Building Materials & Construction Terminology
MATERIALS 1
CONCRETE: is a hard building material made from a mixture of cement, gravel, water, and sand. CEMENTO/HORMIGON
IRON: is a metal building material that is used to make steel. HIERRO
REBAR: or reinforcing bar, is a steel bar that is encased in concrete to make a structure stronger and able to support more weight. BARRA REFUERZO
BRICKS: are rectangular blocks made of hardened clay used for building walls and similar structures. LADRILLOS
SAND: is a loose, grainy substance made up of tiny
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Thermal Efficiency
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Mechanical Efficiency
Mechanical
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Two-Stroke Engine Cycle
Work Cycle
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First Stroke: Exhaust, Scavenging, and Intake
- As the piston moves up from bottom dead center (BDC), exhaust gases exit through the exhaust port.
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What is IoT and its Objectives?
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Key Objectives of IoT:
- Connectivity: Enabling everyday objects to connect to the internet.
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Functional Units of ERP
Core Modules
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- Manufacturing Module: Oversees the production process, integrates technology and business processes, and allows for flexible manufacturing methods.
- Production Planning Module: Optimizes resource utilization, plans production, identifies material requirements, and allocates resources