A new topology is proposed on the space of holonomy equivalence classes of loops, induced by the topology of the space Σ in which the loops are embedded. The possible role for the new topology in the context of the work by Ashtekar et al. is discussed. In this short paper we introduce a topology τ on the space of holonomy equivalence classes of loops, known in the context of quantum gravity in ...

The aim of this article is to elucidate the processes that characterize natural language interpretation. The basic hypothesis is that natural language interpretation can be characterized as an optimization problem. This innovative view on interpretation is shown to account for the crucial role of contextual information while avoiding certain wellknown problems associated with compositionality. ...

Hoop residuation algebras are the {→, 1}-subreducts of hoops; they include Hilbert algebras and the {→, 1}-reducts of MV-algebras (also known as Wajsberg algebras). The paper investigates the structure and cardinality of finitely generated algebras in varieties of kpotent hoop residuation algebras. The assumption of k-potency guarantees local finiteness of the varieties considered. It is shown ...

We describe a board game in which students assume the roles of supply chain enterprises and move game pieces (e.g. Legos, Velcro, etc.) that represent the parts of a basketball hoop. They then assemble these parts and form the final product and sell it to the customers. The game is the first of its kind to illustrate the concepts of shortage gaming, synchronization of the flow of parts, demand ...

In order to study the mechanical performance and friction slip mechanism of interface a composite timber column under inclined deformation, unilateral contact model an ancient deformation is proposed in this paper. According limit inclination angle point surface, failure modes combination’s can be divided into three stages: fully sticky stage, partially stage sliding stage. The theoretical resu...

The solutions to classical problems of perfectly bonded and sliding circular inhomogeneities in a remotely loaded infinite matrix are constructed by using an appealing choice of dimensionless material parameters that represent the in-plane average normal stress and the maximum shear stress at the center of the inhomogeneity, scaled by the corresponding measures of remote stress. The ovalization...

We compared performance on three manual-dexterity tasks under monocular and binocular viewing. The tasks were the standard Morrisby Fine Dexterity Test, using forceps to manipulate the items, a modified version of the Morrisby test using fingers, and a "buzz-wire" task in which subjects had to guide a wire hoop around a 3D track without bringing the hoop into contact with the track. In all thre...

We investigate the validity of Thorne’s hoop conjecture in non-axisymmetric spacetimes by examining the formation of apparent horizons numerically. If spaces have a discrete symmetry about one axis, we can specify the boundary conditions to determine an apparent horizon even in non-axisymmetric spaces. We implement, for the first time, the “hoop finder” in non-axisymmetric spaces with a discret...