moment due to slender compression member is also taken into account. It is observed that, columns in flat-plate structures are generally very sensitive if they are slender. It is observed that as the column length increases from 5502 mm and further, the steel ratio suddenly increases and it exceeds maximum allowed. As slenderness ratio increases, ratio of design load to the critical buckling load increases. Also resulting in increase of additional moment, decreasing load carrying capacity of column. This forces the design engineer to study effect of different parameter of the structure while designing high rise flat plate structure. Keywords: Flat Plate Structure, ETABS, Slenderness, Environmental load, design load and buckling load.
Hybrid method for automating generation of reticulated structures (lattice st...IJECEIAES
A reticulated structure is an interconnexion of bars used to create industrial products. They are rigid and lighter than traditional structures. So they can be the best choice when material gain is an optimization purpose. Generating a reticulated structure automatically is a feature helping industrial players in the design phase. This generation depends on the kind of the conception domain. In this paper we propose a solution that generates a reticulated structure in an arbitrary domain with zero or several holes. The proposed solution is a hybrid method using a technique generating a reticulated structure in a convex conception domain and suggesting a criterion to validate generated segments. Our new algorithm uses a method of computational geometry. We also present a study of the behaviour of a reticulated structure generated using our tool by calculating the deformation energy of this structure.
This document presents the final project report for strengthening an existing one-story masonry structure and canopy. Initial analysis found that the canopy beams B1 and B2, and the building trusses and steel beam B2 were overstressed. The report details the strengthening designs for these components to meet code requirements, including adding additional beams or sections. Non-destructive testing methods like cover meters and ground probing are proposed to verify reinforcement in walls and size of footings.
This report summarizes a student design project to redesign a cardboard display assembly process for improved worker safety and productivity. The current manual process requires repetitive motions that cause fatigue and injury. The student group developed alternative designs for folding, filling, and packaging stations. They created 33 initial ideas, then selected the most viable options based on 13 criteria from surveys. The proposed final solution features an adjustable height folding table, a cart for filling with a slide-out shelf, and a packaging chute. Future work will include prototyping and testing to further optimize the design.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Progressive Die for Industrial Component Ta...IRJET Journal
The document describes the design and analysis of a progressive die for an industrial tailgate striker component. Key points:
- A progressive die was designed and modeled in CATIA to perform multiple operations like piercing and blanking on a sheet metal part in a single stroke, improving production rates.
- Finite element analysis was conducted on the die model using ANSYS to analyze stresses and deformation on the sheet metal during the stamping process.
- The die design was optimized based on the material properties and dimensions of the sheet metal and required operations to maximize production efficiency while minimizing costs.
Introduction Ideally, program andor policy interventio.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction Ideally, program and/or policy interventions must seek to address an identified challenge/gap in a given sector/segment of society (McDavid & Hawthorn, 2013). To enable stakeholders make informed decisions on what program/policy choices to make there is the need for information and such information can be gathered through a process known as evaluation – the outcome of an evaluation process creates/provides information and this information influences policy choices and/or programmatic interventions (McDavid & Hawthorn, 2013). In this post, I briefly describe the Mentoring Gang Involved-Youth Project with is being implemented by Roca Inc, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit working with young male adults from Boston, Chelsea, and Springfield Massachusetts. I also explain the type of evaluation employed in evaluating the Project and the kind of data used for the evaluation and I indicate whether comparisons were used. Description of the project According to the Justice Center: Council of State Governments (2012), the Mentoring-gang Involved-Youth Project, targets young male adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who are suffering from substance abuse and are in detention. The primary objective of the Project is to reduce incarceration rates and enhance the ability of participants to retain employment (Roca, 2016). Under the Project, it is recognized that participants lack healthy relationships that will help them say away from criminal and/or antisocial behavior hence under the program three types of mentoring support are offered (Justice Center: Council of State Governments, 2012). The Justice Center: Council of State Governments (2012) informs its readers that mentoring support, under the Project, extends to supporting participants get jobs and remain employed. The project proceeds under the philosophy that keeping participants occurred by positive activities steers them away from antisocial criminal behavior (Justice Center: Council of State Governments, 2012). Some of the mentors under the Project have served jail time and successfully reintegrated into the community and are deemed to be role models hence using them to mentor participants is seen as offering participants with real life examples of persons who were just like them and have managed to emancipate themselves from the hands of criminal/antisocial conduct and are living better lives. Cognitive-restructuring is the objective of the Project and it seeks to achieve this through skills development and behavioral change for/of participants (Roca, 2016). Where this Project successfully restructures the cognitive behavior of participants and they acquire skills and get employment, their economic situation will change and this will translate into economic development. According to Roca (2016) the Project runs for four years - the first two years focus on inculcating into participants behavioral change whilst the remaining period focuses on sustaining the positive ch.
