Sentence examples for resisting actions from inspiring English sources

While the shear strength of the infill panels due to tension field action is the primary source of lateral load resistance in a C-SPSW, the moment resisting actions of the boundary frames and the coupling beams connections provide substantial strength for the system.

The overall behavior of steel plate shear wall (SPSW) dual systems comprises the contributions of the infill plate tension field and boundary frame moment resisting actions.

The differences in resisting actions between beam shear and punching shear have been identified and incorporated into the governing equations and failure modes, resulting in simple but accurate punching design equations.

The group pursued a strategy which accepted long-term EU climate goals, while resisting action to deliver them through renewables.

As a result of the current design procedure that neglects the boundary frame moment resisting action, the stiffness and ductility of SPSWs having almost the same design lateral loads but different aspect ratios can be quite different.

Not only are Republican lawmakers resisting action on climate change, but some continue to deny the science and evidence, he said.

"This study blows out of the water the idea of those who resist action that say, 'Why should we be the ones to put our heads above water, why should we put ourselves at a competitive disadvantage?'".

Linzee's attempt to burn the town as a punishment for resisting his actions was echoed in later naval actions.

The defendant resisting the actions is the secretary of state for exiting the EU, David Davis, who is represented by the attorney general, Jeremy Wright QC, James Eadie QC and Jason Coppel QC.

However, they are resisting tough action over its abuses lest that set an uncomfortable precedent over their own human-rights failings.

The suckers, which are effective in resisting wave action, are capable of exerting considerable force; in one instance, a force of 13.3 kg (approximately 29 pounds) was required to break the hold of an adult lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus).