Material Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Strength
A
Ability to withstand loads per cross sectional area
2
Q
Toughness
A
Ability to absorb impact energy before failure
3
Q
Stiffness
A
Ability to resist deflection
4
Q
Hardness
A
Ability to resist indentation or abrasion
5
Q
Stress
A
Stress prior to failure is a measure of strength
6
Q
Modulus
A
Stiffness normalised per deflection and cross sectional area