INTRO TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONCase Study 11 Who Brought Bern.docxMargenePurnell14
INTRO TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Case Study 11: Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down? Case Study 11: Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down? Questions for Case study 11 1.Identify and discuss the public service culture present in the case and explain why Wise argue that public service motivation is found more in the government than in private sector. 2.Discuss if the Healy’s motivation for accepting the Red Cross presidency is in line with the public service motives? 3.Discuss what the case study indicates about the modern complexities of professional personnel in the public setting? 4.Does the Wise reading offer some specific answers to contemporary problems of public personnel motivation? If so, how?
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Introduction
GDD’s Results
Candidate’s Results
GDD/ Candidates Comparison
Recommendation
Purpose:
In the first assignment, students are given a scenario about Global Delivery Direct (GDD), a Norfolk, England medium-sized global delivery company that was started in 1968 by four college friends. . The purpose of this exercise is to see if you can identify the GDD leader in the potential candidates that will be hired to lead the new boutique services department.
Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment
use leadership theories, assessment tools, and an understanding of the role of ethics, values, and attitudes to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills
Background:
Andrew Rockfish and the other owners have been looking for a competitive edge in the North American market that will translate well to the other divisions. A recent meeting of the owners resulted in the decision to target business organizations with custom services. The decision stems from recent feedback from customers that revealed that for GDD to anticipate the needs of their clients, suppliers and service vendors, the company needed to decrease the turnaround time in delivery and mailing of small packages and letters. Rockfish has decided to offer “boutique” services to its business customers. Catering to businesses will allow GDD to provide personal services that Fed Ex and UPS cannot offer. Customizing the services will allow GDD to increase prices while creating a new niche in the market. It was decided that the initial roll out of this idea would start in the US where an imminent threat from competition lies. Rockfish was on board with this idea and began a campaign among the rest of the company to find ideas that would help to encourage the new ‘Business First” strategic plan.
In response, a sales manager from the mid-west sales team brought this idea from their brainstorming session for Rockfish’s consideration. The sales manager proposed creating several mobile packing stores to bring customer service to businesses directly. GDD would not just pick up and deliver but they would also package. This model could be viewed as an UPS store on wheels. The team got the idea from a local delivery service that started a similar business as a Mail Store on Wheels and it seemed to be doing well. The mail company has five “Mail on Wheels” trucks and focuses on taking small business, not individuals away from the three local UPS and Kinko stores. After a financial review of the company, Rockfish decided to buy the business.
The mail business was started by a young entrepreneur, Adrian Cheng, who ran the business with the philosophy that “customers always get the best of our time and service”. Personal service, friendliness, and as much time as it takes to make the customer happy, was part of the mission statement. Employees were casually dressed and had no deadlines except those given by the customer. Cheng had about 45 employees and ran both.
IntroductionDefine the individual client or community populati.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction
Define the individual client or community population.
This should be about 1-2 paragraphs that identify the client (or the organization).
In this section, for an A paper
, you will address the following elements:
Introduces the client or community population for whom the treatment or service plan is being developed,
Include cultural or diversity issues; also
Include the role of the social worker in supporting the client or population.
Include at least one reference that defines the importance of cultural sensitivity and the role of the social worker working with a client or organization.
Identified Issue/Situation
Describe the situation to be addressed that was identified by the client or the organization
In this section, for an A paper
, you will address the following elements:
Define the identifying issue, situation, or problem in a way that reflects client or community agency,
Discuss the cultural or diversity issues inherent in the client or community situation, and Reflects the interaction between the social worker and the client or community.
Include supporting literature from the course text or other related source.
Problem Statement
How did the client or the organization state the problem?
This should correspond to the Problem statement on the ASI Treatment Plan Template
Goals/Objectives to be Achieved
This should correspond to the Goals section of the ASI Treatment Plan Template.
In this section, for an A paper
, you will address the following elements:
Creates clearly defined objectives and goals with measurable outcomes that reflect the interaction between the social worker and the client or community.
Include literature that discusses how to define objectives and goals with measurable outcomes.
State the goals in measurable terms.
For example, “The client states a desire to quit smoking.” Or “The client states a desire to exercise more often.”
Measurable Goals
For example, the client who wants to quit smoking.
Measurable goals might be: To obtain a prescription for a nicotine patch by XXX date; to go for 3 days without a cigarette starting on XXX DATE; to call a hypnotherapist and find out about how to use hypnotherapy for changing cravings to smoke.”
Each goal should have a target completion date.
Interventions
Describe what the counselor will do to assist the client with achieving the defined goals.
Participation in Treatment Planning Process
What actions will the client (or organization) do to be involved in the plan of action?
Participation of Others in Goals and Plans
Who will the client (or organization) use to support their goals?
Indicators of Successful Completion
How will the client and counselor (or organization and manager) know that successful completion has occurred?
Parallels between Individual Treatment Plans
and Organizational Plans
Describe how an organizational plan would be the same or different from an individual treatment plan.
