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Category:Structures

2009-05-15T18:04:24Z

Charlie123:

[[Architecture|Architectural]] structures.
[[Category:Architecture]]
[[Category:Civil Engineering]]

Category:Dams

2009-05-15T18:02:12Z

Charlie123:

[[Category:Civil Engineering]]
[[Category:Landmarks]]

Geotechnical engineering

2009-05-15T18:01:44Z

Charlie123:

'''Geotechnical engineering''' is the field of engineering concerned with earth materials, such as soils and rocks.

==Soil mechanics==
Soil mechanics is a key area of geotechnical engineering. Soils are made up of solid rock or mineral particles, water, and air. These three are known as the phases of soil. There are a number of standard properties of soil which are used in geotechnical engineering:
*Unit weight: the weight of a unit volume of soil.
*Voids ratio: the ratio of the volume of voids (Vv) to the volume of solids (Vs).
**Porosity: the ratio of the volume of voids (Vv) to the volume of the soil.
*Shear strength: the shear stress which causes the soil to fail.

[[Category:Civil Engineering]]

Category:Civil Engineering

2009-05-15T18:01:20Z

Charlie123: Created page with 'Category:Engineering'

[[Category:Engineering]]

Category:Construction

2009-05-15T18:00:56Z

Charlie123:

Construction
[[Category:Civil Engineering]]

Geotechnical engineering

2009-05-15T18:00:19Z

Charlie123:

Geotechnical engineering

2009-05-15T17:57:40Z

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Hydraulics

2009-05-15T17:53:29Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''Hydraulics''' is the study of the mechanical properties of liquids. Hydraulics includes topics such as pipe flow, computational fluid dynamics and erosion.'

'''Hydraulics''' is the study of the mechanical properties of liquids. Hydraulics includes topics such as pipe flow, computational fluid dynamics and erosion.

Concrete

2009-05-15T17:51:26Z

Charlie123:

'''Concrete''' is a material commonly used in construction. It is composed of cement, aggregate, water and special chemicals known as admixtures.

==Cement==
Usually, Portland cement is used to make concrete. Portland cement contains calcium silicates.

==Admixtures==
Admixtures change the properties of the concrete. Different admixtures are used depending on the requirements:
*Accelerators make the concrete harden faster.
*Pigments change the colour of the concrete.
*Bonding agents create a good bond when adding new concrete to old.

==Reinforced concrete==
Concrete is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. To make it a more useful construction material, steel bars are often installed in fresh concrete, to increase the tensile strength.

[[Category:Materials]]

Concrete

2009-05-15T17:49:53Z

Charlie123:

'''Concrete''' is a material commonly used in construction. It is composed of cement, aggregate, water and special chemicals known as admixtures.

==Admixtures==
Admixtures change the properties of the concrete. Different admixtures are used depending on the requirements:
*Accelerators make the concrete harden faster.
*Pigments change the colour of the concrete.
*Bonding agents create a good bond when adding new concrete to old.

==Reinforced concrete==
Concrete is very strong in compression, but weak in tension. To make it a more useful construction material, steel bars are often installed in fresh concrete, to increase the tensile strength.

[[Category:Materials]]

Concrete

2009-05-15T17:48:28Z

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Queer as Folk

2009-05-15T17:40:56Z

Charlie123:

'''Queer as Folk''' is a UK television series following the lives of three gay men living in the city of Manchester. The three main characters are Stuart, Vince and Nathan (aged 15).

An American version of the show was made in 2000, produced by the [[Showtime]] channel. The setting for the US version was [[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania.

Queer as Folk

2009-05-15T17:39:51Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''Queer as Folk''' is a UK television series following the lives of three gay men living in the city of Manchester. An American version of the show was made in 2000, produced b...'

'''Queer as Folk''' is a UK television series following the lives of three gay men living in the city of Manchester.

An American version of the show was made in 2000, produced by the [[Showtime]] channel. The setting for the US version was [[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Ross

2009-05-15T17:36:05Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''Jonathan Ross''' is a film critic and television presenter in the United Kingdom. He presents Film 2009, his chat show called Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and a [[BBC]...'

'''Jonathan Ross''' is a [[film critic]] and television presenter in the United Kingdom. He presents Film 2009, his chat show called Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and a [[BBC]] radio show on Saturday mornings.

Sheffield

2009-05-15T17:34:24Z

Charlie123:

'''Sheffield''' is a major city in the [[United Kingdom]]. The South Yorkshire city is famous for its steel industry, although this is now in decline.

==Education==
There are two universities in Sheffield: the [[University of Sheffield]], and the newer [[Sheffield Hallam University]].

==Sport==
Sheffield is home to two football teams, both of whom play in the Championship: Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane).

==Transport==
===Rail===
Sheffield has rail links to most other major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

===Tram===
There is a light rail system, known as the Sheffield Supertram, in Sheffield. It is run by the [[Stagecoach Group]].

[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]

Sheffield

2009-05-15T17:32:09Z

Charlie123:

'''Sheffield''' is a major city in the [[United Kingdom]]. The South Yorkshire city is famous for its steel industry, although this is now in decline.

