Microsoft has filed 10 lawsuits against both individuals and companies, alleging that they are pirating software and are selling not-for-resale applications to unsuspecting purchasers.
Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft said the seven lawsuits filed against nine individuals from California, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Virginia were initiated as a result of the breach of an agreement under which the individuals obtained software through the Microsoft Action Pack Subscriptions (MAPS).
The MAPS initiative is a program that provides eligible partners with discounted Microsoft software packages for product evaluation and internal use.
"This is the first occasion where Microsoft has filed MAPS-related lawsuits," Microsoft attorney Matt Lundy said. "Microsoft is determined to protect its legitimate business partners from people who do not respect the rules."
The MAPS lawsuits allege egregious abuse of the MAPS program by individuals who have repeatedly and knowingly broken the terms of the agreement, Microsoft said. "Some of those named in the suits have allegedly attempted to sell software from their subscriptions to consumers through online auction sites," the company said in a statement.
The individuals named in the MAPS lawsuits are Catherine Will and Philip Parana, of Buffalo, N.Y.; James Baker of San Diego, Calif.; Kenneth Ham of College Station, Texas; Benjamin Hesson of Leesburg, Va.; Charles Klosek of Glenn Dale, Md.; Jimmy Huh of Encinitas, Calif.; Eric Mitchell of Santa Ana, Calif.; and Lang Ngo of San Francisco, Calif.
Microsoft also filed three lawsuits against three companies in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, alleging counterfeit-software abuses. Those companies are Auction Hut of Toledo, Ohio; Comp-Discounts Software of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Computer Techs of Grove City, Pa.
"These companies were involved in our systems builders program," Lundy said.
"Microsoft has been in the forefront of placing bounties on hackers and in filing lawsuits against software pirates," said Yankee Group analyst Laura DiDio, who pointed out that after Microsoft started bringing hackers to court and they actually served jail time, instead of community service, hackers began to realize the legal penalties they faced.
"In the same way, software-piracy lawsuits give a clear message to people tempted to commit software piracy," she said.
DiDio also indicated that she applauded Microsoft's determination to prosecute alleged software pirates. "Like all big software vendors, Microsoft loses a lot of revenue through piracy," she said. "Microsoft just has to go to court to take action against piracy."


