#universal testing system

[hsmleindia]

Computerized Tensile Testing Machine -M-SERIES

Computerized tensile testing machine can perform a wide range of mechanical tests including tensile, compression, bend, peel, tear, friction, and shear testing. These systems are designed to test materials, components, and products in accordance with ASTM, ISO, and other industry standards. Compatible with hundreds of accessories for a wide range of applications, these universal testing systems are available in a multiple sizes and configurations for R&D, QC, and other mechanical testing up to 100 kN force. Computerized system records and collects data from various sensors, including the load cell and extensometer, during the test. It displays real-time data such as force, displacement, and strain. After the test, the collected data can be analyzed to determine material properties like tensile strength, yield strength, modulus of elasticity, and other relevant parameters. The control system of a computerized tensile testing system is responsible for applying the force and controlling the test parameters. It typically includes a computer or microprocessor, software, and an interface to communicate with the machine. The software allows users to input testing parameters, monitor the test progress, and collect and analyze data.

[just-a-little-kreature]

sometimes ‘family’ is

- an amnesiac guy who used to be a test subject for an examination system

- his totally normal uncle and cousin

- his amnesiac boyfriend who doesn’t know they’re dating (actually, neither of them do)

- another test subject for the examination system

- a system bug who is pregnant with the system’s self-correcting system

- a part of the system with human traits that was abandoned a while back and left in a recycling bin for years until it was freed by the amnesiac boyfriend, and

- the amnesiac boyfriend’s amnesiac friend who doesn’t remember they used to be in the army together (welcome back wen yuan!!)

[tales-from-the-aether-ttrpg]

Have you ever been playing dnd and found yourself wishing you could experience the full immersion of mechanics for brewing potions, charting maps, picking locks, or enchanting items that were more than simply chucking a d20 and hoping for the best?

In addition to an expansive combat system that favors player exploration and expression, Tales from the Aether encourages players to explore more facets of the fantasy and adventuring genre. Some fun examples are the Chef’s Tools and Climbing Tools mechanics.

Chef’s Tools

These tools are used to make delicious and nutritious meals that are far superior to simple rations. In order to make a nutritious meal that last the whole adventuring day, you must use at least 4 lbs of food stuff such as meat, vegetables, or roots per individual you wish to feed.

You gain a number of d6s equal to your Nature or Knowledge score. You only need to roll one dice to make a successful meal but can gamble for additional bonuses. If you roll doubles on anything other than 1s, your meal grants an additional bonus. Any effects granted from the meals lasts until your next long rest.

If you roll anything other than a 1, the meal is a success and grants a temporary increase to Hit Point maximum equal to your Nature or Knowledge score.

If you roll a 1, the meal is just an average meal with no additional benefits.

If you roll multiple 2s, the meal grants a +1 Bonus to Stamina.

If you roll multiple 3s, the meal grants a +5 to Speed.

If you roll multiple 4s, the meal grants a +1 Bonus to Awareness and Security checks.

If you roll multiple 5s, the meal grants a +1 Bonus to Diplomacy, Deception, Intimidation, and Performance checks.

If you roll multiple 6s, the meal grants double the increase to Hit Points.

Climbing Tools

Climbing long distances is a dangerous sport and can be nearly impossible without the proper tools. With these tools, a misstep may lead to a minor panic attack, not a fall to one’s death.

You gain a pool of 5 dice (1d4). For every 100 feet you climb, you must use these dice to reach a DC of 10. If you fail to meet this DC, you gain 10 points of Stress but make the distance.

The dice you get to roll is increased depending on your Skill Rank. Novice grants a 1d6, Apprentice a 1d8, Journeyman a 1d10, Expert a 1d12, and Master a 1d20.

If you are climbing with multiple people, you can share your dice to help your companions out. For example, if one member of the group is an Expert and passed the DC with 2 dice, they can share their last 3 dice with members of the group that are less skilled in Agility or Strength.

This is just a taste but there is much more to be found. If such exploration of different mechanics interests you, give a follow to keep up to date with Tales from the Aether’s progress! I may be inviting more people to the discord to take a look at the 250+ page document once its V1.2 is completed ;p

[thepoisonroom]

honestly continually taken aback at how squeamish citizens get if you're honest about the practical calculus of immigrating, even the ones who think of themselves as pro-immigration! like why are you suddenly stumping for The Good Immigrant archetype bc i promise the immigration bureau is NOT going to fuck you!!!

[liquidchocolatecake]

so many thoughts about the latest games. imagine getting so mad about not being picked for basketball that while everyone else is out playing their games you, out of the power of sheer rage and spite, presumably rip open a hole between dimensions and jump in and recruit the rest of your dead/unborn siblings from the pocket dimension who you saw dissolve in front of your very eyes to form your own cooler basketball team and when you send them out onto the court your team's uniform is a fucking neon green cartoon sheet ghost costume.

nighttime knifemare. truly the character of all time (affectionate).

[gomzdrawfr]

hiya. uh im bored, so im offering myself to join in the girlmath if you wanna do a doublecheck. imo 11/60 sounds bit too low to pass. can give the marking details if you wanna me do the maths. thanks in advance :>

Im about to go to sleep bUT here you go

I have a module that is 100% and it's separated into this:

Logbook 30%

Preceptor evaluation 20%

Lecturer evaluation 10%

Quiz 40% (60 multiple choice questions)

So like I wanted to know how much I need to score in the Quiz in order to pass the whole module, which is like 50%

The only percentages I have are as such:

Logbook: 15% (this is a rough estimate cuz Idk my final grade)

Peceptor Evaluation: 19%

Lecturer Evaluation: 10%

I did the math and apparently I need to only score about 9-11 questions out of 60 questions LMAO I think because the Evalutions already pulled up the scores, and to be fair I was already 40 ish % with the assessments 😂

But like, if let’s say the score is 12/60 wouldn’t it fail the quiz already??? *scratches head* (assuming 30 is to pass, which im pretty sure it is)

Well I don’t aim to just score 12 marks obviously, but i was hilarious to look at the numbers

Feel free to send another ask when u do the math anon!

[fadeintolight]

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[raskies456]

literally just looking at various potential research labs for grad school and my brain has the audacity to give me the “fucking up the protein purification in front of everyone so badly they all think I’m an idiot” nightmare again

[thoughtsnsh1t]

Is there a word for someone who hates and loves attention at the same time cause…me asf

[platypusnoise]

if the next book isn't annie's games or finnick's games, i want it to be a games for which we don't know the victor. and i want it to answer the question of who the redheaded avox was. answer the question of who she and the boy were and where they were going when katniss and gale saw them.

there's so much potential there, esp to tie the inevitability of the rebellion into the story, it aaaalmost makes me want to write a fanfic.

[everykillerbee]

[lookthetart]

Years and years of proud disregarding of the differences between american and british english, and now. I have to take one of those english proficiency tests. Having to pay hundreds of euros to be forced to call a truck "a lorry".

[ghamnasr]

Gaokao

The Life-Defining Exam That Grips a Nation of Millions

Gamal Moustafa

📌 Introduction: More Than Just an Exam

Every June, life in China seems to pause. Factories lower their noise levels. Police block intersections. Helicopters are grounded. All eyes — and hopes — turn to the nation's high school seniors as they take the Gaokao, or National College Entrance Examination.

But the Gaokao is more than just an academic test. For millions of students and families, it represents the gateway to higher education, personal success, and even generational change. Its significance runs so deep in Chinese society that it's often referred to as the "most important exam in a person’s life."

Let’s dive into what makes this exam so monumental — and the human stories that bring it to life.

Chinese and Gaokao, Photo by Ideogram

📖 What Is the Gaokao?

Gaokao (高考), short for “高等学校招生全国统一考试”, is China’s unified national university entrance examination. It's taken by most students at the end of high school, typically when they are 17 or 18 years old.

Exam Structure:

Duration: Usually 2–3 days.

Subjects:

Core: Chinese, Mathematics, and a Foreign Language (usually English)

Optional (based on track): Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or Humanities (History, Politics, Geography)

Some provinces offer different formats or elective modules, and reforms are continuously being tested to improve flexibility and reduce stress. However, the pressure remains immense.

🔥 Why the Gaokao Matters So Much

In China, university degrees are crucial for accessing better jobs, social status, and even urban residency permits (hukou). And since elite universities are limited in number, competition is fierce.

🏆 High Stakes, High Rewards:

Admission into top-tier universities like Tsinghua University, Peking University, or Fudan University can transform a student’s life.

Students from rural or poor backgrounds often view the Gaokao as their only real path to upward mobility.

A high score is seen as a badge of honor — a symbol of intelligence, discipline, and family pride.

