Design Department Weekly Technical Quiz

Issue Number 68 (13th to 17th June 2011)

Questions for This Week

Answer of the Last Weeks Questions

Thought of the Week

Someone lives when someone gives, There is no substitute for human blood

Q.135) A reinforced concrete structure has to be constructed along a sea coast. The minimum grade of concrete to be used as per IS: 456-2000 is

a) M 15 b) M 20 c) M 25 d) M 30

Q.136) The residence of the Queen in London is

a) Kensington b) Palace of Westminster c) Palace of Whitehall d) Buckingham Palace

Q.133) A mild steel specimen is under uni-axial tensile stress. Youngs modulus and yield stress for mild steel are 2 x 105 MPa and 250 Mpa respectively. The maximum amount of strain energy per unit volume that can be stored in this specimen without permanent set is ANS: 0.156 Nmm/mm3

a) 156 Nmm/mm3 b) 15.6 Nmm/mm3 c) 1.56 Nmm/mm3 d) 0.156 Nmm/mm3

Q.134) The old name of Taiwan was ANS: Formosa

a) Formosa b) Qingdao C) Dalian d) Wuxi

Health benefits of donating blood

Reduce the chance of heart diseases: It has been observed that increase in blood iron level increases the chance of heart disease. Enhance the production of new Red Blood Cells: As the blood Is withdrawn from the donors body there is decrease in blood cells. To replenish it, immediately new cells are produced and this way blood gets refreshed.

Burns calories : One can diet or remain fit by donating blood regularly. One pint of blood (450 ml) when donated burns 650 calories in donors body.

Invigorated feeling in elderly people: It has been mentioned in various sites though not proved that elderly people in good health have reported feeling reenergized by giving blood on a regular basis.

Basic blood test is done: Apart from all these benefits a donor gets a mini blood test done before donating blood. This includes Hematocrit i.e. HB level test, Blood pressure is measured, body weight is checked. After the blood is collected it tested for 5 major diseases. Those are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis and malaria. Donor is immediately informed if any of these test found to be positive.

First Day At School

Its hard to explain, the way I feel; A place unknown but is so real! A soft voice welcomes me to the place, I look up to see a ladys smiling face. I am led to a table that is covered with shapes, A young girl my age says Hi I am Grace, I am three, but soon will be four. I am a big girl and not afraid anymore.

Days go on and I encounter many new experiences and friends, I feel like Im on a roller coaster, which never seems to end. I forever trying new things and learning everyday. And the best thing is I having fun while I play!

Today I wrote my name for the very first time, My teacher hugs me and gives the most gracious smile. I feel full of pride; confident I can do anything if I try. If you come to Kindly you are sure to find inside, Happy smiles from children that continually shine!

By - Julie Mc Millan

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