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Yumi Zouma blend graceful synths and delicate vocals on Song For Zoe & Gwen
Yumi Zouma produce music that is as gorgeous as their name; delicate dream-pop that is surprising assured considering their relatively short career so far. Their new single Song For Zoe & Gwen is no exception. Effortlessly graceful and powerful in a downbeat kind of way, it's the kind of song you'd imagine on the soundtrack to the inner-montage of your very childhood's most poignant moments – c'mon we all know you've made one.
Song For Zoe & Gwen, the new single from Yumi Zouma, is an endearing oxymoron: anthemic yet downbeat, graceful yet powerful – an exciting precursor for the bands forthcoming release, EP II.
Yumi Zouma began in 2013 as a bedroom collaboration between good friends from Christchurch, New Zealand. Despite the band having no intentions for their music to be made public, Cascine Records lauded the band to free their idea from hard drives into the real world; thus Yumi Zouma as we now know them came forth, fully fledged, with songs to burn.
Song For Zoe & Gwen is the second single from their upcoming EP, the second from the New Zealand band, aptly titled EP II. The debut EP from the band (yes, it's called EP I) was met with wide acclaim, climbing to the top of the HypeMachine charts, selling out of multiple record pressings (basically unheard of these days), and scoring them support slots with the likes of Chet Faker and Lorde – all completely to the surprise of a band who never saw their music leaving their bedrooms.
Following on from lead-single Catastrophe , a similarly 80's inspired synth pop track, Song For Zoe & Gwen has already reached #1 on the HypeMachine charts – a tribute to the infectious understated beauty of the track. Kim Pflaum's breathy vocals carry the melody with delicacy, sincerity and apparent ease, never straining at the higher notes, ensuring an essence of serenity throughout the whole track. It's restrained in the best kind of way, there's nothing overtop throughout the whole track despite the underlying anthemic vibe; synths pad along softly, accompanying the vocal melodies, while drums and guitars plod along with carefree energy.
If the first two singles are anything to go by EP II is set to be a breezy collection of synth pop, full of endearing melodies and carefree vibes, a perfect way to ease yourself into the oncoming gloom of winter.
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Adhesive tape and graphene triple the life of lithium metal batteries
By Nick Lavars
Adhesive tape and graphene tri...
Lithium metal batteries could mark a big breakthrough in energy storage, and researchers have just found a potential solution to one of the key problems holding them back
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A copper current collector with a laser-induced silicon oxide coating created at Rice University can be seen on the left, with a scanning electron microscope image of the coating seen on the right
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Starting with adhesive tape and incorporating some advanced laser techniques, scientists at Rice University have developed a promising new electrode material for a battery architecture with massive potential. The team's breakthrough could help overcome a long-standing problem with lithium metal batteries, a technology that promises to significantly improve on the performance of today's solutions.
Lithium metal batteries are batteries in which the graphite traditionally used as the anode (one of the two electrodes) is replaced with pure lithium metal. Because this material offers very high energy density, lithium metal could make for batteries that charge much faster, and offer as much as 10 times the capacity.
But there are a few roadblocks standing in the way, one of which is the troublesome formation of tentacle-like protrusions called dendrites. These form on the surface of the anode during charging and can cause the battery to short circuit, fail or catch fire, so a great deal of battery research focuses on snuffing them out.
The latest breakthrough in this area comes from Rice University researchers, and begins with a strip of adhesive tape. The team applied the tape to the copper current collector that forms part of the lithium anode and treated it with lasers to heat it to an extreme temperature of 2,300 Kelvin (3,680 °F or 2,026 °C), which afforded it some very useful new properties.
This process transformed the tape into a porous coating made mostly of silicon and oxygen, along with small amounts of the wonder material graphene. Initial experiments with the film showed that it can serve as a protective layer on the current collector component, both absorbing and releasing lithium metal without giving growth to the harmful dendrites.
One of the consequences of replacing graphite with lithium metal anodes is an increased oxidation on the surface which greatly shortens their life, something researchers have looked to compensate for by adding excess amounts of lithium. There are positives to leaving it be, however.
"When there is zero excess lithium metal in the anodes, they generally suffer fast degradation, producing cells with very limited cycle life," said co-author Rodrigo Salvatierra. "On the bright side, these 'anode-free' cells become lighter and deliver better performance, but with the cost of a short life."
In its laser-induced silicon oxide protective coating, the Rice University team may have found a way to leverage these positives without the added burden of excess lithium. Its experiments showed that batteries fitted with its new coating exhibited triple the lifetime of other "zero-excess" lithium metal batteries, retaining 70 percent of their capacity over 60 charge and discharge cycles.
The team describes the technique as fast and safe, involving no solvents and able to be carried out at room temperature. It therefore has high hopes for its potential to be scaled up.
The research was published in the journal Advanced Materials.
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Nick has been writing and editing at New Atlas for over six years, where he has covered everything from distant space probes to self-driving cars to oddball animal science. He previously spent time at The Conversation, Mashable and The Santiago Times, earning a Masters degree in communications from Melbourne's RMIT University along the way.
Shawn Boike July 16, 2020 08:38 AM
Fantastic energy improvements thanks to Rice University using lasers & creating improved coatings have the potential in improving many energy applications!
Kpar July 16, 2020 10:22 AM
Baby steps, baby steps. Incremental improvements like these will add up over the next few years.
Michael Teige July 16, 2020 05:07 PM
Steps in making the batteries charge fast and hold a big charge that dissipates slowly will make electric cars a thing for everybody! Even those of us who live in apartments as we could go to charging stations and charge just as fast as it takes to pump 15 gallons of gasoline! Looking forward to it.
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A prefabricated shearwall (100) including a central diaphragm (102) having a height generally defined by top and bottom edges (101,103), and a width generally defined by a pair of end sections (104,106). The diaphragm (102) further includes at least one corrugation (108) extending in the height direction at least partially between the top and bottom edges (101,103). The corrugation (108) increases the ductility and ability of the shearwall (100) to withstand lateral forces such as those generated in earthquakes, high winds, floods and snow loads. The various components of the shearwall (100) may be affixed to each other by welding, bolting, screwing and/or gluing.
The present invention relates to a shearwall for opposing lateral forces on building walls, and in particular to a prefabricated shearwall including a central diaphragm having a corrugated or non-planar cross section to improve the ability of the shearwall to withstand lateral forces such as those generated in earthquakes, high winds, floods and snow loads.
Shearwalls were developed to counteract the potentially devastating effects of natural phenomena such as seismic activity, high winds, floods and snow loads on the structural integrity of light-framed constructions. Prior to shearwalls and lateral bracing systems, lateral forces generated during these natural phenomena often caused the top portion of a wall to move laterally with respect to the bottom portion of the wall, which movement could result in structural failure of the wall and, in some instances, collapse of the building. Shearwalls within wall sections of light-framed constructions provide lateral stability and allow the lateral forces in the wall sections to be transmitted through the shearwalls between the upper portions of the wall and the floor diaphragm or foundation of the building where they are dissipated without structural effect on the wall or building.
In constructions such as residences and small buildings, a lateral bracing system typically includes vertical studs spaced from each other and affixed to horizontal top and bottom plates. The bottom plate is typically anchored to the floor diaphragm or foundation. The bracing system typically further includes sheathing affixed to the studs, upper plate and/or lower plate to increase structural response to lateral forces. The sheathing used is generally oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood, but fiberboard, particleboard and drywall (gypsum board) are also used. Alternatively or additionally, light-frame construction wall sections may include prefabricated shearwall sections, which can be positioned between the vertical studs and affixed to the studs and the top and bottom connecting plates. The sheathing or prefabricated panels can also be placed adjacent door and window frames to improve the response to lateral forces at these locations.
A conventional prefabricated shearwall 20 is shown in the perspective and cross-sectional views in Figs. 1 and 2. The shearwall includes an interior diaphragm 22 formed of thin gauge sheet steel which is affixed to an exterior wooden frame 24. The diaphragm is conventionally planar with the edges along the length of the diaphragm being formed to respective lips 26 and 28. The lips 26, 28 allow the diaphragm to be affixed to the wooden frame.
While a prefabricated shearwall of the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2 provides lateral force response and resistance, it has limitations with respect to its lateral load bearing capabilities. There is, therefore, a need for an improved shearwall capable of withstanding greater lateral loads.
It is therefore an advantage of the present invention to provide a shearwall having improved lateral load bearing characteristics relative to similarly sized shearwalls.
It is another advantage of the present invention to provide a shearwall having improved lateral load bearing characteristics without adding to the size or materials used relative to conventional shearwalls.
It is another advantage of the present invention to provide a shearwall having improved lateral load bearing characteristics which may be easily retrofit into existing structures.
It is a still further advantage of the present invention to provide a variety of connecting methods for assembling the shearwall according to the present invention, including welding, bolting and gluing.
These and other advantages are provided by the present invention which in preferred embodiments relates to a prefabricated shearwall including a central diaphragm having a height generally defined by top and bottom edges, and a width generally defined by a pair of end sections. The diaphragm further includes at least one corrugation extending in the height direction at least partially between the top and bottom edges. The corrugation increases the cross-sectional area and ductility of the diaphragm in the lateral direction in comparison to conventional shearwalls, and further improves the resistance of the shearwall to lateral forces such as those generated in earthquakes, high winds, floods and snow loads.
In embodiments of the invention, the shearwall may further include a pair of reinforcing chords affixed to the end sections of the central diaphragm. The chords may be formed of 2 inch x 4 inch wooden studs having a height equal to that of the central diaphragm. The chords further improve the resistance of the shearwall to lateral forces.
FIGURE 31 is a front view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. 29 or 30.
The present invention will now be described with reference to Figs. 3 through 31, which in embodiments relate to a prefabricated shearwall panel including a central diaphragm having a non-planar cross-section to improve the lateral load bearing characteristics of the panel. It is understood that the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the invention to those skilled in the art. Indeed, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents of these embodiments, which are included within the scope and spirit of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be clear to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without such specific details.
