Sentence examples for strengthened only from inspiring English sources

Both the strength and the initial lateral stiffness of the RC-frame structures strengthened with GFRP infill panels was greater than that of the un-strengthened specimen; however, the displacement ductility and energy-dissipation capacity of specimens strengthened only with GFRP infill panels decreased.

It has strengthened only 3.8percentt against China's major trading partners since July 2005, however.

Despite a series of business reforms and privatization, the Togolese economy strengthened only slightly, growing 3.4% during the year.

According to this view, new stimulus response connections are strengthened only if the response is followed by certain kinds of consequences.

His grandson now forcefully argues that the alliance can be further strengthened only if Japan plays a greater part in its own defence; hence his support for constitutional change.

IN the Middle East, the hardening of the lines through successive generations -- presided over by two men who have spanned the age gap with remarkable dexterity, Ariel Sharon and Yasir Arafat -- has strengthened only the extremes on both sides who deny the other's right to statehood or security.

If you concentrate on strengthening only one set of muscles within the core, you can destabilize your spine by pulling it out of alignment.

Economic growth is likely to strengthen only slowly in OECD countries for several years, in contrast to the more dynamic major developing economies.

The results show that, under combined axial static and transverse impact loads CFST columns can successfully prevent global buckling failure by strengthening only 34% of column length.

Cosme was expected to strengthen only slightly due to predicted cooler waters and increased shear.

With a relatively dry environment along its projected path, Emily was expected to strengthen only gradually until its predicted passage through the Greater Antilles.