This is to .
Introduction to Public SpeakingWeek 6 AssignmentIn.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction to Public Speaking
Week 6 Assignment
Informative Speech
It’s time to take what you've learned from all of your prior presentations and add an element of research to create your Informative Speech. You have to be cautious when choosing an Informative topic, as it’s easy to confuse the Informative Speech and a Persuasive Speech as the same thing. However an Informative Speech JUST provides information. The most basic informative speech is the kind that teaches us (much in the way the Demonstration Speech taught us) something detailed about a topic with which we are already familiar. For instance, we know George Washington was our first President, but a lot of people don't know much about his life prior to the military or serving in office. That would make for an interesting Informative Speech.
With an informative Speech, you’ll want to establish credibility by referencing and citing your materials. For example: "In the July 13, 2007 edition of the New York Times, John Smith said that George Washington suffered from depression as a young boy." It is critical that you discuss where you found your information in order to maintain your credibility.
A few parameters:
1. Your speech should be 5-10 minutes in length.
2. Feel free to incorporate visual aids. This is not mandatory, but it makes for a better presentation, as we learned last week.
3. Cite a minimum of two different sources for your materials. Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source. Please copy and paste these sources into the ‘comments’ area when submitting or submit as a paper. I will evaluate your sources.
4. Be sure to have a good introduction, a body that contains at least three main points (with appropriate supporting evidence) and a conclusion that appropriately wraps everything up.
As always, you may draft your speech word for word, but be very careful not to simply read from your paper! We want eye contact and emotion! Good luck with this assignment and have fun!
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Introduction about topic Intelligence phaseWhat is the .docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction about topic
Intelligence phase
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What is the problem (opportunity)
Classify the problem (opportunity)
structurt ,unstructuer ,semi structur
i think our search structure
Decompose the problem (opportunity).
The effects of noise on student performance
The effects of temprutur on student performance
The effects of light on student performance
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Introduction A short summary is provided on the case subject and.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction
A short summary is provided on the case subject and discuss Effat University ICT infrastructure sustainability in 3 pillars (Planet, People, and Profit).
Analysis
(due April 16)
Study the ICT infrastructure of Effat University and provide an analysis of its performance in terms of Green Measures of Performance (Green MoPs).
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Introduction Illiteracy is the inability to read and write a.docxMargenePurnell14
Introduction
Illiteracy is the inability to read and write at an adequate level of proficiency that is critical for communication. Illiterate adults are unable to use printed and written information to function in the society so as to achieve one’s goals and also to develop one’s potential.
According to an international nonprofit ProLiteracy in 2003, there are 36 million adults in the United States alone. This potential includes a broad range of information-processing skills that one can use daily in school and at the community as a whole. Adult illiteracy has become a societal problem because illiterate people can never fully utilize writing and reading skills to make use of their fully potential in the world. The thesis statement of adult illiteracy involves reasons why it identified as a societal problem; the solutions proposed to solve this problem and the statistical information of adult literacy as the global societal problem.
Different types of society exist. These types of illiteracy are technological illiteracy, mathematical illiteracy, visual illiteracy, school illiteracy, community illiteracy and personal illiteracy. All these types of illiteracy are caused by various reasons. These reasons are summarized in the following discussion.
Causes of Adult Illiteracy
People are usually mistaken about illiteracy. School illiteracy is overvalued to the extent that many adults have started to believe the act of reading and writing are the only important things in school. It is this type of reasoning that make many adults less interested in wanting to gain more knowledge and see things beyond the negative images. This has become one of the main reasons why adult illiteracy has increased in the world over the last few years.
Another reason for adult illiteracy is the misuse of groups. Some people tend to agree with the argument that can make one believe that he or she is weak as a reader and he or she won’t be able to achieve literacy even after finishing school. This type of thinking lowers someone’s self-esteem and self-confidence meaning that the person will not bother to seek literacy help. People’s reading attitude are influential in literacy behaviors. According to McKenna in 2001, reading attitudes are influenced by factors such as a person’s social experiences with reading, one’s personal experiences, the cultural norms about reading, cultural norms and the learner’s preferences about reading. Attitude is associated with unwillingness to read. Every learning experience that a child has in school will at some point determine how that child will determine to learn. The learners who have had negative experiences in school will come to view school and learning in total as a bad experience that. This disengagement spreads over to adults. An adult learner who has negative perceptions about school would not want to be associated with it. These learners never get interested in educational process because they don’t see it as valuabl.
Intro to Quality Management Week 3Air Bag Recall.docxMargenePurnell14
Intro to Quality Management Week 3
Air Bag Recall
Assignment
Review the article “Blow Out” from this week’s reading assignment. This article pertains to the recall of air bag products. Assume you are the manager for a large automotive company that will be using air bags in your products. What risk assessment tools will you use in order to ensure that the product being installed into your vehicles meets safety standards in order to avoid a recall? Use your course materials and outside research to generate a solid analysis on why these methods would be helpful. Your analysis should be supported by research.
