REVENGE TIME

revenge timeRevenge time has come near,
Now, it’s your turn to be in fear.
Chance will be allotted  to you to try any gear,
But no one can stop me to watch your face in tear.
Forgiving time is over,
Even it was my mistake to start my process slower.
Your mistakes have reached the brim of the tower,
It’s guranteed that you will blame yourself forever.
It’s my open threat,
That it will be difficult for you even to take last breath.
Sure that you always remain meathead,
Guranteed that you might be in hell even after death.
No one can dare to stop me doing such an end,
In which each part of its body will rend.
Even God will help me in form of temporary lend,
By not punishing me for such an offend.
Be prepared for your last day on earth,
Now remember those crimes you did from the beginning of your birth. 
You destroyed many people’s hearth, 
Even after that you were in heartless mirth.
Now see what is going to happen with you,
For you it will be something new.
All the problems will stick with you like glue,
Excitement is of watching your life’s end view.

-Sahaj Sabharwal
-Jammu city,
Jammu and Kashmir,
 India .

An Application and Management of Green Technology in Construction Projects

Ubaid L. Hanfee

(Construction Engineering & Management, PRMCEAM, Badnera, Amravati)

&

Prof. S. Sabihuddin

(Head of Civil Engineering Department, PRMCEAM, Badnera, Amravati)

 

ABSTRACT

As the construction activities increase rapidly day by day, construction industries provides huge contribution to the global warming because the activities of construction involve the usage of fossil fuels which emits a lot of toxic gases which is very harmful to humans and the environment. Furthermore, the buildings and projects constructed also contribute greatly to the global warming because these buildings need power, and most of them are powered by conventional power plants which use also highly polluting fossil fuels such as coal and oil. This mix of environmental impact from the actual building construction itself and from the operation of these buildings after construction is one of many human activities that lead to the emission of greenhouse gases, especially the carbon dioxide (CO2).

The aim of this project is to minimize the environmental impact of construction process and maximize both economic viability and the social benefits of construction works, by providing proper management in construction projects. With the help of proper management in construction projects we can reduce the effect of global warming to humans and the environment.

In this project, we deal with the Application of green technology in the construction projects. Also it deals with the project management approaches required for delivering a successful green construction project with the concepts of a conventional constructional project. By performing the analysis of different management knowledge areas for managing green projects, we can deliver a cost-conscious successful green constructions. Our project also deals with the Environmental benefits of green technology in construction projects.

INTRODUCTION

In today’s world of climate change and high energy prices, it is critical that buildings use as few fossil fuels (including coal generated electricity) as possible to “future proof” the home against unpredictable and rapidly rising prices.

Fossil fuels currently provide 95 percent of the world’s commercial energy supply, whereas renewable energy sources supply less than three percent. If we are going to approach our future with foresight, it would be wise to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy at home as soon as possible. The green innovations embraced in infrastructural offices underline on the “three R’s” or RRR of natural preservation viz., lessen, reuse and reuse. At this stage it is critical to recognize what is implied by “Green Technology in Construction Projects”.

According to International Journal of Engineering Research & Management Technology global energy uses by different sectors are as follows:

The maximum amount of energy consumption is done by Building sector i.e. 45%. Thus, In order to reduce such consumption of energy, It become very essential for us to use Green Technology instead of Conventional Techniques.

FIG 1.1 Energy used by Different Sectors

 

1.2 Green Technology in Building Construction

 

The term green technology refers to technology that is considered environmentally friendly based on its production process or  supply chain; a means of energy production that is less harmful to the environment than more traditional ways of generating energy, such as burning fossil fuels.

Green technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. Green technology makes the structure more energy-efficient and sustainable, so they have a lower carbon footprint and a reduced impact on the environment. The advantages of a green innovation application in development are extensive and far reaching offering critical favorable position when utilized as a part of new facilities and additionally in existing facilities.

 As we know that buildings also produce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions, but this sector receives less attention compared to other pollution contributors such as the transportation and industry sectors. In addition to green technology measures in construction works would be an advantage to the building sector as it will reduce the carbon dioxide emissions.

The basic principles of sustainable design or ‘green design’ as it is popularly known, are to aim for maximum resource conservation, to enhance efficient utilization of non-renewable resources by adopting efficient systems and to maximize use of renewable forms of energy as well as to recycle and reuse resources. These principles need to be applied throughout the building life-cycle e.g. during the site planning and development stage, building planning and construction, and building operation and maintenance.

 

GREEN BUILDING is one that incorporates the use of clean and renewable energy, efficient use of water and use of recycled or recyclable materials, and provides for healthy indoor air quality. Buildings are responsible for 40 per cent of the world’s energy consumption. The green building concept helps to conserve energy. Today the world requires high performance, low energy buildings offering long-term sustainability.

TECHNOLOGY USED IN GREEN CONSTRUCTION

The different technologies used in green building construction are as follows:

1.2.1.1. Rain Water Harvesting in Building:

 

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is one of the most efficient process of collecting and storing rainwater that falls on a catchment surface  for use, independent from, or supplemental to the mains water supply. This reduces demand on the mains supply and offers some resilience from local supply problems and ultimately reduces the amount of energy used for water treatment and transportation.

 

Fig 1.2.1.1. Rain water harvesting

1.2.1.2 Green Insulation:

 

Green insulation is one of the best way to insulate a building and to have a well-defined thermal boundary.  The thermal boundary produced in green insulation, separates the conditioned (heated or cooled) spaces from outdoor or unconditioned areas.  A building ought to be protected ceaselessly around the warm limit, including corners and edges.

Fig 1.2.1.2. Cellulose Insulated Walls

The surface of ducts and furnace cabinets present outside the thermal boundary, generally in an unfinished basement, also get insulated.  An extremely basic issue that by and large emerges while making a warm limit is warm connecting, which happens when conductive materials traverse over an obstruction and enable warmth to spill out of one side to the next. If an insulation is placed between wooden studs but not covering the studs, the wood will continue to conduct heat through the wall. To limit the warm crossing over for the most part conductive materials, for example, wood, steel, and aluminum is being utilized, or by including warm breaks so conductive materials are not in contact with each other.

In order to minimize such issue cellulose insulation is generally used. Cellulose insulation often consists of 75 to 85 percent recycled material, which is greater than fiberglass’ i.e. 30 to 40 percent, and cellulose is even better at preventing airflow than fiberglass. Cellulose and cotton are definitely better choices when it comes to green insulation.

1.2.1.3. Geothermal Heating:

 

Geothermal heating is an efficient renewable energy resource that’s far more environmentally friendly than coal-powered electricity or natural gas. In this technology, A water mixture is pumped through pipes lied underground to collect thermal energy and then this water is routed to a heat pump and takes that energy and puts it to use to heat or cool your house. To power the heat pump generally electricity is being used, the efficiency of the geothermal system means that we will get far more energy from the pump than we pour into it.

