Ceramics Flashcards
1
Q
What are some qualities of ceramics?
A
High strength and stiff but they are brittle
2
Q
How do brittle materials fail?
A
By cracking or fracture. Process that happens in tension when two objects are pulled apart
3
Q
How are ceramics used?
A
As a simple column or wall the material will avoid tensile forces
4
Q
Why would steel be added to concrete?
A
To increase the tensile strength of concrete
