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:

Risk of Death

The probability or chance that an individual will die from a disease or other circumstances within a certain period of time.

Proinflammatory Cytokines

Molecules released by the immune system that promote inflammation as part of the body's response to infection or injury.

Cancer Tumors

Abnormal growths of cells that can be benign or malignant, with the latter having the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures.