3/28/2024 0 Comments Shell north sea draugen platform![]() Norwegian Contractors 1973 – 1993 (Oslo : Norwegian Contractors, 1993), 7.Ī total of 17 giant structures were built in Norway by Norwegian Contractors (and the founding companies) during a period of 25 years. The first ideas using concrete for oil extraction were launched in 1970 by two of the co-founding companies – and a concrete floatable platform support was introduced (picture) shortly after.įigure 2: Høyer-Ellefsen’s first suggestion for a concrete platform structure (1970) – an early Condeep experiment. Ī few years after oil was found in the Norwegian part of the North Sea, Norwegian Contractors (NC) was formed in 1973 as a Joint Venture of three large contractors and their idea was to utilize their joint experience, competence and resources and take advantage of the country’s special topography with deep fjords and plenty of raw material to produce structures specialized for this new industry. Until the mid-1950s concrete was the dominating material and many companies were involved in the big projects in the Norwegian mountains (fig.1).įigure 1: The Zakarias dam (completed 1969). In Norway concrete has been used as the main material in dams built for producing electricity. 1 Two hundred years ago, an industrial product named Portland cement was introduced overtaking the market from the natural pozzolans. The volcano ashes used in concrete were called pozzolans after the city Pozzuoli, close to Naples and Vesuvius, where the material was first collected. It was however the Romans, a little more than 2000 years ago, who really developed the knowledge and competence of how to create huge buildings based on using ashes from volcanoes as an important ingredient. ![]() The first traces of a material that can have some resemblance to concrete dates back 20 000 years. ![]() Back to top Concrete platforms for the North Sea The time of the fossil fuels may be obsolete within this century, the petroleum industry has been the basis for the development of modern Norway and the concrete structures are unique pieces of design and construction. The most important structures are the huge Condeeps (abbreviated from Concrete Platform for Deep Waters). Having spent more than 30 years in the Norwegian oil industry I have seen most of the technical progress that has been taking place. One platform - in my mind - Draugen, could be a strong candidate for becoming an international monument and possibly gain status as a UNESCO world heritage status. Realizing what a great influence the oil industry has had for the development of economic and social life in Norway there have been several ideas how to preserve at least one of these structures for the future – when the fossil fuel era comes to an end. When Norway became an oil producing country towards the end of the 1960s, only a few people expected that a Norwegian entrepreneur company could become one of the largest subcontractors to the upcoming exploration of the North Sea – using concrete as a material in exceptional and giant structures. ![]()
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![]() ![]() PicPlayPost is a feature-packed app for creating captivating photo and video collages, slideshows, and live wallpapers. Professional video editing tool for you to create videos up to 30 minutes long.Supports various ratios, including FB cover images.Allows you to create video collage with photos, videos, and GIFs.It lacks the in-app tips, guided modules, and editing tools found in a more beginner-friendly photo collage maker app like PhotoDirector. The app does have a moderate learning curve. The app features various themed collages and design elements that you can purchase individually or use alongside the Canva Pro premium plan. While you may think Canva is known only for its appealing-if somewhat generic-Instagram story templates, think again. Thousands of templates available for use with Canva Pro.You can also take pictures right within the app to start building a collage immediately. 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An extensive, ever-growing collection of filters, stickers, and adjustable decorations. ![]() 3/28/2024 0 Comments SPINTIRES 2014 Truck![]() I don’t do any major off -roading but do pull trailers on county roads with loose gravel, drive in pastures, and park on road side hills to check crops in fields. ![]() IMO, a pickup that is going to be used as such at all must have one or the other. I was unsure as to which one to get, anti-slip or e-locker. Any feedback would be appreciated and hopefully helpful to future buyers. My question is, would a f150 (XLT) drive similar with anti spin? Or is this unique to Ram? Or am I out of my mind in what im experiencing lol. I have pushed it pretty good and wet roads in 2wd and the truck has plenty of traction which I just was not expecting. So 2,000 miles in and…it appears auto is just not needed. So when I bought my truck off the lot I was happy enough knowing 4auto was an option, but the truck ALSO has anti slip which I’ve never had before. I’ve always like that chevy and ram offered the AWD systems in way lesser trims. Then the 2019 refreshed Ram came out and it was a done deal. Starting from the F150 research, I saw myself getting anything Lariat and above to maintain the same driving I had with my jeep. So when I started looking for trucks, I wanted to find something similar, with the 4auto option. I LOVED this, it’s a very secure feeling knowing I can press the gas on a hard right turn from a stoplight