Understanding Viscous Fluid Dampers: Quiet Strength Behind Structural Safety

In modern engineering, some of the most important components are also the least visible. Viscous fluid dampers are a perfect example. Tucked away inside buildings, bridges, and industrial systems, these devices work silently to absorb energy, reduce motion, and protect structures from damage. While they may look simple on the outside, their role in improving safety and durability is anything but minor.

A viscous fluid damper operates on a straightforward principle: resistance created by fluid flow. Inside the damper, a piston moves through a thick, highly stable fluid—often silicone-based. When a structure experiences movement, such as vibration from wind, traffic, or seismic activity, the piston is forced to move. As it travels through the fluid, resistance is generated, converting kinetic energy into heat. This process slows motion and reduces stress on the structure.

What makes viscous fluid dampers especially valuable is…

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Understanding Dental Software: Revolutionizing Modern Dental Practice Management and Patient Care

In today’s digital era, dental software has become an essential tool for streamlining workflows, improving patient experience, and boosting efficiency in dental clinics. From appointment scheduling and billing to digital imaging and treatment planning, dental software empowers dentists to manage their practice more effectively and focus more on what truly matters — delivering quality patient care.

What Is Dental Software?

Dental software refers to a suite of digital tools and applications designed specifically for dental practice management, clinical operations, and patient communication.

It integrates various functions — including patient records, imaging, diagnosis, treatment planning, and billing — into a unified digital platform, replacing traditional paper-based systems.

By automating administrative tasks and enhancing clinical precision, dental software helps practices improve accuracy, productivity, and profitability.

Review of Bye-laws by Inland Fisheries Ireland including

the Conservation and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse Fish;

Transfer of Live Roach;

Conservation of Pike

This public consultation opens on Monday, 22/09/2025 at 2:00am

and closes on Sunday, 02/11/2025 at 6:00pm.

Some snaps of International 2025 against the British Pike Squad. We fished River Inny for two days. Day was between Finea to Derravaragh. Day 2 was from Abbeyshrule to Ballianack.

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Day 1 – International Longford Results

The Irish team had a fantastic opening day, finishing with a total bag weight of 233 lb 5 oz, surpassing the English team by an impressive 151 lb 12 oz.

🏆 Heaviest Fish: Kevin Foley – 14 lb 11 oz

💪 Top Bags: Three bags exceeded 30 lb, with another three weighing in at over 20 lb.

It was a dominant performance from the Irish side, setting the tone for the rest of the competition.

Welcome to our group Internationals! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.

Welcome to our group International 2025! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.