#Reinforcement

[heavymead0w]

Some really fun reinforcements on my roommate's jeans ✴️✨✳️⭐

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The Spectacular Spider-Man - S2 E3: Reinforcement

[woodpengu]

What does neglect look like when it's not obvious? Because I didn't grow up in a hazardous environment, but my trauma points at serious neglect (enough to enrage my therapist). Well... in short, it's a lack of support and/or an invalidation of support.

"I support you," is a phrase that gets weaponized in unhealthy relationships. Words people use to appease or soothe or control a situation. Parents who defined support as, "I gave you life and I pay for you to live here". People in authority defining support as, "I'm paid to put up with you". Or friends defining support as, "I laugh and cry in your presence". None of which are very supportive, and all of which were fairly the norm in my life. I accepted this ^^^ as being the support I deserved while witnessing others receiving real encouragement, acceptance, and upliftment.

And before anyone gets started: I was a child; a child doesn't innately know how to ask for things (it's taught, not innate behavior), nor should a child have to beg to be loved.

So neglect can look like a lack of encouragement. Neglect can look like justifying bare-minimum "service" or obligation as support (eg "I could turn you out, but I keep you here out of the kindness of my heart"). Neglect can look like failing to teach your child/student/ward how to ask for help or express what they need (and then failing to give them what they ask for OR failing to explain why it can't be given). Neglect can look like refusing to reinforce - expressing a kind of support once, and then losing patience the next time instead of remembering habits take time and repetition to develop.

Supporting someone doesn't need the words "I support you". Support can look like genuine interest in someone's well-being. Support can look like assistance or picking up slack. Support can look like a silent present when the world hurts/sucks. Support can look like keeping someone on task for success (eg "Did you take your meds", "Have you eaten", "Are you prepped for the test", "What's the thing you needed to do by next week", etc). Support can look like clear, detailed instructions, especially for the neurodivergent. Support can look like reinforcing someone's pronouns or vouching for their identity or their hyperfixations. Support can look like going up to the painting made by the one person in the room that seems to have no friends, and finding something genuinely uplifting about it to say to the artist. Support can look like offering to come to the house of a parent with a newborn to do chores, prep food, and let parent take a nap and a shower (not to see the baby and bounce). Support can look like holding a person's boundaries in the face of someone they bend to. Support can look like paying attention. Support can look like equity vs fairness.

Imagine a LACK of all of the above. Imagine someone who might have never faced hostility or a hazardous environment, but also never received any form of acknowledgment, validation or encouragement. Imagine someone who has received this support, but not in a particular circumstance, or that it was backhanded or came with expected reciprocation. And now you have a picture of just how common and widespread neglect really is.

Be aware that it takes a lot of energy for a neglected person to encourage themselves forward. If you see it (or even if you don't see it), offer the pick-me-up that's in your spoon drawer to offer. SHOW your support, don't TELL them you support them. And let others know when you need it, too, by being exact about explaining what you need.

[tenth-sentence]

Inaccurate information, severe biases and logical fallacies often reinforce misleading narratives.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[heavymead0w]

Reinforcement and a star patch on some ripped cords for Rory

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The Spectacular Spider-Man - S2 E3: Reinforcement

[gaurja24510045]

How I discovered that every good sports coach must be a psychological genius

My evenings a few years ago consisted of being the most wonderful, kind, amazing, dedicated older sister ever (I used to take my brother to his table tennis lessons, sit there for two hours while he played, and take him back home, never forgetting to stop by to sneak a quick snack without letting our parents know). But because I would sit in the court and observe how the coach went about coaching the kids, I noticed a certain strategy he would follow to get the kids to do better. 

He would begin with teaching the kids the basics, needed to even begin thinking about table tennis – where to place your thumb and fingers while holding the racket and at what distance from the table to stand. Then he would move on correcting their posture – at what approximate angle to bend your knees, how to keep your elbows, how to bend your torso forward, and so on. Next, he would ask teach them the basic movements – at what angle to hit the ball as you serve, how to outstretch your arm, how to move your wrist when you have to take a backhand shot, how to move back and forth and to the sides depending on how the ball arrives to you, and so on. When a kid would perfect these, he would work on bettering their ability to handle a speedy serve and also to hit fast. 

