A2 Gustac effiel has no brilliant reason at the end of 1800 AD 200 year old only, to reveal any greater faculty of engineering than, many seen anywhere else, including in India, as today it is dusted with the rust, showing at the end of 1800 AD Gustac cannot use a steel, which will not rust and the slant in structure is another defect they say. It has a short life if it is not repaired soon. On the contrary Qutub-minar *tower * *tapers,** and has a 14.3 metres (47 feet) base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres (9 feet) at the top of the peak.* *It contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps*. It is a plain square chamber of *red sandstone*, profusely carved with inscriptions, geometrical and arabesque patterns in Saracenic tradition on the entrances and the whole of the interior. The Qutb Minar was also begun by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak, in around 1202 (>800 year old)and completed by his successor, Muhammad-bin-Sam. It was damaged by lightning in 1326 and again in 1368, and was repaired by the rulers of the day, *Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1325-51) and Firuz Shah Tughluq (1351-88)*.The iron pillar at Qutub Minar in Delhi has remained *rust-free* for all these years. The solid iron pillar is ~7-m high and ~400-mm in diameter at the base. Why waste time on a weak architecture?. A5 Thank you Gopalakrishnan for condemning or comforting or canon-balling or condoning or compromising, yourself and Narayanaswamy , because of whom, my learning ,on that side also got improved, to repartee. Thanks again and again how nicely, thinking shifting self projection, on others, fell into its own trap. Great actor indeed. And one more to add, all languages have those words and you do know mainly in Malayalam; your friend only a few in English, and abortioned-learnt Latin etc; but I know 9 languages and can rebut every inch of your aggressions. Thanks again. Always caught red-handed!! KR IRS 4//5//4/23
On Mon, 3 Apr 2023 at 19:09, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 04-2023-04* > > Q1 How does Indian Railways decide the route and timetables for > new trains? > > A1 Prashant Tiwari,Indian Railways Enthusiast23h > > We often think about this question whenever a new train launches. Today I > will share a detailed explanation of how Indian Railways decides the route > and timetable of a new train. > > The Indian Railways follows a comprehensive process to decide the route > and timetables for new trains. The following steps are involved in this > process: > > 1. Traffic Survey: The first step in deciding the route and timetable for > a new train is conducting a traffic survey. During this survey, Indian > Railways analyzes the demand for a new train and its feasibility in terms > of passenger and freight traffic. The survey also takes into account the > competition from other modes of transportation. > > 2. Feasibility Study: Based on the data collected during the traffic > survey, Indian Railways carries out a feasibility study to determine the > viability of the proposed train. This study includes an analysis of the > infrastructure required for the train, the availability of resources such > as locomotives and coaches, and the potential revenue that the train could > generate. > > 3. Route Planning: Once the feasibility study is complete, Indian > Railways decides on the route for the new train. This involves selecting > the origin and destination stations, as well as the intermediate stations > that the train will stop at. The route is chosen based on the demand for > the train, the availability of infrastructure, and the competition from > other modes of transportation. > > 4. Timetable Planning: After the route has been finalized, Indian > Railways prepares a timetable for the new train. The timetable includes the > departure and arrival times for each station along the route, as well as > the duration of the journey. The timetable is designed to ensure that the > train operates efficiently and maximizes passenger and freight traffic. > > 5. Approval Process: Once the route and timetable have been finalized, > the proposal for the new train is submitted for approval. The proposal is > reviewed by various departments within Indian Railways, such as the > Commercial, Traffic, and Mechanical departments, before it is approved. > > 6. Implementation: After the proposal has been approved, Indian Railways > proceeds with the implementation of the new train. This involves arranging > for the necessary resources such as locomotives and coaches, as well as > coordinating with other departments to ensure that the train operates > smoothly. > > Overall, the process of deciding the route and timetables for new trains > in Indian Railways is a detailed and comprehensive process that involves > multiple steps and departments. The aim is to ensure that the train is > viable, efficient, and meets the needs of the passengers and the > organization. > > *My note- Often complaints from states like Kerala are, state request is > mostly ignored.* > > Q2 Why was the Eiffel Tower built? > > A2 Inshal, Writer and Quora Contributor Mar 26 > > The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic structures in the world, > instantly recognizable and beloved by people from all corners of the globe. > But have you ever wondered why this magnificent tower was built in the > first place? > > The Eiffel Tower was the brainchild of Gustave Eiffel, a French civil > engineer who had gained a reputation for designing and constructing some of > the most impressive structures of his time. *In the late 19th century, > France was preparing to host the 1889 World's Fair, a major international > event that would showcase the latest achievements in science, technology, > and arts.