#Load-bearing structure

[hajihiko]

Not gonna lie, I saw somebody say polycule? no, poly ecosystem and my first thought was what you had going on here because like, everyone is connected somehow, some way, different connection for each individual but still has a place in the whole group and there's an "Apex Predator" wherein, oh, you can take them away, sure, but it Will change up the dynamics a lot because they're intrinsically connected with each one even if there doesn't look to be a solid line between them because their very existence helps keep the balance just by being there.

Poly-game of Mikado, pull out one stick and the rest teeter on the brink.

[luke-and-leia-the-cats-not-jedi]

Luke Sleeping - Jul 16 2023

That wall ain’t gonna hold itself up.

[cchapsticck]

Okay so… I remember you posting some snippets which I think were from About Andrew, and I’m obsessed with it already. But also I’m torn because Steddie Bad ending so… let’s go with raptor chaser and maybe I’ll get greedy later and prompt you for some more Andrew… 👀

I have mostly been working on about andrew, that's true! Its the closest to being Something I Could Post so I was trying to chase that momentum. But I welcome multiple asks tbh I got these wips that I only seem motivated to work on when I get prompting to do so. BUT I got another ask about rapture chaser, so here's my too-verbose explainer!

Director's commentary wise the title of the song comes from a song of the same name by Spanish Love Songs. The title came well after I'd written a good portion of the internal monologue narration, but without really any sense of setting or emotional stakes. I think it was just added after a page break on the original wip I posted so its origins were pretty directionless as my wips often are and it didn't have a title. Pretty sure I was just listening to the album in the car on the way to work after having picked at the wip a little bit and just ended up looping this track all the way in and it crystalized a lot of what I had been trying to articulate in the context of this AU. There are sections that I think are pretty transparently influenced by lyrics from the verses as a result.

But in an attempt to not let myself off the hook and leave it at that, I decided to put some work in for real on rapture chaser and here's what I managed:

Steve’s got his hand on his thigh, boiling blood hot in the early summer humidity, dropped it right there when he sat down, arm over armrest over armrest with his thumb purposefully in the crease of his hip. He gives Steve a look, looks him in the eye, a really? look, and Steve doesn’t react, doesn’t even act like he saw it, like he’s being obtuse, like he’s being a shithead, and doesn’t move his hand. Just flexes his thumb into the ravine of his groin. Jess asked if you’d drive home, is all he says. And Sure, is all he says in return.  Steve’s grip tightens.  He won’t try anything, even if he’s implying he will. Steve’s bold, but Steve’s mostly talk. Steve’s no exhibitionist. Steve has become so fundamentally risk averse he’d sooner drop dead than get caught out at anything un-normal. Steve will invite strangers into his house under the guise of knowing the answer to some big secret and then tell them what they already know about his hometown that turned into a crater. Gets the praise of telling people what they want to hear about something he shouldn’t be talking about with none of the potential legal blowback. Steve will rake his whole hand up the fly of Bobby’s jeans, palm the whole shape of him on god’s front porch but if the wind blows wrong, if someone laughs too loud, he hears one voice over the rest of the chatter he’ll be gone. Steve will ice him out for the rest of the day. Nothing happened, and he’ll act like it won’t ever again. Steve is a gold star compartmentalizer.  They don’t talk about that either. 

[maningning]

from Arden Shakespeare's Third Series Much Ado About Nothing edited by Claire McEachern

[spaceratprodigy]

*banging my fists on the table* I FINALLY HAVE AN IDEA FOR IRIS'S WEDDING DRESS!!!!

[stellaluna33]

The crochet pattern I'm using wants me to start a new piece of yarn (even when it's the same color!) for Every. Single. Round. so that you can start each row in a completely different spot, because the pattern maker REALLY doesn't like the idea of there even being a possibility that that one spot might come out uneven, I guess. Well... that's a VERY interesting idea, but. I... will simply not be doing that. Absolutely not. I'm doing continuous rounds like a boring normal person. Because A. I've gotten good enough that it comes out pretty darn even anyway, B. I simply do not care that much, and even if I did, C. THIS PART IS GOING TO BE COMPLETELY COVERED ANYWAY!

[corallapis]

what if it's the time lords making it so the war lord never existed that, like, splits the timeline (bc the events of the war games still had to happen in order to make the unmaking happen, right? so the universe compensates) and ripples backward (“life-stream thrown into reverse”) causing a) the war chief's regeneration, which is occurring at the same moment, to abort, caught not just between two bodies but two timelines and b) makes it so the doctor, as one of those in the eye of the storm, remembers both timelines, and thus later dreams his childhood best friend as two different people

[nnctales]

Arches: The Timeless Marvels of Architecture

An arch, in its most fundamental form, is a simple structure that has stood the test of time. It has both defied and defined our understanding of architecture, standing at the intersection of beauty and strength. These structural forms, traced back to ancient civilizations, continue to marvel us with their timeless appeal and enduring resilience. Britannica An arch is essentially a curved…

[ghost-hawk]

Me fighting the ever modern dark world from the comfort of my wigwam/tipi.

[dladto]

Types of Rebar Couplers for Concrete Structure

Rebar couplers play a crucial role in connecting reinforcing bars and are essential components for strengthening concrete structures. By utilizing rebar couplers, the compressive performance, load-bearing capacity, overall stability, flexibility, and seismic resistance of structures can be significantly enhanced.

Types of Rebar Couplers:

1. Fixed Rebar Couplers:

Fixed rebar couplers are a common type of coupler made of metal material, typically cylindrical in shape with  an inner diameter that matches the diameter of the rebar. These couplers are easy to install, closely compatible with the rebars, effectively transfer forces, and ensure a stronger and more secure structure.

2. Threaded Rebar Couplers:

Threaded rebar couplers are a prevalent high-strength connection method compared to traditional fixed couplers. Usually made of carbon steel, these couplers undergo galvanization treatment to enhance corrosion resistance, providing higher load-bearing capacity and durability.

3. Plastic Rebar Couplers:

A relatively new option is plastic rebar couplers, constructed from high-strength plastic with characteristics such as lightweight and excellent insulation properties. Plastic rebar couplers are suitable for structures with less stringent weight requirements, helping reduce construction burdens, and offering outstanding environmental benefits.

In conclusion, selecting the appropriate type of rebar couplers is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity and performance of concrete structures. Whether opting for fixed, threaded, or plastic couplers, each type offers unique advantages in terms of installation ease, compatibility, strength, and environmental considerations.

[vincivilworld]

Column Jacketing: Types and Benefits Explained

Column jacketing strengthens columns and improves their load-carrying capacity. Engineers add materials around existing columns to boost their strength, stiffness, and durability. This method helps repair and upgrade structures to meet modern safety standards. Jacketing of columns increases their resistance to seismic forces, making buildings safer during earthquakes. It also improves the…

[wenclexa4ever]

So what you’re saying is, Plot holes are integral parts of writing? A ‘load-bearing wall’ so to speak. Something that is necessary to hold up the structure of a literary work? Nice.

[orchidego]

Truly don’t connect to fic that emphasizes that [redacted] is rich and blond as if that’s what’s attractive about him. What about how he’s mean and fussy and dramatic and also a coward. What about the fact that he needs to significantly repent and most likely doesn’t think he has to. I swear sometimes I think I’m the only true heterosexual woman

[homunculus-argument]

Hmm. After an initial test run with the zip-off jorts, I have come to the conclusion that no-stopper load bearing zippers were a remarkably stupid idea. Now proceeding to looking into alternative options for structural reinforcements.