Sentences with phrase «as a shock absorber of»

Thankfully, your credit card can be used as a shock absorber of sorts for your personal finances.

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Russ Corsi, who worked nearly 32 years for Pittsburgh - based PPG, a global supplier of auto glass, says larger sunroofs are also more prone to weakening over time as the pane absorbs impacts from bumps in the road, twists and turns of the car's frame, and «thermal shock» — the expanding and contracting from sudden temperature changes.

So if you are hoping your bond holdings will act as a shock absorber during times of volatility, it is worth reviewing your particular holdings to make sure they are positioned to play the role you hope they will.

Their balance sheets served as market «shock absorbers» in times of market turbulence.

If, as in the case of the EU, the currency can't absorb the shock, something else needs to.

We still see bonds acting as effective shock absorbers in portfolios in such times of market stress.

Many years ago, I heard someone speaking about how Jesus» life and death absorbed the «shock» of sin and death within creation and how we as His body have been called to a similar mission — the verses which speak of us «carrying in our selves» the marks that we belong to Him, sharing in some small way in His sufferings as we share in His life — it's all part of a realm where the sweet savor of the fragrance of Him is allowed to be evidenced in this broken world.

The baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid, which contains shock - absorbing properties, as well as by durable membranes and the muscle and bones of our uterus and abdominal cavity.

If a stroller has shock absorbing feature then both your baby and your hands will be safe as the shock absorber will take all of the pressure.

The wheel sizes are also larger on jogging strollers, as this makes pushing easier and the position of the front wheel absorbs more shock before it reaches your baby.

The shock absorbing feature of the chassis is just amazing as my baby inside the cot is feeling less bumps and banging whatever the terrain is.

The tires are also designed to reduce the effect of uneven surfaces and absorb shock so as not to affect the babies in the stroller.

The excellent suspension system of coil spring, adjustable shock absorbers and large wheels made of durable composite polymer with inflated tires gives the Bob Revolution Jogging Stroller high shock resistance off - road as well as on - road.

Rubber corner guards act as shock - absorbers for bumps and drops, while overload protection and reverse polarity protection absorb a different type of shock!

On the inside of this boot there is a shock - absorbing removable insole as well as a molded midsole for support and comfort.

Boosting the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles by «harvesting» the energy generated by their shock absorbers and feeding it back into batteries or electrical systems such as air conditioning has become a major goal in automotive engineering.

One breakthrough was the development in 2002 of gels made of synthetic materials such as polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate, which can be injected into a joint where it solidifies and becomes a cushion with the same shock - absorbing function as cartilage.

Yet virtually all commercially available ankle and foot prosthetics are passive devices, containing spring mechanisms to absorb shock as a person walks but making no effort to replace the power - generating capabilities of the muscles in a person's lower limbs.

Inspired by the wings of bats, Ifju built a carbon fiber skeleton covered with a latex membrane that pacifies gusts by acting as a shock absorber.

A pair of Z - CoiLs may look a little goofy, but the steel springs beneath the heels act as shock absorbers that can, say the manufacturers, reduce the pain of ailments from arthritis to heel spurs.

The planet's shock wave would be pushed in front of it as it orbits at supersonic speeds, and the wave would absorb some of the UV light emitted from the star.

But as they moved out of the trees and began walking upright on the ground in the past 5 million years or so, the foot had to become more stable, and bit by bit, the big toe, which was no longer opposable, aligned itself with the other toes and our ancestors developed an arch to work as a shock absorber.

In between each of these bones are flat, round disks with a tough, flexible outer exterior and a soft, jelly - like center that act as shock absorbers when walking or running.

This region is characterized by a spiraling arrangement of mineralized fiber layers that act as shock absorber.

It works as a shock absorber, and helps to even up the distribution of weight along the whole spine.

Cushioning inside shoes acts as a kind of shock absorber, lessening the impact of your foot hitting the pavement and reducing the strain on your knees, says Dr. Blanco, who recommends comfy brands such as Clarks, Ecco, and Cole Haan (which employs Nike Air cushion technology).

Almost everyone will eventually develop some degree of osteoarthritis (OA), which is caused by the wear and tear on the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between bones.

«Given that the majority of studies included in our review weren't well - designed trials, better - quality research on this topic is needed to better inform consumers and clinicians as to whether foot [orthotics] or shock - absorbing insoles can be used to decrease injury risk,» he said.

Using our core during jumping and running can also protect our back and joints by acting as shock absorbers from the impact generated from these types of activities upon hitting the ground.

Cartilage in the joints, called articular cartilage, acts as a shock absorber to cushion the blows of daily wear and tear.

The meniscus is a C - shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone.

Fat acts as a natural, built - in shock absorber, cushioning the body and its various parts from the wear and tear of training, and helps prevent organs from sinking due to the downward pull of gravity.

Intervertebral discs separate the bones of the spine (or vertebrae) and their function is to act as shock absorbers for the spine and allow movement.

These joints support the weight of your entire body when you are upright, help you to balance as you walk, and absorb shock to the spine.

Even if these positions feel «easy» for those who are flexible, years of practicing right angle poses can stretch out the necessary tension in the sacral, knee and foot ligaments needed to keep these joints «sprung» as shock absorbing structures.

The movement of the knee generally goes like this: It's slightly flexed on initial contact, bends a little more as weight fully transfers to that leg to absorb shock.

The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine's shock - absorbing system and assists with fluid motion of -LSB-...]

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It's quietly absorbing and fitfully shocking as we experience the sights, sounds and smells of the streets where a one - year - old child can wander around alone without anyone stopping to wonder why.

What you've pictured is indeed part of a MacPherson strut system, but it's still a shock absorber, and would behave the same as a non-MacPherson one.

If the valve system inside the shock absorber gets clogged or damaged, the absorber will loose some or all of it's strength as well.

Also lots of people on forums and whatnot have posted about priming the shocks and reasons as to why and how it helps the shock absorber.

On the road, though, the Mercedes feels as if it weighs six tons, isolating you so completely from the harsh unpleasantries of planet earth that you imagine every airspace under the dash, in the doors, and in the roof must be filled with sound - and shock - absorbing maple syrup.

Shock absorbers, also known simply as «shocks» (which is what we will call them for the rest of this article), are the suspension components which stop your car or...

A strut is a type of shock absorber that also serves as a supporting suspension member.

The Pro-4X takes the features of the SV and adds off - road capabilities, such as electric locking rear differential, Rancho shock absorbers, lower gear ratio, two additional skid plates, fog lights, bed lockbox, upgraded interior trim and white gauges in the dash.

With the aid of the extremely fast Flex - Ray automotive network communications protocol, the adaptive shock absorbers is set to become more effective, as will active steering.

The heart of the ZDX's Active Damper System is its electronically - controlled Magneto - Rheological shock absorbers, which can individually adjust from minimum to maximum damping force in as little as five milliseconds (0.005 sec.).

Off - road performanced is enhanced with optimised shock absorbers as part of a revised suspension.

The suspension makes millions of calculations every second as it continuously varies the electronically controlled shock absorber adjustment system — reacting to body and wheel acceleration, steering inputs and camera information.