constraints and properties + mechanical properties Flashcards
1
Q
what is hardness
A
ability to resist denting or scratching
2
Q
what is rigidity
A
ability to resist deformation
3
Q
what is resilience
A
ability to resist impact
4
Q
malleability
A
ability to be flattened into a sheet, easily shape
5
Q
Ductility
A
ability to be stretched out into a wire
6
Q
elasticity
A
ability to return to its original shape
7
Q
electrical conductivity
A
allows an electrical current to flow
8
Q
thermal conductivity
A
allows thermal energy throughout
9
Q
corrosion resistance
A
ability to resist rusting
10
Q
tension
A
a pulling force
11
Q
compression
A
a squeezing force
12
Q
torsion
A
a twisting force
13
Q
deflection
A
a bending force
14
Q
shearing
A
a cutting force
