A three storey structure having a square footprint of 225 m² is constructed on a clayey deposit. The structure is planned to be supported by square isolated footings having a width of 2m and spaced at 5m center to center. A typical borehole indicates that the soil consists of 2m fill layer at the top (g=17KN/m³) followed by a very stiff clay layer 2m thick (gsat=18.5KN/m³) underlain by a normally consolidated soft clay layer of 4.5m thickness (gsat=17KN/m³) followed by a rock layer extending down to the bottom of borehole. The foundations are laid on top of the stiff clay layer. Water table is located at the top of the stiff clay layer. Undisturbed samples were taken from the middle of each clay layer and consolidation tests done on undisturbed samples indicated the following:

 Stiff Clay: Cc=0.15; Cs = 0.02; P_c = 120 kPa; e₀=0.9

 Soft Normally Consolidated Clay: Cc=0.38; Cs = 0.06; e₀=1.0

a) Draw a sketch representing the various problem components.

b) The isolated foundations are subjected to a stress of 140 kPa. Calculate the consolidation settlement. Consider the very stiff clay as one layer and divide soft clay layer into two equal sub-layers. Calculate settlement under one typical foundation.

c) What would be the maximum additional stress applied on a central foundation from two neighboring foundations (situated at the left and right sides of the central foundation). Is it necessary to consider the additional stresses from neighboring foundations in the settlement calculations?

d) A concern is the differential settlement between isolated adjacent footings. It was decided to change the design to have the structure founded on a raft foundation subjected to a stress of 45 kPa. Compute the consolidation settlement and comment on the results.

Business Applications  Operating leverage: Description of business for Caterpillar, Inc.

With 2014 sales and revenues of $55.184 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments—Resource Industries, Construction Industries, and Energy & Transportation (formerly Power Systems)—and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Caterpillar is also a leading U.S. exporter.

Description of business for the Kroger Company from its Form 10-K:

The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. As of January 31, 2015, we are one of the largest retailers in the nation based on annual sales. . . .

As of January 31, 2015, Kroger operated, either directly or through its subsidiaries, 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores, 1,330 of which had fuel centers. Approximately 48% of these supermarkets were operated in Company-owned facilities, including some Company-owned buildings on leased land. Our current strategy emphasizes self-development and ownership of store real estate. Our stores operate under several banners that have strong local ties and brand recognition. Supermarkets are generally operated under one of the following formats: combination food and drug stores (“combo stores”); multi-department stores; marketplace stores; or price impact warehouses.

Required

1. Determine which company appears to have the higher operating leverage.
2. Write a paragraph or two explaining why the company you identified in Requirement a might be expected to have the higher operating leverage.
3. If revenues for both companies increased by 5 percent, which company do you think would likely experience the greater percentage increase in operating earnings? Explain your answer

// This program ask the user to enter a character. It then performs a

// linear search on a character array and display the number of times

// that the character appears on the array. If the character is not in the

// array, then it will display a message saying that is was not found.

// Add the necessary code for the program to work.

// NOTE:

// You don't have to edit anything in the main(), just in the searchArray() function.

// EXAMPLES:

// Input: Enter a letter to search for: h

// Output: The are 2 number of 'h' letters in the list

// Input: Enter a letter to search for: n

// Output: The are 2 number of 'n' letters in the list

// Input: Enter a letter to search for: z

// Output: The letter z was not found in the list

#include<iostream>

using namespace std;

int searchArray(char[], int, char); // function prototype

const int SIZE = 10;

int main()

{

              //char charArray[SIZE] = {'h', 'h', 'a', 'r', 'p', 'o', 'o', 'n', 'n', '\0'};

              char charArray[SIZE] = "hharpoonn";

              int found;

              char ch;

              cout << "Enter a letter to search for: ";

              cin >> ch;

              found = searchArray(charArray, SIZE, ch);

              if (found == 0)

                             cout << "The letter " << ch

             << " was not found in the array" << endl;

              else

                             cout << "The are " << found << " number of '" << ch

                                           <<"' letters in the array" << endl;

              return 0;

}

//*******************************************************************

//                      searchArray

//

// task:       This searches an array for a particular value

// data in:       Array of values, the number of

//                elements in the array, and the value searched for

//                in the array

// data returned: Number of times the value appears in the list or 0

//                                                      if the value is not found

//

//*******************************************************************

int searchArray(char array[], int numElems, char value)

{

              // Counter, contains the number of times the character appears on the array.

              int count = 0;

              // Add code to search the array and count the number of times the

              // character appears in it.