Referring now to Figs. 3 through 4, there is shown a prefabricated shearwall 100 according to the present invention. The shearwall 100 includes a central diaphragm 102 having a height, width, and depth, each perpendicular to each other and denoted as h, w and d, respectively, in Fig. 4. In embodiments of the present invention, the central diaphragm 102 includes a top edge 101 and a bottom edge 103 generally defining the height of the central diaphragm, and a pair of end sections 104 and 106 generally defining the width of the central diaphragm. The diaphragm 102 further includes a corrugation 108 defined by rear planar sections 110 and 112, angled sections 114 and 116, and front planar section 118. While the corrugation 108 is shown comprised of planar sections joined at angles with respect to each other, it is understood that the corrugation 108 may have different configurations in alternative embodiments. As used herein, a corrugation may be any ridge, groove or angle formed in central diaphragm 102 extending in the height direction at least partially between the top edge 101 and the bottom edge 103. The ridge, groove or angle lies in between the end sections 104, 106 in a plane different from that of an adjacent section which also extends in the height direction between the top and bottom edges 101, 103 in between the end sections 104, 106.
Some alternative embodiments of the central diaphragm are shown in Figs. 7 through 28 and discussed hereinafter. In addition to adding increased resistance to compressive loads (i.e., those parallel to the diaphragm height), the corrugation 108 increases the cross-sectional area and its ability to withstand lateral forces (i.e., those parallel to the diaphragm width). Moreover, the corrugation 108 provides increased ductility to the shearwall in the lateral direction.
In embodiments of the present invention, the central diaphragm may have an overall height of 93¼ inches, an overall width of 12 inches, and a depth of 2½ inches. It is understood that each of these dimensions may be varied in alternative embodiments, both proportionately and disproportionately with respect to each other. For example, in one alternative embodiment, the central diaphragm may have an overall width of 18 inches. Each of the sections 104, 106 and 110 through 118 is preferably the same height. In embodiments where the overall width is 12 inches, end sections 104 and 106 may each be 2½ inches wide, rear planar sections 110 and 112 may each be 3 inches wide, the angled sections 114 and 116 may each be 4¼ inches wide, and the front planar section 118 may be 1½ inches wide. It is understood that each of these dimensions for the sections 104, 106 and 110 through 114 may vary in alternative embodiments, both proportionately and disproportionately with respect to each other. In embodiments of the present invention, the central diaphragm 102 may be formed of 7-gauge sheet steel (0.1875 inches). Other gauges, such as for example 10-gauge sheet steel, and other materials of comparable strength and rigidity may be used in alternative embodiments. One such alternative material may be expanded metal.
In a preferred embodiment, the rear planar sections 110, 112 may be coplanar with a back edge of the diaphragm 102 and front planar section 118 may be coplanar with a front edge of the diaphragm 102 so that the corrugation 108 traverses the entire depth of the central diaphragm. As explained in greater detail below, the corrugation 108 need not traverse the entire depth of the central diaphragm in alternative embodiments.
Referring now to Figs. 5 and 6, when installed into a wall, the top and bottom edges 101 and 103 of the central diaphragm lie within U-shaped channels 119 and 121, respectively. In embodiments of the invention, both U-shaped channels may be formed of ¼ inch steel plate bent into a U shape. Each channel 119, 121 may be as long as the central diaphragm is wide. The uppermost surface of channel 119 and the lowermost surface of channel 121 shown in Fig. 5 may be 3 inches wide. The front and back edges of the channels may extend a few inches over the top and bottom of the central diaphragm, and the front and back edges may include scallops to facilitate fastening of the bolts securing the central diaphragm to the top plate and underlying surface as explained hereinafter. The channels 119 and 121 may be affixed in their respective positions on the central diaphragm by welding, bolting, gluing and other known affixation methods. As used here, gluing refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the channels 119/121 and central diaphragm which cause the channels and central diaphragm to stick to each other. The U-shaped channels 119, 121 may be omitted in alternative embodiments, in which case the top and bottom edges of the central diaphragm may attach directly to the top and bottom plates of the wall.
In embodiments of the present invention, the shearwall 100 may further include a pair of reinforcing chords 120 and 122 affixed to the end sections 104 and 106, respectively. The chords may be formed of wood, such as for example sawn lumber from lumber groups including spruce-pine-fir, Douglas fir-larch, hem-fir and southern pine. The chords 120, 122 may alternatively be formed of engineered lumber, such as glulam and wood composites. Other types of wood are contemplated. The chords may have a height equal to that of the central diaphragm 102 and channels 119 and 121 together, and may be 4 inches wide by 2 inches deep. Various affixing mechanisms may be used to affix the chords to the central diaphragm, such as for example a plurality of ¼ inch x 1½ inch Simpson Strong-Drive® screws. Other types of screws and affixation methods are contemplated, such as for example gluing. As used in this regard, gluing refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the chords and central diaphragm which cause the chords and central diaphragm to stick to each other. In embodiments employing screws, the screws may be provided in each chord along a single column and spaced apart 6 to 12 inches from each other. It is understood that the screws may be provided in more than one column, or not aligned in a column, down the length of the chords 120, 122, and may be spaced apart more or less than 6 to 12 inches in alternative embodiments.
Affixation of the chords to the central diaphragm as described above further improves the resistance of shearwall 100 to lateral forces. While a single chord is shown on each side of the central diaphragm, it is understood that more than one chord may be provided at each end. For example, 2 to 4 (or more) such chords may be affixed together and mounted to each side of the central diaphragm. It is also understood that chords of less than 2 inches deep and 4 inches wide may be used in alternative embodiments. Sheathing (not shown) may be affixed over the front and back surface of the central diaphragm and chords, and affixed to the chords by a variety of affixing mechanisms including Simpson Strong-Drive® screws and gluing. It is further understood that the chords 120, 122 may be omitted in alternative embodiments.
Shearwall 100 further includes a sill plate 124 affixed to the bottom of the central diaphragm. This allows shearwall 100 to have a lower load bearing surface with a sufficient surface area to allow distribution of the shearwall compressive forces over a sufficiently large area on the underlying floor diaphragm or foundation. If the compressive forces from the shearwall are concentrated, for example in a situation where the bottom plate is small or is shaped with channels so that only a portion of the bottom plate lies in contact with the underlying support surface, the resulting compressive forces can damage or cause failure in the underlying support surface.
Accordingly, sill plate 124 is provided as a flat plate with a relatively large surface area. The plate 124 has a length which is preferably equal to that of the central diaphragm and the chords 120 and 122 together, and a width that is equal to the width of the chords 120 and 122. This width dimension is greater than the width of the U-shaped channel 121 in embodiments of the present invention. In such embodiments, this provides a sill plate which is 16 inches long and 4 inches wide. It is understood that the length and/or width of plate 124 may be larger in altemative embodiments. For example, in embodiments of the invention not including chords 120, 122 and/or channel 121, the footprint of the sill plate may be the same size as the footprint of the central diaphragm.
Sill plate is also rigid enough to allow even distribution of any localized compressive forces from the shearwall 100. In one embodiment of the present invention, the sill plate 124 is formed of ½ inch thick steel. In embodiments of the invention, sill plate 124 may be affixed to channel 121 by affixation methods such as welding, bolting or gluing. As used in this regard, gluing refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the sill plate 124 and channel 121 which cause the sill plate and channel to stick to each other. The rigidity of the sill plate 124 as well as the rigid affixation of the sill plate 124 to the channel 121 further prevents buckling of the shearwall under laterally applied loads. It is understood that sill plate 124 may have thicknesses other than ½ inch in alternative embodiments.
It is a further feature of the sill plate 124 to underlie the chords 120, 122, thereby preventing their contact with the underlying support surface. In embodiments of the present invention where shearwall 100 is mounted on a foundation, the sill plate 124 isolates the chords from wetness and moisture from the foundation which may otherwise weaken and erode the chords. The provision of the sill plate 124 under the chords also allows the compressive forces exerted specifically by the chords to be evenly distributed over the sill plate and onto the underlying support surface as described above.
Referring now specifically to Fig. 6, there is shown a perspective view of the shearwall 100 mounted on an underlying support surface 150. In the embodiment shown, underlying support surface 150 comprises a concrete building foundation, but it is understood that underlying support surface 150 may be any surface on which a conventional shearwall may be located, including for example a floor diaphragm on the building foundation or a floor diaphragm on a top plate of a lower floor. The shearwall is fastened to the underlying support surface 150 by means of anchors 152 (partially shown in Fig. 6) protruding up through aligned holes formed in the sill plate 124, channel 121 and the bottom of the central diaphragm 102. The bolts are then fastened over threaded ends of anchors 152 to anchor the shearwall to the underlying support surface. It is understood that shearwall 100 may be anchored to the underlying support surface by other anchoring mechanisms in alternative embodiments, such as for example by strap anchors, mudsill anchors, retrofit bolts, foundation plate holdowns, straps, ties, nails, screws, framing anchors, ties, plates, straps or a combination thereof. The shearwall may alternatively or additionally be fastened to the underlying support surface 150 by gluing, which in this context refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the shearwall and underlying surface which cause the shearwall and underlying surface to stick to each other.
Shearwall 100 may similarly include openings in the top edge of the central diaphragm 102 and channel 119 for affixation to a top plate of a wall as by welding, bolts and/or other anchoring mechanisms described above. The central diaphragm 102, channel 119 and top plate may additionally or alternatively be affixed to each other as by gluing, which refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the central diaphragm 102, channel 119 and/or top plate which cause the central diaphragm, channel and/or top plate to stick to each other. As also indicated above, shearwall 100 is prefabricated so that it may be easily located within a wall in any desired location simply by affixing the shearwall to the underlying support surface and top plate. The shearwall may be installed initially during construction of a building, or retrofit after completion of construction.
Shearwall 100 including corrugated central diaphragm 102 is capable of withstanding greater lateral loads in comparison to conventional shearwalls. Moreover, the corrugation(s) improve the ductility of the shearwall in the lateral direction.
