Key Concepts in Building Construction and Structural Design
Structural Systems
- Wall System (Longitudinal, Transverse, and Bidirectional): Load-bearing walls can be longitudinal, transverse, or bidirectional. Longitudinal walls run along the length of the building, while transverse walls run perpendicular to the length.
- Skeletal System (Column and Beam Frames): Includes columns and beams. It is suitable for multi-story buildings and allows for great flexibility in interior design.
- Combined System: Mixes elements of walls and columns. Used to optimize the benefits
Industrial Maintenance: Techniques, Models, and Optimization
Maintenance Definition
Maintenance is the set of techniques designed to conserve plant and equipment in service for as long as possible and with maximum efficiency.
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
RCM is a technique to develop a maintenance plan, which has some important advantages over other techniques. Initially developed for the aviation sector, where the cost of replacement parts threatened the profitability of companies, RCM provides good results:
- Improved compression performance of the
Physiological Metrics and Brand Impact on Consumer Behavior
Physiological Metrics in Marketing
1. Electrodermal Activity (EDA)
Electrodermal Activity measures how well electricity passes through the skin, influenced by sweat from the autonomic nervous system (ANS). More sweat equals better electricity flow. This indicates arousal or stimulation (fight-or-flight response), but not specific emotions (valence). Devices like wristbands or sensors are commonly used.
Example in Marketing: When testing a new ad, if EDA spikes during an exciting scene, it shows that
Read MoreTime Boxing and Risk Mitigation in Project Management
Time Boxing: A Technique to Boost Productivity
Time boxing is assigning a fixed, non-negotiable time frame to tasks or activities. It helps:
- Focus teams on specific tasks
- Prevent procrastination by setting clear deadlines
- Ensure tasks don’t exceed allocated time
Key Steps in Time Boxing
1. Define Tasks and Allocate Time Limits
- Break projects into smaller, manageable tasks
- Estimate time for each task based on experience and complexity
- Allocate fixed time to each task
2. Set Priorities and Goals
- Establish clear
Essential Safety Measures for Confined Spaces, Blasting, Tunneling, Ladders, and Scaffolding
Confined Space Safety Precautions
Avoidance of Entry: Where possible, avoid entering confined spaces. Determine if the work can be performed in a manner that eliminates the need for entry.
Safe System of Work: If entry into a confined space is unavoidable, establish a safe system of work and ensure all necessary precautions are in place. Emergency procedures must be prepared and ready before work begins. A comprehensive risk assessment will help identify potential hazards and determine appropriate
Read MoreLeadership and Management: Key Concepts and Skills
Questions:
- Define the concept of leadership and its stages.
- Mention the elements of the concept of leadership.
- Define management principles.
- Define who is motivated.
- Explain Abraham Maslow’s theory.
- Explain David McClelland’s theory.
- Explain Frederick Herzberg’s theory.
- Define empowerment and what is a computer with empowerment.
- Mention the characteristics of empowerment equipment.
- Define coaching.
- Define what managerial competencies are.
- Define what strategic competition is.
- Define what intratégicas competencies