Surfaces
A surface, as the term is most generally used, is the outermost or uppermost layer of a physical object or space. It is the portion or region of the object that can first be perceived by an observer using the senses of sight and touch, and is the portion with which other materials first interact. The surface of an object is more than "a mere geometric solid", but is "filled with, spread over by, or suffused with perceivable qualities such as color and warmth".The concept of surface has been abstracted and formalized in mathematics, specifically in geometry. Depending on the …
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CHB: Coach House Books · 7 May 2024 English
Taking its title from lossless data compression algorithms, Lossless transmits through time and space those ‘stabs of self’ that intensify with loss of relationships, of faith, of childhood, of people. …
They do not understand that sometimes truth surfaces like a haunted face in knotted oak under irreducible …
DDN: Dundurn Press · 7 May 2024 English
A new perspective on developing shared joy in urban spaces.Our divided society is quickly reaching crisis level. We are no longer able to sustain social and economic prosperity nor ensure …
lines, beer and wine gardens, and out- door yoga surfaces. A powerful advance in Toronto is the Daniels …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 2 May 2024 English
This report looks at successful natural infrastructure implementation to deliver municipal services in Canadian municipalities, Identifying how Edmonton, Alberta; Nelson, British Columbia; and the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia are …
the depth of topsoil, using permeable paving surfaces, and installing naturalized ponds, bioswales, … incorporate natural infrastructure, such as pervious surfaces and added vegetation (HRM, 2021, p. 96). Even …
Ouranos · 10 April 2024 French
De plus, il peut y avoir d’impor- tantes variations dans les cumuls de glace observés sur les objets et le sol lors d’un épisode de pluie verglaçante puisque l’épaisseur de …
l’épaisseur de la glace radiale accumulée sur des surfaces courbes ou cylindriques telles que les fils électriques … l’épaisseur de la glace qui s’accumule sur les surfaces. Des études ont donc été réalisées pour les bâtiments … d’événements de verglas ont été considérées sur les surfaces ho rizontales, verticales et radiales, les deux … l’épaisseur de la glace qui s’accumule sur les surfaces. Évolution de la pluie verglaçante au Québec | …
Fraser Institute · 5 April 2024 English
Canada, as with many other environmentally conscientious governments, is pursuing an agenda of an energy transition: away from fossil fuels, and toward a society increasingly driven by wind power, solar …
4,000 3.1 Hydro reservoirs 150 0.1 Impermeable surfaces 600 0.5 Modern energy system ~250 <0.2 Source: …
Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Health and Community Services · 5 April 2024 English
Interim Infection Prevention and control guidance for candida auris in healthcare facilities INTERIM INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL GUIDANCE FOR CANDIDA AURIS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Original: October 18th, 2023 Updated: April …
patients in hospitals and LTC homes • persist on surfaces and multi-use equipment for extended periods of … followed. All horizontal and frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned at a minimum of twice daily …
UAP: University of Alberta Press · 4 April 2024 English
That Audible Slippage invokes a poetics of active listening and environmental sound to investigate the ways in which we both hear and fail to hear insufficiency, loss, incompleteness, and other …
audible sound produced by roughened articular surfaces moving over each other tendons or ligaments this …
CCSC: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives · 27 March 2024 English
With the current investment5 of $300,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Immigration and Career Training during the study period, we found a return on …
costs pose to the social enterprise’s mission—also surfaces in academic studies into social impact bonds (SIBS) …
MEI: Montreal Economic Institute · 25 March 2024 English
Viewpoint proposing that Quebec abolish compulsory certification for many trades, with the goal of at least bridging the gap with the neighbouring province of Ontario
piping systems insulation 2. Tile setter: prepares surfaces, cuts and lays ceramic tiles and other similar … construction surfaces, including their covering 11. Plasterer: points joints and covers or levels surfaces using …
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health · 15 March 2024 English
Corrosion or degradation of linings or sealants,68 or source water contaminants sorbed to plastic, metal surfaces, bi. [...] Operational considerations: Inspection and maintenance The frequency and scope of monitoring …
dissipate due to volatilization or reaction with surfaces, organic material, or iron allowing bacteria to … source water contaminants sorbed to plastic, metal surfaces, biofilms, water softeners, or sediments could … other contaminants should be wiped off external surfaces, taking care to prevent materials being washed … scrubbers or a pressure-washer. RINSE Rinse scrubbed surfaces with potable water using a garden hose or pressure …
