It Is Easier for a Crack to Propagate Through a Continuous

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Short Answer

It is easier for a crack to propagate through a continuous weld than it is on an ____________________ weld where it has to restart at the beginning of each weld.

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Definitions:

Actual Labor-Hours

Actual labor-hours represent the real number of labor hours worked by employees, as opposed to planned or estimated hours, often used in productivity and costing analyses.

Direct Material Standards

The anticipated cost and quantity of materials required for the production of goods or services.

Actual Cost

Actual cost refers to the exact amount of expenses incurred for producing a product or performing a service, contrasted with estimated or budgeted costs.

Standard Cost System

An accounting system that uses predetermined costs for product costing and decision making, facilitating budgeting and variance analysis.