with wet roads and not slip a bit. I then got a 2015 Grand Cherokee Overland that has full-time awd and a traditional 4wd system for 3 years. This made me constantly uneasy because im not one to leave my car in 4wd for more than I have to IF that’s how it’s equipped. The wrangler couldn’t get traction for the life of it unless I put it into 4WD. I live in central Kentucky so we rarely get snow, but it’s a lot of ice and wet roads. I had a 2005 Dodge Dakota and a 2014 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara without anti slip, this changed everything for me. It has a lot to offer for a sandbox game that only takes up 1 GB of storage space.I saw a post earlier today from about his regret not making sure his truck had anti spin, and I just wanted to touch base on everyones experience with dealing with traction issues. But, this is a small inconvenience compared to the game 4K resolution on widescreen or multiple monitors. ![]() Spintires missed the mark on creating a true simulated experience with its lack of borderless windows. Your primary controls are on the left-hand side of the keyboard, creating a more ergonomic gaming experience. As long as you familiarize yourself with key parts of the car and how it works, you will be able to play this game. ![]() It is also very lenient towards how you will complete your tasks. The main objective of the game is easy to fulfill. Spintires is a game for players of all user-levels. The game also lacks support for borderless windows, which would have added to the true-to-life appearance of the game. The gameplay is capped at 60 frames per second but its use of fast approximate anti-aliasing should smoothen out any jagged edges. You can enhance your gaming experience by raising its resolution to 4k Ultra HD on either an ultra-widescreen monitor or on multiple monitors. Operating System: Windows XP or Windows Vista GraphicsĪs both a simulation and sandbox game, Spintires gives you freedom to deliver the cargo however you see possible. You can also run the game on the following minimum system requirements: Oovee games recommend this set of system requirements: Spintires will work on most desktop and laptops as it takes up 1GB of space. ![]() Other than these key parts, Spintires is a straightforward game you will use W, A, S, and D as your primary navigational keys. This knowledge will come in handy when working with the gearbox, lock differential, winch, and all wheel drive. This means you will have to have basic knowledge of manual cars. But, it will not show information about the part’s uses. The main menu will allow you to view the keyboard controls and its corresponding actions. You must plan accordingly to avoid getting stuck in the mud or wasting your fuel reserves. The catch is that you must plot your own route. The success of your mission will depend on your ability to deliver the cargo securely and safely. The task is to collect and deliver logs across rugged terrain, with only a map and compass to guide you. You will be responsible for your fleet off-road trucks. The game was first launched in 2014, but it’s still being supported by its developer, Oovee Games. Ideally, you would be able to transport the goods without excessively spending your resources or totaling your car. Your job is to deliver cargo through the Russian wilderness. Spintires is an all-terrain simulation game. ![]() 3/28/2024 0 Comments Time zone map wisconsin![]() See also: Standard time in the United Statesīefore the adoption of four standard time zones for the continental United States, many towns and cities set their clocks to noon when the sun passed their local meridian, pre-corrected for the equation of time on the date of observation, to form local mean solar time. History Rand McNally Standard Map of the United States, 1921, showing boundaries different from today It is the combination of the time zone and daylight saving rules, along with the timekeeping services, which determines the legal civil time for any U.S. The clocks run by these services are kept synchronized with each other as well as with those of other international timekeeping organizations. Official and highly precise timekeeping services (clocks) are provided by two federal agencies: the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (an agency of the Department of Commerce) and the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). ![]() The time zone boundaries and DST observance are regulated by the Department of Transportation, but no single map of those existed until the agency announced intentions to make one in September 2022. In the United States, time is divided into nine standard time zones covering the states, territories and other US possessions, with most of the country observing daylight saving time (DST) for approximately the spring, summer, and fall months. ![]() ![]() ![]() Players cannot use recognizable brands, trademarks and/or protected names as a part of the account, profile, village or tribe.This includes censored or otherwise altered versions. Expressions, terminology, media or links to content which displays, approves or invokes politically extreme, pornographic, violent, sexually explicit, sexist, insulting, abusive, threatening or illegal content are prohibited in the game and any connected platform.The use of any external or ingame means or method to circumvent rules, blocks or technical limitations implemented into the game or connected services is strictly forbidden.Storing, sharing, publishing or advertising any kind of information that violates our rules in the game or any connected platform is strictly forbidden.It is forbidden to request actions or information directly or indirectly relating to account ownership or to blackmail, trick or threaten players for such as well as to instigate a breach of the rules in any other way.Players who think the have benefited from a breach of rules, must contact the support team immediately. 