Up to this point, the corrugation 108 has been disclosed as having constant dimensions between the top edge 101 and the bottom edge 103. That is, the intersection between the rear planar section 110 and angled section 114, and the intersection between the rear planar section 112 and angled section 116, form lines that extend vertically between the top and bottom edges parallel to each other. Similarly, the intersections between the angled sections 114, 116 and the front planar section 118 form lines that extend vertically between the top and bottom edges parallel to each other.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention shown in the front view of Fig. 7 and the cross-sectional views of Figs. 8-10, the intersections between the various sections forming the corrugation need not be vertical or parallel to each other. In particular, the central diaphragm 202 shown in Fig. 7 includes a corrugation 208 defined by rear planar sections 210 and 212, angled sections 214 and 216, and front planar section 218. The intersection lines 220 and 222 between the rear planar sections and the angled sections slope inward from the bottom edge to the top edge. Similarly, the intersection lines 224 and 226 between the angled sections and the front planar section slope inward from the bottom edge to the top edge. The result, as shown in the cross-sections of Figs. 8 through 10 along the length of the central diaphragm, is that the corrugation gets larger from the top edge to the bottom edge.
Fig. 11 is similar to Fig. 7 but inverted so that the intersection lines 220 and 222 between the rear planar sections and the angled sections slope outward from the bottom edge to the top edge. Similarly, the intersection lines 224 and 226 between the angled sections and the front planar section slope outward from the bottom edge to the top edge. Fig. 12 is similar to Fig. 7 but rear planar sections 210 and 212 are omitted so that the size and shape of the shearwall changes from the top edge to the bottom edge of the shearwall.
In addition to lateral force resisting characteristics of the shearwall 100 shown in Figs. 3-6, providing the bends between the various sections at angles that slope inward or outward from bottom to top provides even greater lateral force resistance, as there is a lateral component to the various bends between the sections. The lateral component to the various bends further resists movement in the lateral direction, and further improves the resistance of the shearwall to lateral loads.
Although not shown in Figs. 7 through 12, the shearwall shown therein may include the channels 119, 121, the chords 120, 122 and the sill plate 124 described above.
Figs. 13 through 16 are similar to Figs. 7 through 10, except that the corrugation 308 of Figs. 11 through 14 does not extend the entire length between the top and bottom edges of the central diaphragm. Instead, the corrugation begins at the bottom edge and the intersection lines between the various sections 310, 314, 316 and 318 slope inward until the corrugation ends at a point 320 between the top and bottom edges. Again, the shearwall of Figs. 13 through 16 would preferably include the channels 119, 121, the chords 120, 122 and the sill plate 124 described above. However, it is contemplated that the chords and/or the sill plate may be omitted in alternative embodiments.
In a further alternative embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. 17 though 19, the central diaphragm may include apertures 260 provided through the surface of the diaphragm. The apertures may be various shapes and sizes in alternative embodiments, and may be formed in the diaphragm before or after the corrugation is formed. The shapes may be oval, oblong, circular, quadrilateral, polygon or irregular from the front view in alternative embodiments. The size may also vary such that the aperture 260 extends as far out as the rear planar surfaces 210, 212 (as shown in Fig. 17), out as far as the angled sections 214, 216, or be provided only through the front planar section 218. Moreover, while three such apertures 260 are shown in Fig. 17, the number of apertures 260 may be less than or greater than three in after-native embodiments. The apertures can be used to reduce the overall strength of the central diaphragm in such a way so that the shearwall 100 yields under lateral loads before an underlying support structure such as the foundation.
Up to this point, embodiments of the present invention have been shown as including a central diaphragm with a single corrugation 108, 208 or 308 as shown in Figs. 3 through 19. However, it is understood that the central diaphragm may have a non-planar cross-section in shapes other than a single corrugation in alternative embodiments of the invention. For example, as shown in the cross-sectional view of Fig. 20, the central diaphragm may include a plurality of corrugations. While Fig. 20 shows 2 such corrugations, it is understood that more than 2 corrugations may be provided in further alternative embodiments. Fig. 21 shows a further embodiment where there is a single corrugation of constant shape from the top edge to the bottom edge, but the front planar section 218 lies between the planes of the front and back edge of the central diaphragm. It is understood that the embodiments of Figs. 20 and 21 may be combined so that the central diaphragm includes a plurality of corrugations, each having a front planar section which lies between the planes of the front and back edge of the central diaphragm. The embodiments of Figs. 20 and 21 may also be combined with the embodiments of Figs. 7 through 19.
As shown in Fig. 22, a further alternative embodiment of the central diaphragm may include a corrugation formed by a combination of straight and rounded sections. As a further alternative shown in Fig. 23, the central diaphragm may include a plurality of rounded corrugations. Fig. 24 illustrates a further embodiment where the angled sections 114, 116 are formed at right angles to the rear planar sections 112, 114 and the front planar section 118. These embodiments may be combined with any of the embodiments shown in Figs. 7 through 19.
Figs. 25 and 26 show a further embodiment of the present invention including one or more embossments 270 formed in one or more surfaces of the central diaphragm to add strength to the diaphragm. While shown in end section 106, it is understood that the one or more embossments 270 may alternatively or additionally be formed in opposite end section 104, or sections 112 through 118, in alternative embodiments. As shown in Fig. 26, when vertically oriented, the embossment(s) 270 may extend over a portion of sections 104, 106, and/or 112 through 118. Alternatively, the embossment(s) may extend substantially the entire length of the sections. While shown as being vertically oriented in Figs. 25 and 26, it is understood that the one or more embossments may be oriented differently in alternative embodiments. For example, the embossments may be provided horizontally or at an angle between the horizontal and vertical. Moreover, the embossments may be provided in a cross-hatched or herringbone configuration. The one or more embossments 270 may be used in any of the embodiments shown in Figs. 7 through 24.
Figs. 27 and 28 show a further embodiment of the present invention including stiffening lips 280 formed in the horizontally oriented edges of end sections 104 and 106. The lips 280 may be formed inwardly as shown in Fig. 27, or the lips 280 may be outwardly as shown in Fig. 28. The stiffening lips 280 may be provided to add additional strength to the diaphragm 102, and may be used in any of the embodiments shown in Figs. 7 through 26.
Figs. 29 through 31 illustrate a further alternative embodiment of the present invention. According to this embodiment, the central diaphragm 102 may be comprised of separate end members 402 and 404, and a separate central section 406. Each end member may include end sections 406, rear planar sections 408 and angled sections 410 similar to the end sections, rear planar sections and angled sections described above with respect to other embodiments. The end members may optionally have a portion of a front planar section 412 similar to a portion of the front planar section described above with respect to other embodiments. The central section 406 may be a single unitary piece of material, such as metal, that extends the length of the diaphragm and is affixed to the angled sections 410 at the front plane of the diaphragm, or to the portions of the front planar sections 412 (as shown). The central section may be affixed by welding, bolting, gluing or other known affixation methods. As used here, gluing refers to the application of any of one or more known compounds (including adhesives and epoxies) to at least portions of the interface between the central section 406 and angled sections 410 which cause the central section and angled sections to stick to each other.
As an alternative to a single unitary piece of material that extends the length of the diaphragm, the central section 406 may be comprised of more than one piece as shown in Fig. 31. In such an embodiment, the central section may include a section 406a at a top of the diaphragm and a section 406b at a bottom of the diaphragm. Though not critical to the present invention, the section 406a may extend down 12 inches from the top of the diaphragm and the section 406b may extend up 36 inches from the bottom of the diaphragm. It is understood that the lengths of sections 406a and 406b may vary in alternative embodiments, both proportionately and disproportionately to each other. As above, the central sections may be affixed by welding, bolting, gluing or other known affixation methods.
The embodiment shown in Figs. 29 through 31 allows the overall width of the shearwall 100 to be easily provided to different widths in the field simply by using a central section of differing widths. A shorter width central section (Fig. 29) will provide one overall width, while a larger width central section (Fig. 30) will provide another overall width. Thus, a shearwall 100 of the precisely needed width may be easily and quickly formed. The embodiment shown in Figs. 29-31 may be used in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed above with respect to Figs. 7 through 28.
at least two of the central diaphragm, sill plate, first and second chords and channel being affixed to each other by at least one of welding, bolting, screwing and gluing.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second chords are each formed of 2 inch x 4 inch wood.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, the sill plate affixed at said bottom edge of the central diaphragm and having a footprint at least as large as the combined footprint of said central diaphragm and said first and second chords together.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, wherein said central diaphragm is formed of 7-guage steel.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said at least one corrugation being defined by a pair of angled sections extending along said height dimension from a first plane at a back edge of the central diaphragm and angling inward toward each other, said angled sections terminating in a second plane at a front edge of the central diaphragm, and said at least one corrugation further being defined by a front planar section in said second plate and extending between said pair of angled sections.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said at least one corrugation extending from said top edge to said bottom edge.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said at least one corrugation extending from said bottom edge and terminating at a position between said bottom edge and said top edge.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said at least one corrugation including two corrugations.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said central diaphragm including at least one aperture.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said central diaphragm including at least one embossment.
A shearwall as recited in claim 1, said central diaphragm including at least one stiffening lip.
wherein at least two of the central diaphragm, the first chord, the second chord and sill plate are affixed to each other by at least one of welding, bolting, screwing and gluing.
A shearwall as recited in claim 12, further comprising a channel in which said central diaphragm resides.
A shearwall as recited in claim 13, said sill plate having a width greater than that of said channel.
A shearwall as recited in claim 13, said sill plate being formed of ½ inch thick steel.
A shearwall as recited in claim 13, said channel is affixed to the central diaphragm by at least one of welding, bolting, screwing and gluing.
a central section of variable width in a direction transverse to the length of the shearwall for affixing the first member to the second member wherein the central section is affixed to the first and second members by at least one of welding, bolting, screwing and gluing.
A shearwall as recited in claim 17, where in the central section is comprised of a plurality of piece of sections positioned between the top and bottom of the shearwall.
A shearwall as recited in claim 17, where in the central section is welded to the first and second members.


