the most effective toughening mechanisms differ among different materials classes. The crack tip plasticity is important in toughening of metals and long-chain...

in mechanical properties that rubber toughening offers, most major thermoplastics are available in rubber-toughened versions; for many engineering applications...

composite strength is done by a process called Stress Induced Transformation Toughening.    This process causes internal strains, which causes crack in the structure...

fracture toughness of the constituent materials.[citation needed] Intrinsic toughening mechanisms are processes which act ahead of the crack tip to increase...

In another variant, metastable structures can impart transformation toughening for mechanical applications; most ceramic knife blades are made of this...

portion remains free to flow for a short time. An alternative chemical toughening process involves forcing a surface layer of glass at least 0.1 mm thick...

featured a new Carib-influenced percussion overdub. The follow-up single, "Toughen Up" (written for Tina Turner but rejected by her), failed to chart, except...

toughened glass and pre-stressed concrete. A demonstration of glass toughening is provided by Prince Rupert's Drop. Brittle polymers can be toughened...

organs and the mouth parts are found. Like the adult, the larva also has a toughened, or sclerotized head capsule. Here, two compound eyes, and chaetosema...

enhancing the fracture toughness. This mechanism, known as transformation toughening, significantly extends the reliability and lifetime of products made with...

to the overall material it is a part of. The mechanisms by which this toughening occurs are many, and no one mechanism has yet to be identified as the...

strengthening significantly the presidential powers. Maghreb countries have toughened their tone towards Europe recently. Tunisia maintains diplomatic relations...

interlayer keeps the layers of glass bonded even when broken, and its toughening prevents the glass from breaking up into large sharp pieces. This produces...

significant toughening, although the twist component still dominates. In contrast, neither sphere nor rod particles derive substantial toughening from the...

from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2013. "Francis Toughened by Argentine Politics Ready for Papal Test". Bloomberg. Archived from...

on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013. "Lebanese farmers face toughening crisis – DW – 06/15/2021". dw.com. 15 June 2021. Archived from the original...

collagen in connective tissue into gelatin through hydrolysis, with minimal toughening. With the adequate combination of temperature and cooking time, pathogens...

subsequently invested $200 million in Corning Inc., a manufacturer of toughened Gorilla Glass technology used in Apple's iPhones. The following December...

Bear markets do cause insurers to shift away from investments and to toughen up their underwriting standards, so a poor economy generally means high...

(June 27, 2017). "Camille Paglia cuts the 'malarkey': Women just need to toughen up". Chatelaine. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved...

September 1, 2008. Leithead, Alastair (July 22, 2006). "Frustrated Karzai toughens stance". BBC News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2008. Retrieved...

mass protests against the falsification of elections, censorship and toughening of free assembly laws. In July 2000, according to a law proposed by Putin...

provide a preferable in-plane crack path. This design fails via a “stepwise toughening mechanism". Cracks are contained within the tube, reducing spreading,...

September 20, 2024. Zavala, Ashley (September 17, 2024). "Prop 36 explained: Toughening up the consequences for hard drug and theft crimes". KCRA. Retrieved September...

Caterpillar name. Additionally, the company licensed the Cat phone brand of toughened mobile phones and rugged smartphones from 2012 to 2024. Caterpillar machinery...

free dictionary. Callous is an adjective that may pertain to: Callus, a toughened area of skin Indifference to suffering – see cruelty Callous and unemotional...

Aggregate is the component of a composite material that resists compressive stress and provides bulk to the composite material. For efficient filling,...

negotiator" but adds that "he's not part of Putin's inner sanctum" and that the toughening of Russian foreign policy has got very little to do with him. US politicians...

cutting-edge side and the back side. This shinogi contributes to lightening and toughening of the blade and high cutting ability. Katana are traditionally made from...

Retrieved 25 December 2018. Coile, Zachary (27 April 2005). "Bill Seeks to Toughen Drug Testing in Pro Sports". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 3 September...