 

1.2.1.4. Solar power:

 

Solar energy is one of cleanest, renewable energy sources available which is the largest current energy source for earth surface. Solar energy is generally classified into two categories i.e. Passive solar power and Active solar power.

Passive solar home design simply uses the sun’s rays to heat a home by directly falling the rays through windows. In order to warm the home, large sets of windows let in solar energy, and a heat-absorbing surface such as dark wall retains this heat.

While Active solar systems obviously provide very large amount of heat than passive solar design. In this technique, solar panels absorb the sun’s radiation and use the heat to warm air or water, cutting down on gas or electricity consumption. The efficiency of solar panels depend upon the size of the system and the surrounding climate. In any case, given the correct conditions, a solar system will compensate for the in advance expenses of establishment over the long haul with long periods of free vitality.

Fig 1.2.1.4. Solar Power in Green Building

 

1.2.1.5. Electro chromic glass:

 

Smart glass, or electro chromic glass is one of the efficient green technique in which the glass uses a tiny burst of electricity to charge ions on a window layer and change the amount of light it reflects. While low-emittance windows that stops a portion of the sun’s radiation as of now exist, savvy glass enables you to pick how much light you need to square. Integrated with savvy building control systems, skyscrapers could have a huge number of windows tint consequently amid crest hours and come back to finish straightforwardness in the nighttimes. Brilliant glass designers expect a 25 percent diminishment in HVAC costs because of the dynamic windows. Electro chromic glass is as yet being idealized for business utilize, yet hope to see a greater amount of the glass in the coming a very long time as contending engineers convey this keen vitality sparing innovation to the market.

Fig.1.2.1.5. Electro chromic glass

  1. METHODOLOGY

2.1. Process of Methodology

The process of methodology consist of seven steps is given in figure 3.1,

Scheduling
Estimation and comparison between Green building and Conventional Building.
Results
Planning
Design Approach
Conclusion

 

 

 

 

Fig.4.1 Methodology Process

 

 

 

2.2. Design Approach

 

The idea goes for creating plan type of a working to incorporate the three fundamental components of atmosphere i.e. light, air and water into the manufactured condition. This three components of nature, upon their incorporation into the constructed shape have their useful and in addition tasteful effect. Their useful part is much critical in current circumstance as a cutting edge building isn’t just among the most exceedingly awful polluter of atmosphere yet additionally the biggest purchaser of vitality.

Instinctive approach – Intuitions are the considerations and inclinations that ring a bell rapidly, in light of a specific winning condition, absent much reflection upon the scientific information or systematic estimations. When outlining a building, a creator does not begins with all the diagnostic information that is accessible, however the fashioner takes after a few instincts to build up a frame, most appropriate to the nearby climatic conditions, required spatial association, practical appropriateness, advancement of shape and stylish interest.

Madhya Pradesh is a landlocked state at the core of India, having “hot dry and composite” climatic conditions. The difficulties in planning for sweltering dry and composite atmosphere are: warm is welcome in winter yet avoidable in summer; wind is welcome amid sticky months however avoidable amid winters and sweltering summers. The central point that influence an atmosphere responsive outline could be recognized as-

  1. Shape
  2. Orientation
  3. Heat
  4. Air
  5. Water
  6. Light

 

2.2.1. Shape:

State of any building creates from a base frame one essential rule for choosing the base shape is surface territory to volume proportion. It depends on the idea that diverse geometric shapes with same volume have distinctive surface territories. This proportion is especially critical in the situations where the climatic mediation is significant factors in planning. The last building structure develops from this reasonable base-shape. A building structure having low S/V proportion picks up warms amid summers and daytime and correspondingly loses lesser warmth amid winters and night. Low s/v proportion is viewed as ideal for hot dry and composite atmospheres as it lessens the warmth pick up and warm misfortune, which thus decreases the cooling and warming heap of building. The s/v proportion shows warm execution of fundamental shapes as opposed to complex ones. The most reduced symmetrical building would be a solid shape. In any case, for day lighting and ventilation, extensive zones presented to outside surfaces are viewed as great. Subsequently 3D shape is extended to expand its surface region and frame cuboids, which is a square shape in design. The bargain made with the thermal performance of the external envelop can be compensated by using insulating material in outside texture. The effectiveness accomplished through legitimate day lighting and ventilation by expanded surface region is an extra preferred standpoint. The warm execution could be balanced by appropriate introduction of building square.

2.2.2 Orientation:

In the wake of choosing the base shape, the subsequent stage is to situate the square. In northern side of the equator, north exterior of the building does not get any immediate sun oriented radiation, though southern façade gets immediate radiation in winter however next to no in summer. Additionally sunlight got from north is viewed as best as light from north is diffused light which needs glare. Henceforth longer façade ought to be situated towards north-south. East and west dividers get most extreme solar radiation, particularly when the sun is low in height. Sun based pick up on west and south-west part can be especially troublesome as its greatest force harmonizes with most sizzling piece of the day. Along these lines, shorter veneer of the building shall face east west course.

To acclimatize the atmosphere into the constructed condition, it is basic to bring the light, air and water into the building so occupants get the chance to feel these components from outer veneers as well as from inside the building. Patio brings the indigenous habitat inside as well as controls the inner condition and serves the need of the occupants. It works as a convective indoor regulator and gives insurance from extraordinary impacts of sweltering summers and chilly winters. It additionally makes inclinations with shifting level of lights and shades and with them the feel of abode. Now, there is a rectangular block facing north-south, with central opening i.e. courtyard. To join light, air and water, it is required to additionally build up the arrangement frame. Right off the bat, separating the current square into four littler squares and adjusting each square in such away so as the altered type of each square fills a particular need.

Destinations for advance alteration of each square are-

1) To limit sun based radiation.

2) To bring air into building and enable it to go through the texture, ideally after humidification.

3) To put a water body in windward side, with the goal that it serves practically and helps in convective cooling of the building.

4) To acquire most extreme north light into work zones.

 

2.2.3 Heat:

Sun oriented radiations from west and south-west bearing are most awkward and troublesome as the radiation power from these headings is greatest when the day is generally warmed. To limit these radiations, north western square is evacuated and south-western square is slanted with shorter façade confronting south west. Subsequently, just little surface gets immediate radiation and remaining appearances gets lesser radiation. This further diminishes the warmth pick up into the building. Littler face that gets immediate radiation can be protected utilizing empty squares or cavity dividers with extra screen dividers. In addition, these spaces can be utilized for non-adapted uses as toilets, stairs, stores and so forth that demonstration as buffer between habitable territories and appalling regions.

 

2.2.4 Air:

Air development is a pivotal factor for human solace. To carry the air into the structure, the most vital thing is to know the overarching wind course for the neighborhood, in the event of Raipur, is from south-west. To utilize this breeze, giving an opening in the southern veneer isn’t sufficient. Alongside the south western square, that redirects the air towards the building, a distension of south-eastern square is required to trap this air. This makes a channel with wide mouth welcoming immense volume of air and tight back end pressurizing the air caught, consequently making a high weight zone. The courtyard, being under low pressure, attracts the pressurized air, which ventilates the premises byVenturi-impact.