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Bombardier profits fall, Embraer preparing for new aircraft product, AerCap signs debt facility
Bombardier Inc reported its fourth quarter profits fell almost 43% year-on-year to USD179 million – slightly below market expectations. Its shares fell 2.1% yesterday.
The aircraft and train manufacturer stated the overall financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31-Jan-2010 were "good…in a difficult economic environment". Full-year revenues eased to USD19.4 billion, compared to USD19.7 billion in the previous fiscal year, while EBIT fell to USD1.1 billion, compared to USD1.4 billion last fiscal year. Net income fell to USD707 million, compared to USD1 billion previously.
The manufacturer took the downturn "as an opportunity to fine-tune the way we operate, in order to execute better and cut costs intelligently", said President and CEO, Pierre Beaudoin.
Bombardier Aerospace's earnings and backlog slumps
At Bombardier Aerospace, full year revenues totalled USD9.4 billion compared to USD10 billion last fiscal year, while EBIT slumped to USD473 million, or a 5.1% margin, compared to USD896 million, or 9%, for the same period last year. Bombardier Aerospace's backlog was carved down to USD16.7 billion as at 31-Jan-2010, compared to USD23.5 billion at the same date last year.
The group recorded 11 net orders (213 gross orders and 202 cancellations) in fiscal year 2010, compared to 367 net orders (423 gross orders and 56 cancellations) the previous fiscal year. Deliveries totalled 302 aircraft, versus 349 last fiscal year, including 121 commercial aircraft, compared to 110 aircraft in the previous year, increasing its market share to 44% this year from 37% last year.
Bombardier Aerospace expects to deliver approximately 15% less business aircraft and 20% fewer commercial aircraft in fiscal year 2011, compared to the previous fiscal year.
In Mar-2010, Bombardier issued CAD1.5 billion of unsecured long-term debt maturing in calendar years 2018 and 2020. The proceeds are intended to be used to repurchase approximately CAD1 billion of existing long-term debt maturing from calendar years 2012 to 2014, thus extending Bombardier's debt maturity profile. The balance of approximately CAD500 million will be used for general corporate purposes.
Updates on new programmes
Bombardier stated the development of new aircraft programmes is "evolving as planned". Flight testing on the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft resumed in Feb-2010 and its entry into service is scheduled for 2H2010. The CSeries' Complete Integrated Aircraft Test Area (CIASTA) systems testing facility in Mirabel (Canada) and the wing-manufacturing facility in Belfast are also under construction.
In Feb-2010, Republic Airways signed an agreement to purchase 40 CSeries CS300 aircraft, with options for an additional 40 CS300 aircraft. The value of this contract, based on list price, is USD3.1 billion which could increase to USD6.3 billion if all options are exercised. Including this order, the backlog for the CSeries family of aircraft now stands at 90 firm orders.
Meanwhile, Pluna (a Uruguay-based regional airline) confirmed the purchase of another seven CRJ 900s at a cost of "nearly" USD200 million, which will bring its total fleet to 14 of the type. Pluna will receive three aircraft this year, adding to its existing seven CRJ 900s already in operation, with the remaining four aircraft to be delivered in 2011.
Embraer revamps management, preparing for new airliner product
After spending the last decade focusing on developing its business jet offerings, Embraer is now turning its attention back to the commercial aircraft market, creating a new position – Executive VP New Programs, Airline Market – and naming Mauro Kern to the post. Succeeding Mauro Kern as Executive VP – Airline Market, is Paulo César Silva.
It is the company's clearest indication yet that a new product is in the works. The market is ready for a new generation airliner – especially at the lower end of the Boeing and Airbus range with pressure mounting on both the mainline OEMs, as well as traditional regional airline manufacturers, to develop new programs. Adding to the mix are program offerings from Russia, China and Japan.
Boeing and Airbus have both put off the next step change in narrowbodies until the middle of the next decade. However, the market is exerting pressure for a solution before then. The pressure paves the way for successful introduction of the Bombardier CSeries which certainly has the market buzzing.
Thus Embraer's moves signal its re-engagement on the commercial side after introducing no less than seven business jets during the decade and largely achieving its goal to become a major player in that field. In the past few years, the company has expressed less enthusiasm for developing a new airliner, preferring instead to wait for new engine developments and a clearer message from the market as to what is wanted.
The changes in senior management are effective immediately, said the company, adding the move was designed to "enhance its ability to assure full customer satisfaction and expand its business dynamics, while reinforcing the strength and productivity of its internal operations."
In addition, the company has created a new position – Chief Operating Officer – naming Artur Coutinho to the post responsible for industrial operations, procurement, technology, organization development and human resources. Finally, Antonio Julio Franco takes over the newly created position of Executive VP, Personnel Planning and Development, and is succeeded by Hermann Ponte e Silva in his former position of Executive VP, Organisation and Human Resources.
AerCap signs corporate debt facility
Elsewhere in the aviation supply chain, lessor AerCap yesterday announced it has signed a corporate debt facility agreement for USD120 million with UBS as lead arranger. The facility has a term of five years and will be used for general corporate purposes.
Paul Rofe, Group Treasurer of AerCap stated, "with this corporate facility from UBS we have further diversified our sources of capital. This facility provides financing for general corporate purposes and allows AerCap to pursue additional investment opportunities. With the conclusion of this facility we have now closed USD350 million of new debt in 2010 which brings the total amount of debt accessed by us in the last 24 months to USD5.3 billion".
AerCap's shares soared 7.1% yesterday.
Selected Aviation suppliers' daily share price movements (% change): 05-Apr-2010
Source: Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation & Yahoo! Finance


