mechanical properties Flashcards
1
Q
mechanical properties
A
are how a material reacts with an external force
2
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compressive strength
A
the ability to withstand being crushed or pushing forces
3
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tensile strength
A
the ability to withstand stretching or pulling
4
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bending strength
A
the ability to withstand bending
5
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shear strength
A
the ability to withstand sliding forces in a parallel plane
6
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torsional strength
A
the ability to withstand twisting
7
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hardness
A
the ability to resist abrasive wear
8
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toughness
A
the ability to withstand impact
9
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plasticity
A
the ability to be shaped and keep the new formed shape
10
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ductility
A
the ability to be stretched without cracking
11
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malleability
A
the ability to withstand deformation by compression without cracking
12
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elasticity
A
the ability to return to its original shape after being deformed
