Biochem Simplified Flashcards
2 reasons we measure mechanical properties
to obtain fundamental properties and to see what properties will affect the material in its final conditions
fundamental properties
strength
elasticity
applied properties
impact
fatigue
abrasion
1st classification of mechanical properties
bulk: whole mass - strength, elasticity
surface: first few layers of atoms - hardness, wear
resistance to indent
hardness
resistance to abrasion
wear
Fundamental - steadily increase load (stress-strain)
Applied - single sudden force (impact), repeated low load (fatigue), time dependent (viscoelastic - plastic bag example)
2nd classification of mechanical properties - Bulk subclassifications (fundamental and applied)
force per unit area, arises from externally applied forces
stress
stress units
Pa, MPa
force/area= stress
calculation
arrows away
tension
arrows towards
compression
bar parallel to the ground, one arrow on top one on bottom
sheer
compression, tension and sheer
torsion
compression and tension
flexure/binding
tensions makes things ___ compared to compression
weak, crack
strain is to ____ as stress is to ____
strain is to deformation as stress is to load
strain calculation
change in L / L(i). or L(f)-L(i)/L(i)
elastic strain is
recoverable
plastic strain is
permanent
phases of plastic and elastic while recording an impression
plastic on insertion(perm) and elastic on displacement from tissue (recoverable)
O –> A on the stress/strain graph is linear and elastic because it hasn’t reached the breaking point so it is _______
recoverable
Law that states that up until A on the stress/strain graph, stress and strain are proportional to each other
Hookes Law
What is that linear portion of the stress/strain graph called and what region does it represent (up until A)
Called the Modulus of Elasticity and is defined as the elastic region of the material
Modulus of elasticity is a measure of ______ / _____-
rigidity/stiffness
High modulus: ____ rigid
more
Low modulus: ____ rigid
less
A,B,C on stress/strain graph
A: proportional limit
B: elastic limit
C: yield point
(PEY for your ABC’s lol)
Stresses below B on the stress/strain graph
elastic
Stresses above B on the stress/strain graph
plastic
Stress at B called
Elastic Limit
Yield point is the point where _____ strain becomes very pronounced
plastic
Reminder - all values of stress on the _ axis
Y
Ductility and Malleability are measures of ___ of ____
% of elongation
High % of elongation: ____ material
ductile