Comprehensive Guide to Concrete Reinforcement and Production
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 recommended cover:
- Slabs/walls not exposed to weather/
Understanding Consumer Preferences and Market Behavior
Consumer Preferences: Part of consumer behavior. A consumer compares different groups of items available for purchase through market baskets. A list with specific quantities of goods. It has assumptions about people’s preferences for one market versus another. Completeness: For any two market baskets A and B, a consumer will prefer A to B, will prefer B to A, or be indifferent between both. Transitivity: A consumer prefers A to B, and B to C, then will prefer A to C. More is better than less: Goods
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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 cover. Recommended cover:
- Slabs/walls not exposed to
Understanding MRP: A Comprehensive Guide to Material Requirements Planning
The traditional methods of inventory management, which are appropriate when the demand for goods is independent—subject to market conditions and not related to other items—are inadequate in other circumstances. This is particularly true when the demand for items is dependent, meaning it is not directly subject to market conditions but is also related to other items of a higher degree of complexity.
If, in addition, the demand is discrete and discontinuous, classical techniques that work with
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Manufacturing Overview
Definition and Scope
Manufacturing transforms raw materials into finished goods for sale, encompassing both complete and semi-manufacturing processes.
Key Functions
- Product Design
- Process Planning
- Facility Setup and Material Flow
- Production Operations
- Production Planning and Control
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
OEM refers to companies that manufacture products or components for other companies to sell under their brand names.
Operational Strategy in Manufacturing
Operational
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Steel Construction
Advance Planning
Large/complex projects require advanced planning and include divisioning the steel and planning shipping and erection procedures – thus dividing the structure into units (divisions) which are to schedule the fabrication & delivery of the structural members to the job site.
Fabrication & Delivery to Site
When planning shop fabrication, the size & weight of members must be checked against plant capacity, transport requirements & the capacity of the
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