Hailing from the land of brutal winters and deep dish pizza, North by North has developed their own brand of infectious, spastic yet finely-honed rock and roll. They seamlessly toe the line between 3 minute garage pop anthems and your dad's favorite "prog-rock deep cuts" cassette tape, with plenty of hooks to spare.
North by North began in Fall of 2011 in Chicago, IL. Originally a drum and guitar blues-punk duo, Nate Girard and Kendra Blank spent the winter of 2011-2012 in a converted warehouse writing material that would later be rearranged around their current lineup and released as their debut, double LP, "Something Wicked," almost 3 years later. Bringing on various members to fill out behind the drums and shifting Kendra's role to keyboardist allowed North by North to delve into more intricate songwriting to couple with the raw energy of their previous incarnation. Their sound has been crafted to feature the juxtaposition of infectious melodies, narrative lyrics and powerful live instrumentation, all of which have been lauded by audiences and critics throughout the U.S.


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Q: For those who don't know your story, could you summarize your journey to the Mission?
J: I was born and raised in the church. My family moved up to Oregon in 1996 when I was most of the way through high school. I failed to get plugged in to church, I failed to get plugged in to school when I moved up here. I was mad at my parents and isolated myself and used my anger to allow me to make bad decisions. Those compounded over time and developed into a drug addiction. After many, many years of being immersed in the world of drugs, I felt the Lord put it on my heart to move away from that and found Portland Rescue Mission a little more than 2 years ago. I started my journey with them on the road to recovery and have really been blessed by it. I never would have imagined when I first came into the program that I would be sitting here talking with you today. I would have said this would probably work for about 6 months and then I'd be out of here and doing my own thing again. The hope was always for recovery but the reality of it was so far away that it didn't seem possible.
J: Having God involved in my recovery was first and foremost the most different thing about coming here. Really looking for Christ to transform me and allowing that to happen. And having people be a part of it, too. I took an honest and legitimate look at myself – it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.
Q: So you graduated from the Mission's New Life Ministry addiction recovery program about a year ago and then Mission's optional "service program." Tell me about the program and why you decided to choose that route?
J: The service program is a chance to spend another year being involved with the Mission, being involved with the community people going through the programs and taking on more of a leadership role while continuing to grow in your own faith and recovery. I receive room and board as well as a stipend from the Mission. I also have more flexibility now as far as requirements placed upon me, and that's based on the growth I've achieved over the last year. I typically work about 32 hours a week doing my vocational responsibilities, and another 8 hours working with community life, which is really just spending time in the community focusing on the relationships as well as leadership with guys at the Harbor.
Q: What is your specific vocation within the service program?
J: For the last 10 months, I've been working with the Partnership Team. I've been heading up all the volunteerism at the Burnside Shelter. I bring in new volunteers, run the meal schedules, and conduct tours of the building, exposing people to all that Portland Rescue Mission does.
J: I live downtown at the Burnside Shelter. The Harbor has reached maximum capacity several times, so in order to make more room for guys to get into New Life Ministry, they've opened up a few single rooms downtown on the third floor. It's a good problem to have! I've integrated into the Link community and get to develop relationships as I get to know them and become involved in their life groups, which is a chance to sit down and explore the more evangelical and ministry portion of that program. Really unpacking what the Bible says about God as well as who is Jesus and what does that all mean to us in Portland here in 2014.
Q: You went through an intense addiction recovery program last year and now this is your first year out of the program. What has the transition been like?
J: Without a doubt, it's been challenging. It's one thing to acquire the knowledge, and it's absolutely another thing to put the knowledge into practice. It's been really great to have the support of the staff, the support of the community here, just to be able to continue moving forward using some of the tools I've put into my "tool belt" over the last couple years.
Q: What's your biggest struggle right now?
J: My biggest struggle is the uncertainty of what's coming next. With my year of service coming to an end, I'm starting to explore, starting to ask the question, 'Ok, what does life beyond the Mission's walls look like? Are all the structures in place for me to be successful apart from the community here?' And I think that they are. But the uncertainty is still unsettling.
Q: What have you learned while in the service program?
J: I've learned to really walk in faith and really trust that if I put myself out there and I do what God wants me to do, then he will bless that and things will come together. That comes with that uncertainty piece that I talked about earlier. It's just knowing that I may not have all the answers, but if I walk into it and my intention is doing the right thing, then God honors that and blesses that.
I've had lots of opportunities to really work with people over the last year. I work a lot managing schedules, cold calling and interviewing. Just getting to know people and start them on their path of service with the Mission. I've grown in administrative areas, as well as how I relate to people and how important it is for the Mission to have volunteer relationships for the people that come and serve.
Q: What do you hope to do after your time at the Mission comes to an end?
J: My goal leaving service is to get my Masters of Divinity over at Western [Seminary], so it's really been beneficial to me to have a behind-the-scenes view of how a ministry like this operates. Just recently, I've transitioned out of my role in Partnership at the Mission and am interning at Crossroads Church down the street. I'm working with their youth department, and as I explore youth ministry and what that looks like, it's really given me an opportunity to get my feet wet to step into ministry. The service program has been a great launching pad to step into that.
Part of the reason I want to engage students in youth ministry is because that was a valuable time of my life. My hope is to teach them straight out of Romans 12: 'To flee from what is evil and cling to what is good.' No one is immune to [what I've been through]. It all starts with a series of compromises until you've gone so far that you can't even see where you've started from.
Q: How much more prepared do you feel now compared to a year ago?
J: I'm a lot more confident now. The uncertainty still remains because I know my own history and my own past, so it's kind of like a protective shield staying with the Mission and knowing there is that layer of accountability when guys are a part of this community. Now it's like a security blanket being removed in a way, but I can look back at the last two years and say, 'Hey, I've done this.' And that's really encouraging for moving forward. Plus I've cemented great relationships with guys that I've gone through the program with who have all really been a part of my life. Plus the people from church and Bible study who are also a big part of my life. The faces change, but the layer of accountability is still there.
Q: What have your relationships with staff been like during your year of service?
J: Several staff members have been absolutely pivotal people for fostering my growth over the last year. It's really been encouraging to work alongside them to go from more of a client-type relationship to stepping into a legitimate friendship, and to have their support as friends who have really invested in me. It's been great to get to know all the staff at Burnside and the Harbor on a personal level. They have a legitimate love and care for the people they serve. It's great to be a part of that.
Q: Guys in the Link program and at The Harbor look up to you. They see that you've found success here. What have those relationships been like?
J: There have been guys that were in the Link program who have come over to The Harbor during my time at Burnside and have really wanted to engage this program just based on conversations that we've had. And that's really encouraging. It's funny to see how God works in situations like that. Other than me just being there and spending time talking with folks, I don't really think that I'm doing anything other than hanging out with them. But it's been such a blessing to see these guys embrace their recovery and their relationship with Christ.


