#Modern infrastructure

[theartisticcrow]

This is a post about light pollution and my absolute hatred of modern architecture and outdoor lighting.

This is not going to be a short post, but I had to get this anger and frustration off of my chest. Writing is the best way I know how to do that.

I have seen a great many stars fall from the sky. Most recently when I was out in the field in front of my house, roughly a month ago, and I was wandering around, listening to Queen on my headphones, and as I looked over towards the road, I saw a star fall from the sky. I stood there for a moment, unmoving, staring up at the part of the sky where I saw that beautiful flash of light as one life ended and it felt as though mine had only recently begun, and I thought to myself how this one was different from others that I had seen. It lasted longer, about two full seconds. I continued walking, a little happy yet also a little sad. How tragic it is, what humans will do to obtain power. They oppress people, they choose the cheapest options to save money that they do not need, and rarely do they seem to think things through. They'll do anything to get the people into their grasp. They will even steal the sky from us.

How fascinated we used to be with the stars, but not anymore, because the night sky looked so much different three hundred, four hundred years ago. People used to be able to look out their windows at night and see the entire galaxy. What do we get? A few specks of light scattered throughout the sky if we're lucky? If it is not a boring, grey abyss? I should not have to drive four days into the middle of the wilderness to see the night sky as it truly is. No one should have to put up with this. I remember, when I was fourteen or thirteen, when they built a big house on the property next to where I lived, with blacked out windows, a basketball court and a swimming pool. The owners were rarely ever there, and when they were, they were terribly obnoxious with their parties and loud music, perhaps not realising how exactly sound manages to travel through that part of the island. And yet, for some reason, they felt the need to install a big floodlight which did not even shine onto their own property, but rather the field in front of my house. It shined directly into my parents window, and so often did I wish I could shoot it with an arrow. Now, my family did not own the property that we lived on. We rented a house there and in the day, the property functioned as a business. I recall the day that they installed a floodlight shining over the small parking lot. I hated it then and I still hate it now. The only reason I did not throw rocks at it until it broke was because I did not want to accidentally set fire to the building, or get evicted. Not to mention, my parents would know that it was I who knocked down the light.

But it was so frustrating, because no one is there at night except for my family and our neighbours (until the landlord kicked them out so that she could use the space as her own personal office), so why should they need a floodlight at all? And why must it stretch so far across the property? I did not live out in the middle of nowhere, as much as it used to feel like it at times. There was plenty forest and farmland surrounding the area, but beyond that was just city and suburbs. It used to feel like the only place where you didn't have to see the ugly architecture of the city, but even it caught up eventually. The house that the obnoxious neighbours built was only one example. In the distant hills, there appeared more lights than there used to be, and when I stood at the top of the hill on the property and looked out over the land, I did not used to be able to see the cranes in the distance constructing five or seven story condos. I used to not have to worry about security cameras watching me. I used to be able to wander around in darkness. I used to be able to see the stars. There were many stars at one point, scattered throughout the night sky. It was not the entire galaxy, but it was still a nice sight. I used to see the stars, and now I get little more than the big dipper constellation. Some nights, I am not sure that I can see anything at all, especially when it is a night where there are more cars passing by than usual, and you cannot even see the road when they pass, because their headlights are so unnecessarily blinding.

The night itself used to have a different colour: orange and yellowish, not horrifically bright, but now it is plagued by sterile white lights. I might like to write a complaint to whichever council, board, or committee is in charge of architecture and construction and suchlike in this city, if only I knew how. But even then, I have little belief that it would make a difference, for I would be only one voice with no one to join me. We are capable of change, I am sure of it, but if only I knew exactly how. If only I knew exactly who were the right people to talk to, how to reach them, and what to say. If only more people knew how, then maybe we could recognise that we are not alone. People don't see the point in trying, for they do not feel like putting in that sort of effort because they do not believe it will make a difference if they as an individual do not participate. But tell me, how many individuals think that? How many of you people believe that your voice does not make a difference? Alone, it might not, but when placed among thousands of others who share that same belief, it makes a huge difference! Imagine what we could achieve if we all stood up together and called for action. Imagine if people realised just how much they are actually capable of, and imagine if they actually took the steps to do that thing.

It is not impossible that I could make a revolutionary change in my country, or my community at least, if I really put my mind to it. If I gathered people together, devised some kind of plan, or used all of my writing capabilities to speak against what I believe the government is doing wrong, it's not unrealistic to say that I could make an impact. Now imagine if an entire city's worth of people did that. Do you know how much is actually possible? Do you know how much could have already happened if we didn't wait until the fate of the world was on the line? If only I knew exactly how. If only I had the resources and information. If only I was more willing to take up more responsibility and actually start trying to do something. Ah, but what might parents say if I told them I needed to be driven to the post office to send a letter addressed to the city council? I'm sure they'd be supportive, but it might be an awkward conversation, especially if they tell me it probably won't do anything. And alas, I am a coward.