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![]() ![]() It will check for a newer version and download the setup file to the desktop if desired. * An online update check is available from the Help Menu. * Find "First Mention" of all words in a verse added to right-click menu. Initial display will show only refs but includes "search links" to search and display verses as normal search. * Related Search now searches for multi-word phrases as well. * Added context help button to bottom of Master Control Panel, Preferences, and some other panels. Window toolbar icons now have action on mouse cursor hover. * Changed some of the main and window toolbar icons. * Reworked Export/Copy Settings in Preferences with many more settings. Can now display unicode (Greek, etc.) with more formatting options. * Verse Popup code has been completely reworked. * The Commentary Panel has Book, Chapter, and Verse Buttons to view the corresponding comments (if any) of a reference. * Master Control Panel is larger and has a Pin Button to toggle the visibility of the tabs. * The window under the cursor will scroll with the mouse wheel even if it doesn't have the current focus (one window must have focus). The Layout (L) button opens the Layout menu allowing saving, deleting, and restoring saved layouts. It will also cause the corresponding window to display if it has been closed and dock it if floating. The Bible, Dictionary, Commentary and Results (B, D, C, R) buttons will expand/contract the corresponding window. That is, a click on a word will display (jump) to the definition in the current dictionary a click on a reference will display the current commentary, etc. The Jump button (J) toggles whether a click on a expanded window will jump to the object of the click. ![]() These allow quick and convenient maneuvering between windows. * A compact button contol is on the toolbar that contains six buttons. In Parallel mode, on right click a search will search the Bible of the text clicked. * The Parallel Bible Display is now the last tab in the Bible Window. Shift+Entry will allow an existing BM to be changed. * A Bookmarks Menu which holds ten verse bookmarks with hot-keys. The current verse and dictionary topic are also saved. * The selection of the Bible, Dictionary, and Commentary windows are saved on exit. User can make custom parallel tables on the fly by entering refs and also view premade harmony/parallel modules * Multiple Bible Search option in Advanced Search with text select. * The text from any Bible, Commentary, Dictionary, Book, and Results Page can be exported to the MultiWindow with a history. * A single Quick Entry acts as input for both searches and reference lookup. The Positions are restored on next start. It allows floating, docking and stacking of windows. ![]() * New Interface with an advanced window manager. Here is a list of many of there major changes, or better yet download it a try it out. It has many new features and enhancements. We have just released the newest version of Bible Analyzer, version 4.0. ![]() 3/24/2024 0 Comments Landscape design free app![]() ![]() You can create designs in very little time. There’s also a host of tools for creating truly accessible areas. It’s all there to help speed up the design process. Here, you’ll find a vast selection of ready made groups of items, like a table and chairs, say, or a ready-made landscape section. The Templates section is especially good. It’s a single package that offers the ability to create and furnish rooms, build custom cabinets, and design outdoor living spaces - the ideal landscaping tool for the full virtual home experience. The best cross-platform landscape design softwareįloorPlan Home & Landscape Deluxe from TurboCAD is a complete digital interior design and landscaping program. Read our full Realtime Landscaping Pro review. Existing users can upgrade to any new release at a discount rate. The Plus version, which features fewer objects and is best for homeowners, is priced at $149. The Pro version, aimed at landscape designers and homeowners, costs $279. Realtime Landscaping Pro offers bags of features to help you create the garden of your dreams. ![]() So, the landscaping program is both a time-saver to help you get started, and a launchpad to further your own creativity. You have the option of fully customizing your chosen template, like building materials and size of individual elements. You have a handful of them, helping you design everything from ponds to decking. Landscaping an entire area from scratch can take some time, but the landscape design tool helps speed up the process with the use of Wizards. The easy-to-follow interface offers a fluid experience, making it one of the best landscape design software suites. Realtime Landscaping Pro lets you add houses to your design. This doesn’t mean you can’t create house exteriors. If you need to design a room, or an entire house, you’ll need to look elsewhere. Realtime Landscaping Pro is a Windows-only landscape design software focused on helping outdoor space creation. ![]() 3/24/2024 0 Comments Sketchup floor plan free download![]() ![]() ![]() The software is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Online use. EdrawMax Online is an all-in-one diagramming tool solution that can accomplish your diagramming purposes. There is an excellent solution for this problem as we will now learn how to create a floor plan in EdrawMax Online, which offers a user-friendly experience, and beginners can also use the application with no hurdles. Beginners with no prior design experience won't be able to draw floor plans on SketchUp. How to Create a Floor Plan Online Easier?Īs you can see that designing a floor plan is tricky and challenging in SketchUp, the process will consume your time. When you are done with placing the furniture, you can also change the color of the walls and apply different materials, including tiles, carpets, or wooden boards, onto your floor.Ģ. You can even delete some furniture parts, modify the size rotation, break it into small parts, etc. Change the color and texture of the furniture as per your requirements using the Material tool. You can use the Move tool to place the furniture wherever you want. Place a rectangle of the size of the one step of the stair and pull each rectangle to a specific height using the push and pull tool.įrom SketchUp's 3D warehouse, you can place various pieces of furniture onto your floor plan. ![]() To place them in their proper places, use "Move Tool," which will assist you in grabbing the end of each object and placing them into their places. Likewise, if you want to save your time, you can hover to SketchUp's 3D warehouse, and from here, you can pick up pre-designed doors and windows you have to download a door or window that someone has already designed.ĭownload the doors and windows of your choice and place them into their respective places. Afterward, use the push tool to push the plane into the wall with the same thickness as the wall to cut out a perfect void into the wall. Use the Push and Pull tool again initially, draw an outline of the window on the wall using a pencil or rectangular tool. To introduce the walls and doors, you have to leave voids when designing the walls. Select the plane you want to calculate the area, right-click, and select "Entity Info." To input the dimensions of the width, height, or length, make sure that your cursor was going in the right direction in which you wanted the specified length you can also enter the length with your keyboard and press enter. Step 2: Enter Dimensions and Calculate Area ![]() Using the Push tool gives the rectangle a height forming a 3D shape. First, draw a rectangle that will act as a base for the wall. Let's begin with creating the walls of the structure. To get started, browse the website of SketchUp and download the application. Let's learn drawing a floor plan with SketchUp. SketchUp is a 3D modeling computer software designed for various drawing applications such as interior designing, architectural design, civil and mechanical engineering, video and filmmaking, etc. Floor plans illustrate the construction details, including the dimensions, column placement, and measurements of all the physical features making it a perfect design blueprint. It gives the property buyer a virtual experience in actual dimensions and measurements. How to Create a Floor Plan in SketchUp?įloor plans serve as the medium for visualizing the ideas of the architecture to the buyer. ![]() ![]() ![]() The game starts as the player creates a living space for the residents, collects rent, and provides employment opportunities in everyday life. In this strategy-based city builder game, you must help it grow to a big metropolis. Rising Cities revolves around urban development, and the players take up the role of the mayor of the dream city. Will the empire and cities skylines you built survive through the test of time? The building space given to each player at the beginning of the game is limited, which expands gradually. This turn-based strategy game is about how realistic city builders use natural resources and make the best of daily life. The online game starts in the Stone Age and ends in the Virtual Future, indicating the path the player needs to undertake. One of the best city building games, Forge of Empires, is a multiplayer strategy game where the player’s primary objective is to create, develop, and expand a city. Will the utopia that you create end your urban woes? Let’s check the free and online city building games. The players in city building games claim another world or change it as per their whims and fancies. Top Free City Building Games To Stake Your Claim Online We have curated a list of the best city-building games you can play online, the ones you can buy and city-building games for Android and iOS. ![]() These city builders also teach you city building elements, which is a steep learning curve. You need not brave the real streets instead, create your world and go wherever your heart desires. He formulates management strategies accordingly to keep the citizens happy. The player ensures resource management of the city from scratch along with the town’s social, economic, and political development. The game designers understand that no city is perfect, and one must create their own! While playing these best city building games, the player acts as a planner who designs and leads the city. Are you interested in exercising your architectural creativity or want to try something different in games? If yes, you must try your hands on these city simulation games. ![]() |
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