Sentence examples for weaker layer from inspiring English sources

From the observation of the deformation profiles, three deformation modes have been identified when the strongest layer was placed at the impact end while two deformation modes have been found when the weaker layer was placed at the impact end.

Using these observations, a straightforward analysis has been developed in which the yield pressure of the multilayer is related to the onset of flow in the weaker layer determined by both its intrinsic yield pressure and coherency strains.

The posterior fornix is more vulnerable to injury as a result of a weaker layer of endopelvic fascia [ 4, 8- 11].

In many layered-structure silicates, such as mica, in which relatively strong and rigid layers containing magnesium-oxygen, aluminum-oxygen, and silicon-oxygen bonds alternate with weaker layers containing alkali cations, compressibility is five times greater perpendicular to the layers than within the layers.

A weaker layering near the wall is observed for branched molecules.

The shear tests show that hollow aluminium and siliceous microspheres successfully replicate the mechanical behaviour of weaker layers within natural sedimentary successions undergoing deformation.

There is evidence of intermediate level detachment at some of the weaker layers, which means that folds at different stratigraphic levels may have different locations, orientations, or wavelengths.

This leads to dip slope landforms, with generally steeper East and North faces, and trellis drainage, where rivers and old glacial valleys followed the weaker layers in the geological succession.

"You dig down to the weak layer, feeling the cohesion of the various layers of snow," Dr. Birkeland said.

The biggest cause of avalanches is a weak layer of snow on a slope covered by solid layers, Dr. Adams said.

Even skiing at low altitudes can fracture a weak layer and set off an avalanche far above.