Directions for obtaining the file: Login to the Grantham University library by clicking on the Resources tab from the main page. You will then log into EBSCOHost. Once you have accessed the database, simply copy and paste the title of the article and press enter to search and you should now have the file accessible to review.
The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:
•Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
•Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
•Include cover page and reference page.
•At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
•No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
•Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
•Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.
Article
Section:
Features
Business: Cars
Keywords: Safety; Automotive industry; Driving; Accidents; Brain; Congress; Design; Regulations; Vehicles; Weight; Fariello; Cars
Air bags are meant to save lives. Now a massive recall shows how they sometimes can turn deadly
Forensic Investigator Sal Fariello, whose job is to deconstruct car crashes, has witnessed a catalog of carnage caused by air bags over the past two decades. In his collection, there is a photo of a woman who has been horribly scarred by an inflating air bag. There's an X-ray of a driver's broken wrists snapped in the "fling zone" of an air bag that mashed both arms from a 10-and-2 position into the car's roof. He can cite numerous drivers who suffered torn aortas or lacerated brain stems, all the result of being "punched" by an air bag inflating at 200 m.p.h. (322 km/h). "What's sitting in the front of the steering wheel is an explosive device," explains Fariello, the author of Airbag Injuries: Causation & Federal Regulation. "Nasty, unexpected events can occur."
None have been nastier than the injuries and deaths caused by exploding inflators in air bags made by automotive supplier Takata Corp., based in Tokyo. Its air bags have .
Intro to Quality Management Week 3Air Bag RecallAssignment.docxMargenePurnell14
Intro to Quality Management Week 3
Air Bag Recall
Assignment
Review the article “Blow Out” from this week’s reading assignment. This article pertains to the recall of air bag products. Assume you are the manager for a large automotive company that will be using air bags in your products. What risk assessment tools will you use in order to ensure that the product being installed into your vehicles meets safety standards in order to avoid a recall? Use your course materials and outside research to generate a solid analysis on why these methods would be helpful. Your analysis should be supported by research.
Directions for obtaining the file: Login to the Grantham University library by clicking on the Resources tab from the main page. You will then log into EBSCOHost. Once you have accessed the database, simply copy and paste the title of the article and press enter to search and you should now have the file accessible to review.
The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:
•Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
•Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
•Include cover page and reference page.
•At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
•No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
•Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
•Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.
Article
Section:
Features
Business: Cars
Keywords: Safety; Automotive industry; Driving; Accidents; Brain; Congress; Design; Regulations; Vehicles; Weight; Fariello; Cars
Air bags are meant to save lives. Now a massive recall shows how they sometimes can turn deadly
Forensic Investigator Sal Fariello, whose job is to deconstruct car crashes, has witnessed a catalog of carnage caused by air bags over the past two decades. In his collection, there is a photo of a woman who has been horribly scarred by an inflating air bag. There's an X-ray of a driver's broken wrists snapped in the "fling zone" of an air bag that mashed both arms from a 10-and-2 position into the car's roof. He can cite numerous drivers who suffered torn aortas or lacerated brain stems, all the result of being "punched" by an air bag inflating at 200 m.p.h. (322 km/h). "What's sitting in the front of the steering wheel is an explosive device," explains Fariello, the author of Airbag Injuries: Causation & Federal Regulation. "Nasty, unexpected events can occur."
None have been nastier than the injuries and deaths caused by exploding inflators in air bags made by automotive supplier Takata Corp., based in Tokyo. Its air bags have been blamed for killing five motorists in.
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INTERVIEW WITH AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY PRACTITIONERS
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide
.
Interview With American Indian Community Practitioners
Interview with Betty Laverdure
LAUNCH INTERVIEW
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Transcript
Interviews With American Indian Community Practitioners
Interview with Denise Levy
LAUNCH INTERVIEW
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Transcript
Values, communication, beliefs, economics, clothing, assumptions, and interpretation are all part of cultural dynamics. Understanding this, review the interviews with American Indian community practitioners. Listen for their expectations toward culturally appropriate ways in which to communicate and work with tribal communities.
Provide a synopsis of the interviews and address the following questions.
How do cultural dynamics impact collaboration?
What are the cultural dynamics at play?
How will you use the information to better understand working with American Indian communities?
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Interview:
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Consider
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Where do they think education is headed in the future?
How have their own life experiences shaped their current philosophy regarding education?
Ask 6 questions including the two above.
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Introduction
:
Risk management is critical to protect organizational assets and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Many individuals and departments in organizations are involved in risk management; this is especially true when creating a risk management plan.
You, as an employee of YieldMore, are asked to create a risk management plan for the organization.
Scenario
:
In order to help protect the company and ensure it maintains compliance with laws and regulations, senior management at YieldMore has decided to develop a formal risk management plan.
