Who created the gargoyle? The ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks also carved gargoyles to use as drain spouts on their buildings. And gargoyles became very popular on churches in Europe during the 1200s. What does the word gargoyle come from? The term gargoyle comes from the French gargouille—the noise of both water and air mixing […]
What does Trulli mean in Italian?
What does Trulli mean in Italian? A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia. What were Trulli used for? A trullo (plural: trulli) is a very special style […]
What are the types of technologies?
What are the types of technologies? There are 6 categories of technology. Can anyone name them? Construction • Transportation • Energy/Power • Communication • Manufacturing • Bio-Related • Name some technologies and let’s put them in the right category. What is technology and example? The definition of technology is science or knowledge put into practical […]
What is an example of dissonance?
What is an example of dissonance? A baby crying, a person screaming and an alarm going off are all common examples of dissonance. These sounds are annoying, disruptive or put a listener on edge. Another useful reference is music, where dissonance is also a key concept. What is an example of cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance […]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of layered architecture in computer networks?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of layered architecture in computer networks? Layered architecture also helps you to test the components independently of each other. The following are the disadvantages of a layered architecture: There might be a negative impact on the performance as we have the extra overhead of passing through layers instead of […]
What is bridge geometry?
What is bridge geometry? Bridges are used to span over a distance horizontally. Four key points of geometry in bridges are triangles, arches, symmetry, and connector planes. Which is the strongest shape to use when designing a bridge? triangle What makes a good bridge design? The prototypical bridge is quite simple—two supports holding up a […]
Who engineered the shard?
Was the Tenement House Act successful?
Was the Tenement House Act successful? The 1879 law was the result of a campaign by reformers who had become concerned about conditions in New York’s increasingly congested neighborhoods. The result, the Tenement House Act of 1879 or “old law”, actually did not greatly improve conditions. Were dumbbell tenements good or bad? Despite these shortcomings, […]
What two architects were ancient Egypt?
What two architects were ancient Egypt? The best known example of ancient Egyptian architecture are the Egyptian pyramids while excavated temples, palaces, tombs and fortresses have also been studied. What is the largest ancient structure in Egypt? The Great Pyramid of Giza What was the style of Egyptian architecture? Egyptian architecture Architecture developed since 3000 […]
What are pad footings used for?
What are pad footings used for? A concrete pad footing is the simplest and cost-effective footing used for the vertical support and the transfer of building loads to the ground. These footings are “isolated” i.e. there is no connection between them. They are also reinforced. When should pad foundation be used? Pad foundations can be […]