Rise One World Trade Center

Rise One World Trade Center Rise One World Trade Center To anyone lucky enough to have visited the old World Trade Center, there will always be a complex mix of emotions. Despair at the tragedy and loss often mingle with nostalgia for an old structure that was beloved by so many. Just as images of heartbreak come to mind readily, so too, is it still possible for many to envision the long, green carpet that led to the tourist elevators, picture the grandeur of the giant chandeliers in the foyer, and feel the drop in their stomachs as they sped upward in the high-speed elevator.That is why it will be such a momentous and emotional moment when a new building opens on the site later this summer in the form of the 9/11 Memorial. And why it will be even more emotional when One World Trade Center (or as it will always be known to many, The Freedom Tower), is completed months later for its 2013 opening.The placement of these mega columns allowed for the first few floors of One WTC to be buil t out. Image courtesy of the Port Authority/WTCProgess.An Engineering MarvelLynda Tollner, program director on1 WTC with The Port Authority of New York New Jersey, knows this work is special. There are a few fun moments, I have to say. Sometimes if I need to clear my head a little bit, Ill take my camera, go out to the site, take a few pictures and say Ok, were really doing something spectacular here. Spectacular may be an understatement.For, in addition to becoming the spiritual center of a city and to a large extent, a country, 1 WTC will also become one of the worlds preeminent engineering marvels when it opens its doors.Using 14,000-psi concrete up to the 20th floor and then 12,000-psi and 8,000-psi concrete on higher floors, this will be one of the sturdiest structures ever built. This high-rise is a kind of a hybrid building. It has a concrete core and steel frame, said Tollner. Your typical high-rise would be all steel, or if it was a bed and breakfast or residential buildin g, it might be all concrete.The facade of One World Trade Centers base is made of prismatic glass and an aluminum screen. The crystalline form captures an ever-evolving display of refracted light. Image courtesy of the Port Authority/WTCProgess.Starting with the 185-foot podium, the enormous concrete base of the building that will be draped in ultra-clear Sapphire glass (PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA), the next 69 floors will be sheathed behind an innovativeglass curtain wall that will give the building a stunningly sleek appearance. A spire will then top off the structure, rising more than 400 feet off the roof.However, this is just the beginning, as unlike its 1970s predecessor, the 21st century version of the World Trade Center will also be a marvel of green engineering. Scheduled to receive a LEED Gold rating, the Port Authority is calling the 1,776-foot-tall structure, designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP, The most environmentally sustainable project of its size in the world.Making Green Business as UsualAccording to Eduardo del Valle, lead architect with the Port Authoritys program manager, STV, Inc., New York City, its energy wertmiger zuwachs exceeds code requirements by 20%, in large part due to three fuel cells that will generate 1.2 MW of power, 23% of the sitewide load. Steam created by the heat generated by these fuel cells will be used for hot water and heating in the podium of the structure and the entrances, amounting to 70,000 Btus of high-grade heat and 500,000 Btus of low-grade heat. In addition, rainwater will be harvested for a variety of uses, including fire protection, supplemental cooling, and even irrigation for the landscaping in the plaza.Steel reinforcing bars were intsalled before the concrete was poured to form the floors of the Memorial Museum. Image courtesy of the Port Authority/WTCProgess.Overall, the goal is to eventually power 35% of the complex with green power, and the more ambitious, long-term pl an is to reach as much as 70%.Del Valle describes the thinking behind the project. We all talk about making sustainability a way of life for us designers and builders. And in this project, I think weve gotten pretty close to that, he says. I remember when I became LEED AP way back when, it was a big deal just to put the focus on it. Now with this project, its just become business as usual.The original World Trade Center will always retain a nostalgic glow for many, and it goes without saying that it will never truly be replaced. But with this tower growing daily as it ascends into the skyline it will someday dominate, it is clear to see that something awe-inspiring is taking shape. For the engineers involved, however, there are still mountains to climb before the celebration can begin.Im still aiming for the top, says Tollner. Im trying to get to the top of that building.Im still aiming for the top. Im trying to get to the top of that building.Lynda Tollner, 1 WTC program director, Port Authority of New York/New Jersey