As an employee of YieldMore, your team has been given the task of creating a risk management plan for the organization.
Tasks
:
You will initiate a kick-off meeting to discuss YieldMore’s risk management plan with your team.
Review the responsibilities associated with your assigned role.
Explain the specific responsibilities of your assigned role within the project.
Explain your role and the roles of the other team members to senior management.
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Interview two different individuals regarding their positions in society. Analyze their responses regarding:
Identify each person’s class, race, and gender.
What role has class, race, and gender played in their lives? How do you see these stratifiers as playing a role, even if the interviewee is unaware of it?
Apply one of the sociological perspectives (structural-functional, social-conflict, or symbolic-interaction) to the individuals’ lives. Why did you choose this particular perspective? How does it explain each person’s life and life choices?
What are some the benefits and limitations to using interview as a research methodology?
Analyze each person’s components of culture (language, symbols, material objects, and behaviors) and relate them to his/her stratified position in society.
Please post your completed paper in the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox
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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Described each person’s class, race, and gender.
40
Evaluated the role of social stratification.
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Interpersonal Violence Against Women, The Role of Men by Martin Schwartz and Walter DeKeseredy.
Respond to questions 1-3 at the end of the reading.
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2- how dose a patriarchal society perpetuate violence against women?
3- what type of programming and interventions are necessary to stop violence against women?
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What are the indicators of exceptionality a classroom teacher should look for when a student also has a language barrier?
How can informal as well as formal assessment results factor into placement?
What role do parents and teachers have in placement?
What are some primary factors that are exhibited in underachievement that may not necessarily signal special education needs?
How are changes among individual ELL proficiency levels over the course of the school year accounted for?
How are diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments integrated for ELLs in mainstream classrooms?
What are the benefits of the SIOP protocol for native English speakers as well as those for whom English is an additional language?
Consolidate your findings in a 750-word essay, supporting your findings with at least three current sources from your readings and the GCU Library to support your reasoning.
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Based on the lecture and Webtext materials, address the following:
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Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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CSMT 442 Cost and Estimating II
1. CSMT 442: Cost and Estimating II
Reflection Paper (5%): 1-2 pages-Single space
Critically think, analyze, and present a review of what is
covered throughout the semester. State
the importance of what you have learned and how you can/plan
to incorporate them in your
career in the construction industry. Additionally, you can rate
on 1-10 point scale your
understanding of the various aspects of the course covered
and/or how you feel confident with
them in application and beyond. Be sincere and detailed as
much as possible in your discussion,
including the online/virtual portion of the second part of the
semester (5% of your course
grade).
6210 Week 11 Discussion: How To Complete The Discussion
Requirement
2. Review the Week 11 Course Materials.
Use the General Social Survey (GSS) dataset for this Discussion
Identify a categorical (nominal or ordinal) independent variable
and a categorical dependent variable.
Write a research question for a Chi-Square Test of
Independence. Use this format:
- What is the relationship between (state the IV) and (state
the DV)?
Write the null hypothesis. Use this format:
-There is no relationship between (state the IV) and (state the
DV).
State the research design. Here are your choices:
-Descriptive
-Correlational
-Causal-Comparative/Quasi-Experimental
-Experimental
Use SPSS to answer the research question. Here’s how:
-Open the GSS data set, select Analyze, select Descriptive
Statistics, select Crosstabs, drag your IV into the Rows box,
drag your DV into the Columns box, Click on Statistics, select
Chi-square and Phi and Cramer’s V, select Continue, select
Cells, select Observed, Rows, Columns and Totals, select
Continue and OK.
-Review the Asymptotic Significance value in the Pearson Chi -
Square row of the Chi-Squared Tests SPSS Output and decide to
3. reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Remember, if the Sig. value is less than .05, reject the null and
if the Sig. value is greater than .05, fail to reject the null.
-If you reject the null and determine that the Chi-Square is
statistically significant, report and explain (weak, medium,
strong) the effect size. Use the Cramer’s V value in the
Symmetric Measures box for effect size
If you fail to reject the null and find that the Chi-Square is not
statistically significant, then there is no need to report or
explain the effect size.
3/2/2021
1
Site works-Excavation
Lecture 7
2
Division 2 – Existing
Conditions
7. short distances only up to about 150 ft.
-tired scrapes are excellent for
earthmoving up to 1.5 miles.
economic range of rubber-tired scrapers.
3/2/2021
6
11
Equipment Selection
cohesive soil in lifts of about 6 in or less.
and vibratory rollers are designed to use this method. It
is normally a steel wheel roller with an auxiliary device to
provide vibration to the roller.
llers, impart a kneading action as well
as vertical pressure on the soil being compacted. They
8. are good for sands, gravels, or those materials in
combination with some cohesive material.
