Foreword Bridging rivers, gorges, narrows, straits, and valleys always has played an important role in the history of human settlement. Since ancient times, bridges have been the most visible testimony of the noble craft of engineers. A bridge can be defined in many ways, but Andrea Palladio, the great 16th century Italian architect and engineer, hit on the essence of bridge building when he said "...bridges should befit the spirit of the community by exhibiting commodiousness, firmness, and delight." In more practical terms, he went on to explain that the way to avoid having the bridge
Bridges of London By Jaan Bachmann Some information: 33 bridges span the river Thames in London. Most of the bridges are road bridges, but there are also some railway bridges and footbridges. The most wellknown bridges are: London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Millennium Bridge London Bridge It is the oldest bridge in London Was originally made from wood, in 1209 it was replaced by a stone bridge with shops and houses along its sides. This was followed by a granite bridge in 1831 and the present concrete bridge in 1973 269 m long, 32 m wide, 104 m longest span Tower Bridge It is one of the finest and recognisable bridges in the world. It was built in 1894
1. Ceased Lakanud 2. Span Kaarelaius 3. Among Hulgas 4. Volume Kogus 5. Traffic Liiklus 6. Bonds Võlakirjad 7. Grants Toetused 8. Contemporary Kaasaegne 9. Landscape Maastik 10. Define Määratlema 11. Acclaimed Pälvinud 12. Magnificent Suurepärane 13. Enduring Püsiv 14. Exhibition Näitus 15. Principles Põhimõtted 16. Suspension Vedrustus 17. Sparked Tekitanud 18. Bascule Estakaad 19. Associate Liitlane 20. renowned Kuulus 21. Unprecedented Enneolematu 22. Bidders Pakkujad 23. Consolidation Ühendamine 24. Industry Tööstus 25. Competitors Võistlejad 26. Estimately Hinnanguliselt 27. Strands Tegevusvaldkond 28. Engineer Insener 29. Incorporated Asutatud 30. Respectively Vastavalt 31. Basis Alus 32. Manufactured Valmistatud 33. U...
Contents Introduction...................................................3 London's early history.....................................45 The people of London......................................6 Buildings and bridges......................................7 Intruduction London is the capital of the united kingdom (UK), which is made up of Great Britain(England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland. The city lies in the southeast of England and covers an area of about 1,578 square kilometres on either side of the River Thames. With population of seven million, London is by far the largest city in the UK. Birmingham, the second largest, has just over one million inhabitants. Cultural life
ghosts of Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Gray and others now live there. Nobody knows when the ravens came to the Tower of London, but an old legend says that if the ravens leave, the kingdom will fall. Today eight ravens live there, and each one has a name. No one wants the ravens to leave, so some feathers are taken away from their wings so they can't fly. At night they sleep in their cages and during day they are free to move around. Tower Bridge is a symbol of London and is one of the several bridges that cross the Thames. It was built in 1894, when London was a busy port. Today the bridges open only a couple of times a week, but it is still a big tourist attractions. You can get great views of London from the top of the two towers and from the walkway that connects them.
GRAFFITI History ● The term, graffiti, found on the walls of ancient sepulchres or ruins, as in the Pompeii. ● The first known example graffiti survives in the ancient Greek city ● The ancient Romans craved graffiti on walls and monuments, examples of which also survive in Egypt. ● Graffiti writing is having become with hip hop and the myrial international styles. ● Graffiti have long appeared on building walls, in latrines, subways, and bridges.
* BRITI 1960.AASTATE POP JA ROCK MUUSIKA *Jaguneb kaheks haruks: Mersey Beat ja London Rhythm and blues *Sündis Liverpool'is Manchester'is ja Sheffield'is *Stiili iseloomustas lihvitud mitmehäälne vokaalpartii ning ansambliliikmete endi kirjutatud tekstide ja muusika kasutamine. * Liverpooli ansamblitest sai tuntuks eelkõige "The Beatles" ja "The Searchers" *MERSEY BEAT *Koosseisu kuulus John Lennon, Paul Mc Cartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe ja Pete Best. * ,,Please please me" esimene biitlite album. *Hakkas levima ülemaailmne "biitlimaania". *Populaarsed hittid: ,,Here comes the sun" ,,Yesterday" ,,Come together" *1969.aastal läks ansambel laiali, kuna teravamalt hakkasid eristuma ansambli liikmete loominguline käekiri. *The Beatles *Arenes ainuke biitlite arvestatav konkurent ,,The Rolling Stones" * Bändi liikmed jätsid lohaka ja mässulise mulje ning e...
TTÜ Tartu kolledz Durability of concrete Tauri Must Tartu 2009 Main Content Cement Aggregate Sand Water Chemical admixtures Field of application Concrete is used in... · Pavements · architectural structures · Foundations · roads · Bridges · marine- and parking structures · brick/block walls · footings for gates fences Three Georges Dam · The world largest concrete construction · China, river of Yangzte, 2006 · 2,335m long, 101m high Possible threats Physical Chemical · Frost · Sulftates, · Wind · Sea water, · Waves · Acids, · Fire · Alkali-silica reactions Primary transport mechanism through concrete Gas diffusion
Bridges in England Nimi Tower Bridge Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 Tower Bridge is 60 meters long with towers that rise to a height of 43 meters Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge which can be raised London Bridge London Bridge is between the City of London and Southwark London's original bridge made this one of the most famous bridge in the world Southwark Bridge Southwark Bridge is a road-bridge linking Southwark and the City across the River Thames It was designed by Ernest George and Basil Mott and opened in 1921 Westminster Bridge Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth The current bridge, opened in 1862 Cannon Street Rail Bridge Another London bridge that does not go by its proper name s Cannon St...
Frogmore, Windsor Home Park, near to the royal residence Windsor Castle. england at her reign During Queen Victorias reign, British empire became the most powerful country in the world. Religion was very important and most of people went to church on Sundays. Industrial expanded, new work methods and technology ( water, gas, electricity), communications (the telegraph, press), sience (Darwin's theory for evolution), the building of the railways, and the London Underground, bridges, new inventions (thelephones, the post, the camera, motor cars, etc). used information https://prezi.com/ibdeawlb9bpb/queen-victoria-presentation/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria
The Rolling Stones Koosseis: Mick Jagger : Laul, kitarr Keith Richards : Kitarr, laul Charlie Watts : Trummid ja teised löökriistad Ron Wood : Kitarr The Rolling Stones on Suurbritannia rock-ansambel, mis tegutseb alates 1962. aastast, olles üks pikemalt tegutsenud bände maailmas.1998. aastal esines bänd ka Eestis Tallinna Lauluväljakul.The Rolling Stonesi esimeste albumite (kuni 1967. aastani) Ameerika Ühendriikides väljastatud versioonid erinesid sageli Suurbritannia omadest. Mõnedel juhtudel erines sama pealkirjaga albumi lugude nimekiri või kaanepilt Suurbritannia omast. On ka variante, kus erinevatest lugudest kombineeriti Ameerika Ühendriikide plaadifirmade poolt USAs müümiseks täiesti uus album, näiteks "December's Children (And Everybody's)". Välja antud albumid: (mõned näited) · "The Rolling Stones" (1964) · "The Rolling Stones No. 2" (1965) · "Out of Our Heads" (1965) ...
The Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is one of the most beautiful, and most photographed, bridges in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge is a 1.7 mile(2,74 km)long bridge that can be crossed by car, on bicycles or on foot. It is the second longest bridge in the United States. The Golden Gate Bridge, completed after more than four years of construction at a cost of $35 million, opened to traffic on May 28, 1937 at twelve o'clock noon. One of the most interesting Golden Gate Bridge fact is that only eleven workers died during construction, a new safety record for the time
The elements of Japanese Garden Water. It is found in many forms. It accumulates in the ponds, runs in the streams or tumbles in the cascades. It contributes to the expression of nature and symbolizes renewal, calm, wonder and continuity in the hereafter. Stones. They are laid out in accordance with strict rules, depending on their shapes and sizes; they often are twinned by pairs. The type of stone to use is one of the most important element, in the design of a Japanese garden. Lantern. Originally intended to guide the visitors during nocturnal celebrations, its light was also considered as the light of knowledge clearing away the clouds of ignorance. Placed near water it provides an architectural element which contrasts with the natural components of the garden. Bridges. They may be built of wood, bamboo, earth or stone. Whether they are rounded, arc-shaped or in zigzags, they always remain in harmony with the surrounding nature. Carp...
Cleopatra's neelde Helina Sternhof X It was made in Egypt for the Pharaoh Thotmes III in 1460 BC, making it almost 3,500 years old. It is known as Cleopatra's Needle as it was brought to London from Alexandria, the royal city of Cleopatra. The London needle is in the City of Westminister, on the Victoria Embanknet near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It is close to the Embankment underground station. It is also called the obelisk. Originally built as a pair for the Temple of the Sun at Heliopolis It was dug out of the sand in which it had been buried for nearly 2,000 years and was encased in a great iron cylinder, 92 feet (28 m) long and 16 feet (4.9 m) in diameter, designed by the engineer John Dixon. Cleopatra's Needle is flanked by two Egyptian sphinxes cast from bronze that bear
A ‘NEW’ BEGINNING FOR THE POOR. • IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 19TH CENTURY MILLIONS OF BRITISH PEOPLE STARTED THEIR JOURNEY TO AMERICA FROM LIVERPOOL. • POTATO FAMINE IN 1845-1849: MANY IRISH PEOPLE LOST THEYR MAIN FOOD, THE POTATO CROP. • MANY IRISH PEOPLE PACKED THEIR THINGS AND LEFT TO LOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE IN AMERICA. HARDSHIPS ON THE ARRIVAL IN AMERICA. • MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT ELLIS ISLAND. • MEN-BUILDING BRIDGES, CANALS, OR RAILROADS. • WOMEN-MAIDS, COOKS, OR CARETAKERS. • ILLNESSES AND EARLY DEATH. • THEY HELPED EACH OHTER, GAINED POPULARITY, AND BECAME TRUE AMERICANS PROUD OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL TRADITIONS. NOWADAYS POPULATION • THE POPULATION OF AMERICA IS 308 745 538. (2010) • EVERY YEAR ABOUT 700 000 NEW SETTLERS IMMIGRANTE TO THE UNITED STATES. • BIGGIST NATIONAL GROUPS ARE: GERMAN – 58 MILLION,
It is Located next to the Houses of Parliament. The tower of London is on the north bank of the River Thames. The tower as a whole is a complex of several buildings. The tower's primary function was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison. It has also served as a place of execution and torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, the Royal Mint, a public records office, an observatory, and since 1303, the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. London also has many beautiful bridges, parks and churches. The oldest is the London Bridge, which was originally made from wood. In 1209 it was replaced by a stone bridge. That followed with a granite bridge in 1831 and the present bridge in 1973. The most recent bridge is the Millennium Bridge. It is one of the world's first horizontal suspension bridges. Londoners nicknamed the bridge the Wobbly Bridge. The name came after some people felt an unexpected swaying motion on the first two days after the bridge opened
One quarter of the country is below sea level with only 0.008% of the world's area, the Netherlands is the world's third largest agricultural exporter the Netherlands has at least 15,000 km of cycle tracks the Netherlands still has about 1,000 traditional working windmills the Dutch are the tallest people in Europe the Netherlands always has a coalition government almost every Dutch person has a bicycle and there are twice as many bikes as cars Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges when Dutch schoolchildren pass their exams, they hang a Dutch flag and a school bag outside their homes
Koosseis: Mick Jagger : Laul, kitarr Keith Richards : Kitarr, laul Charlie Watts : Trummid ja teised löökriistad Ron Wood : Kitarr The Rolling Stonesi esimeste albumite (kuni 1967. aastani) Ameerika Ühendriikides väljastatud versioonid erinesid sageli Suurbritannia omadest. Mõnedel juhtudel erines sama pealkirjaga albumi lugude nimekiri või kaanepilt Suurbritannia omast. On ka variante, kus erinevatest lugudest kombineeriti Ameerika Ühendriikide plaadifirmade poolt USAs müümiseks täiesti uus album, näiteks "December's Children (And Everybody's)". Välja antud albumid: Suurbritannias: · "The Rolling Stones" (1964) · "The Rolling Stones No. 2" (1965) · "Out of Our Heads" (1965) · "Aftermath" (1966) · "Between the Buttons" (1967) Ameerika Ühendriikides: · "England's Newest Hitmakers" (1964) · "12 X 5" (1964) · "The Rolling Stones, Now!" (1965) · "Out ...