Fitness Standards for Officer Accessions

Fitness Standards for Officer AccessionsFitness Standards for Officer AccessionsThere are three typical ways to become an officer in the Air Force.The Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a service academy that is highly competitive with some of the toughest colleges in the nation.The USAFA graduates roughly 800 officers each year after a challenging four-year program.The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course (AFROTC) is also a highly competitive four-year training program that creates roughly 2,000 officers each year.The third method to become an Air Force Officer is to complete college and apply to Officer Training School (OTS). OTS is designed to be a flexible training program that increases or decreases its applicants depending upon the needs of the Air Force.OTS has ranged in annual graduation rates from numbers as low as 300 or as high as 7,000. Assessment Regardless of your accession into the Air Force, you will be required to take a fitness test.Typically, your first fitness test will be an assessment called the Physical Fitness Baseline (PFB) and usually occurs within the first week of your training.There are four components to the Physical Fitness Baseline / Physical Fitness AssessmentPushups (1 minute), Crunches (1 minute), Abdominal Circumference Measurement (inches), and the 1.5 miles timed run.All events and the measurement are timed and monitored. All event point scores vary according to age and gender. The body composition score varies with gender, but not height or age. While attending OTS, AFROTC, or the Air Force Academy, you will be required to participate in daily physical conditioning (PC), and you must also pass the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), to graduate from the program. Daily PC will entail aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility conditioning.Slow runs in the 3-5 mile range are typical, but a focus on faster paced timed runs in preparation for the 1.5 miles timed run will also be practiced. The Air Force has recently implemented ne w fitness standards (effective Oct 2013 and updated 2015), all Basic Officer Trainees must achieve a minimum passing composite score to meet the physical fitness requirement to graduate from the program. (see minimums below) To pass the PFA, you must achieve a total minimum score of 75pts, the total from all three events and body composition measurement. Members will receive a score on a 0 to 100 point scale based on the following maximum component scores 60 points for cardio-respiratory / aerobic fitness assessment (1.5-mile run), 20 points for body composition (abdominal circumference), 10 points for push-ups, and 10 points for crunches. To receive the maximum possible score for push-ups, crunches, and the 1.5-mile run, you would have to perform the following Maximum Points to Max the PT Test Males under the age of 30 must obtain the following scores and measurementsThe Abdominal Circumference (AC) must be less than 32.5 inches, 58 crunches, 67 push-ups, 1.5 miles in 912 Femal es under the age of 30 must obtain the following scores and measurementsThe Abdominal Circumference (AC) must be less than 29 inches,51 crunches, 42 push-ups, 1.5 miles in 1106 Minimum Points to Pass the PT Test Males under the age of 30 must obtain the following scores and measurementsThe Abdominal Circumference (AC) must be no greater than 39 inches.42crunches, 33 push-ups, 1.5 miles in 1336. Females under the age of 30 must obtain the following scores and measurementsThe Abdominal Circumference (AC) must be no greater than 35.5 inches.38 crunches, 18 push-ups, 1.5 miles in 1622. If you are over the age of 30 at the time of your officer training at OTS or AFROTC, you will have different charts for your age group. However, it is a bit of an unwritten rule to strive for the youngest age groups running times and PT scores for as long as you can throughout your career.Setting the example as a junior officer is almost a requirement.Setting the example as a senior officer on the Phy sical Fitness Assessment can set the tone for your entire command. The scores at your officer training will go into your record and recorded by theArmed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES II) This is the militarys database which provides worldwide medico-legal services and investigations.

