Engineering materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is resiliance?
A
The capacity to absorb energy within elastic range
2
Q
What is toughness?
A
The capacity to absorb energy without fracture
3
Q
Endurance limit exists for some metals, but not for…
A
Aluminum
4
Q
3 different hardnesses
A
- Brinell (HB)
- Vickers (HV)
- Rockwell (HRA/HRB/HRC)
5
Q
What are Brinell tests used for?
A
To estimate strength