 

2.2.5 Water:

Stylishly, water anyplace around the building or all around the building looks outwardly satisfying. Be that as it may, from useful perspective in hot-dry and composite atmosphere, its arrangement ends up critical. If there should be an occurrence of Indore, the breeze originating from south-west is generally hot and dry and south west segment is additionally most warmed piece of the building. In this manner, south-west corner is right area for putting any water body. This water continues dissipating, cools and humidifies the in-streaming hot dry breeze, before it enters

the imprisonments of the structure. South western square could be stilted to extend water body into the courtyard and also allow air to pass through from under the stilted block.

2.2.6 Light

Most positive normal light for better working condition in insides is diffused north light giving longer north veneer and patio at Center permits abundant sunlight from both, outside façade and additionally inside yard confronting exteriors. For most extreme north light, northern and eastern squares are given with opening child north face. These squares can be the most possessed work region as these are slightest heated blocks with maximum north exposure. Northern facade is further modified form being straight to U-formed, bringing about expanded accessible window region.

2.3 Planning

         

 The numbers of plans of building are collected as per requirements, suitable in plan, design, analysis and execution. Among those plans sorting was done which fit into our requirements and are suitable in our climatic conditions. The sorted plans were observed, studied and also obtained new other ideas that can be adopted. The study of different plans gave the base of the plan. From the sorted plans the feasible parts of building is got selected and practiced to get a new creative plan. For this creation, lot many parts of plans are examined and clubbed all plans together creating a better plan. For planning the Institutional building the different shapes were considered which used before or can be adopted newly like orthodox, curves, and studied their features, effect, advantages and disadvantages.  The effects of shapes also studied and analyzed are follows:

  • Effect of shapes

The shape of a building has a significant effect on cost Seeley. The complex the state of a building the more costly its unit cost will be. In addition, structures with entangled or sporadic blueprints prompt an expanded border/floor region proportion which thusly results to a higher unit cost. A Building with complex outline will also result to an increased cost due to the fact that setting-out, ground work, and drainage work may be more complicated and uneconomical. The Block work and rooftop work will likewise be costly because of the mind boggling nature of the building delineated. Square molded structures are said to be the easiest arrangement shape which is more affordable to construct, despite the fact that it isn’t generally a reasonable recommendation as there might be a trouble in arranging the inside design of huge square building. Border to-floor proportion, unit development cost and general task cost are influenced by variety fit as a fiddle many-sided quality or abnormality. The less difficult (or more muddled) the arrangement shape, the lower (or higher) the unit development cost will be. This is because of the way that the state of the building impacts essentially by number of building components, for example, establishments, dividers, roofs, floors or the rooftop.

 

  • Regular and irregular Shapes

The simplest plan shape, that is a square building will be the most economical to construct. Square shaped structures would not generally be a practicable suggestion, since in abodes, littler workplaces, schools and healing centers structures an incredible significance is joined to the attractive quality of anchoring sufficient normal day lighting to most piece of the building. A perplexing (sporadic) structure would contain territories in the focal point of the building which would need sufficient common lighting. Additionally there might be a trouble in the arranging and inner design of the building.On account of circular structures, the encasing floor territory for the smallest edge is uneconomical and brings about major interior arranging issues. Comparing two buildings of rectangular and irregular shape, each of which has same floor area. Irregular shaped building where there is 6% more external walls to enclose the same floor area, setting out are increased by about 50% excavation cost about 20% and drainage cost by approximately 25%. The additional cost do not finish there as brick work and roofing will also be more costly due to the work being more complicated.

  • Effects of Plan Shapes on Total Cost of a Building.

The shape of a building has an important effect on construction cost of a building. Variation in plan shapes have a direct effect on the horizontal and vertical components of the building, example, walls portions, beams and columns with their associated finishing and decorations. Irregular shapes will also have effect on the construction cost in the aspect of services, therefore the number of subsidiary items which could be affected by a change in the shape of the building includes;

Longer services and waste pipes to supply sanitary appliances depending on the plan shape.

Possibility of high roof cost due to increased number of corners which causes material wastage.

The Possibility of additional cost in applying finishing and decoration. The running cost of the completed building may also be affected by such factors as higher heat losses (windows and walls), window cleaning and painting. A junior organization of Royal institute of Chartered surveyors (RICS) in (1970) set up a research team to consider the effect of height and shape on building construction costs. This team studied a number of buildings with different shapes and height but the buildings all had a gross floor area of 95m2. The conclusions of the study of the research team were two in fold;

  1. The total construction cost increases with increase in the perimeter wall length in relation to the floor area.
  2. The expanded cost turns out to be very much articulated when the stature of the building is being expanded with extra floors without modifying the total floor area.
  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Substructure

The nature of the soil determines the strength of the soil. The strength of soil-lime mixture is dependent on many variables such as soil types, lime content, curing time, water content, method of compaction and cost. It is discovered that increase in temperature on curing lime soil lead to increase strength. If the soil is swampy there will be increase in cost because of the type of foundation will be changed from strip foundation to deep strip foundation which will increase the cost of substructure. If the soil is a rocky area, it depends on the depth to which the rock is located, if the rock is located at the surface, that calls for little explosion before construction commence. If otherwise then there will not be increase in cost of explosion. In 1970, Building research establishment has reported that foundation as a proportion of total building cost can vary from 8 to 18% and tend to decrease with increases in the number of storey. Adequate information on subsoil condition is vital before a decision can be made as to the most economical type of foundation.

  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Superstructure

The costs of superstructure vary considerably depending on block designs, and this element result to an additional construction cost of multi-storey projects over a traditional housing. The need for fire protecting walls, ceiling, floors and staircases in multi-storey buildings also leads to an increased construction costs. As described earlier, increased circulation ratios with multi-storey blocks will also produce higher unit usable floor space costs. In general three storey flats were about 30% more expensive that two-storey buildings, with costs related to a specific unit of floor area such as the square meter. Increasing the heights of blocks of flats from 3-5 storey raised cost by about 12% (6% per storey). This trend continued when the total height was further increased to 6-8 stories, with a further rise in costs of about 17%. The rate of increase in costs appeared surprisingly to flatten above eight stories in height to about a 2% addition per floor.

  • Effects of Plan Shape on Cost of Block work

The significance of blocks in housing and construction in general cannot be over emphasized, as it is the most accepted walling unit by the public because of its peculiar resistance to fluctuating weather condition. As reported by that apart from availability and cheapness of building materials, quality of such materials are measured in line with durability, size, shape and strength. Walls and partition with associated windows and doors constitute a major item of expenditure of a building. For low rise buildings, cavity walls are generally, the lowest long term cost solution, provided satisfactory detailing and workmanship are secured. Stone facings are very expensive and care is needed to select a stone which is suitable for the particular environment.

