Books

I don’t know what a perfect life is. I don’t think anyone does. We all have our own idea of what perfection looks like, and for most of us, it’s probably different than what someone else might consider to be perfect. Perfection is a subjective concept, and that’s why I believe there’s no such thing…

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently released the 318-14 code, which is the first update to the 318 code since 2008. The biggest change in this new code is the requirement for concrete to have a minimum compressive strength of 6,000 psi (41 MPa) for structural applications. This change was made to align with the…

The Rebel is a novel by Albert Camus that tells the story of a man’s revolt against the status quo. The protagonist, Meursault, is an outsider who doesn’t conform to society’s expectations and instead chooses to live his life according to his own rules. This leads him into conflict with those around him, and ultimately…

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of ACI 301, “Specifications for Structural Concrete.” The document was prepared by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301, and approved by the ACI Board of Directors in December 1963. It was published in February 1964. The document has been revised several times since its…

In his book, A New Kind of Science, Stephen Wolfram presents a radical new approach to understanding the world. He argues that the traditional scientific method is no longer adequate for explaining the complexities of the natural world. Instead, he proposes a new kind of science based on computational thinking. Wolfram’s ideas have been met…

In “The Fall”, Albert Camus tells the story of a man who has lost his way. The man, known only as Meursault, is a French Algerian living in Paris. He is a loner who lives a simple life and seems to have no emotions. One day, he kills an Arab man for no reason and…

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle has been one of the most popular books in recent years. It is a book about finding inner peace and happiness. Tolle’s message is that we need to find our true selves in order to be truly happy. The book has sold millions of copies and has been translated…

Achilles in Vietnam is a book about the psychological effects of war on soldiers. The author, Jonathan Shay, is a psychiatrist who treated Vietnam veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the book, he uses the story of Achilles from Homer’s Iliad to explain how PTSD can affect soldiers. Shay argues that like Achilles, many…

I just finished reading Alanna the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce, and I loved it! It’s the first book in the Song of the Lioness series, and it tells the story of Alanna, a girl who disguises herself as a boy so she can train to be a knight. The book is full of adventure,…

A Moveable Feast Summary by Ernest Hemingway is a timeless classic that tells the story of a young writer, living in Paris during the 1920s. The book is filled with beautiful prose and descriptions of Hemingway’s experiences in the city. It is a must-read for anyone who loves literature or wants to learn more about…