Toughness definition

Toughness was the preferred means of introducing the debate on masculinity and safety to the participants at the Roadshow. The extensiveness of the debate is certainly not fully captured by the use of this term. As one participant aptly questioned, it seemed odd that we were seeking to create a new kind of toughness if toughness itself was the problem. On reflection, however, the use of the term “toughness” appears to be one that people working in the industry are able to comprehend
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Examples of Toughness in a sentence

  • Fracture critical members shall be designed for a minimum service temperature and Charpy V-Notch Toughness as required for the corresponding zone.

  • Toughness shall meet the requirements of ASTM A709/A709M for Zone 1.

  • BSI Standards3 BS 5045 Part 1 (1982) Transportable Gas Containers – Specification for Seamless Steel Gas Containers Above 0.5 litre Water Capacity BS 7448-91 Fracture Mechanics Toughness Tests Part I – Method for Determination of KIC, Critical COD and Critical J Values of BS PD 6493-1991.

  • Toughness is the ability to manage the difficult and testing moments; getting right the balance of home, friends and work.

  • The Hydrogen Fracture Toughness Tester (HFTT) is a mechanical testing machine designed for conducting fracture mechanics tests on materials in high-pressure hydrogen gas.

  • TLC uses these and other techniques in its YouthBuild program, a program for out-of-school, high school dropouts who are 16-24 years old in Durham County who meet eligibility requirements and successfully complete Mental Toughness.

  • Mechanical Properties and Fracture Toughness Values for a range of aging times with Tritium.

  • Toughness decreased with increasing helium content from tritium decay.

  • The Influence of Fracture Toughness on the Geometry of Hydraulic Fractures, Low Permeability Reservoirs Symposium.

  • Only those who fulfill all expectations from Mental Toughness and show a commitment to the program are invited to be a part of YouthBuild.