  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Frame Structure

A frame may not be necessary in low-rise building, but generally costs tend to rise rapidly over the first few storey as the frame takes the loads imposed by a succession of upper floors. As for the foundation, the total frame cost will change at rates determined by two separate factors, that is, the vertical and horizontal loading. 1. The addition of upper floors requiring supporting beams will vary at the rate of change in the ratio of upper floor area to total floor area: The additional loading on the columns will require strengthening of columns or reducing bay sizes as the number of floors carried increase. If the total floor area remains constant, then the smaller building on plan will create more perimeter frame conditions and this will add a further cost factor. Moreover, on an irregularly shaped design, it may be easier to design a frame using steel in order to accept the disadvantages of irregularly sized columns and beam casings. Such design would also be possible in concrete, but the irregularity may also result in high costs for the framework.

 

  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Roof work

A cost investigation of low pads found that level rooftops were reliably higher than similar pitched rooftops, the additional cost summing all things considered to around 30%. With pitched rooftops sporadic formed squares brought about impressively expanded cost. For a multi-story building outline (where the aggregate rooftop cost is shared by a bigger number of abodes), a diminishment in rooftop development cost per staying unit is not out of the ordinary. On account of 3-4 story fabricating, the rooftop is frequently of comparative development to that utilized for 2-story structures. Material expenses of conventional block two-story structures ran from fourteen to eighteen percent of aggregate cost ( the base being for a low pitched rooftop with low quality covering, and the most extreme for a piercing rooftop with superb covering).

  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Services

 The main considerations that regularly have impact on human solace incorporate; rain, wind, temperature, mugginess, radiation, air volume and development, air virtue and ionization. Shittu et al. (2013) portrayed how structures and their natural administrations have turned out to be more mind boggling and the scope of decisions keeps on expanding. Specifically, ecological prerequisites are frequently viewed as excessively late in the plan procedure for them to make a positive commitment to the last outline. This is uneconomical when seen against the staggering expense of administrations establishments which may add up to as much as 25% of the aggregate expenses on a cutting edge lodging plan and half on a doctor’s facility venture. Along these lines, there is a crucial requirement for incorporated plan arrangement with all masters contributing at each phase of the outline procedure. Also, take note of that administration expenses will increment with a seize three or four story when it ends up important to introduce a lift, despite the fact that the impact will diminish as extra story are included given the zone per floor is financially served. Likewise, structures with more mind boggling shapes require an extra course of action for acoustics, lightning and ventilation, most particularly a multi-story building.

  • Effect of Plan Shape on Cost of Finishes

The impact of completing on the cost of structures in customary block two story structures, floors, stair and completions represent around 8-11% of the aggregate cost. With pads and maisonettes, floor completes by and large record for around 6% of aggregate expenses. Floor completes likewise shift impressively in unit cost and the thickness of ground surface can impact basic cost as a thick wrap up. The Economic particular of building arranged by Construction Section of Nigerian building and Road Research Institute (NABRRI, 1989) uncovered that 10%-15% cost is spared by putting with enhanced strategy utilizing triangular trowel and corner completing contraptions, concrete, paint, or distemper on dividers, steel and timber with indigenously made paint. After studying the effect of shapes on various criteria, the different shapes of building are analyzed. The different shapes taken into considerations are as follows:

Circular/Roundabout Shape

Previously, round structures were considerably more typical. Conventional roundabout safe houses incorporate igloos, tipis, African mud block cottages, yurts and British and European round structures. They were the state of decision since they were solid, vitality productive, useful for ventilation and air flow, less defenseless in solid breezes and they utilized minimal measure of materials with respect to floor territory.

Round structures accompany numerous advantages:

Less epitomized vitality

With regards to building outline, the principal decide is that a basic shape is significantly more supportable than an intricate shape. Of any shape, the circle has the most limited limit in respect to its zone. This implies for any given floor zone a round building has less divider length and along these lines less materials. The following most effective space is a square took after by a square shape.

Energy Efficient

Since round structures have less surface zone, in respect to floor space, there is less surface coming into contact with the climate outside. Accordingly, it takes less vitality to keep up their insides to agreeable temperatures. Round structures are additionally more streamlined and in this way, concede less drafts which likewise makes them more vitality productive.

 

 

 

 

Seismic tremor and wind obstruction

In a round working there are many interconnected focuses which give the building an interesting mix of adaptability and quality – characteristics which make them fundamentally more secure in quakes.

The streamlined properties additionally make round structures more impervious to typhoon level breezes (and torrents so far as that is concerned). These same breezes, however, beat emphatically against the substance of conventional homes, in the end devastating these habitations if the breezes are sufficiently solid. Round structures are a decent option in zones inclined to powerful breezes and sea tempests. A rounded roof is less affected by wind planning which is when a strong wind lifts the roof structure up – and sometimes off the building.

More affordable

Round structures can cost fundamentally less to develop. Conventional structures, with their different surfaces, are confused structures. Round structures, however, are moderately basic, they utilize less materials and set aside less opportunity to manufacture. They utilize 15 to 20% less materials for every square meter (or square foot) than a rectangular plan! Less surface zone implies they are additionally less exorbitant to keep up after some time.

Better acoustics

Sounds are gentler inside the building making it perfect for rest and reflection, yet in addition for mingling and playing music. The shape additionally opposes commotion infiltrating all things considered. Sound waves disseminate as they fold over the building, protecting the inside from boisterous clamor outside.

Rectangular shapes

For the most part, most structures embraced rectangular shape as there is ease in arranging, specifying, plan and furthermore for development. Prior quicker and more prudent to construct spaces inside rectangular shape are additionally more advantageous to determine. Absolutely, filling plot productively is the most evident reason, alongside making it less demanding to fit standard furniture and fitting. Anything non-symmetrical dangers winding up more costly to outfit or fit out. Taking in perspective of bending, plumbing line in the dividers.

With arrive restricted and significant, fitting a building effectively in a plot isn’t just a characteristic tasteful choice however spare cash also. More noteworthy plot of building plots are rectangular or fit as fiddle, so developing in that kind of plot will give near model building. These are the most traditionalist and powerful ways to deal with collect a building; odd shape will be more confounded to create and cost more. This is considered down to business strategy for fitting in furniture and other inside things, which by chance seek most part in rectangular or square shape too. Adjusted game plans used more material, more resource and are costly to keep up; so rectangular or square shapes are better. Keeping in the perspective, the rectangular or square can be joined to make fascinating shapes like ‘L, H, or T.’

E-shaped building

Advantages of E-molded Building are as per the following:

Ventilation

It is watched that present development extends in the city were not giving great measure of ventilation in homes. A tad of research told that how helpful a very much ventilated building can be for the general population who live in it. In standard building outlines, it can give the same. Taking a gander at the plan, E molded structures give a great deal of degree to make vertical houses more ventilated, having a consistent stream of regular air.