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La Two-Ocean Navy Act (Legge della Marina dei due oceani), anche conosciuta come Vinson-Walsh Act, è stata una legge statunitense proposta da Carl Vinson e David I. Walsh, presidenti delle commissioni per gli affari navali alla Camera e al Senato rispettivamente ed entrata in vigore il 19 luglio 1940. Si è trattato del maggior incremento di bilancio nella storia della Marina statunitense, aumentato del 70%.

Storia
Modesti programmi di espansione navale erano stati implementati dal Vinson-Trammell Act e dal Naval Act del 1938. A inizio del giugno 1940 il Congresso aveva votato una legge che prevedeva un aumento dell'11% del tonnellaggio navale oltre a un'espansione dell'aviazione di marina. Il 17 giugno, lo stesso giorno nel quale durante la Campagna di Francia Philippe Pétain offrì la resa alle forze della Wehrmacht, il Capo delle operazioni navali statunitensi Harold Stark richiese al Congresso 4 miliardi di dollari per aumentare le dimensioni della Marina Militare del 70%, aggiungendole 257 navi pari a 1 325 000 tonnellate di dislocamento.

Il 18 giugno, dopo meno di un'ora di dibattito, la Camera dei rappresentanti, tramite una votazione conclusasi 316-0, autorizzò lo stanziamento di 8,55 miliardi di dollari per l'espansione, dando la precedenza all'aviazione navale. Vinson disse che l'enfasi sulle portaerei non significava meno impegno verso le navi da battaglia ma che

Entrò in vigore il 19 luglio 1940 dopo essere stata firmata dal Presidente Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Utilizzi previsti
La legge autorizzò la costruzione e l'acquisto di:

 18 portaerei
 2 corazzate classe Iowa
 5 corazzate classe Montana
 6 incrociatori da battaglia classe Alaska
 27 incrociatori
 115 cacciatorpediniere
 43 sommergibili
 15 000 aeroplani
 La conversione di 100 000 tonnellate di navi ausiliarie
 Navi pattuglia, navi scorta e altre per 50 milioni
 Acquisti di equipaggiamenti e strutture per 150 milioni
 Produzione di materiale per armamenti o munizioni per 65 milioni
 Espansione delle strutture esistenti per 35 milioni

Il programma di espansione era considerato di aver bisogno di cinque o sei anni per essere completato, ma uno studio del New York Times sulle capacità di costruzioni navali statunitensi definì la tempistica "problematica" a meno che pianificati "radicali cambiamenti nel design" non fossero eliminati.

