1.1 Materials and there applications Flashcards
Material Properties
What is the definition of Plasticity
The ability of a material to return to its original shape once the deforming force has been removed
What is the definition of Ductility
The ability of a material to be drawn or stretched
What is the definition of Hardness
The ability of a material to withstand indentation, abrasion or scratching
What is the definition of Brittleness
The tendency of a material to fracture under stress
What is the definition of Malleability
The ability of a metal to be deformed by compression without being torn or cracked
What is the definition of Strength
The general ability of a material to withstand an applied force
What is the definition of Toughness
A material that absorbs impact (sudden forces or shocks such as hammer blows) well - this is the opposite to brittleness
What is the definition of Elasticity
The ability of a material to return to its original form after a load has been applied and removed
What is the definition of Stiffness
The ability to resist bending
What is the definition of Ductility
The ability to be drawn out into a thin wire or threads. It is a measure of how easily a material can be worked
What is the definition of Compressive Strength
The ability to withstand pushing or squeezing forces
What is the definition of Tensile Strength
The ability to withstand pulling or stretching forces