* > > Eiffel saw this as an opportunity to create something truly spectacular, > something that would capture the imagination of the world and leave a > lasting legacy for generations to come. He came up with the idea of > building a tower taller than any structure ever built before, a tower that > would become a symbol of France's engineering prowess and its commitment to > progress. > > *Eiffel and his team of engineers worked tirelessly for two years to > design and build the tower, using* advanced engineering techniques and > advanced materials for their time. When completed in 1889, the tower stood > at a staggering 324 meters tall, making it the tallest structure in the > world (at the time). > > *The cost of building the tower was also noteworthy, with the project > costing over 7 million French francs,* a staggering sum at the time. > Eiffel funded much of the project, and the French government provided > some additional funding. > > *The Eiffel Tower was an instant sensation, attracting millions of > visitors from all over the world to the* World's Fair and becoming a > beloved symbol of Paris and France itself. Over the years, it has been > used for various purposes, from scientific experiments to radio and > television broadcasts. It continues to be one of the most popular tourist > attractions in the world. > > Q3 Do buffet restaurants sometimes have a sign that says “eat > all you want”, but the employees tell you not to take more than one plate? > If so, why? > > A3 Bethann Siviter,Nurse- ASC1, disabled, AD handler, author, > Native AmericanMar 18 > > Because the signs say “EAT all you want” not “TAKE all you want”. > > They know that when offered a wide range of yumminess, *people’s eyes get > bigger than their stomachs and they take more than they will ever eat, and > the restaurant throws away a lot of food,* likely things someone else > could have eaten. > > I was at a buffet and heard a woman tell the staff to take her plate full > of food away, the lad asked if there was something wrong, she said “Yes, > it’s gotten cold while I was eating my salad…”. I noticed her plate had a > bunch of Crab Claws… I would have loved to have them, but they’d run out. > > *So, the reason for the “take only one plate” thing is because people can > be selfish, and the restaurant is trying to protect their food*, their > other customers, and the world from people who take things and don’t eat > them. Remember your mom saying “Eat your carrots, people somewhere else are > starving, so don’t you waste that food!” well, mom (like always) was right. > > There was a buffet we used to go to in Maine- the sign said “*All you can > eat $5. Edible food left on your plate will be charged at $6 a pound*”. > They had a big food scale and take away boxes - if you left plates with > food to be disposed of, it got put in a box waiting for you to ask for your > check. I think it was 50% of charges from the “take home” initiative went > to local charities serving the poor and to the soup kitchen in the big city > nearby. Some people did it on purpose to get a doggie bag but seeing > tourists who’d never been there before get told “That’s 22 for the buffet > and drinks, and 18 for the leftovers” was priceless. > > Oh, and since you paid for the food, you were expected to bring it home. > In Maine, and probably in other places, business had to pay for their trash > and food waste to be collected. > > Q4 Does electricity get saved by not using it? > > A4 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > The electric power generated and distributed cannot be saved. Depending > on load statistics power is generated. This generation is optional in hydro > electric, steam, diesel, atomic etc. > > There is adhoc generation which is slightly lesser than the actual > requirement. Hence power generation loss is not there. There is only > insufficiency. > > As far as consumers are concerned using less current reduce the power > consumption bill. However switching OFF lights, fans does not reduce > power bill much. Air condition, heater, motor etc are current consuming. > > Just because 20 or 30 homes switch off most lights and fans when not much > required, either the electricity board can reduce generation of power or > consumers get considerable reduction in power bill. *This is written in > the context of most homes use LED bulbs and tubes and less power consuming > fans.* > > Q5 Why do some people curse about everything? The English > language has enough words to perfectly describe all things appropriately. > > A5 Claire Jordan, Degree in biology and folklore; programmer, > shop owner, secretary on newspaper Mar 25 > > *Swearwords are the human equivalent of a dog growling or a cat hissing - > they express emotions, and as such can add emphasis to a sentence*. They > are also very versatile - for example here in Scotland you can happily say > “Fuckit, this fucking fucker’s fucking fucked again” and provided the > person you’re talking to knows what “this” is being referred to they’ll > understand the rest of the sentence completely, while also understanding > your feelings about it much more vividly than if you’d said “*How > unfortunate: this electrical implement has ceased to work again”.