💥 The Pressure Cooker: Life Before the Gaokao

🧠 Students Under Strain

Preparing for the Gaokao can take up to 10–12 hours of daily study over several years. Students often sacrifice:

Hobbies

Friendships

Mental health

Even sleep

In some “Gaokao factories” like the famous Hengshui High School in Hebei province, students are allowed only 6-minute showers and strictly timed meals. Life revolves around memorization, mock exams, and performance tracking.

Real Story: A documentary aired in 2022 followed a girl named Li Jing, who used a standing desk to avoid falling asleep during midnight revision sessions. Her family sold their car to pay for private tutoring. On the morning of the Gaokao, she said quietly, “I hope I’m enough.”

👪 Parental Sacrifice and Devotion

In China, parents are deeply involved in their child’s education — especially for the Gaokao. They often:

Quit jobs or take leave to support the child.

Rent hotel rooms near the exam center to reduce commute stress.

Prepare special food, avoid negative conversations, and even wear red for good luck.

Viral Moment: In 2023, a mother in Sichuan knelt outside the exam hall, silently praying for her son. When the son came out smiling after Day 2, she burst into tears — a moment captured on video that spread across Chinese social media with over 10 million views.

🛑 When the Nation Pauses: Support from Society

Gaokao days bring a level of national coordination rarely seen anywhere else in the world:

Traffic rules are altered to ensure students arrive on time.

Construction projects near schools are suspended to minimize noise.

Airports reroute flights to avoid disturbing concentration.

Medical personnel are on standby, and ID checks are carried out strictly.

Fun Fact: In some cities, special “Gaokao volunteer brigades” help students find their exam rooms, lend pens, and escort them if they’re late.

💬 The Emotional Toll: Stories That Speak Volumes

Behind every score is a story:

1. A Reunion After Years Apart

In 2024, a father working as a migrant laborer in Guangdong returned home for the first time in 5 years — just to support his daughter during her Gaokao. His emotional reunion at the school gate drew national media attention.

2. The Girl Who Carried Her Ill Mother’s Photo

Another widely shared moment came when a student placed her late mother’s photo on her desk, whispering, “We made it here together.”

🌐 A Broader Context: Global Comparisons

While countries like South Korea (Suneung) and India (JEE/NEET) also have high-stakes tests, China’s scale, intensity, and cultural focus on the Gaokao is unique.

In the U.S., students can apply to multiple schools with holistic applications.

In China, Gaokao score is the primary — sometimes only — criterion.

Some educators have raised concerns about:

Student mental health

Lack of creativity and critical thinking

Overemphasis on rote learning

Still, many believe the meritocratic nature of the Gaokao is fairer than wealth-based admissions or connections.

🌱 The Future of Gaokao: Changing Winds

As China modernizes, education reforms are in motion:

Pilot programs are testing more flexible exam formats.

Some provinces now allow students to retake individual subjects.

Vocational tracks and alternative paths are gaining ground.

But for now, the Gaokao remains the gold standard — and the mountain every student must climb.

🌈 Final Thoughts: Beyond the Test

The Gaokao is much more than just a series of questions and answer sheets. It’s a profound reflection of Chinese values:

Discipline

Perseverance

Family unity

Respect for education

For many families, it represents the hopes of an entire generation — and the sacrifices of those before them. It's a deeply emotional, culturally embedded rite of passage that demands resilience, courage, and heart.

As the last bell rings and students flood out into the summer sun, many weep, hug, and breathe the first real breath of freedom in years.

And regardless of the score, that moment of release — of pride, of love — is priceless.

#https://ghamnasr.blogspot.com/

[thenorthernwindsblog]

"In un giorno come questo, il sole è un insulto alla tua assenza."

"In a day like this, the sun is an insult to your absence."

- Any Other

[jbfly46]

I think all, or at least the majority of, employees of the public school and university system should be let go, especially administrative employees. They should be replaced with properly trained and thoroughly vetted personnel, vetted to have trustworthy motivations in educating and aiding the development of our nation’s children and college students, vetted for the type of intelligence necessary to achieve educational goals, and trained to utilize their knowledge and motivations properly. I believe this should be done by using tried and true psychological exams, intelligence exams, and then trained and tested using real world simulations, where they aren’t told beforehand that they are being tested in said real world simulations.

[sophieguo]

The Future of Material Testing: 200kN Computerized Electronic Universal Testing Machine

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