              // HINT: for-loop similar to the one in linearSearch.cpp

              // Complete the return statement. If the value is found, returns the

              // number of characters founded. If the value is not found, 0 is returned.

              return _________;

}

Write a Java program that sorts an array of “Student” in an aescending order of their “last names”. The program should be able to apply (Insertion sort):

Student [] studs = new Student[8];

s[0] = new Student("Saoud", "Mohamed", 3.61);

s[1] = new Student("Abdelkader", "Farouk", 2.83);

s[2] = new Student("Beshr" , "Alsharqawy", 1.99);

s[3] = new Student("Nader", "Salah", 3.02);

s[4] = new Student("Basem", "Hawary", 2.65);

s[5] = new Student("Abdullah", "Babaker", 2.88);

s[6] = new Student("Abdelaal", "Khairy", 3.13);

s[7] = new Student("Mohamedain", "Marsily", 4.00);

public class SumMinMaxArgs {
    private int[] array;
    // You will need to write the following:
    //
    // 1. A constructor that takes a reference to an array,
    //    and initializes an instance variable with this
    //    array reference
    //
    // 2. An instance method named sum, which will calculate
    //    the sum of the elements in the array.  If the array
    //    is empty (contains no elements), then this will
    //    will return 0.  You will need a loop for this.
    //
    // 3. An instance method named min, which will return
    //    whichever element in the array is smallest.
    //    You can assume that min will only be called if the
    //    array is non-empty (contains at least one element).
    //    You will need a loop for this.  You may use the
    //    Math.min method here (see link below for more)
    //    https://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/lang/math_min_int.htm
    //
    // 4. An instance method named max, which will return
    //    whichever element in the array is largest.
    //    You can assume that max will only be called if the
    //    array is non-empty (contains at least one element).
    //    You will need a loop for this.  You may use the
    //    Math.max method here (see link below for more)
    //    https://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/lang/math_min_int.htm
    //
    // TODO - write your code below


    // DO NOT MODIFY parseStrings!
    public static int[] parseStrings(String[] strings) {
        int[] retval = new int[strings.length];
        for (int x = 0; x < strings.length; x++) {
            retval[x] = Integer.parseInt(strings[x]);
        }
        return retval;
    }

    // DO NOT MODIFY main!
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int[] argsAsInts = parseStrings(args);
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(argsAsInts);
        System.out.println("Sum: " + obj.sum());
        System.out.println("Min: " + obj.min());
        System.out.println("Max: " + obj.max());
    }
}

Sum: 15
Min: 1
Max: 5

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertArrayEquals;
import org.junit.Test;

public class SumMinMaxArgsTest {
    @Test
    public void testParseStringsLength0() {
        assertArrayEquals(SumMinMaxArgs.parseStrings(new String[0]),
                          new int[0]);
    }

    @Test
    public void testParseStringsLength1() {
        assertArrayEquals(SumMinMaxArgs.parseStrings(new String[]{"1"}),
                          new int[]{1});
    }

    @Test
    public void testParseStringsLength2() {
        assertArrayEquals(SumMinMaxArgs.parseStrings(new String[]{"1", "42"}),
                          new int[]{1, 42});
    }

    @Test
    public void testSumArrayLength0() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[0]);
        assertEquals(0, obj.sum());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSumArrayLength1() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1});
        assertEquals(1, obj.sum());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSumArrayLength2() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2});
        assertEquals(3, obj.sum());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSumArrayLength3() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2, 3});
        assertEquals(6, obj.sum());
    }

    @Test
    public void testSumArrayLength4() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2, 3, 4});
        assertEquals(10, obj.sum());
    }
    
    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength1() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength2MinFirst() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength2MinSecond() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{2, 1});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength3MinFirst() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2, 3});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength3MinSecond() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{2, 1, 3});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength3MinThird() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{3, 2, 1});
        assertEquals(1, obj.min());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMaxArrayLength1() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1});
        assertEquals(1, obj.max());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMaxArrayLength2MaxFirst() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{2, 1});
        assertEquals(2, obj.max());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMaxArrayLength2MaxSecond() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{1, 2});
        assertEquals(2, obj.max());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMaxArrayLength3MaxFirst() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{3, 2, 1});
        assertEquals(3, obj.max());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMinArrayLength3MaxSecond() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{2, 3, 1});
        assertEquals(3, obj.max());
    }

    @Test
    public void testMaxArrayLength3MaxThird() {
        SumMinMaxArgs obj = new SumMinMaxArgs(new int[]{2, 1, 3});
        assertEquals(3, obj.max());
    }
} // SumMinMaxArgsTest

The Ethics Committee of the Podunk CPA Society (an Ethics Charging Authority) received a complaint from Ms. Mildred May, 123 Lovely Lane, Hartsville, Podunk concerning Maurice Jones, CPA of Jones and Jones, CPAs also located in Hartsville. Ms. May owns a Floral Shop in town and states in her complaint that in May of 2017 she decided to change CPAs. From about January of 2014 until May of 2017 Mr. Jones had been preparing monthly reports and filing tax returns for Ms. May. In May of 2017 she hired her nephew (who had just opened his own office,) Mr. Carl Cross to do her accounting and tax services. In her complaint dated June 30, 2017 she alleges that Mr. Jones will not release the appropriate QuickBooks data files to her new accountant, Mr. Cross. In her complaint she states that both she and her nephew have contacted the predecessor CPA several times by phone and e-mail.