Within 17 years of the invasion, they had several major towns connected by the famous Roman roads. Towns soon became important places for meetings and trade. What were Roman towns like? v The Roman towns were full of fine buildings and temples. v Streets were laid out in neat, straight lines, like on a chess- board. In the middle there was a large square, called the forum v Many towns had running water and sewers. Aqueducts were bridges for bringing water to the towns. Only the rich had water piped to their houses; everyone else used water from public fountains. The only toilets were public lavatories, which were built around the town and connected to underground sewers. What could you find in most Roman towns? Most towns would also have shops as well as the forum. At one end of the forum was a large building called the basilica. There were temples too where the Roman gods were worshipped.
Vatican have own radio and TV, currency and postage stamps. San Marino is the oldest republic in the world and it has less than 30 000 inhabitants. There are 14 volcanoes in Italy, four of which are active: Etna, Stromboli, Vulcano and Vesuvius. Etna is also the activiest volcano in the world. 60% of cultural world heritage is in the Italy Venice is a city in northeast Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon. Italian chefs produce more than 350 different types of pasta. Every Italian eats on average 25 kg of pasta per a year. The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. The Carnival of Venice is an annual festival, held in Venice.
Central Park Central Park is a public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City. The park was opened in 1857. Central Park is one of the world's largest public parks. The area is 3.4 km². It has many bridges, lakes, ponds, plants, trees and in brief, it's just a nice and beautiful place to spend your time and enjoy the beauty of nature. The park gets 35 million visitors every year and it is the most visited urban park in the United States. The park even has its own ''Central Park Carousel'' and ''Central Park Zoo''. There are also : playgrounds , Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, rock climbing, ice skating, boathouse cafe, boating and a wooded section of
In the middle of the 19th century many British people started they journey to America from Liverpool. A great number of settlers were the Irish who left their country after the Irish Potato Famine on 1845-1849, when families lost their main food, the potato crop. During the journey, many people suffered from illnesses or died. When the boats arrived at Ellis island, new settlers often had to wait a medical examination. As many Irish immigrants were uneducated, the man worked at building bridges, canals and women became maids, cooks. Poor living conditions, lack of food and medical care led to illnesses and an early death. The population of the USA is more than 300 million. The biggest national groups today are of German ,Irish and English descent. About 30 millions African Americans live in the USA.They are the descendants of Africans brought to America as slaves in the 17th century. For them the USA is a kind of melting pot , where they have become Americans
consideration just as much as technical working requirements (e.g. concreting stud). Also optimal additional components like the drive mechanism, electrical or hydraulic components are part of the wide range range of possibilities provided by the PERI VARIOKIT. • Open system for numerous other applications System formwork carriage for - the cut-and-cover method - separate casting method - steel composite bridges - parapets System brackets for steel composite bridges Truss applications with system components (e.g. truss connector, web cantilever formwork)
London There were some people living on the banks of the Thames when the Romans came to England in 43 AD. But we don't know much about them. London first called Londinium . In 200 they built a wall around their city, a part of which can still be seen near the Museum of London . London Bridge was built in stone in 1176. It was London's only bridge until 1729. Now there are about twenty bridges . London soon became the largest city in England and by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 it had become the most important city in Britain. It grew in are and population until September 1666, when the Great Fire destroyed four fifths of the wooden buildings in the City including St Paul's Cathedral. The fire began in the kitchen of King's baker in Pudding Lane and lasted for five days. London is an exciting city which attracts people from all over the world
· Names in the plural = countries: the Nether- * Names of countries / towns (also with an es- lands, the USA; the West Indies ablished modifier): (South) Estonia, Tartu · Names of the countries, and towns with a * Expressions from North to South etc. characteristing / spacifying modifer: the Tartu of th 19th century * Names of streets, bridges, airports, parks, squares, buildings, railway stations, shops, · Names of rivers, channels / canals, seas, addresses: Fleet Street, Tower Bridge, oceans, streams, straits: the Danube; the Suez Kennedy Airport, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Canal; the Baltic Sea; the Pacific Ocean; the Square, Buckingham Palace, Victoria Station, Bering Strait French Boutique etc.