12
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7
13
New site grades and rough grading
g and filling to reshape the grade
cut or fill for each of the grids
e is divided into stations
14
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10. 3/2/2021
11
21
22
New site grades and rough grading
ing and filling to reshape the grade
averaged and multiplied by the distance between
the two stations.
3/2/2021
12
23
Road Site Plan
24
12. General Excavation
in fairly large quantities using power equipment
(basement, cut for a highway, ..)
' on all sides of the footing to allow
workers to install and remove forms
repose)
28
3/2/2021
15
29
Typical Excavation
30
Special Excavation
ns of the work that require hand
excavation or special equipment other
than general excavation (footing holes,
small trenches)
15. 38
Spreading Topsoil, Finish
Grade
the rough grade to make it a finish grade.
If the volume is not sufficient, it will have
to be purchased.
3/2/2021
20
39
Asphalt Paving
course and type of materials required (inches)
asphalt, granular materials, and subgrade
21. onforms to Steel Joist Institute
specifications
3/29/2021
10
19
Metal Joists (open web steel
joists)
trusses that are available in different series:
- spans to 56’ (short span)
– spans to 96’ (long-span)
– spans to 144’ (deep long-
span)
number, the heavier the joist)
Metal Joists
23. Quantity takeoff
joist, use manufacturer’s table to find the
weight per ft and total weight.
3/29/2021
14
27
Horizontal Bridging
28
Diagonal Bridging
3/29/2021
15
29
24. End Anchorage - Beam
30
End Anchorage - Wall
3/29/2021
16
BCN 5618 31
32
3/29/2021
17
33
Metal Decking
applications.
of metal, finish required, and method of
attachment
27. 3/29/2021
20
39
Cold Formed Metal Framing
-formed steel is created by bending
thin material such as steel sheet or plate into
the desired shape without heating.
40
Cold-formed steel
3/29/2021
21
41
Metal Studs
-load
bearing and 18 to 12 for load bearing)
28. cold-formed steel.
2 ½ ,
3 ½ , 4, and 6 inches.
42
3/29/2021
22
Miscellaneous Metals
3/2/2021
29. 1
Labor and Equipment
Lecture 5
2
Labor
involved
what pay rates.
the hour.
r for one hour
3/2/2021
2
3
Factors Affecting Labor
Estimate -1
30. allowances must be made for pay increase
workers
rk available and
workers are scarce, labor costs will most
likely go up
BCN 5618 4
3/2/2021
3
5
Factors Affecting Labor
Estimate - 2
- Any weather extremes
will slow down work and may require
additional precautions
t, cold, snow, windy
space, and difficult delivery situations affect
productivity
31. 6
Breakdown of a Typical
Craftworker’s Hour
Waiting 29%
Traveling 13%
Instructions 8%
Tools & materials 7%
Late starts/early quits 6%
Personal breaks 5%
Direct work 32%
3/2/2021
4
BCN 5618 7
8
Best Source
32. determine labor productivity is to check
the company’s past project records and
then consult with the general
superintendent
3/2/2021
5
Unions
weekends, and overtime
its including pension, health
insurance, vacation, holidays, and sick
leave
Unions
33. in rehiring past employee
3/2/2021
6
Unions
neighboring unions
and subcontractors to use union labor
12
Closed or Union Shop vs Open Shop
member
34. they must join the union
to perform the job
rictive than union
3/2/2021
7
13
Union vs non-union
than that of equally qualified nonunion worker,
because of work rule, lost time due to labor
disputes, nonworking job stewards, and paid
break periods.
and National Constructors Association (NCA)
represent contractors in negotiation with local
unions. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
represents open shop contractors.
Fair Labor Standards Act
35. worked in excess of 40 hours per work week
3/2/2021
8
Fair Labor Standards Act
and overtime:
16
Pricing Labor
Quantity of work
Labor Cost = ---------------------- x Cost per hour
Productivity
Cost per hour = Base hourly cost + Payroll burden
36. Base Hourly Cost:
Union Scale (union contractors/contracts)
Nonunion Scale (open shop)
Prevailing Wages in the Area (federal projects)
3/2/2021
9
BCN 5618 17
Published
Productivity Rates
Figure 7.1
From Means Building
Construction Cost Data 2020.
Copyright RSMeans, Kingston,
MA 781-585-7880; All rights
reserved.
3/2/2021
10
19
37. Payroll Burden Items - 1
welfare costs, pension costs, and training.
-
20
Payroll Burden Items - 2
el Time
pm to 8 pm)
conditions)
3/2/2021
39. Sick leave
Pricing Labor
Labor cost = Adjusted labor hours
x Weighted average burdened wage rate
3/2/2021
13
Standard Crews
Figure 7.3
From Means Building
Construction Cost Data 2020.
Copyright RSMeans, Kingston,
MA 781-585-7880; All rights
reserved.
