Ten100: Chapter 12 Assignment
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Questions and Answers
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Why do people in Dubai want to build a super-tall structure in their city?
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What limited the height of the structure in the Middle Ages?
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What manufacturing breakthrough led to the development of taller structure in the 1800's?
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Why is it necessary for Bill to design the Burj Dubai so that it "confuses" the wind?
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Is concrete better at minimizing the effects of compression or tension? What is special about the concrete that Bill is using as construction material for the Burj Dubai?
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How does the Burj Dubai reflect a New Urbanist's approach to city planning?
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Sometimes designs are inspired by art or things of social importance. The Burj Dubai, for instance, was designed after a ________________ native to the Dubai region.
Explanation
The correct answer is "flower, a flower." The sentence suggests that the Burj Dubai was designed after a specific flower native to the Dubai region. The use of the article "a" before "flower" indicates that it refers to a singular flower rather than flowers in general.Rate this question:
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_______________ is a force that results in the deformation of an object such that the object's parallel planes move past one another.
Explanation
Shear is a force that causes the parallel planes of an object to slide past each other, resulting in deformation. This force is commonly referred to as shear force.Rate this question:
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