Look at this entire post. Look at what I have managed to write on such short notice because I felt like it. Imagine what I could do if I were given the right opportunity. This entire post, and all because I was pissed that I could barely see the northern lights those few months ago when it was the only chance I might ever get, only to be disappointed because of that FUCKING FLOODLIGHT THAT MY BITCH OF A LANDLORD DECIDED TO INSTALL FOR NO FUCKING REASON.

[kapilasteel]

TMT Steel: The Building Blocks of Modern Infrastructure

Due to ever-changing landscapes, TMT steel has now emerged as one of the building blocks in modern infrastructure. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to robust bridges, this breakthrough building material is dramatically changing the ways engineers and architects approach building projects, setting new parameters for strength, durability, and safety.

Introduction to TMT Steel

Basically, TMT steel represents a dream marriage of metallurgical science with engineering ingenuity. Through an elaborate process of sudden quenching and self-tempering, TMT steel bars take on a characteristic microstructure—a hard outer peripheral layer protects the tougher interior core. This unique constitution delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, making TMT steel an indispensable component in modern construction.

Changing Cityscapes

Modern townships and cities face an unprecedented set of challenges in terms of infrastructure development. Rapid urbanization requires structures that can cope with environmental stressors and stay intact for decades. In this regard, TMT steel meets the following demands:

Superior Earthquake Resistance: High ductility in TMT steel ensures that structures may bend but not break during earthquakes.

Improved Corrosion Protection: Better manufacturing processes result in greater resistance to deterioration from the environment.

Optimal Load Distribution: Uniform strength properties translate to consistent performance across whole structures.

Extended Durability: Lower maintenance needs and longer service life are exhibited compared to conventional steel.

Applications Across the Construction Spectrum

TMT steel has risen to the occasion in various construction applications:

High-rise buildings: The high yield strength of TMT steel allows architects to design taller and more ambitious structures with a wide margin for safety. Contemporary skyscrapers use its properties to achieve unprecedented heights without compromising the safety of their occupants.

Transportation Infrastructure: The fatigue resistance and load-carrying capability of TMT steel are useful in bridges, highways, and railway systems. All these constructions are continuously subjected to stress caused by the movement of vehicles and changes in weather conditions; hence, TMT steel is expected to be reliable for a long time.

Industrial Complexes: Manufacturing plants and storages demand strong structural frameworks capable of withstanding heavy machinery and operational vibrations. Here, TMT steel provides the required stability with efficiency in design and performance.

Economic and Environmental Impact

Besides the technical advantages, TMT steel contributes a lot toward sustainable construction processes:

Cost-Effectiveness: Although TMT steel is costly at the outset, its long-term lifecycle value is considerably superior to other types of steel due to less maintenance and replacement.

Resource Efficiency: Greater strength-to-weight ratio means less consumption of the material, hence reducing environmental impact.

Energy Conservation: Enhanced structural performance translates into effective building efficiency and energy consumption.

Recyclability: TMT steel maintains its properties of recyclability, hence contributing to positive circular economic initiatives.

Future Prospects and Innovation

The building industry has become a continuously evolving industry. With that said, TMT steel manufacturers embrace research and development of the product to increase capabilities. The prevalent current trends are:

Ultra-high strength variant development for specific applications

Smart sensors embedded for structural health monitoring

Advanced Coating Technologies

Improved manufacturing processes for a greener environment

Informed Choices

There exist various grounds on which stakeholders prefer opting for building materials.

Quality Assurance

Most of the leading TMT steel manufacturers subject their TMT steel products to hard testing before making them available to ensure that their products comply with international standards and specifications. This kind of commitment to quality will directly translate to structural reliability and safety.

Technical Support

They also provide technical support in choosing the right material to installation guidelines for the best utilization of TMT steel in the construction project.

Value on the Long Run

While initial costs apparently seem to be high, good quality TMT steel promises better returns on investment due to an extended service life and reduced maintenance needs.

Conclusion

With infrastructure development characterizing our urban landscapes, TMT steel is considered indispensable in modern construction on account of its blend of strength, durability, and versatility. That is why it is a darling for many engineers and architects the world over. Stakeholders, by choosing quality TMT steel from manufacturers of good repute, are simply ensuring an investment in buildings and a future in sustainable infrastructure development.

Basically, TMT steel represents a lot more than structural support in infrastructure development; it signifies quality, safety, and sustainability in construction. As cities grow and as the needs of the infrastructure evolve, TMT steel continues to play a very important role in constructing resilient and sustainable structures that time will stand the test of.

[kunalkushwah]

Marigold Project by Shriram Land: Where Elegance Meets Innovation

The Marigold by Shriram Land combines sophisticated design with modern technology in a premier residential development. The project features luxurious living spaces with high-end finishes and contemporary architecture. It offers a range of top-notch amenities, including landscaped gardens, swimming pools, and fitness centers, while integrating smart home features and sustainable practices. Designed to provide both comfort and eco-friendly living, Marigold Project aims to deliver a high standard of living and is positioned as a valuable investment opportunity.