Garden View

In consistent structures, not all structures get the advantage of having the garden see. Some of them confront the opposite side, which in the long run makes them troubled about the place they are remaining in. There is require an outline that satisfies everybody’s longing to have a working with an excellent garden see. The E shape configuration was an ideal fit in that necessity also. Alongside ventilation, it likewise offers extension to give everybody an excellent garden see.

Daylight

The advantages of daylight are not escaped anybody. At the point when there is a working with enough daylight, it brings inspiration, as well as other medical advantages also. Amid daytime, it’s a wonderful sight to see the rooms loaded with characteristic light. It diminishes the general utilization of power and its bills. With E shape outline, there’s sufficient measure of space for each home to have satisfactory measure of daylight, bringing about more Vitamin D and better invulnerable arrangement of the general population.

Returning to the roots

Investigating the idea of E-molded building, it looks like intensely with the structures that used to be in before times. Obviously the look and execution style is present day, however the center takes after to the structures our ancestors more likely than not lived in. In prior circumstances, building had a yard at the focal point of it with every one of the rooms looking towards it. This idea was one major motivation behind why individuals of prior circumstances has better wellbeing, and lived longer. We trust an E molded building is an advanced type of those old structures that gave a solid living.

Octagonal shape

More Interior Space

One preferred standpoint of an octagonal plan is that it gives around 20 percent more indoor space than a square building that has a similar border, on the grounds that an octagon encases more space than a square. The inside space likewise has less space-squandering corners. Early octagonal homes were regularly worked without corridors, depending rather on a focal hall for access to inside rooms. This expanded the usable space inside the octagon.

Construction and Energy

An octagon building was cheaper to build. Its shape consumed less exterior space and therefore required fewer construction materials. The space was more affordable to warm in winter since rooms opened into each other around focal anterooms. The building was less demanding to cool on the grounds that the windows gave cross ventilation.

After critically studying the sorted data, the data collected for the project study was analyzed for our residential building. The plan of I-shaped building is observed and thought for the shape adoption which is suitable for our residential building.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESEARCH PAPER AND JOURNAL ARTICLE

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESEARCH PAPER AND JOURNAL ARTICLE

Whether you are attending a college or university or pursuing a career in a trade like medicine, there’s a good chance you’ll be hearing plenty about a “research paper” and a “journal article.” Both forms of writing are popular methods used by educators and employers to gain perspective on a topic or subject from colleagues and students. To understand the difference between both methods of writing, one should understand what each form is and how people utilize them. This article will look at both writing styles and dissect the differences between the two.
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Research Paper

History professor, Dr. Jane Simonsen once said with regards to research papers that, “the work and design are your own, but you can’t do it without relying on the efforts and wisdom of others.”
Simonsen is correct with her notion. A research paper is a form of writing, usually used in the world of academia by students in colleges or universities assigned to investigate and research a topic, in which they find their conclusion. The student is encouraged and often required to support their findings with facts from reputable sources. A typical research paper can range anywhere from 5-15 pages in total length.
A student’s work will organize in the structure after compiling all the appropriate information from sources. Instructors often do this to teach the student balance in their writing skills, while encouraging structural discipline and accepted formatting. Furthermore, according to A Research Guide for Students, research papers take the original information of the topic, and after gathering the data from the investigative stage, the student sums it up with clear and concise analysis and disposition or thesis. Indeed, most research papers feature a thesis statement from the assigned topic. Also, Purdue.Edu states that a student may be required to write one of the two types of research papers.
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Argumentative Research Paper

The student will take a controversial subject, create an intro, inform the audience of the topic and explain their stance known as a thesis.

Analytical Research Paper

The student is required to critique a subject, which is usually in the form of a question mostly known as an essay or exploration.

Summary

A research paper uses all major citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago), and is aligned with a clear focus, clear thesis, and dives into a topic or subject separating fact and opinion, or reliable and bias while reaching a conclusion or position. You may have heard research paper referred to a research project, research paper, or term paper.

Journal Article

According to Simon Fraser University, a journal article is an article that is written about a very specific topic. Furthermore, you’ll typically see a journal article authored by an expert in some field written by another expert in the same respective field. This kind of writing is also called “peer reviews.” A journal article is a short paper on a particular topic that gets mainly published in issues or periodicals. It will often include up to date research on that subject, including recent developments, reviews on a method or product, short papers previewing ideas.
With a journal article, you may find information, for example, on the latest medicine or techniques in a certain field. For example; “The latest methods used in 21st-century medicine to eradicate a headache.” Other examples of journal articles include peer reviews, case studies, scholarly articles, scientific and social science articles. Journal articles get published in a publication after extensive research in that corresponding field has been done. Publication Manual calls journal articles a way to categorize primary literature or review articles.

The Differences

Now, what are some of the key differences between these two methods of writing?
Research papers are written traditionally by a student at a university or college, and the work is typically assigned. A journal article is an article, about a subject that has recently researched or reviewed and written by an expert in that field. While both forms utilize the same techniques, a research paper gets done under the evaluation of a teacher or instructor. Another small difference is the extent of the references used. Most often in a journal article, a reader can expect to find an extensive bibliography, whereas a research paper won’t warrant as extensive of a reference list.
A research paper doesn’t get published in any publication unless it’s in reference on how to write one, where journal article gets submitted to periodicals or magazines.
A journal article reviews a possible or current idea and writes about the impacts. A research paper may offer a thesis, but it’s not quite as in-depth. Formatting and lengths, traditionally, are opposites as well. A journal article could be 15 pages, but often it isn’t. The structure in communicating the research will look different than that of a research paper, which may include double spacing and indenting. Finally, a research paper isn’t authored to present original research, but rather to show empirical data, where a journal article will explain to the reader of its original findings.

Conclusion

In addition to the differences between these methods, there exist some similarities i.e.: they both use clear and concise formatting or grammatical structuring as well as list references and conclusions. Examples of how the two are different:

Research Paper:

The research paper will have the student’s name, class, date, and instructor all in the left corner of the paper, while the title is centered.

Journal Article:

The journal article will have the title of the work at the top and center. The author/s names will be below, and the format will follow much as a magazine article would. The key difference is the use of each. One is for practice in writing, and the other is a certain practice for fellow practitioners. That said, one (research paper) is used more as a way to educate a student on how to write clearly and effectively about a topic, while the other (journal article) is written to educate the reader on a subject or idea.

Butterfly- A picture poem

Butterfly sweet Butterfly

Do stop a little Butterfly

Your tiny wings do flutter so

that I wouldn’t like to let you go

Who painted such lovely hues

On your wee little wings profuse

Who taught you to flutter away so high

that I can’t catch you never can I

come here here I have blossoms fine

You can encomfort daily dine

Butterfly sweet Butterfly

Do stop a Little Butterfly

Jo Manjooran Sharma 

From a Mother to her Kids

Age group 6+years

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M.A. English , Mysore University

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A decedent of the Nimboothri clan of Kerela and the first converts to christianity by St. Thomas 2000 yrs ago – THE MANJOORANS who were sent off to the VIPIN islands .