Equipment
3/2/2021
14
27
40. Equipment
shaping of the site, foundation excavation,
and hoisting and handling materials all
involve the use of a large number of highly
efficient and versatile equipment
the length of time they will have to be used
are an essential part of the estimator’s work
Equipment Costs
s
42. costs
3/2/2021
16
Fuel Cost
Fuel cost
= hp rating × Power utilization
× Use factor × Consumption rate
× Fuel cost
te:
-0.06 gallons per hp per hour
-0.07 gallons per hp per hour
Lubrication & Filters
3/2/2021
17
Tires
43. = Cost / Useful life
Repairs
ercentage of equipment cost spread
over useful life
3/2/2021
18
35
Equipment - 2
project may be owned, leased, or rented
by a contractor.
-provided
equipment to a project must be passed
on to the client in the form of equipment
charges that are included within a bid.
44. 36
EQUIPMENT LEASING
time, usually approximating the economic life.
components are replaced completely by the
lease payments. Other fixed costs (taxes,
licenses, permits, insurance, parking and
storage) still remain. Operating costs are
also lessee's responsibility and will be
handled the same as for owned equipment.
3/2/2021
19
37
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
-term
equipment need. The rates per unit time are
higher than for leasing.
are included within the rental fee.
ormally are rental
agency responsibilities, as would be tires.
45. be the only operating costs (other than the
operator himself) to be paid by the renter.
38
Buy, Lease, or Rent
wn payment
or outright purchase
installment purchase plans
3/2/2021
20
39
Ownership
economic drain if the equipment is
46. underutilized, becomes obsolescent, or
is subject to frequent breakdown as so
often happens when kept too long.
Leasing versus Buying
3/2/2021
21
Leasing versus Buying
-term equipment needs
Renting versus Buying
47. d be rented when needed for a
short time
3/2/2021
22
Mobilization
44
Selecting Equipment
will influence both individual size and numbers of
production units.
certain job conditions.
attempt to use any available owned or on-hand
leased equipment.
etion date may
force use of larger numbers of sizes of equipment.
50. demolition with attachments.
rades, shoulders, ditches, and backslopes;
maintenance of construction roads.
3/2/2021
26
51
52
3/2/2021
27
53
Cranes
important and widely used pieces of
erection equipment since they were first
invented.
at on an individual basis before a crane
51. is selected. All variables should be
considered.
54
Mobile Cranes
throughout the
job site and on
the highway.
follow a pre-
determined path.
3/2/2021
28
55
Mobile Cranes
where movement is necessary.
because they have to step back to lift
loads over the top of buildings. Usually
there is no room for this in a dense city
environment.
56
52. Latticed Boom Cranes
have a large range of potential uses to the
owner
3/2/2021
29
57
Lattic
58
Telescoping Cantilevered
Boom Cranes
3/2/2021
54. virtually no height limit in the buildings
that they can build.
mobile cranes.
62
Crane Related Accidents
to crane and rigging equipment:
proper safety program and training.
3/2/2021
32
63
Equipment Productivity
55. Factors affecting rate of production of a
piece of equipment:
64
Determining Productivity
oductivity can be measured in two ways:
-site: It is measured over a sufficient period to establish
reasonably accurate figures.
-site: It is estimated based on productivity data that has
been generated from past company experience or which has
been made available from manufacturer. Manufacturer's
productivity rates are based on ideal conditions. Such rates
should be multiplied by a numerical efficiency factor.
3/29/2021
56. 1
Lecture 11 - Wood
Lumber
easure
3/29/2021
2
Board Measure
Board Measure
N = P x T x W x L /12
(ft)
3/29/2021
57. 3
Floor Framing
Wood Floor Joists
2 x 10s, 2 x 12s
-joists
I-joist
3/29/2021
4
Trimmers and Headers
Trimmers and Headers
63. floor or ceiling joists
3/29/2021
14
Rafter Length
Collar Ties and Ridge Board
3/29/2021
15
Ridge
any overhang
Lookouts
3/29/2021
16
Roof Sheathing
64. subflooring and wall sheathing
Wood Trusses
3/29/2021
17
Wood Trusses
Wood Trusses
3/29/2021
18
Laminated Beams and Arches
Laminated Beams and Arches
3/29/2021
19
37
65. Exercise
the 10x12 studs are 10’ placed at 2.5’ on center, find the
amount of lumber needed for the studs if the door is 3.6’x 7.2’
2/15/2021
1
Lecture 3- The Estimate
Role of Estimating
– lose work
– lose money
success of the company
2/15/2021
2
3
To Bid or Not To Bid
66. services, the contractor finds out what
projects are out for bid and then must decide
which projects to submit a proposal for.
Typically they are considering the following
factors:
d bidding time
2/15/2021
3
To Bid or Not To Bid
67. Organization
to the extent that in unforeseen
circumstances, someone else may step in,
complete the estimate, and submit a proposal
on the project.
-to-date files
ust be
systematically done, neat, clear, and easy to
follow.
