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Harry Hermawan 
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His suggestion to restore the original integrity of the church is an acceptable solution as long as the /hard structural analysis/ concludes the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse.
Question:
/hard structural analysis/
Can the word /hard/ here from the sentence means that the structural analysis was 'difficult'?
| | | | RHELLER
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| 3 corrections IMO | Dec 23, 2005 |
Can the word /hard/ here from the sentence means that the structural analysis was 'difficult'?
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3 problems here
1) HARD is ambiguous - could mean
a) a "tough" analysis - like taking a hard look, being very discriminating. (my opinion)
b) structural analysis of the foundation and other cement, steel elements (as opposed to wall partitions and ceilings which are more accessible, softer, easier) - this is a leap
... See more Can the word /hard/ here from the sentence means that the structural analysis was 'difficult'?
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3 problems here
1) HARD is ambiguous - could mean
a) a "tough" analysis - like taking a hard look, being very discriminating. (my opinion)
b) structural analysis of the foundation and other cement, steel elements (as opposed to wall partitions and ceilings which are more accessible, softer, easier) - this is a leap
2) word missing: as long as the hard, structural analysis concludes THAT the structure is reasonably safe
3) "safe from future collapse" is not really correct; better to say "no risk of a future collapse exists"
or "there is no risk of a future collapse" ▲ Collapse
| | | | | does not mean difficult | Dec 23, 2005 |
hard here means close or uncompromising, in my opinion
| | | | Stephen Rifkind
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| "hard facts" | Dec 23, 2005 |
I see the meaning as in the above phrase: hard = objective
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Tim Drayton
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| analysis of the hard structure? | Dec 23, 2005 |
Hi,
I must confess straight away that I know nothing about engineering, but I just wonder if the 'hard' here could refer to the 'hard structure' of the building?
| | | | | this is a KudoZ question | Dec 23, 2005 |
You should post this as a KudoZ question, which is dedicated to terminology help. You also have the possibility to ask under English-English, if you only need the meaning.
| | | | Oliver Walter
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| Which context | Dec 23, 2005 |
Elvira Stoianov wrote:
You should post this as a KudoZ question, which is dedicated to terminology help. You also have the possibility to ask under English-English, if you only need the meaning.
And if you do that, make it clear whether "the church" is a building or an institution, or whether you have no other means of knowing this.
Oliver
| | | | Harry Hermawan
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TOPIC STARTER SITE LOCALIZER | Thank you for the suggestion | Dec 24, 2005 |
Elvira Stoianov wrote:
You should post this as a KudoZ question, which is dedicated to terminology help. You also have the possibility to ask under English-English, if you only need the meaning.
Well it did came from KudoZ but not english-english, I just wanted what others think about it. And I just wanted a bigger forum to accomodate since it can be viewed in a linguistics point of view. Again thanks. To all of you.
And, Happy Holidays to all.
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Richard Creech
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| "Hard" as an informal term | Dec 24, 2005 |
"Hard" is not genarlly used in formal, or legally-operative documents, to mean "difficult." That is a colloquial or informal use.
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| This is where surveying knowledge may come in handy | Dec 27, 2005 |
As a failed-linguist-turned-quantity-surveyor I often hear about the 'hard structure' and the 'services' in a building (from, surprisingly, building surveyors). As your quote doesn't actually mention the age of the church we are assuming a mediaeval structure, yet a more modern church will have the hard structure (bricks and mortar) and services (gas, white goods etc).
A 'hard structural analysis' may actually refer to an analysis of the hard structure, as opposed to the services. A... See more As a failed-linguist-turned-quantity-surveyor I often hear about the 'hard structure' and the 'services' in a building (from, surprisingly, building surveyors). As your quote doesn't actually mention the age of the church we are assuming a mediaeval structure, yet a more modern church will have the hard structure (bricks and mortar) and services (gas, white goods etc).
A 'hard structural analysis' may actually refer to an analysis of the hard structure, as opposed to the services. As the quote refers to the integrity of the church building, I feel this is the most probable meaning BUT 'hard structural analysis' is quite bad English if this is the case - it is not the 'hard analysis' of the structure. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Harry Hermawan
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MarkS wrote:
As a failed-linguist-turned-quantity-surveyor
..but I sense that you are still happy and feel comfortable by participating. 
I often hear about the 'hard structure' and the 'services' in a building (from, surprisingly, building surveyors). As your quote doesn't actually mention the age of the church we are assuming a mediaeval structure, yet a more modern church will have the hard structure (bricks and mortar) and services (gas, white goods etc).
A 'hard structural analysis' may actually refer to an analysis of the hard structure, as opposed to the services. As the quote refers to the integrity of the church building, I feel this is the most probable meaning BUT 'hard structural analysis' is quite bad English if this is the case - it is not the 'hard analysis' of the structure.
..yes, I guess translating depends largely on the source text being decent which in turn may result in a good/ bad translation.
thank you MarkS. And all of you.
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The author appears to imply that the job is demanding and requires very detailed if hard facts, connoting that the church is not considered safe enough. The noun group 'an acceptable solution as long as...' also suggests the church is weak in strucure and needs to be pulled down, which is what the author wants to see.
The following is quoted from New Oxford Dictionary of English for your information:
... See more The author appears to imply that the job is demanding and requires very detailed if hard facts, connoting that the church is not considered safe enough. The noun group 'an acceptable solution as long as...' also suggests the church is weak in strucure and needs to be pulled down, which is what the author wants to see.
The following is quoted from New Oxford Dictionary of English for your information:
4. (of information) reliable, especially because based on something true or substantiated: hard facts about the underclass are maddeningly elusive.
• (of a subject of study) dealing with precise and verifiable facts: efforts to turn psychology into hard science. • (of science fiction) scientifically accurate rather than purely fantastic or whimsical: a hard SF novel.
"hard adjective" The Oxford Dictionary of English (revised edition). Ed. Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson. Oxford University Press, 2005. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Mr Last Hermit. 28 December 2005 http://www.oxford-dictionaries.co.uk/entry?entry=t140.e34054
Harry Djuhari wrote:
His suggestion to restore the original integrity of the church is an acceptable solution as long as the /hard structural analysis/ concludes the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse.
Question:
/hard structural analysis/
Can the word /hard/ here from the sentence means that the structural analysis was 'difficult'?
[Edited at 2005-12-28 09:49] ▲ Collapse
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juvera
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[quote]Last Hermit wrote:
"reliable, especially because based on something true or substantiated: hard facts"
[quote]Harry Djuhari wrote:
"His suggestion to restore the original integrity of the church is an acceptable solution as long as the /hard structural analysis/ concludes the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse."
The structure is structure. We (architects) don't say "hard structure" or other. To explain that would take a long time, so I stop here.
On the other hand it is perfectly correct to say: "..the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse."
The essence of it is that: ...the restoration of the church is an acceptable solution as long as the /structural analysis 'based on facts, reliably' / concludes the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse.
But you don't need to say 'based on facts' because the 'hard structural analysis' gives you that. The 'reliably' is more useful.
You can say: ..the restoration of the church is an acceptable solution as long as the structural analysis reliably concludes the structure is reasonably safe from future collapse.
This is simpler, more understandable.
Good luck.
[Edited at 2005-12-28 13:43]
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