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Take a Wise 360 Decision for Your Organization

A single wise decision can take your organization to great heights. You can always make sure that your business grows and prospers. You can introduce some concepts and methods in your organization that are effective professional, dynamic and most importantly well-organized. There are many tools and instruments that can be employed to make sure that your business grows significantly.

Wise 360 Decision for Your Organization

Talking about one such tool called 360 performance appraisals, there are amazing benefits attached to it.  It can significantly impact leadership, teams, and even the entire organization immediately. When an organization takes a decision to launch a 360 degree feedback program for the foremost time, some leaders are unwilling to take part. Great leaders might have a bias towards action, and in case you want something that can form results starting by the time you end up reading this piece of write up; nothing could be more tried and true than employing 360 degree feedback in your organization. It would definitely get you a vision and insight and you would get to know a lot more about your organization and the employees working therein.

It is not necessary to tell that 360 degree feedback surveys will benefit leadership, teams, and the whole organization right away. It does so by providing a safe, intimate, and reliable way for colleagues to cater feedback.  With the help of this tool, a business can gain valuable insight into present day leadership, teams, and entire health of the organization. This feedback surveys caters the heads and leaders with robust knowledge and feedback into what is working and what is not really.  Once you use the data provided by this instrument correctly, you can swiftly take action, by helping staff members improve and become better contributors and leaders in the company. Of course, once you work on the weaknesses, they turn out to be strengths.

Ah, it is unfortunate that even today, when an organization takes a decision to launch a 360 degree feedback program, there is that bunch of individuals who is reluctant to participate. They say that they have heard it all:  and further keep their point like why do they need feedback? Can’t they just ask others instead of taking a complete survey” these people simply say they know what they are doing and they don’t want to know what others have to say.  It is equally true that such are not bad responses, but they are not wonderful either. The reality is that the future is feedback. Gone are the days where working as per   gut instinct and good feelings are satisfactory. And while employee insights aren’t perfect pointers of the truth of the matter, they are one of the most valued bits of feedback a staff member or leader can get.

But fetching honest feedback about performance is difficult. As employees move up in the organization, frank feedback about their performance or leadership style actually gets down. Many people are often afraid of displeasing individuals in leadership positions and might give less than candid feedback on the performance when asked face to face. The point is that when the name of the person giving the feedback is open and known; feedbacks get painted.  But when the names of the feedback givers are not known, everybody gives a fair feedback.

Remember a 360 degree feedback program offers others a chance to give heads, leader’s accurate and helpful feedback in a proper, constructive and confidential manner. In a 360 feedback program, the leader and a bunch of other raters give answer to specific questions about the performance of the employee. These raters are picked from those with whom an employee or head of the department or leader works day-to-day and characteristically encompass supervisors, direct reports, customers and peers. In this way, there remains proper procedure of feedback beyond partiality or fear. If you carry out the program of 360 degree feedback: properly, you can real excellent benefits like:

Self-awareness

Self-awareness simply means understanding your personality, encompassing your strengths, beliefs, weaknesses, motivations, thoughts, and even emotions. And self-awareness is mainly vital when talking about leadership. If you carry out this program on your leaders or department heads; it would reap you even deeper benefits. Leading people needs a careful balance of competing primacies. Various leaders having good intentions might make mistakes because they make continuing improvements in the wrong direction.

Everybody thinks they have a great handle on how other individuals see them. But there has been research that shows people usually score themselves lower than their manager and their proper reports score them. Don’t you feel it would be great to know individuals think higher of you than you think of yourself?  It would certainly give a person more confidence.

Get to know about behaviors

When you carry out a feedback program, you get to know what type of behavior a person has and what is expected from him.  The feedbacks would allow the individuals to know if the tasks they are performing are actually the way they should have been performed. What their behavior is or how it can be changed.  Once there is feedback, one can know which type of behavior is required and how they are performing.  Now if a person asks you what behaviors went into forming a great leader, would you be in a position to write down even ten behaviors off the top of your head?  Well, when these behaviors are asked in a feedback system, a lot of behaviors come to picture.

 Dialogues

Dialogue is the foremost step in moving from measurement to enhancement. Self-awareness, explained behavior, and process feedback blend to provide a natural chance for dialogue. In an ideal manner such a dialogue starts with a warm discussion between the program administrator and the surveyed leader wherein strengths are highlighted and weaknesses are discovered.  The point is once there is a dialogue, there begins a procedure of improvement.

Thus, you can try out this program of 360 and you would definitely relish the outcomes it has to offer.  Whether you are a SME or a huge multinational organization, these feedbacks are absolutely effective and productive.

5 Tips and Tricks That Will Help You Prepare Better for the SAT

As a senior student, you will have to take and pass dozens of tests on your last year of high school or secondary school. But one of the most important exams you need to take and pass is the SAT.  This is because your SAT score will have a direct impact on all your plans after high school including your choice of college or university, course, and scholarship eligibility.sat1-e1344991565701-300x234

Attending regular SAT test prep classes and reviewing well for the exam are great ways to ensure you will get a high score. However, following other relatively unknown tips and tricks will also help you prepare better and boost your confidence that will allow you to perform better on your test.

Below are some of the most important additional tips and tricks you need to keep in mind when preparing for the SAT:

1.    Start reading more nonfiction materials

SAT has several sections designed to test your reading skills. You will have to read and understand long and dense paragraphs in an hour.

However, you don’t have to worry too much about the questions at the end of each text. Experts say they are relatively straightforward and easy to answer. But if there’s one thing you should worry about the reading part, it should be about your brain running out of energy when you get to this section.

 To prepare well for this part of the SAT, read lots of nonfiction books and other forms of literature as part of your test preparation routine. This is because there is a high chance that majority of the passages you will read will be nonfiction.

A typical high school reading curriculum tends to lean mostly towards fiction. To prepare your brain for reading nonfiction passages, read newspapers, magazines, or the biography of a popular politician or important historical figures.

 By reading a lot of nonfiction before exam day, your brain will be primed for reading fact-based text in the test and won’t get exhausted or bored easily.

 2.    Practice using the calculator you will bring to the actual exam

To maximize your efficiency on the actual SAT test day, make sure you bring a calculator you are familiar with. This means using only one calculator during your review classes, practice tests, and on the exam day.

When you follow this tip, you will know how to use the functions you will most likely to encounter on the SAT test. You won’t have to waste time pressing different functions to solve certain equations.

In addition, practice jotting down the steps or functions you used on your calculator on paper. This way, if you get an answer that is not among the options, you can follow the same steps, know quickly where you went wrong, and try to get the right answer on your second try.