Very interestingly, at the beginning of each of these sections of training, he would be very encouraging, letting the players make quite a lot of mistakes, and would reward them with a public compliment or exemption from ball collection duty for each time they would get something just right. However, as time went by, and they became better at one particular section, he would stop rewarding them for it. Now, the rewards only come if you get the next, more advanced thing, right. So on and so forth went the training till all the kids became quite skilled. Seems pretty standard of a sports coaching strategy right? Of Course you don’t begin with expecting a novice to pick up advanced skills, you gradually increase the expectation in terms of difficulty to be handled. 

But, I have only now realised the psychological mechanism that is behind a training strategy such as this. In reinforcement learning, something called ‘shaping’ is utilised to get the subjects to learn complex behaviours (such as, you know, playing a sport). Usually, the reinforcement learning paradigm involves a skinner box in which an animal is left to accidentally discover what behaviour will get them a reward (or save them from punishment). A simple behaviour such as a lever press or pecking is what’s desired and then reinforced/punished. But what about when the learning of a complex behaviour is desired? It is unreasonable to expect an accidental approach to be able to lead to the learning of complex behaviours, so, the desired behaviour is broken down into smaller components, and each ‘successive approximation’ is rewarded instead. Also, it is important to withhold reinforcement for an approximation stage behaviour that has been acquired. This intuitively makes sense because if one keeps reinforcing a behaviour, there will be no motivation to improve or make progress towards the next, more complex approximation. Gradually, brick (approximation) by brick (approximation), the complex behaviour is learnt, and hopefully my brother is on his way to being a table tennis champ!

[totoshappylife]

COLSON: Controllable Learning-Based Social Navigation

Excerpt from PDF: COLSON: Controllable Learning-Based Social Navigation via Diffusion-Based Reinforcement Learning Yuki Tomita1†, Kohei Matsumoto2†, Yuki Hyodo1, and Ryo Kurazume2 Abstract— Mobile robot navigation in dynamic environments with pedestrian traffic is a key challenge in the development of autonomous mobile service robots. Recently, deep reinforcement learning-based methods have been…

[priyaka220sahu]

The concrete business is actually very large, with a value of several billion dollars. Concrete makes up the majority of the structures you can see. Concrete, the most often used building material worldwide, serves as the basis for all types of infrastructure.

Due to its flexible and vigorous utilization, its annual manufacturing rate is over a few billion tonnes. Besides forming the very foundation of our infrastructure, concrete is also one of the most widely used construction materials in the world.

Cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, and water are the main ingredients of concrete. You will learn about a few reasonably priced and environmentally friendly concrete aggregate alternatives in the sections that follow. Concrete is more environmentally responsible and sustainable thanks to these substitute aggregates.

A green revolution, or the adoption and introduction of environmentally friendly materials, is urgently needed in construction and other industries in light of the present climatic situation and the phenomenon of global warming.

Few Alternatives for Concrete

Green Concrete Alternative

Using leftovers or waste products from a variety of sectors to produce green concrete can be considered an eco-friendly way to produce concrete that uses less energy during the production process. It is not only cheaper and stronger than conventional concrete but also emits less carbon dioxide than it.

Green concrete is used to reduce the demand for natural resources and enhance reliance on recyclables. Reusing wash water to cut down on water usage is one of the many methods being used to attain sustainability through eco-friendly concrete.

One of the finest methods for producing environmentally friendly construction materials is to partially replace energy-intensive cement with reusable components.

Ashcreate Alternative

Ashcrete is a recycled fly ash-based alternative to conventional concrete. To make fly ash strong and lasting, similar to normal cement, lime and water are added. Fly ash is an environmentally favorable substitute for cement since it may be used in its place, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

High-volume fly ash concrete may also replace 25% of the cement. Other advantages of fly ash over conventional concrete include decreased bleeding, higher concrete strength, and decreased shrinkage.