2/15/2021
4
Estimating Notebook
estimate prepared. It should be broken
down into several areas:
69. Estimating Sheets
each item
2/15/2021
7
13
The Estimating Process - 1
firm has decided to bid a particular
project.
ments to be sure it is complete
wall sections to see what materials are being used
70. e project
14
The Estimating Process - 2
most likely hold the key supervisory positions
if you get the job
ule
documents and attach the scope of work
2/15/2021
8
Site Investigation (Visit)
72. 2/15/2021
9
17
The Estimating Process - 3
-mail) to subs and
suppliers and ask them to examine the
contract documents and provide quotation
insurance requirements to the appropriate
insurance and bond companies
18
The Estimating Process - 4
sheets to the summary sheet
one go
over the figures with you)
overhead, and contingency
73. you have received all addenda
2/15/2021
10
19
Ethics of Estimating
or behavior governing an individual or
group.
sincerely.
20
Bid Shopping
Sub’s low bid as a tool in the solicitation
of lower bids from other subcontractors
of the same trade.
2/15/2021
11
21
74. Bid Beating
“most favored sub” the opportunity to
beat a previously submitted low bid.
22
AGC Code of Ethical Conduct
be made known to another before the
award of subcontract, nor should the
contractor to secure a lower proposal
from another bidder use the figures of
one competitor.
2/15/2021
12
23
Ethics in Procurement
of the successful bid.
Specialty Contractors
76. 2/15/2021
15
Common Error to Check For
project
another
Common Error to Check For
including it in the sum
l productivity rates
77. 2/15/2021
16
31
Errors and Omissions:
over drawings
drawings take precedence over scaled
measurements from drawings
ortant discrepancies should be
checked with the A/E office.
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Concrete
Lecture 8
Estimating Concrete
79. elements
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Placing Concrete
Typical Productive Rates
Type of Placement LHR/c.y.
Continuous Footing - Direct Chute 0.4
Spread Footings – Direct Chute 0.873
Drilled Piers 0.320
Formed Piers 0.873
Foundation Walls – Direct Chute 0.5
Grade Beams 0.4
Slab – Direct Chute 0.32
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Reinforcing Steel
of coating
80. on the job
columns, etc.) separate
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Rebar Properties
Bar
Designation
Nominal
Diameter
Cross-sectional
Area
Weight
(pound per ft)
2 1/4” 0.05 0.167
82. for 6x6 10/10
BCN 5618 10
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Reinforcing Productivity
Type of Placement Productivity Rate
(Labor Hrs/Ton)
Beams #3 to #7 22
Columns #3 to #7 24
Footings #4 to #7 15
Walls #3 to #7 11
Slab on Grade #3 to #7 13
Wire Mesh 1 per roll
83. Vapor Retarder
Sq. Ft of Vapor Barrier Labor Hour per
1,000 Sq. Ft.
Up to 1,000 1.5
1,000 to 5,000 1.25
Over 5,000 1
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Accessories
14
Curing
86. t or purchase
than 30 sf
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Forms
assemble, erect, strip, clean, and repair; and
equipment.
he cost of concrete wall forms:
-to-floor height
ed
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Form Productivity
Application Productivity Rate (Labor Hours per SFCA)
1 use 2 use 3 use 4 use
Foundation Wall
(Plywood) 0.44 0.28 0.25 0.22
Footings 0.14 0.09 0.08 0.07
Slab on Grade 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.8
Columns 0.180 0.146 0.143 0.140
Beams 0.2 0.18 0.15 0.14
Precast Concrete
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Precast Concrete
t are cast in separate
forms and then placed in the structure.
-in-place concrete:
consistent finishes because of controlled
environment at the plant
apes may be
produced in a plant
either pretensioned or posttensioned.
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89. 23
Precast Concrete (Unit)
noted
each different
size kept separately
special requirements must be noted
installation including welding, finishing of
concrete, and caulking must be determined.
Estimating Precast
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Overhead and Contingencies
Lecture 4
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Overhead and Contingencies
rhead:
must be paid by the contractor. They are not
readily chargeable to one particular project.
directly to a particular branch of work, but are
required to construct the project.
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Home Office Overhead
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Job Overhead Includes
Winter conditions
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Scheduling
overhead expenses.
approximate length of time for the
project as the basis for estimate.
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Schedule
ed to determine job overhead
100. Profit Margin
acceptable rate of return and
compensation for the risk associated
with the project
Types of Estimates
e quantity and cost of
everything required for the project, including:
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Types of Estimates
101. For example, a light switch would include:
-gang box
-pole switch
Types of Estimates
-foot estimates
foot
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Types of Estimates
between building components
s
Types of Estimates
answers to a number of questions
the building might include:
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Types of Estimates
proposed project to a similar project
en the
comparison project and the project being
estimated
Estimating Opportunities
representatives
onal quantity
surveyor