Social influence deals with the embedment of technology. The mechanism behind embedment is different from creep. Technology adoption is typically measured on two factors&colon; embedment and embracement in daily life. In bolted joints, most of the embedment occurs during torquing. In most cases, some degree of embedment is inevitable. Other modes of failure include corrosion, embedment, and exceeding the shear stress limit. Exceptionally hard and smooth surfaces will have less susceptibility to the mechanism that causes embedment. A thicker mooring line makes for more resistance to anchor embedment. In critical fastener joints, embedment can mean loss of preload. Therefore, embedment can lead directly to loosening of a fastener joint and subsequent fatigue failure.