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[jeffertu]

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[aoisouken]

▶Indispensable to place a piano! Thorough explanation of floor reinforcement

▶Indispensable to place a piano! Thorough explanation of floor reinforcement @aoisouken_official ←For other useful housing information, click here! The “Handbook for a comfortable life” by the “Handbook for a comfortable life” by the “Handbook for a comfortable life” by the “Handbook for a comfortable life

There are many households that have a piano in the house. However, there are several issues to consider, such as the location of the piano and the strength of the floor.

In this issue, we will introduce the floor reinforcement that is necessary when installing a piano!

Please take a look at it as a reference for your home construction Please take a look at it as a reference ✨.

Consider the location of the piano Decide where to place the piano in consideration of the overall layout of the house Decide where to place the piano in consideration of the overall layout of the house and the lines of flow in your life. Once a piano is installed, it is difficult to move it, Careful consideration is necessary.

Type and weight of piano Grand pianos weigh approximately 300 to 600 kg, while upright pianos weigh approximately 150 to 300 kg. The weight varies depending on the type of piano. Check the weight capacity of the floor before installation. Is floor reinforcement necessary? The load-bearing capacity of the Building Standard Law is designed to be “the standard that the floor will not be destroyed. The load-bearing capacity of the Building Standard Law is designed to be “the standard at which the floor will not be destroyed. Any deflection or lowering of the floor will cause damage to the piano. damage to the piano.

How to bring in the piano Pianos should be transported by a specialized transport company. In particular, grand pianos are often disassembled and transported, It is necessary to check the extensive route in advance.

Don't forget soundproofing measures To prevent the piano's sound and vibration from affecting the surrounding environment, install soundproof mats and interior windows, Consider measures such as installing soundproof mats and interior windows to prevent the sound and vibration of the piano from affecting the surrounding environment. It is important to create a comfortable playing environment.

Conclusion There are many factors to consider when installing a piano, such as site selection, floor durability, delivery method, and soundproofing measures, soundproofing measures, and so on. Consult with a specialist, and create an environment in which you can play with peace of mind. We also provide other useful information and examples of construction, We also introduce other useful information and examples of construction. ▶ @aoisouken_official Please feel free to take a look!

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▶ピアノを置くには必須！床補強を徹底解説

@aoisouken_official ←その他の役立つ住宅情報はこちら！ 『⼼地よい暮らしのお⼿伝い』

家にピアノを設置するご家庭も多いかと思います。 しかし、設置場所や床の強度など、検討すべき課題がいくつかあります。

今回は、ピアノを設置する際に必要となる床の補強についてご紹介します！

ぜひ皆様の家づくりの 参考にしてみてください✨ 1.ピアノの設置場所を考える ピアノを置く場所は、家全体の間取りや生活導線を 考慮して決めましょう。一度設置すると移動が難しいため、 慎重な検討が必要です。 2.ピアノの種類と重量 グランドピアノは約300～600kg、アップライトピアノは 約150～300kgと種類によって重量が異なります。 設置前に床の耐荷重を確認しましょう。 3.床の補強は必要？ 建築基準法の耐荷重は「床が破壊されない基準」 という設計となっています。床のたわみや下がりは ピアノにもダメージがかかります。 4.ピアノの搬入方法 ピアノの搬入は専門の運送会社に依頼しましょう。 特にグランドピアノは分解して運ぶことが多く、 事前に範裕経路の確認が必要です。 5.防音対策も忘れずに ピアノの音や振動が周囲に影響を与えないよう、 防音マットや内窓の設置などの対策を考えましょう。 快適な演奏環境を整えることが大切です。 6.まとめ ピアノの設置には、場所選び、床の耐久性確認、搬入方法、 防音対策など多くのポイントがあります。専門家と相談し、 安心して演奏できる環境を整えましょう。 他にも家づくりに役立つ情報や、 施工事例を紹介しています。 ▶ @aoisouken_officialから お気軽にご覧ください！

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What are the steps of Guniting in tunnel repair ?