You are the investigator assigned to this case and have determined that:

Mr. Jones is a Member of the Podunk CPA Society, but not the AICPA.

Mr. Jones has been contacted by Ms. May and Mr. Cross several times during the period May of 2017 through June 30.

Mr. Jones did return all client source documents (hard copy) and copies of all deliverables-monthly reports (hard-copy) via US Mail on June 15, 2017. He sent everything certified mail and has a receipt.

Ms. May acknowledged receipt of the above, but needs the QuickBooks data files.

Mr. Jones did use QuickBooks to prepare monthly reports for the Floral Shop, but asserts that since he did the work (inputting the data etc.) the data files are his and has not sent them to either Ms. May nor her nephew.

Answer the following questions in well-developed paragraphs

1.            In your opinion which Rule(s) or Section(s) of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct has Mr. Jones allegedly violated? Please provide direct quotes of the rules or sections (cut and paste) that SPECIFICALLY address this situation including quotation marks and citations from the current AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

2.            Describe your finding (Basically Violation or No Violation) and the reasons for it in a well-developed paragraph. Just to review, your choices are:

No violation

No further action

Expulsion

Suspension

Admonishment

Letter of Corrective Action

Would your sanction include CPE or publication? Explain/expand.

Mackenzie Dell graduated from university six years ago with an undergraduate degree in finance. Although she is satisfied with her current job, her goal is to become aninvestment banker. She feels that an MBA degree would allow her to achieve her goal. After examining schools, she has narrowed her choice to either Maple Leaf University or Stars and Stripes University. Although internships are encouraged by both schools, to get class credit for the internship, no salary can be paid. Other than internships, neither school will allow its students to work while enrolled in its MBA program. Mackenzie currently works at the money management firm of Copper Sachs. Her annual salary at the firm is $68,000 per year, expected to increase at 2.5 percent per year until retirement. She is currently 28 years old and expects to work for 35 more years. Her current job includes a fully paid health insurance plan, and her current average tax rate is 26.5 percent. Mackenzie has a savings account with enough money to cover the entire cost of her MBA program. The Faculty of Management at Maple Leaf University is one of the top MBA programs in the country. The MBA degree requires two years of full-time enrollment at the university. The annual tuition is $55,000, payable at the beginning of each school year. Books and other supplies are estimated to cost $3,000 per year. Mackenzie expects that after graduation from Maple Leaf, she will receive a job offer for about $110,000 per year, with a $15,000 signing bonus. The salary at this job will increase at 4 percent per year. Because of the higher salary, her average income tax rate will increase to 30 percent. The School of Business at Stars and Stripes University began its MBA program 16 years ago and is less well known than Maple Leaf University's Faculty of Management. Stars and Stripes University offers an accelerated, one-year program, with a tuition cost of $85,000 to be paid upon graduation. Books and other supplies for the program are expected to cost $4,500. Mackenzie thinks that she will receive an offer of $90,000 per year upon graduation, with an $18,000 signing bonus. The salary at this job will increase at 3.25 percent per year. Her average tax rate at this level of income will be 28.5 percent. Both schools offer a health insurance plan that will cost $3,000 per year, payable at the beginning of the year. Mackenzie also estimates that room and board expenses will cost $2,000 more per year at both schools than her current expenses, payable at the beginning of each year. The appropriate discount rate is 6.5 percent. 1. What other, perhaps non-quantifiable, factors affect Mackenzie's decision to get an MBA? 2. Assuming all salaries are paid at the end of each year, which is the best option for Mackenzie—from a strictly financial standpoint. 3. Suppose, instead of being able to pay cash for her MBA, Mackenzie must borrow the money. The current borrowing rate is 4.8 percent. How would this affect her decision? It would be great help if excel exhibits could also be provided.

Carter Louis, a 25-year-old male, the eldest of three siblings in a middle class family, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He is currently in an inpatient unit.