Note

Voci correlate
Conferenza navale di Washington
Trattato navale di Washington

Leggi statali degli Stati Uniti d'America

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Glenn Matchett 26 May 2020
Categories Advertising, B2B, Content, Data & Analytics, Ecommerce, Email & eCRM, Innovation & Trends, Research, Search Marketing, Social Media, Strategy & Operations, Technology
What Are the Key MarTech Trends and Tools That Can Help Companies During the Covid19 Crisis ?
In light of the Covid19 pandemic, how can companies potentially leverage marketing, advertising and sales technology to increase efficiency and get the most out of limited marketing spend.
In times of crisis, it's easy to lose sight of what's best for your business when it comes to marketing and communications.
Some companies turn the tap off altogether, taking the view that marketing is a cost rather than an investment. When times get tough it is often the first line in a budget that gets attacked by the red pen. However, savvy businesses often know better and, instead, take a breath to look at the opportunities as opposed to the obstacles.
As a UK-based marketing and PR agency, Grammatik Agency has a wide range of global clients, primarily in the creative tech space - We work with major international businesses like Amazon Web Services through to creative animation companies like Flipbook Studio and data management firms like Hyve Managed Services.
Overall budgets and the size of an operation can vary greatly, with often limited funds needing to stretch as far as possible. However, size isn't everything and all our clients rightly expect value for money and effective implementation when it comes to our delivery of marketing services. MarTech tools always play a key role in how we go about that.
Of course, every vertical and sector is nuanced and has specific dynamics. Some will be better placed than others to ride out the pandemic. The airline industry, for example, has been decimated by an almost universal shutdown of travel. Meanwhile, remote working tools are having a veritable gold rush with businesses clambering to effectively deploy all manner of systems (from Zoom video conferencing to collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams) in order to maintain effective operations.
The world has changed dramatically and it's fair to say almost every company will have been affected in some shape or form by what has unfolded across the globe. So, as businesses tread water looking for answers in terms of what to do next, how can they engage with trends and tools to help get safely to shore - or at least into less troubled waters?
Trends and tools to help during this difficult time
I think the first and most obvious thing to say is don't run off and start planning activity that is at odds with overall business goals. Take some time to closely look at how activity will be affected by what is going on and keep a focus on what the original objectives were. It's vital not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. By all means be ready to pivot strategy, reassess tactics but never lose sight of the end goals! Remember that martech tools are only the means to an end. They help get to a destination but to get there you still need to know where you are going.
Webinars as a substitute to live events
For example, if a business relied heavily on live events prior to Covid, how can those consumers still be reached as they won't be going to an event anytime soon? Well, webinars are a fantastic way to engage with an audience and bring brands to life. Providers like Citrix and of course, Zoom provide a ready made platform to communicate with an audience in a fruitful and engaging way. Consumer behaviour has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic. All of us are spending more time at home, and invariably online. This means there has never been a more important time for businesses to make sure that their martech tools are totally on point when it comes to helping them deliver their online presence.
Strengthen your SEO
Brush up on site SEO with tools like Semrush and Moz to make sure it is ranking as well possible in search engines. See what sort of content can improve visibility and curate and create it accordingly.
Social media tricks
Likewise social media is such an important channel right now. Marketers should make sure their tools are on point when it comes to delivering smart content to customers. Hootsuite allows users to create and coordinate a harmonious symphony of content across multiple social channels. It also enables users to track and assess performance, adapting and refining as required.
Don't just post on social media, though. Listen, engage and respond. It's never been a one way street and businesses should have ears and be prepared to act on what comes back the other way. Customer feedback via channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can help inform and direct activity as a business. It is direct feedback from whom you should be most worried about. Your customers.
Be cognizant of change. Analyse web activity with a tool like Google Analytics and assess if there are any unusual differences with how customers or visitors interact. If overall reach has dropped or click through rates have changed then experiment with new content to see if it is possible to re-engage.
Market intelligence is also vital. Being customer-centric and understanding what makes them tick is also a key element in riding out troubled times. How is the audience feeling? A Survey Monkey questionnaire can be an inexpensive and invaluable dipstick to see if anything has changed in terms of attitude or propensity to engage. A survey by Spotify - for example - has already shown that their users are defaulting to easier listening playlists, meditation and wellness podcasts. By gaining information on your customer through the martech tools available you can learn and adapt accordingly.
Social listening should be a key part of activity. Track keywords and online chatter using tools like Sproutsocial or Brandwatch. If attitudes, opinions and behaviours are changing about your brand or the market, the tools are there to find out the details and adapt accordingly.
Finally it is worth reiterating that martech tools will only ever be the means to an end. To quote American Author Clifford Stoll "Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom." Data driven out by tools needs to be married to a communications and creative strategy that will engage a target audience.
It's already interesting that in every TV advertising break during the pandemic, brands have already jumped on the idea of the Zoom call execution, with everyone from Barclays to the Co-op delivering exactly the same sort of "Zoom call" spot. The net result of that will, no doubt, be consumer indifference. "What's this ad for, again?' Have I not just seen this advert" It will get old and become wallpaper very quickly. Think creatively and don't look to be part of the same crowd or it will be a struggle to stand out.
Martech tools are only part of any solution but they are, no doubt, an invaluable part of the marketing arsenal when a business is trying to battle out of this current global crisis.
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Glenn's experience spans film, television, retail, online and entertainment brands including MPC, Sky, UKTV and Virgin Media. In senior marketing roles he has planned, implemented and managed a variety of impactful campaigns across traditional and digital media. As a Director of Bid Shopping, he was part of the team that grew an entrepreneurial and innovative new TV/online retail business from scratch to an annual turnover of £200 million. Most recently, during his five year tenure at the world's leading visual effects studio MPC, Glenn developed an industry-leading marketing, social media and event strategy for the Global Recruitment function which saw the studio become the world's largest volume recruiter of VFX talent. Glenn's role at Grammatik is to lead the overall focus for the client portfolio, overseeing projects and campaigns whilst supporting senior management to help grow Grammatik's reach and expand the business. Glenn Matchett - www.grammatikagency.com
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Q: choose default view with PDF objects I am using HTML 5 object tags to embed PDFs on my pool teams website. On Safari, the PDF automatically fits to the width that I've assigned to the div that the PDF displays in. On Chrome, the PDF size is set to fullsized, so it looks zoomed at first.
Here's my code
<object data="docs/Pool Schedule.pdf?#view=fitH" type="application/pdf" width="660" height="440">
    <param name="view" value="fitH" />
</object>

I have added a parm tag as well as appended ?#view=fitH in attempts to get another default view. Neither seems to do anything .
I'm wondering if there's a way default all browsers to the fit width view (screenshot 2).
If you want to view the website, it's Kingston8Ball.com
note: I realize both photos are with Chrome, but for simplicity I just took the second screenshot with the same browser and the desired view rather than switching browsers.

A: This isn't exactly the answer I was looking for in my question, but it's an alternative solution with minimal effort. I ended up using Viewer JS. With this tool I just copy the JS source files to the root of my website and then add the following line to my HTML files where I want the PDF iFrame to appear.
<iframe frameBorder="" id="viewer" src = "http://kingston8ball.com/ViewerJS#/docs/League Rules 2015.pdf" width='650' height='500' allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen></iframe>

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