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After a conventional analysis was done using idealized geometry and using a safety factor of 3 for strength, an initial semi-elliptical crack was introduced to determine the stress intensity factor of the crack-tip and the minimum fracture toughness value required for a safety factor of 3 (Fig.

When I think about fatherhood and all of the various things I need to teach you, I think of my example, your Grandpa Dave, and two virtues most important to him: faith and toughness.

126athletes (female and male) from (soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, swimming) to validity and reliability of Sport Mental Toughness Questionnaire" (SMTQ-14)

Relatively few studies have evaluated the efficacy of psychological interventions aimed specifically at the development of mental toughness among athletes.

Nevertheless, the mental toughness (MT) study describes the personality of athletes whose drive motivates them relentlessly towards success and promotes thriving in tournaments or training environments (16-18).

But, when it comes to fracture toughness, the complexity of the test can leave room for confusion when trying to meet a given crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) requirement.

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Though more parameters used for quantifying the effect of crack in structural component plane strain fracture toughness is the frequently used one.

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"There's no toughness. Toughness is not physical toughness, it's not about nailing someone and putting them on their backside in a challenge.

This is mainly due to the two reasons: (1) loss of toughness; and (2) loss of crack resistance.

It follows that the fracture toughness of rock is important in theoretical studies and engineering applications related to rock failure.

Smaller crystalline regions and spherulites result in an increase of intercrystalline tie molecules that improve the toughness properties of the materials [7].