Lastly, replace the batteries of your calculator a day before the exam and check if it is working properly and if it is ready for use.

3.    Be an expert in mental math

There is a math section on the SAT wherein you won’t be allowed to use a calculator. You will save a lot of time doing equations with your pencil by knowing the basic mental math skills.

 These include knowing the multiplication tables from 1 x 1 to 9 x 9 by heart. You also have to know the most used tricks for dividing and adding large numbers and finding the percentage of numbers.

In case you won’t be taught these tricks in school or in your review classes, go online to learn them.

 

4.    Know and practice the most useful test-taking strategies

When reviewing for the SAT, make sure you know the best, most effective test-taking strategies which you should apply on the actual exam day.

These include:

  • Using the process of elimination to choose the best answer if you are stuck on a question
  • Not leaving any questions blank
  • Answering the easy questions first before proceeding to the harder ones on the math test
  • Skim-reading
  • Answering questions as you take the writing and language test

5.    Don’t overstudy

Lastly, although you really want to get a high score on your SAT, you shouldn’t spend more than three hours studying per day. This can lead to a brain overload. In addition, you will end up overworking your brain which will leave you feeling mentally exhausted.

As such, don’t forget to take frequent breaks whenever you study on your own. This will allow you to let the information sink in and give your brain the rest it needs. Aside from eating a snack during these breaks, consider playing your favorite sport for 15 to 30 minutes since this will help you focus and retain information better when you resume studying.

Although these tips and tricks are easy to follow, don’t make the mistake of ignoring them. They will go a long way in helping you ace your SAT exam.

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Why material testing is important for manufacturers?

In present time, the consumer market is getting more competitive. Buyers always want to ensure that they have purchased a quality product. At the same time, manufacturers also want to ensure that they have provided buyers with best product for their money.Image result for material testing

This certainly does mean that both manufacturers and buyers are getting more cautious about purchasing and selling products. One of the major reasons is that the consumer market is getting more demanded. Manufacturers have to focus on better equipments and more efficient machinery.

Advantages of material testing in manufacturing industry

One of the major advantages in the manufacturing industry is that material testing can certainly eliminate any type of flaws that may otherwise arise at the later stage of product introduction.

Avoid costly revising procedures

The moment any manufacture involves material testing, it is obvious that they can focus on eliminating any type of flaws within the manufacturing stage. This simple exercise will also ensure that they get to eliminate undergoing costly and expensive defects replacement.

Avoid dangers and risk factors

Untested material launch can further lead to certain dangerous situations in the later stages. This can pose threat to both buyers and manufacturers at the same time. Most manufacturers are presently making use of different resources for testing their product and materials used for manufacturing any product.

Testing machine quality

Another major advantage of undergoing material testing is that at the time of production cycle, manufacturers also get a chance to test the overall performance of the machines used for manufacturing.

Product quality delivered to consumer end

Another major advantage of implementing material testing by the manufacturers is that they can always ensure that they are delivering better product quality at the consumer end. Apart from this, they can also ensure that they get to stay in the competitive market for their product.

Specialized products produced

The moment you are making use of material testing techniques during the manufacturing stage it is obvious that you can improve the product quality to any extent till the consumers are satisfied. There are a number of manufacturing companies around the world that are making use of this technique for delivering better product quality that are flawless.

On time delivery to consumers

The moment manufacturers are making use of material testing techniques it is obvious that they can better understand the working of their product even before consumers actually get to use it. This means that they can test and develop or make any possible changes in the manufacturing system and delivery the final product on time to the consumers in the market.

Testing the product before it is launched

Material testing is one of the best ways that manufacturers can make use of for testing products even before it is launched in the open market. As per their testing they can decide the final approach they need to take to improve the product. Manufacturers can now ensure that they have made the selection of better quality raw material for manufacturing of the final product that is more durable and performing.

Wide industrial usage

The moment you are planning to make use of material testing techniques it is obvious that you can use it wide variety of industries. The technique is efficient and can be bought to use for testing various products that are manufactured including fabrication, automobile, machines, electronics etc. The moment they notice any type of flaws with the final product it can immediately be eliminated and rectified before the final launch of the product.

Testing new materials

Material testing is one of the stages in which the manufacture can experiment and select using new raw materials for manufacturing. This means that they can always select new materials and then remake the entire product without loosing a big amount of money from the entire lot.

The Benefits of Online Tutoring

Requiring additional tutoring is something that can help all students, no matter their skill level and knowledge. However, rather than enrolling your child in group class tuition centres, a more effective way of attaining academic assistance is through private online tutoring with an NTP tutor. s the demand for specialized knowledge grows, understanding the financial aspects of educational support becomes crucial. With this in mind, exploring tutoring rates can provide valuable insights into making informed decisions about online tutoring service.

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  1. Flexible hours

Online tutoring allows you to schedule private lessons that suit both your child’s and the available tutors’ availabilities. As a student, your child will need to prioritise time for school as well as other extracurricular efforts such as leadership meetings, sports or even part-time work. Online tutoring makes it convenient as your child can attend tutoring sessions outside of school hours and still gain the learning experience that is needed to reach their learning goals. Platforms such as Cluey Learning offer online resources even outside of tutoring sessions where students can access their work to complete during their spare time.

  1. Adaptable location

As the tutoring lessons are held online, your child will have the flexibility of studying in the comfort of their own home, library or any other environment that they believe is a productive studying environment. Selecting your own locations means that you are eliminating transportation hindrances that are both time and cost ineffective. Studying in the comfort of your home allows you to maximise concentration and effort into learning, without having to focus on wearing adequate school uniform. A relaxing and less intimidating environment can give your child confidence to express their thoughts and ask questions. As your tutor isn’t required to be physically present, this gives opportunities for tutors to be located from overseas. Geographical distance is no longer a limitation to accessing the best tutors that will be able to teach you to work to the best of your ability.

  1. Experts in their area

The online tutors are experts in teaching the school content but also specific to your school’s curriculum. This way, the content that will be assessed in your child’s exams will specifically be focused on during the online tutoring lessons. They will have a thorough knowledge of academic content on an even a higher skill and knowledge level where tutors will be able to meet the demand of the students. Tutors can increase their teaching and knowledge qualifications through taking online courses such Upskilled, Lynda and EdX which stands as one of the many flexible and contemporary ways that tutors can quickly be up to date with school content and the needs of students.

  1. Focus on technology

Since the classes are conducted on an online platform, they will have greater experience with technology and interaction and engagement through interesting learning techniques that can be taught via technology. Video tutorial clips, virtual interactive whiteboards, sticky notes and digital drawing pens are technological tools that assist the learning process or students. Smart tablet applications are easily accessible programs and resources that students can learn from without having to be physically present with the tutor but can be guided by guided by the online tutor to maximise the learning experience. Students can also save and access resources directly through file-sharing services such as Dropbox and Google Drive.

