Software Engineering Concepts: A Comprehensive Guide

What is a Module?

A program unit that is discrete and identifiable with respect to compiling, combining with other units, and loading.

What is Modularity?

The degree to which a system or computer program is composed of discrete components such that a change to one component has minimal impact on other components.

Modular Programming

A software development technique in which software is developed as a collection of modules.

Benefits of Modular Programming

  • Managerial
  • Product flexibility
  • Comprehensibility

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Software Engineering Concepts

What is a module?

  • A program unit that is discrete and identifiable with respect to compiling, combining with other units, and loading

What is modularity?

  • The degree to which a system or computer program is composed of discrete components such that a change to one component has minimal impact on other components

Modular programming

  • A software development technique in which software is developed as a collection of modules

The benefits expected of modular programming are:

  • Managerial
  • Product flexibility
  • Comprehensibility

What

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Building Structures & Geotechnics: Exam Solutions 2009-2010

ITEM 1: Mechanics

Question 11: Product of Area and Squared Distance

Answer: Moment of Inertia

Question 12: Support Type – Vertical Movement

Answer: Joint Field

Question 13: Zero Tension Graphical Representation

Answer: Neutral Fiber

Question 14: Balancing External Forces

Answer: Reactions

Question 15: Internal Stress from Slippage

Answer: Shear Stress

Question 16: Axial Stiffness Coefficient Formulation

Answer: Kn = EA / L

Question 17: Independent Load Analysis

Answer: Principle of Superposition

Question 18: Solid

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Concrete Production and Reinforcing: A Comprehensive Guide

Placement of Reinforcing

Concrete is weak in resistance to tensile forces. Reinforcing is used primarily to resist tension and thus prevent cracking or failure of the concrete member under tension.

Tension May Be Induced By:

  • Shrinkage of concrete as it hardens
  • Temperature changes
  • Bending and shear forces

Concrete Cover for Reinforcing Steel

To provide protection of reinforcing steel against corrosion and fire, a minimum cover of concrete must be furnished. Engineer to specify. Recommended cover:

  1. Slabs/walls
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Concrete Construction: Properties, Production, and Types

Placement of reinforcing:

Concrete is weak in resistance to tensile forces. Reinforcing is used primarily to resist tension and thus prevent cracking or failure of the concrete member under tension.

Tension may be induced by:

  • Shrinkage of concrete as it hardens
  • Temperature changes
  • Bending and shear forces

To provide protection of reinforcing steel against corrosion and fire, a minimum cover of concrete must be furnished. The engineer will specify the required cover. Recommended cover:

  • Slabs/walls not exposed
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Concrete Construction: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials, Production, and Types

Placement of reinforcing:

Concrete is weak in resistance to tensile forces. Reinforcing is used primarily to resist tension and thus prevent cracking or failure of the concrete member under tension.

Tension may be induced by:

  • Shrinkage of concrete as it hardens
  • Temperature changes
  • Bending and shear forces

To provide protection of reinforcing steel against corrosion and fire, a minimum cover of concrete must be furnished. The engineer will specify the required cover. Recommended cover:

  • Slabs/walls not exposed
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