A Look at Health Care Support Careers

A Look at Health Care Support CareersA Look at Health Care Support CareersWithout the women and men who work in health care support, the health care industry would be unable to function. Sure we need doctors, dentists, physical and occupational therapists and other health professionals, but without those who provide administrative and clinical support they would not be able to do their jobs. Here are several health care support careers. Dental Assistant Dental assistants provide different types of patient care and perform office duties and laboratory duties. Although some people receive training from dental assisting programs at community colleges and trade and technical schools, fruchtwein who want to enter this field receive on-the-job training. Some states license dental assistants. In 2009 dental assistants earned a zentralwert annual salary of $33,230 and zentralwert hourly wages of $15.98. Health Services Manager Health services managers plan, direct, coordinate and sup ervise the delivery of healthcare in facilities including hospitals and nursing homes. To work in this field one must earn a masters degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration or business administration. Every state in the US requires nursing care facility administrators to pass a licensing exam. Health services managers earned a zentralwert annual salary of $81,850 in 2009. Home Health kchengehilfe Home health aides provide basic care for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments or who have age-related problems. Home health aides receive on-the-job training from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or experienced aides. They must be certified if the agency for which they work receives reimbursement from Medicare or Medicaid. Home health aides earned a median annual salary of $20,480 and median hourly wages of $9.85 in 2009. Medical Assistant Medical assistants p erform administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians or other medical practitioners. Although medical assistants need only a high school diploma and on-the-job training, some complete a one to two-year formal training program. Medical assistants earned a median annual salary of $28,650 and median hourly wages of $13.77 in 2009. Medical Secretary Medical secretaries perform clerical duties in medical offices. To work as a medical secretary one must have a high school diploma and basic office skills. Formal training to learn medical terminology is also necessary. Medical secretaries earned a median annual salary of $30,190 and median hourly wages of $14.51 in 2009. Medical Transcriptionist Medical transcriptionists translate doctors and other medical professionals dictated recordings into written reports, correspondence and other documents. Though they arent required to have post-secondary training in medical transcription, many employers prefer to hire those who do. Medical transcriptionists earned a median annual salary of $32,600 and median hourly wages of $15.68 in 2009. Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aide Occupational therapist assistants help clients with activities and exercises specified in a treatment plan developed with an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy aides prepare materials and equipment used during treatment. They also perform clerical duties. Occupational therapist assistants are required to have an associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or technical school, while occupational therapy aides usually receive most of their training on the job. In over 40 states occupational therapist assistants are required to be licensed, registered or certified. Occupational therapy aides do not have this requirement. Occupational therapist assistants earned a median annual salary of $50,250 and median hourly wages of $24.16 in 2009 while Occupational therapy aides earned $25,730 per year and $12.37 per hour. Physical Therapist Assistant and Aide Physical therapist assistants perform a variety of tasks under physical therapists direction. Physical therapy aides help make therapy sessions productive by performing tasks including keeping treatment rooms clean and organized. Physical therapists or physical therapist assistants supervise physical therapy aides. To work as a physical therapy assistant in many states one must earn an associate degree by completing an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Physical therapy aides usually need only a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Physical therapist assistants earned a median annual salary of $48,290 and median hourly wages of $22.22 in 2009. Physical therapy aides earned a median annual salary of $23,890 and median hourly wages of $11.49. Veterinary Assistant Veterinary assistants care for animals in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics. Only on-the-job training is needed for this job. Veterinary assistants earned a median annual salary of $21,700 and median hourly wages of $10.43 in 2009. SourcesBureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 EditionEmployment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online. Explore more Careers By Field or Industry Comparing Health Care Support CareersMinimum EducationLicenseMedian SalaryDental AssistantOn-the-Job TrainingLicense or registration req. in some states$33,230/yr. $15.98/hr.Health Services ManagerMasters degreeLicense req. to work in a nursing care facility$81,850/yr.Home Health AideOn-the-Job TrainingLicense req. if employed by an agency receiving Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement$20,480/yr. $9.85/hr.Medical AssistantOn-the-Job trainingNone$28,650/yr. $13.77/hr.Medical SecretaryOn-the-Job Training and coursework in medical terminologyNone$30,190/yr. $14.51Medical TranscriptionistPost-secondary training in medical transcription not required but p erferred.None$32,600/yr. $15.68/hr.Occupational Therapist AssistantAssociate or certificateLicense, certification or registration req. by most states$50,250/yr. $24.16/hr.Occupational Therapy AideOn-the-Job TrainingNone$25,730/hr. $12.37/hr.Physical Therapist AssistantAssociateLicense or registration req. in most states$48,290Physical Therapy AideAssociateLicense or registration req. in most states$23,890/yr. $11.49/hr.Veterinary AssistantOn-the-Job TrainingNone$21,700/yr. $10.43/hr.