Floods and Tsunamis Flood is a natural event or occurrence where a piece of land that is usually dry land, suddenly gets submerged under water. Some floods can occur suddenly and recede quickly. Others take days or even months to build and discharge. When floods happen in an area that people live, the water carries along objects like houses, bridges, cars, furniture and even people. It can wipe away farms, trees and many more heavy items. Floods occur at irregular intervals and vary in size, duration and the affected area. It is important to note that water naturally flows from high areas to low lying areas. This means low-lying areas may flood quickly before it begins to get to higher ground. Flooding is extremely dangerous and has the potential to wipe away an entire city, coastline or area, and cause extensive damage to life and property
They were farming people who preferred living outside towns. For a while London probably lay in ruins, but it eventually developed again, partly because its position on the river was good for trading. In 1666 most of the City of London was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. London Bridge The home of the London Bridge is the Thames River, and a bridge has existed on the spot for at least the last 2000 years. The first bridge on record was constructed by the Romans, and since then many bridges have risen at the hands of various empires. London Bridge today remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in Britain as well as an icon for the City of London. London Bridge history records the building of a wooden bridge by the Romans about 2000 years ago. Historians suspect that the location was chosen for its relatively convenient access to the deeper ocean waters, as well as the excellent land conditions available for bridge building. The
Kaia Teder K112 About One of the southern provinces of Thailand The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges Country : Thailand Capital : Phuket City Area : 576.0 km2 Population : 600,000 (2013) The relatively recent name "Phuket" is apparently derived from the word bukit which means "hill", as this is what the island appears like from a distance. The symbol is a picture of Thao thep kasatri and Thao sri sunthon Heroines Monument. The reason for the use of the pictures of these heroines is because they protected the province from the Burmese in 1785 AD. Attractions
The history of London There were some people living on the banks of the Thames when the Romans came to England in 43 AD. The Romans built houses, a port and a bridge over the river and named the place Londinium. The bridge which was built by the Romans was later known as London Bridge and it was built in stone in 1176. It was London's only bridge until 1729. Now there are about twenty bridges crossing the river within London. London soon became the largest city in England and by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 it had become the most important city in Britain. It grew in area and population until September 1666, when the Great Fire destroyed four fifths of the wooden buildings in the City including ST Paul's Cathedral. The fire lasted for five days. By now London has swallowed up many of the small towns and villages that surrounded it
The Van Gogh Museum and the Kröller-Müller Museum of Holland house the largest Van Gogh collections in the world. · Hollanders usually have a bunch of flowers in their living rooms. · The landscape of Holland is dotted with windmills, which have become its hallmark. · The country has over 4,400 km of navigable rivers, canals and lakes. · The kapital of Neatherland is Amsterdam. There are no more bridges than any other city in the world. · Neatherland`s national flowers are tulips. LUKSEMBURG/ Luxembourg · Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, located in Western Europe · It is one of the smallest countries in Europe as well as the world. · Victor Hugo, the renowned French writer, stayed in Luxembourg in a picturesque town that lies close to the German border. The house where he lived has now been
Instead the wind direction means the acid rain falls in the other places (in Europe : Scandinavia, USA; Canada) Cultural effects Acid rain and the dry deposition of acidic particles contribute to the corrosion of metals (such as bronze) and the deterioration of paint and stone (such as marble and limestone). These effects significantly reduce the societal value of buildings, bridges, cultural objects (such as statues, monuments, and tombstones), and cars. Famous buildings like the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Taj Mahal in India and St. Paul's Cathedral in London have all been damaged by this sort of air pollution. Acid rain can also damage stained glass windows in churches, railway lines and steel bridges. The acid rain slowly eats away them all. Building
BRITI 60-NDATE POP- JA ROCKMUUSIKA Koostasid: Jakko Viilo, Tauri Udras 1950.aastatel peeti Suurbritanniat rock-muusika ääremaaks. Suurbritannial polnud erilisi staare. Cliff Richardi esiletõus oli paljutõotav. Tema laulu "Move It" võis pidada ehtsaks briti rock'iks. 1950.aastate teisel poolel tekitas Inglismaal elevust ka muusikastiil "Skiffle", mida võiks iseloomustada kui "igamehe muusikat". Selle rahvalähedase stiiliga tegelemiseks polnud vaja erilist muusikalist haridust. 60.aastate briti rock-muusikat võib jagada kaheks: mersey beat ja rhythm and blues. Mersey beat Põhjapoolsetes tööstuslinnades (Manchester, Liverpool) esile kerkinud väikeste ansamblite muusika. Seda stiili iseloomustab lihvitud mitmehäälne vokaalpartii. Lauludes kasutati ansamblimängijate endi kirjutatud tekste ja muusikat.Tuntuimad esindajad: The Beatles, The Searchers. Londoni rhythm and blues Sai alguse 1960. aasta...