Guniting, or dry-mix shotcrete, is a critical technique for tunnel repair. Below are the specific steps for an effective guniting operation: Assessment and Surface Preparation:Begin by thoroughly inspecting the tunnel to identify areas requiring repair. Remove all loose or deteriorated material, including weak concrete, by chiseling or water-jetting. Clean the surface to eliminate dust, grease,…

[raogbl]

The reinforcement steel bars or rebars have been used in the construction process which helps to increase the strength of the tensile as well as helps to complement the comprehensive properties of the concrete. The structural integrity of the concrete structure has also been maintained by the reinforcement steel bars. The tensile strength of the reinforced steel bars and the bond strength of the tensile rebar concrete are the most important properties of the reinforcement steel bars.

The reinforcement steel bars have come into various types which are Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) bars and High Yield Strength Deformed (HYSD) bars. Each type of reinforcement steel bars has its own set of properties as well as each of the steel bars has the ability to bear the tensile forces which helps to make those rebars more likely to break.

Different types of tests to ensure the quality of the reinforcing steel bars

It is important to test the quality of the materials of the reinforcement steel bars. The conduction of the testing process is required for recognising the various specific uses of the reinforced steel bars. The attributes and the behaviours of the substances including plastics materials, metals, and ceramics have been examined under various conditions. The inspection and the testing process of the reinforcement steel bars are also necessary to decide the adequacy of the reinforced steel bars. Different types of tests for reinforcement steel bars include:

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[hariomtmt]

The construction industry in Bhutan is witnessing significant growth, driven by the demand for sustainable and durable building materials. Among the key contributors to this development are Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Bars Manufacturers in Bhutan, who are providing advanced solutions for modern construction needs. These reinforcement bars, coated with epoxy, offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, making them ideal for Bhutan's diverse climate, which ranges from high humidity in the southern plains to colder, snow-laden regions in the north. Their ability to enhance the longevity and structural integrity of buildings, bridges, and other critical infrastructures has positioned them as a preferred choice for both private and public sector projects in Bhutan.

[anaxerneas]

We may suppose that in the history of the particular listener… the [spoken word] fox has been an occasion upon which looking around has been followed by seeing a fox. We may also suppose that the listener has some current “interest in seeing foxes” — that behavior which depends upon a seen fox for its execution is strong, and that the stimulus supplied by a fox is therefore reinforcing. The heard stimulus fox is the occasion upon which turning and looking about is frequently followed by the reinforcement of seeing a fox.

Technically, the behavior of turning and looking is a discriminated operant, rather than a conditioned reflex. The difference is important. The verbal stimulus fox is not a substitute for a fox but an occasion upon which certain responses have been, and probably will be, reinforced by seeing a fox. The behavior which is controlled by the fox itself — looking toward or riding after — cannot be evoked by the verbal stimulus, and there is therefore no possibility of a substitution of stimuli as an analog of a sign or symbol.

B.F. Skinner, Verbal Behavior

[civilguidelines]

Splicing column reinforcement is a critical aspect of reinforced concrete construction. It ensures continuity, structural integrity, and adherence to safety standards, particularly in compliance with Indian Standards (IS codes).

Understanding Column Reinforcement Splicing

Column reinforcement splicing involves overlapping or connecting two reinforcing bars to transfer loads effectively while maintaining the structural integrity of the column. It is particularly necessary when the length of the reinforcement bar is insufficient to cover the entire span of the column. Indian Standard IS 456:2000 and related codes provide the technical requirements for splicing.

Types of Splicing in Column Reinforcement

1. Lap Splicing

Lap splicing is the most common technique where two bars are overlapped over a specified length to ensure load transfer. This method is cost-effective and easy to execute.

Key considerations for lap splicing:

Minimum lap length should be 60 times the diameter of the bar (Ld) for tension members, as per IS 456:2000.

The lap should be staggered to prevent congestion and ensure smooth concrete flow.

Bars of differing diameters should not be lapped directly without proper design checks.

2. Welded Splicing

Welding involves joining bars through electrical or gas welding. It is commonly used for high-strength applications where lap splicing is impractical.

Important guidelines for welded splicing:

Use only qualified welders for reinforcement welding.

Test welds to ensure compliance with IS 2751:1979.

Avoid welding on site unless absolutely necessary.

3. Mechanical Couplers

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