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2. Block-stacking problem - Wikipedia

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   The first nine blocks in the solution to the single-wide block-stacking problem with the overhangs indicated. In statics, the block-stacking problem (sometimes known as The Leaning Tower of Lire (Johnson 1955), also the book-stacking problem, or a number of other similar terms) is a puzzle concerning the stacking of blocks at the edge of a table.

3. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes

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   Because of the increased weight of timber cargoes on a deck, the Code requires the ship's stability to be calculated according to a set list of criteria and guidance. [4] The 2011 update to the Code include the addition of loop lashing as an optional shipboard practice compared with top-over lashing for securing timber deck cargoes. [6]

4. Stowage plan for container ships - Wikipedia

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   Container slot, position or cell – names of the spaces that containers can be loaded in. On a stowage plan their positions are identified by a six-digit coordinate number: Bay-Bay-Row-Row-Tier-Tier. [3] [5] [12] In the example image the position coordinates of the containers are: Blue container; 530788; Red Container: 531212; Green container ...

5. Beam (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   Graphical representation of the dimensions used to describe a ship. Dimension "b" is the beam at waterline.. The beam of a ship is its width at its widest point. The maximum beam (B MAX) is the distance between planes passing through the outer sides of the ship, beam of the hull (B H) only includes permanently fixed parts of the hull, and beam at waterline (B WL) is the maximum width where the ...

6. California’s evacuees agonized over when to leave and what to ...

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   A vintage green-leather Rolex watch case. An Alekos Fassianos painting. A hard drive and albums with family photos. Phone chargers and laptops. Medications and passports, of course. Some clothes ...

7. She took a DNA test for fun. Police used it to charge her ...

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   The detective said a woman from Identifinders International, a genetic genealogy investigation firm, would call her about her DNA to help with identifying closer relatives, according to Jenna.

8. Deck (building) - Wikipedia

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   Residential decks may contain spaces for cooking and seating. Cooking areas ideally should be situated near the patio door while out of the way from general foot traffic. Dining spaces will include patio tables. For a typical six-person outdoor patio table building, an area of 3.7 m × 4.9 m (12 ft × 16 ft) is ideal.

9. Some call it Twixmas. Others call it Feral Week. The period ...

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   The holidays are happening and we all need a break. Why taking time off during Twixmas matters. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos ...