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Embedment

Embedment \Em*bed"ment\, n. The act of embedding, or the state of being embedded.

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embedment

n. 1 The act of embedding or the state of being embedded 2 An embedded structure, especially a steel structure, embedded in concrete that transmits external loads to it

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Embedment

Embedment is a phenomenon in mechanical engineering in which the surfaces between mechanical members of a loaded joint embed. It can lead to failure by fatigue as described below, and is of particular concern when considering the design of critical fastener joints.

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The Taprisiots gave us a clue when they spoke of embedments and crossing Caleban connectives to .

In the few areas where the slope is not exposed rock, but instead is covered with unconsolidated sediment, as in the alluvial fan of the Congo River, we plant the anchors by propellant-actuated embedment procedures.