#cube test

So my s/o did like the cube psychology thing and like I couldent help but actually do a spitpaint of what was in my head cuz I am very visual (besides the horse cuz no).

I found a site thats pretty much the same thing yall can try to do it yourself its pretty interesting: https://naomimailhot.com/the-cube-personality-test-what-does-it-reveal-about-you/

also my stuff and what it means is under the read more. 

In concrete compression test, generally the concrete cube samples with dimensions 150mmx150mmx150mm are utilized. But, in place of 150mmx150mmx150mm concrete cube samples, 100mmx100mmx100mm concrete cube samples are applied for the test.

Fundamentally, the force produced through a concrete compression machine is a definite value. For the use of normal concrete strength, suppose under 50MPa, the stress provided by a 150mmx150mmx150mm cube is adequate for the machine to smash the concrete sample.

However, when the intended concrete strength is 100MPa, under the equivalent force (about2,000kN) delivered by the machine, the stress under a 150mmx150mmx150mm cube is inadequate to crush the concrete cube.

So, 100mmx100mmx100mm concrete cubes are used in place of 150mmx150mmx150mm cubes to raise the used stress to crush the concrete cubes. For normal concrete strength, the cube size of 150mmx150mmx150mm is already sufficient for the crushing strength of the machine.

Cube Test:

Instrument And Material.

Concrete cube mould with size 150mm or 100mm is applied for aggregate size of not more than 40mm and 25mm. Cube mould for test should be formed into steel or cast iron containing smooth inner surface. Each mould should contain steel plate to support and avoid leakage.

Compacting steel rod should be used with 16mm diameter and 600mm length.

The test should be conducted by compression test machine.

Method: Mould and base plate should be cleansed and employed with oil so that the concrete can’t fix to the side of the cube. Base plate is affixed to the mould with bolt and nut.

The cube should be filled with concrete in three layers.

Each layer should be consolidated for 25 times. This process should be accomplished systematically and compaction should be finished equally to all the surfaces of the concrete. Compaction is also done with machine.

The surface of concrete should be leveled to retain the equivalent level with the upper side of the mould.

Cubes which are produced at construction site should be wrapped with plastic cover for a period of 24 hours prior to remove the moulds.

After remoulded, the concrete cubes should be drowned in water for curing.

Compression strength test should be conducted for concrete at age 7, 14, and 28 days through compression test machine.

Result: The Strength value of each cube should be noted and compared with the targeted strength value. The reason for conducting the concrete test on 7 th day and the 14 th day is to anticipate whether the concrete could attain the targeted 28 th day strength. Normally, concrete can obtain 70% strength on the 7 th day.

What is the cube test?

 The ‘Cube’ test is a projective (?) personality test, that uses a relatively simple set of questions to gauge and learn about someone’s personality in a short amount of time.

How does it work?

By using simple objects in a simple scenario as a platform for the subconcious to project on, we can learn a great deal about a person, including how they viewthemselves, their close relationships, and how they handle stressful situations. 

 First, we asked our participants to imagine a particular scenario:

Imagine that you are in a desert. You are not physically in the desert, but merely watching over the landscape like an omniscient being. There is nothing and no one around you.

Now imagine that in this desert, you see a cube. Describe it. What color is it? How big is it? What is it made of? Is it floating, or is it on the ground? Can you see through it?

Now along this cube, you see a ladder. Where is it in relation to the cube? Is it standing up on its own? Is it leaning on the cube? What is it made of? Is the ladder old or new? How many rungs are on the ladder? Are any of the rungs old or worn?

In addition to the cube, and the ladder, you now see a horse. Where is it in relation to the cube and the ladder? What does the horse look like? Is it old, young, or middle aged? Is there a saddle on the horse at all? Is it tied down in any way? Does the horse seem playful , cautious, etc. etc.?

Now picture some flowers. How many are there? Where are they in relation to the cube, the ladder, and the horse? What color are they? Are they bunched together, or apart?

And finally, imagine that a storm comes along. What kind of storm is it? Is it windy at all. How fast does it come? What happens? Does it reach the cube, ladder, horse, or flowers? If it does, what happens to them? 

But what does everything mean?

Human beings as a species, are symbolic thinkers. By asking the participant to imagine a cube, and various other objects in this desert, we engage and actually interact with the subconcious. Any traits and attributes assigned to the cube and the other objects later on, are projected onto them from the subconious. Each of the objects are symbolic in nature and represent various aspects of their personality.

The cube symbolizes the self. The size indicates ego, position indicates wether they are a grounded person or a ‘dreamer’. Color can represent different traits they possess and the opacity of the cube correlates directly with how open they are. The material of the cube indicates how fragile or strong the person perceives themselves to be.

The ladder symbolizes their close relationships, be it friends, fmaily, or a mixture of both. The condition of the ladder reflects how they feel about their current close relationships in their lives and wether they feel old, brand new, or somewhere in the middle.  The material of the ladder represents the overall strength of their close relationships. The number of rungs on the ladder represent how many close relationships the person feels they have, and the condition of the rungs indicates how they feel about the relationship with some of them. For example, if the ladder is mostly new but has a few worn rungs it could indicate that they feel that most of their relationships are new and have potential, and that some of their older relationships are still reliable and older than the others. The position of the ladder in relation to the cube indicates wether the person relies on those friendships and vice versa. For example, if the ladder is leaning on the cube, it means that the participant feels that their friends can rely on them.

The horse symbolizes the participant’s ideal partner. Qualities and attributes given to the horse are what the participant seeks in a potential partner. If there is a saddle present, it represents that the participant has more control in the relationship.

The flowers symbolize future children. The number of flowers represent how many the participant likely would want to have. The location of the flowers in relation to the cube, horse, and ladder indicates if they want their children to be closer to themselves, friends, or their partner. Colors can indicate preferred sex of the children, or even desirable traits they would want them to have.

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