* > > Interestingly, swearwords also seem to be stored differently from other > language. **People with neurological disorders which prevent them from > speaking can sometimes still sing - or swear. > > *My note- **The last line is very important with respect to many* > > Q6 Can you put a junction box underground electrical wire? > > A6 Kev Go, Training Electricians (2012–present) Upvoted by Jay > Robertson, Electrical engineer for 40 years.1y > > *Yes, but that should be avoided if possible*. The junction will need to > be a specially designed for underground junctions and filled with an > insulating resin that fills all the spaces inside and between the cable > joins. This will not likely to be a cheap nor simple exercise. > > *My note- Some pumping motors are provided underneath. For them Junction > box is underneath soil.* > > In modern telecom installations, many times *junction boxes are > underneath false bottom, and for cleaning etc, lights are provided under > false bottom*. Cleaning under false bottom is a tough job which requires > skill mostly slow sucking vacuum cleaners etc. are used to clean dust > accumulating, without affecting switching cables underneath. > > Q7 What are the benefits of installing an exhaust fan on the > inside or outside of the wall (where there's no window)? > > A7 Gopala Krishnan.Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > *If chimney is not there, exhaust fan will do a lot in reducing > suffocation and cough while frying chilli added items*. > > In toilets an exhaust fan will remove bad odours. Normally fixed inside, > hole in the wall where fan blades will move. > > Q8 What is the effect of a low voltage high current on a > conductor? > > A8 David C. Moyer,Former Plant Engineer, Maintenance, > Environment Compliance Sun > > *Voltage has little effect on a conductor unless it is high enough to > greatly exceed the design voltage of the insulation.* “Low voltage” > probably makes that irrelevant. Current, on the other hand, makes all the > difference. Conductors are rated for a certain amount of current. > Significantly above the rated current capacity, even if the voltage is WAY > below the insulation’s rating, will result first in overheating and then, > it could result in melting of the conductor, or certainly charring the > insulation. Hopefully, all of your conductors are protected by current > limiting devices such as fuses and circuit breakers. > > Q9 Why do some people lock the doors from inside in train > coach? I have found it difficult to board the train because of it. > > A9 Prashant Tiwari, Indian Railways Enthusiast Sat > > *Actually, this is a two-way problem. Solving one will impact the other.* > > As we all have noticed, *the on board railway protection force, ticket > checking staff, and other staff always close the door at night. If you have > opened it, they will ask you to close it.* > > This is done to prevent unauthorised people or thieves from entering the > coach, but this solution brings another problem: passengers struggling to > board the train due to closed doors. > > Now what happens is that the staff closes the door and goes to sleep, so > there is no one to open the door whenever the train stops at any station. *In > AC coaches, there are attendants who can open the door, but in sleeper > coaches, it is problematic!* > > What is the solution? > > Its solution is automatic doors, and the railways is already working on > it. They have been installed in some premium trains, and someday we might > see automatic doors in normal mail and express trains as well. > > What shall we do in such situation? > > For now, if you face such a situation, *try to check nearby coaches first > and check whether any window near the gate is open or not. If yes, you can > ask those passengers to open the door for you.* > > If nothing works, run towards the AC coaches, and from there you can walk > through the AC coaches to reach your berth. > > My note- AC coaches have shutters in the vestibule are and cannot reach > one’s coach. > > The TTE is paid TA even while on duty to keep awake and open the door in > reservation coaches when it stops in a station. But a true fact is 90% TTE > after checking tickets is not seen. Only 90%. 10% are very sincere and do > their duty perfectly. > > Q10 What happened to HIV? It's not a bugbear anymore where I live. > > A10 Steven Haddock, Studied at York University (Canada)Wed > > *Back in the 1980s, if you got an HIV diagnosis, your average lifespan was > about 3 years.* > > *Today, if you get an HIV diagnosis, you’re likely to live three fewer > years that a person with a similar health profile. That’s an amazing > achievement.* > > * “Magic” Johnson, one of the first really famous people to reveal his HIV > diagnosis is going to turn 64 this year and has been living with the > disease for 31 years now.* > > Moreover, with modern treatments, if your virus load is “zero”, it’s clear > you can’t transmit the disease to anyone, which is one of the most > misunderstood parts of the disease right now. > > That being said, if you live in a less developed part of the world, HIV > and AIDS are still a major problem. Treatment for the disease is still on > the expensive side, and *in many places its common among prostitutes and > there’s a stigma about using preventative measures*. All that being said, > it appears that about 5% of humans are immune to the virus as their > T-Cells, which is the immune system cell the disease attacks, are naturally > immune to it. They’re also immune to the plague, which attacks the same > cells. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 03-04- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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