  1. Options

Since the tutoring sessions are online with a large array of tutors available, this means you will also have a wide range of subjects that you can choose for your child to enrol in. With this, you can research the background of the potential tutors and their teaching style to match the suitability for your child. The online tutors are credited and certified in various ways, so you should check which qualifications you think will be the most suitable for your child’s learning. Some online tutoring centres will assist you to allocate the appropriate tutor for your child.

  1. One-on-one tracking progress

Rather than simply stopping at assessing student’s class work to produce grades or outcome, online tutoring will also be focused on assessing your child’s progress. Tutors will ensure that the progression is positively advancing towards the results that you and your child desire. Online tutors can examine your child’s grades to ensure that they are reaching the academic targets. You will be provided with progress updates of your child’s performance and analyse ways that they will be able to improve in certain areas.

Taking advantage of technology and its associated products is an effective way of improving learning methods and techniques. Which benefits are your reason to hire an online tutor to boost your academic results?

Since the classes are conducted on an online platform, they will have greater experience with technology and interaction and engagement through interesting learning techniques that can be taught via technology. Video tutorial clips, virtual interactive whiteboards, sticky notes and digital drawing pens are technological tools that assist the learning process or students. Smart tablet applications are easily accessible programs and resources that students can learn from without having to be physically present with the tutor but can be guided by guided by the online tutor to maximise the learning experience. Students can also save and access resources directly through file-sharing services stored on the cloud such as Dropbox and Google Drive.

How to Survive Exam Season Stress?

The world is changing and getting more competitive each passing day. Things around you are all changing for the good. However, there will always be certain things that remain the same through ages. One of them being stress management just before exams.

A small amount of stress is obvious just before a big exam. It can give you the push to try harder and be more effective. It brings in the urgency in such moments when you can’t spare to lose a minute. But at the same time, extreme amounts of stress can lead to serious fatigue and inefficiency. It’s easy to lose your rationale when your brain is stressed. It releases a chemical called Cortisol which hampers the way you think. Chances are high you would end up doing something completely irrational. Additionally, the cloudiness in your brain will make you skip things you already know. This can be a major disaster while you are in the exam hall.

There are very few things more disheartening for a student than realizing that they can’t recall something they know. Personally, I have had spent in numerous tearful nights because of the same. There’s a good reason you should be sparing some time understanding how not to stress up before exams. Believe me, this small investment in time will help you focus better and be more productive later.

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Here are 5 great tips on surviving the exam stress:

1.      Decide upon a realistic routine and stick to it-

There’s a good reason your parents and your teachers ask you to follow your routine. It’s pretty understandable to be curious and try to be different and unique. However, exam times are not ideal for you to be experimenting probably. Having a routine that is in accordance with your habits, like sleeping patterns and food habits etc., will help you stick to it. This trains your brain to function accordingly without any confusion.

Be organized and de-cluttered to be more calm and peaceful. This will make you feel more sorted. Take help of dairy, journals and visual aids to plan your day and to-do lists.

2.      Do not get bothered by how your approach is different from others-

Each student is different from the other. Something that works for your friend doesn’t necessarily have to work for you. A simple example is, waking up early in the morning to study is a great habit but is not everyone’s cup of tea. Instead of trying desperately to wake up every morning stick to what works for you. Remember, it’s important to have a routine and structure, irrespective of how it is. Usually, students get disheartened when unable to follow a certain thing that works for most. It wise to understand that it is the consistency and the sincerity that helps in scoring well and not how a certain student decides to revise.

3.      Practice meditations and exercise and eat healthy-

Yes, health is the last thing in your mind when exams are around. This is a mistake most students do. How you perform depends greatly on your physical and mental health. Meditating slows down your mind from all the hundred things running simultaneously. It gives you the break to organize your thoughts and plan well. Exercising give u an adrenaline rush as it pumps blood faster. This gives a boost to you and a rush that is helpful during stressful times. It also shifts your thoughts for you to focus better later.  It also fills your mind with endorphins which make your more content and satisfied.

You can’t focus on your studies properly when you are suffering from the flu or are having acidity issues. The best studying happens when both mind and body are at peace and ease. This is why you should keep yourself full yet light. Try to avoid heavy and greasy food during such times. This inner stress can otherwise pump your stress levels further. Also including the right foods can help you concentrate and memorize better.

4.      Avoid social media-

This is the era of digital media. It’s extremely important to be aware of what’s happening around you in this age. This makes it obvious to be alive on social media at all times. It’s hard to fight the urge of looking at your mobiles even during the deadliest of hours. And once you are at it, it’s hard to notice how fast time passes. You know the drill, don’t you? It’s common for most students to keep extending their social media usage time and then regret it later. The same thing is repeated the next day. It an addiction which is hard to give away.

Question yourself each time you have the urge to check social media, what is at stake? You might end up flunking a paper and realizing it’s only you to be blamed at the end of the day. Do not let social media control you. This can be more frustrating. Allocate a certain time between your breaks for social media. This is a trick that allows you to perform without its interference. Make sure you only check social media during those allocated times only, while keeping it away rest of the time. Reward yourself with a treat when you successfully manage to do it.

5.      Remember to be confident and take the break you deserve-

Confidence comes from within and can drive miracles. Once you have revised your lessons well and are already halfway through, you know you can ace your exams. This is the feeling of confidence and clarity. This allows you to plan better and smartly. It’s a good feeling to contemplate how far you have come from where you had begun. Believing you can do a certain thing makes it easier to do the thing.

Give yourself a break when you feel confident and remember not to overdo it. Do something of your liking, like grab a cup of warm tea, watch Netflix or write to relieve stress.

 

All the very best for your exams. I don’t see any reason for you to be stressed, its well within your control. There’s no point crying over spilled milk, meaning stress hasn’t ever helped anyone score well. Start afresh and be confident about your new innings. Remember, there’s a fun world waiting for students, outside as a reward.

 

 

 

 

Mary Jones is the co-founder & editor-in-chief at TopMyGrades and focused on Content Marketing Strategy for many clients from Education industry in US, Canada & UK. Mary has conducted a series of webinars for  Assignment Essay Help on how to use their Essay Writing Services. She has intensive content editing experience and, also has worked with MSNBC, NewsCred & Scripted. She has also authored blogs on Lifehack.org, Wn.com, Medium.com, Minds.com and many more digital publications.

 

 

Call for Papers for October Issue 2018

In today’s climate, more than ever, researchers are exploring the topics surrounding Management, Leadership and Governance. International Journal of Research (IJR), offers an opportunity for scholars and practitioners interested in these issues to share their thinking and research findings. Call for Papers Publication in International JournalThese fields of study are broadly described as including issues related to the management of the organisations’ resources, the interface between senior management and the formal governance of the organisation. This journal provides a forum for discussion, collaboration and intellectual exchange for all those interested in any of these fields of research or practice.
Send papers for review to editor@edupediapublications.com or editor@pen2print.org