His parents and a close relative reported he has been reserved and shy since childhood, rarely initiating a conversation or any activity and hesitant to talk to others. Behavioral changes were noticed by members of the family as he entered adolescence but were taken in a lighter vein and ignored. His irritable nature and antisocial behavior worsened over the years, and recently, he had a violent bust out on a minor financial issue with a neighbor.

There was no history of any complicated trauma, no alcohol or drug dependence, nor physical or psychiatric illness of the mother during pregnancy. His was in school from age four through 19. There are no reports of school phobias or any kind of learning difficulty. He quit his studies in accordance with his parents’ advice. He prefers indoor and solo games, such as video games, rarely indulges in group activities, and does not have very healthy relationships with his younger siblings. His activities are mostly sedentary. He at times regrets not being sent to a more established and well reputed high school.

The mental status examination revealed that his eye contact was not continuous and he moved his eyes suspiciously and furtively. He tried a little hard to change the body postures and lethargic movements of the limbs (particularly) were also noticed. Quantity of speech was reduced, and he became hesitant on expression of some of his views and beliefs. During conversation, there were blank intervals and tangentiality in his train of thoughts, with changes in pitch. Generalizations based on inappropriate or limited information were also present. He was not able to understand and use the concepts easily. His attention and concentration were intact to an extent. Reaction time was normal, and no compulsive acts or habits were present. Orientation to time, place, and person were intact. His insight into the illness was minimal, as he completely attributed it to others around him.

Carter’s dad reported suspicious behavior, and delusions of reference, persecution (such as a relative inflicting him with some mantras), auditory (sounds of people talking about him), and olfactory (poisoning of the air). Hallucinations were also present but were rare. On investigation, it was learned that, in the prodromal state Carter presents nonspecific symptoms like loss of interest, irritability, oversensitivity, lack of appetite, and insomnia. The parents reflected on his non-compliant behavior makes administration of medication difficult for them (who then resort to tricks, such as saying, “These drugs are for your psycho-sexual disorder,” as he once had a hallucination that his genital nerve was being cut).

In addition to the presence of the atypical clinical features, a history of head injury was reported when Carter was 10 years old, when a metal rod pierced his fore brain. Deterioration of psycho-social functioning was observed and reported by the parents.

Questions"

What diagnosis would you give Carter? Please match Carter’s symptoms with the DSM-5 criteria.

What recommendations relative to medications would you make? Name the type of typical or atypical antipsychotic you would prescribe and identify the dosing and administration

The O’Rourke family lives on a small farm in Iowa and comprises David, aged 30; his wife, Mary, aged 29; and two children: Bridget, aged 7, and Michael, aged 6. Both David and Mary are second-generation Irish. Before purchasing their farm 5 years ago, David sold farm equipment in Ohio. The O’Rourkes are Catholic; Mary converted to Catholicism when they married. David, who works long hours outdoors, is concerned about profitability from his corn crop because of the unpredictable size of the harvest, and thus, his income varies depending on the weather. Mary did not work outside the home because she wanted to be with their children until they started school. However, because both children are now school age, Mary has discussed with David the possibility of working part time to supplement the family income. He would prefer that she stay at home, but Mary is anxious to return to the workforce and believes the timing is right. Both David and Mary are happy with just two children and do not desire more. They use the rhythm method for family planning. Eating a healthy breakfast is important to the O’Rourkes. Because eggs are readily available on the farm, they have fried eggs with potato bread and juice at least four times a week. Their main meal in the evening usually includes meat, potatoes, and a vegetable. David enjoys a glass of beer with dinner. David has been a little edgy lately because of his concerns about the corn crop. He admits to having some minor chest pain, which he attributes to indigestion. His last visit to a physician was before their marriage. Mary knows David is concerned about finances and believes it would help if she had a job. Bridget and Michael spend a lot of time outside playing and doing some minor chores for their parents. Both children enjoy school and are looking forward to returning in the fall. Bridget is starting to show concern over her appearance. She does not like her red hair and all the freckles on her face. Her teacher has noted that Bridget has trouble reading and may need glasses. Michael wants to be a farmer like his Dad but worries about his Dad being tired at night. The O’Rourkes have not taken a vacation since they were married. They go to the state fair in the summer, which is the extent of their trips away from home. They are active in the church and attend services every Sunday. 1.Describe the O’Rourke family structure in terms of individual roles. 2.Identify two potential health problems related to the O’Rourke’s dietary practices. 3.Identify potential health-risk factors for the O’Rourkes as a family unit and for each family member. 4.Explain the relationship between risk factors and ethnicity specific to the O’Rourke family and their Irish heritage. 5.Describe culturally competent health-promotion strategies for the identified risk factors for the O’Rourke family. 6.Describe the O’Rourke family’s fertility practices. Are they congruent with their Irish background and religious beliefs?