Whatever Mr Howard felt in his heart, he gave the impression of using toughness on crime as a pretext to whip up the indignation (and round up the votes) of the righteous, and especially the self-righteous.
A new characterisation method using toughness index was preliminarily attempted to introduce.
For thin films, it is better to use term "toughness" to avoid confusion.
The comparison between experimental and predicted R-curves shows that T-stress can be effectively used to obtain constraint-modified R-curves of this type of steel, that could be used for toughness prediction under low-constraint conditions.
The investigation involved determination of the matrix fracture properties and the fiber-matrix interface properties using fracture toughness tests and single-fiber pullout tests, respectively.
The experimental results indicate that although the compressive strength is reduced when steel beads are used, the toughness of the material greatly increases.
Several widely accepted indirect methods have been used for toughness measurement but they estimate it and do not provide the real and precise fracture toughness of mortar.
Various techniques have been developed to improve the peel resistance of sandwich composites, including tapered ends to the face skins, bolting, or riveting of the face skins, and using high toughness adhesives between the face skins and core.
Constant loading rate tests were used to measure toughness as a function of crack length and static load tests were used to measure subcritical crack growth as a function of time.
Conservative family values are strict and apply via metaphorical thought to the nation: good vs. evil, authority, the use of force, toughness and discipline, individual (versus social) responsibility, and tough love.