In this presentation I'm focusing on the durability of concrete. First I'll give a brief overview of concrete, we have to know what does it actually means and where is it used? (slide) Basically concrete is a construction material composed of cement, aggregate (generally gravel, limestone, or granite, plus a fine aggregate such as sand) also water, and chemical admixtures.(slide) Concrete is used to make pavements, architectural structures, foundations, roads, bridges, marine- and parking structures, brick/block walls and footings for gates, fences and so forth. Mainly it is used because of its high durability and availability, but also because it is cheaper than to use wood for example. Concrete is used more than any other man-made material in the world.(slide) Moving on, the durability of concrete can be defined as the ability to remain serviceable for at least the required lifetime of the structure of which it forms apart. However there are many
paranoia is often much shorter than we think. These are, indeed, volatile times for muslim people living in Europe. Deadly terrorist attacks from Islamic fundamentalists have stricken fear into the hearts of many and have resulted in a rise of tribal mentality within many parts of western society. In these volatile times we should all come together. Instead of isolation, we need integration. Instead of building walls, we need to build bridges. It would be naïve to think that the building of a single mosque in our nation's capital would solve all our problems, but it would be a great start. I would like to end my speech with a quote by captain Jean-Luc Picard from the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation: "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied chains us all irrevocably. Those words were uttered as wisdom and warning
Anglo-Saxon period Celts-came from Germany,2000-1200BC began to migrate to Britain,spoke Celtic language,were known as Britons,lived in small villages,round wooden huts-mainly farmers-no towns,organised in tribes with a king/queen as a leader,intertribal wars were very common,the Ancient Britons:one of the Celtic tribes living in Britain 4thBC,believed in different gods,governed by a class of priests-druids who had great power. Romans in Britain:55BC came to conquer Britain(Julius Caesar),brought their own civilization,taught Britons to build roads,bridges,houses,baths,temples,protected Britain for several hundred years,4thBC Romans left Britain,43AD Queen Boadicea of Iceni tribe lost their battle with Romans. Who were the next invaders and where did they come from? Anglo-Saxons came from northern Germany,Denmark and northern Holland. What was their lifestyle like?Anglo-Saxons liked fighting,drinking,gambling,life expectancy not very lo...
are not a garlic enthusiast. Enjoy the fair and its concerts and buy local handicraft, home made gourmet food and hand made bread as souvenirs. · The festival year ends with the national poetry days, "Tähetund" (StarHour), dedicated to the Estonian poet, Betti Alver. Most Estonian actors say that Betti Alver poetry days were among their very first public performances. Põltsamaa Põltsamaa is the city of wine, bridges and roses. Põltsamaa Castle was started in 1272. In the course of centuries the fort suffered damage. In 1770 the old convent building was replaced by a rococo palace. The ruins of the castle, destroyed in 1941, are being conserved. The courtyard has been converted into a stage of outdoor events. Mustvee Mustvee, a town located on the shore of Lake Peipsi, is best characterised by its motto five churches, two cultures, one nation. Tourist destinations: Elistvere
Sport Around 24 per cent Australians over the age of 15 regularly participate Australia has strong international teams in cricket, field hockey, netball, rugby league, and rugby union, having been Olympic or world champions at least twice in each sport in the last 25 years for both men and women where applicable. History. Human habitation of the Australian continent is estimated to have begun between 42,000 and 48,000 years ago, possibly with the migration of people by land bridges and short seacrossings from what is now SouthEast Asia. These first inhabitants may have been ancestors of modern Indigenous Australians. Exploration by Europeans till 1812 1606 Willem Janszoon 1606 Luis Váez de Torres 1616 Dirk Hartog 1619 Frederick de Houtman 1644 Abel Tasman
2) Central park is an urban park in the central part of the borough of Manhattan, New York City. It was initially opened in 1857, on 778 acres of cityowned land, later expanding to its current size of 843 acres. Central park is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York. 3) Central park which has been a National Historical Landmark since 1962, was designed by landscape architect Frederic Law Olmsted and the English architect Calvert Vaux in1858. It is bordered on the north by Central Park North, on the south by Central Park South, on the west by Central Park West and on the east by Fifth Avenue. The park contains several naturallooking lakes and ponds which have been created artificially, extensive walking tracks, bridle paths, two iceskating rinks, the Central Park Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, a wildlife sanctuary, a 106 acre billiongallon reservoir and an outdoor amphitheater. Indoor attract...
With increasing performance cross-country flying replaced them. Usually two to four waypoints have to be passed with a landing at a goal. Nowadays every two years there is a world championship. The Rigid and Women's World Championship in 2006 was hosted by Florida. Texas hosted the 2007 World Championship. Cliff Diving Cliff diving is jumping from a platform that is usually a simple clearing along the cliff above a river, ocean or lake. Sometimes bridges are used as platforms. The platforms can be up to 100 feet above the water. Cliff diving is very popular in Switzerland where annual championships are being held. The roots of cliff diving are found at Kaunolu, on the Hawaiian Island of Lana´i. Back in 1770, Kahekili, the last independent king of Maui and chief of four islands was famous for "lele kawa", which in English means leaping off high cliffs and entering the water feet first without a splash.
Cities of Canada Ottawa is the capital of Canada and a municipality within the Province of Ontario. Located in the Ottawa Valley in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, the city lies on the southern banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway forming the local boundary between the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Connected by several bridges to its Quebec neighbour, the City of Gatineau on the northern shores of the Ottawa River, the two cities had a combined 2009 population of 1,220,674, making it the country's fourth largest metropolitan area. Although a recent StatsCan estimate in February 2010 surmises that the Ottawa metropolitan area has recently been surpassed by the Calgary metropolitan area as the Canada's fourth largest metropolitan area. There is no federal capital district in Canada. Although it does not
jpg http://y.delfi.ee/norm/101275/13 282207_ZzP1KV.jpeg The Kissing Students Sculpture and fountain Conceived by Mati Karmin in 1998 http://y.delfi.ee/norm/135583/6891705_oM J3kb.jpeg Leaning House Built in 1793 Called The Barclay House Tartu Art Museum since 1988 http://www.tartuairport.ee/upload/Editor/Tartu %20lennujaam/raekoja_plats.jpg Emajõgi 100 kilometres 10 bridges http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- snc7/305331_211505738905433_1684536765439 73_496011_7074462_n.jpg Arched Bridge Built in 1957-1959 For pedestrians Stone Bridge http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3 503849.jpg Club Atlantis Built in 1969 Canteen, bar, restaurant Restaurant Kaunas Rebuilt in 1999 http://www.atlantis
might have taken place in the year 1892, but actually, the two men never did meet. A copy of the sculpture was given as a gift from the town of Tartu to the Irish city of Galway in 2004. Father and Son The bronze sculpture, "Father and Son", created by sculptor Ülo Õuna (1944-1988), was placed on Küüni Street, on Children's Day ('childrens protection day'), 1 June 2004. Bridges Tartu Stone Bridge In the 18th century the first stone bridge in the Baltics was built at the end of the Town Hall Square, with two triumph arches and a lifting centre, which was dedicated to Catherine II and was opened for traffic in 1784. The bridge was destroyed in World War II, now it can only be admired by way of the model bridge, which was created in 2004. Tartu was hit by a great fire in 1775, during the course of which a large part of the city center burned down. Catherine II
symbolize the days of the month 19 bluestones in the horseshoe could be the 19 year cycle of the moon Aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset Sacred site Who built it?? Merlin, the magician in King Arthur's time moved the stones to honor soldiers Built by Roman invaders Druids No one really knows the answer. Vandalism through the ages Romans ruined part of it when they were destroying pagan sites Stones were removed for bridges, houses, other building Continual touching has altered the faces of the stone Visitors chiseled away samples for souvenirs Today it is a tourist trap A large parking lot 1 million visitors per year Visitors center with a cafeteria, gift shop Area is roped off so you cannot walk among the stones Class Question What % of the visitors are Americans? Answer 50% References Burl, Aubrey. Great Stone Circles. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1998. Mass, Wendy
The population of an entire alpine village would test the embarkation procedures. Almost every component and construction technique would have to be invented from scratch. Glass for the capsules would have to be double-curved and laminated. And transportation of the components would take on a scale reminiscent of pyramid building: delivery would have to be timed to co- ordinate with tides in the River Thames, so that large parts could be safely negotiated under London's bridges. Clearance under Southwark Bridge would be as little as 40 centimetres. One of the world's tallest floating cranes would be needed to lift the massive quarter sections of the rim onto eight temporary platforms floating on the river. Each of the 32 passenger capsules would have to be designed to be just within the maximum width allowed on the French roads over which they would make their way to the English Channel and up the Thames. And it would all happen in just 16 months...
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and a municipality within the Province of Ontario. Located in the Ottawa Valley in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, the city lies on the southern banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway forming the local boundary between the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The 2006 Census recorded the population at 812,129, making it the fourth largest municipality in the country and second largest in Ontario. Connected by several bridges to its Quebec neighbour , the City of Gatineau on the northern shores of the Ottawa River, the two cities had a combined 2006 population of over 1,130,000, making it the country's fourth largest metropolitan area. On December 31, 1857, Queen Victoria was asked to choose a common capital for the Province of Canada (modern day Ontario and Quebec) and chose Ottawa. While Ottawa is now a major metropolis and Canada's fourth largest city, at the time it was a sometimes
The Romans came to Britain nearly 2000 years ago and changed our country. The Romans lived in Rome, a city in the centre of the country of Italy .One day, some years before Jesus Christ was born, the Romans came to Britain. First invasion - Caesar's first raid In August 55 B.C. (55 years before Jesus was born) the Roman general, emperor Julius Caesar invaded Britain. He took with him two Roman legions. After winning several battles against the Britons in South-East England he returned to France. Second invasion - Caesar's second raid In 54 B.C. Julius Caesar came to Britain again landing at Walmer near Deal in Kent. This time he brought with him five legions (30,000 foot soldiers) and 2,000 cavalrymen (horse riders). This time the Romans crossed the River Thames. After more fighting, the British tribes promised to pay tribute to Rome and were then left in peace for nearly a century. Third and final invasion In 43 A.D. (43 years after Je...
She was also nominated for the prestigious Emmy Award. The awards won by Kate Winslet the include BAFTA, Grammy and Screen Actor's guild award. The English actress is famous for diverse range of characters she played in her entire film career. She is thus a beautiful female actor with the capability to play a diverse range of roles. Early life of Kate Winslet Kate Winslet was born on October 5, 1975 in Reading, Berkshire, England to Roger John Winslet and Sally Ann Bridges. Her father was swimming-pool contractor and her mother was a barmaid, though both of them shared a common interest of acting. She had two sisters-Beth Winslet and Anna Winslet, who were also into the same profession of acting. Raised as an Anglican, Winslet started studying drama at 11 at the Redroofs Theatre School, Berkshire. Here she soon became the head girl and was cast as a spokesperson for a cereal in television commercials. Acting career of Kate Winslet
As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, and has become one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and of the United States. Despite its span length being surpassed by eight other bridges since its completion, it still has the second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States, after the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City. It has been declared one of the modern Wonders of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Frommers travel guide considers the Golden Gate Bridge "possibly the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed, bridge in the world. CN Tower Date started:February 6, 1973
with a cross grate. In 1776 a model 1/10th the natural size of this bridge was tested by a special commission of academics. Kulibin's project was praised by Leonhard Euler and Daniel Bernoulli, but was never realized. After 1780, Kulibin worked on possibilities for a metallic bridge, but these projects were also rejected by the government. Altogether Kulibin designed three projects for wooden and three projects for metallic bridges. In 1779, he built a lantern that could emit a powerful light using a weak light source. This invention was used industrially for lighting workshops, lighthouses, ships, etc. In 1791, Kulibin constructed a push-cycle cart, in which he used a flywheel, a brake, a gearbox and roller bearing. The cart was operated by a man pressing pedals.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] In the same year, he also designed "mechanical legs", a prosthetic device, which was later used by a French entrepreneur
countries and new proposals of improved windows with low thermal transmittance and high total solar energy transmittance. The results show that net energy gain can be increased considerably by reducing the frame width, which results in a larger transparent area causing a larger solar gain but still maintaining a low thermal trans-mittance. Using three layers of glass with large gaps, using very slim frame profiles, and omitting the edge constructions that normally causes thermal bridges achieve this. Applying shutters or low emissivity coated roller blinds incorporated in the glazing that are activated during night time can improve the energy per-formance of windows. The results from this work show that it is possible to develop windows with a positive net energy in a fairly simple way, which means that it contributes to the space heating of the building. Based on the calculations of the net energy gain and the heating consumption of
annaabi.ee 
Sisene Facebook'ga
Sisene Google'ga
Sisene LinkedIn'ga