==Sport==
Sheffield is home to two football teams, both of whom play in the Championship: Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane).

[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]]

Stagecoach Group

2009-05-15T17:30:21Z

Charlie123:

'''Stagecoach Group''' is a major [[public transport]] provider in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[North America]]. It is one of the largest local bus operators in the UK, with a fleet of 7000 vehicles in around 100 towns and cities; it also runs South West Trains, the UK's busiest commuter rail service, East Midlands Trains, and [[tram]] services in [[Sheffield]] and [[Manchester]]. Stagecoach is also part of a joint venture running West Coast trains, linking [[London]] to [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]].

In North America Stagecoach companies operate a fleet of 2,800 vehicles, mainly operating commuter services.

Stagecoach was founded in 1980 by [[Brian Souter]], his sister Ann Gloag, and her husband Robin Gloag of [[Perth]], [[Scotland]], where the group is based. Brian Souter is an evangelical [[Christian]] and has given financial and moral support to campaigns opposing the repeal UK's "Section 28", a since-repealed law that prevented local schools from promoting [[homosexuality]].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/744503.stm</ref>

==Operations==
===UK===
Stagecoach run bus services in all parts of the UK, under 20 divisions, including:
*Cambridge & Peterborough
*East Kent
*Oxfordshire
*South
*South Yorkshire

===USA===
*Coach USA in the north-eastern United States
*Megabus services from Chicago and New York City

===Canada===
*Coach Canada

==Further Information==
* http://www.stagecoachgroup.com/scg/about/

==References==
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[[Category:Transportation]]

Virgin Trains

2009-05-15T17:27:34Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''Virgin Trains''' is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates trains on the major West Coast Main Line, between London, the West Midlands, North West Englan...'

'''Virgin Trains''' is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates trains on the major West Coast Main Line, between London, the West Midlands, North West England and Scotland. The company is owned 51% by the Virgin Group, and 49% by [[Stagecoach Group]].

==Routes==
*Route A: London - West Midlands
*Route B: London - Manchester
*Route C: London - Liverpool
*Route D: London - Chester/North Wales
*Route E: London - North West England/Scotland
*Route F: Birmingham - Glasgow and Edinburgh

[[Category:Train operating companies]]

Category:Train Operating Companies

2009-05-15T17:24:40Z

Charlie123:

[[Category:Rail transport]]

Category:Train Operating Companies

2009-05-15T17:22:53Z

Charlie123:

[[Category:Railroads]]

Category:Train Operating Companies

2009-05-15T17:22:35Z

Charlie123: Created page with 'Category:Railways'

[[Category:Railways]]

East Midlands Trains

2009-05-15T17:22:17Z

Charlie123: Created page with 'East Midlands Trains (EMT) operates trains in the United Kingdom, mostly between the major East Midlands cities and London. The company took over from Midland Mainline in 2007. ...'

East Midlands Trains (EMT) operates trains in the United Kingdom, mostly between the major East Midlands cities and London. The company took over from Midland Mainline in 2007.

All EMT's London routes run to/from London St Pancras.

==Routes==
EMT's routes include:
*Route 1: London to Leicester, Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham
*Route 2: Liverpool to Norwich via Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham and Peterborough
*Route 3: Local services in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
*Route 4: Local services between the East Midlands and the east coast

[[Category:Train operating companies]]

JCDecaux

2009-05-15T17:17:25Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''JCDecaux''' is a major advertising company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, named after its founder, Jean-Claude Decaux. The company operates in over 50 countries.'

'''JCDecaux''' is a major advertising company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, [[France]], named after its founder, Jean-Claude Decaux. The company operates in over 50 countries.

Oasis (band)

2009-05-15T17:15:29Z

Charlie123:

'''Oasis''' is a popular alternative [[Rock music|rock]] band hailing from [[Manchester]], [[England]]. The only constant members of the band have been the brothers Liam Gallagher (vocals) and Noel Gallagher ([[guitar]]/vocals and main songwriter). The other current members are guitarist Gem Archer and [[bass guitar|bass]] player Andy Bell.

Oasis' song "All Around The World" has been featured in [[commercial]]s for AT&T. They have had many hit singles including "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova."

==Discography==
Oasis have seven studio albums. All of them have topped the Album Chart in the UK.
*Definitely Maybe (1994)
*(What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
*Be Here Now (1997)
*Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
*Heathen Chemistry (2002)
*Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
*Dig Out Your Soul (2008)

[[Category:Alternative Rock Bands]]

Tracey Emin

2009-05-15T17:13:36Z

Charlie123: Created page with ''''Tracey Emin''' is a British artist, and one of the most famous of the Young British Artists group who found fame in the 1990s. She grew up in the seaside town of [[Margate...'

'''Tracey Emin''' is a British artist, and one of the most famous of the [[Young British Artists]] group who found fame in the 1990s. She grew up in the seaside town of [[Margate]].

[[Category:Artists]]