Materials Terminology Flashcards
- Explain specific ways in which material choice affects the cost, rate, versatility, and quality aspects of various manufacturing processes.
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annealing
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Explain the concepts behind strain hardening, ductile vs. brittle fracture, and residual stress.
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Explain the difference between thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
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For polymers, explain the concepts and relevance of cross-linking, crystallinity, and glass transition temperature.
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Give quantitative ranges for the melting point of common engineering materials in °C.
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Identify the typical effect of elevated temperature on mechanical behavior of metals.
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Interpret a stress-strain curve and properly apply related terminology, in particular: stress, strain, elastic vs. plastic deformation, yield stress, ultimate tensile stress, and modulus of elasticity.
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Make relative comparisons among common engineering materials in terms of strength, hardness, toughness, and stiffness.
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Make relative comparisons among common materials in terms of density and melting point.
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Make relative comparisons among common materials in terms of thermal conductivity, coefficient of thermal expansion, and electrical conductivity.
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Name common engineering ceramics and factors that affect mechanical properties of ceramics.
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Recognize common nomenclature for different kinds of steels, aluminum alloys, and other common metal
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tempering
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quenching.
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