[nextradevelopers]

Modern infrastructure, strategic location, and a range of options including retail shops, food court, and office spaces, it is an ideal investment opportunity.

For More Details : www.NextraDevelopers.com

[theaddress]

Modern infrastructure, strategic location, and a range of options including retail shops, food court, and office spaces, it is an ideal investment opportunity.

Visit For More Details : www.NextraDevelopers.com

[modernistdelights]

The rather pompously named, but still pleasant, Hadrian Bridge, over Newcastle's Central Motorway.

This may be a good time to shout out Newcastle University's Co-Curate website, which has come in extremely useful when factchecking (believe it or not, I do bother), and comes with a very rich library of pictures of buildings in the city, which came in useful when researching my one building across three eras post a few weeks ago.

[gwydpolls]

Time Travel Poll Winner 5th Round Match Up 1:

These Questions are the winners from the previous iteration.

Please add new suggestions below, if you have them, for future consideration.

[arc-hus]

Public Toilet Design, Chuancang Village, China - Fuyingbin Studio

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[backinmypjs]

So there's a kid in a hole and everyone knows about it. It's fine, probably. It's not like the kid is being actively tortured or anything. Lots of cities have a kid in a hole, it's pretty normal.

How do they treat the kid where you're from? Oh, you've got a museum for all the past kids? That's cool, I guess. We do an annual gratitude parade around the city, big festival. I hear some places do still torture their kid. We're somewhere in the middle...making progress, haha!

I was a HOLY volunteer, actually, great program. Harboring Omelas' Lost Youth - they send us to the hole with supplies, you know, meal packs to drop down, meds, and we get trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for conversations with the kid to keep em well-adjusted. I even got a scholarship for doing it. Really makes you appreciate all the privileges of city life when you get back! I'd love to visit the hole again, though. Kid probably remembers me!

Anyway, did you see the news about the city far away? My cousin's in the service, he got assigned to the calvary there. He doesn't get much time away from the group to talk with any of us, but on the news they said the city far away is torturing the kid in the hole all the time. Awful, right? Hard to believe all the people there just let it happen, but I'm glad we're doing something about it, showing them a better way, you know. With great power comes great responsibility and all that, haha!

[tilbageidanmark]

The old Kugekhaus (Sphere building) in Dresden. It was built in 1928, and demolished by the Nazis in 1938, for being "Un-German".

[warsofasoiaf]

Could you explain a little more about "non-defense government contracts are much worse" I always hear about defense contracts and bloat but less about others.

A lot of infrastructure contracts and overall handling of infrastructure is riddled with corruption. US ports are lower in efficiency than Tanzania, primarily due to dockworker unions refusing any automation. Road expansion and upkeep are typically closed tender contracts given to political donors, many of which explicitly have provisions in the contract that the contractee cannot be fired solely for poor performance or cost overruns.

The entire contracting process could do with a thorough anti-corruption campaign, defense and non-defense alike. It would never happen though. At least our bureaucratic apparatus isn't as bad as Germany.

Thanks for the question, Anon.

SomethingLikeALawyer, Hand of the King

[night-for-night]

more construction, jsq, jc, nj - vivitar wide & slim with 400 iso color film - developed at eliz digital & scanned with minolta dimage dual iii

[upmala]

i miss having fiber optic internet. now i have to deal with a stupid 4G home router that can’t even handle two videocalls at the same time. streaming is absolutely out of the question.

[that-wildwolf]

modern aus where the characters are their canon species my beloved. Maybe I want to see turians and rito and elves and shit in a modern setting. maybe I think that's very neat and also incidentally very funny.

[kirbyddd]

[lyncotek]

Introduction to Retro Reflective Sheets

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History of Retro Reflective Sheets

The adventure of Retro reflective sheets lines returned to the mid-twentieth century whilst modern minds sought answers to improve nighttime visibility on roads. Initially evolved for military purposes, unfashionable-reflective materials gradually found their manner into civilian applications, mainly in visitors signage. Over the many years, improvements in technology have propelled the evolution of retro reflective sheets, making them imperative components of modern-day infrastructure.

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Conclusion

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Unique FAQs

Are retro-reflective sheets only used for road signs? Retro reflective sheets have diverse applications beyond road signs, including construction site markings, parking lot signage, and temporary traffic control devices.

Do retro-reflective sheets work in all weather conditions? While retro reflective sheets are designed to enhance visibility under various conditions, extreme weather events like heavy rain or snow may temporarily reduce their effectiveness.

Are there regulations governing the use of retro-reflective sheets? Yes, government agencies and industry organizations establish regulations and standards to ensure the proper application and performance of retro-reflective signage for road safety.

How long do retro-reflective sheets typically last? The longevity of retro reflective sheets depends on factors such as quality, exposure to elements, and maintenance practices, but they are designed to withstand years of use without significant degradation.

Can retro-reflective sheets be recycled? Yes, many retro reflective materials are recyclable, and there are recycling programs available to properly dispose of end-of-life signage materials while minimizing environmental impact.