Material Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Ductility
A
To plastically deform without breaking
2
Q
Brittleness
A
To break without plastic deformation
3
Q
Toughness
A
Ability to take sudden loads by plastic deformation
4
Q
Stiffness resilience/elasticity
A
The ratio of force to stiffness
5
Q
Endurance
A
Ability to take repeated sudden loads
6
Q
Hardness
A
Resist surface abrasion/wear
7
Q
Malleability
A
Undergo plastic deformation in compression before friction
8
Q
Strength
A
Maximum amount of stress a material can take before breaking(plastic behaviour)
