Mechanical Properties Flashcards
1
Q
What is elastic deformation
A
Upon removal of the applied load, material returns to original state
2
Q
What is plastic deformation
A
Upon removal of the applied loads, the material does not return to original state
3
Q
What is fracture
A
Define the separation of the material in tow or more pieces after loading
4
Q
Define strength
A
Ability of a material to withstand an applied loadwithout fracture
5
Q
Stiffness
A
Ability to withstand deformation
6
Q
Toughness
A
Ability to absorb energy up to fracture or the work required to cause the material to fracture
7
Q
Ductility
A
Measure of the degree of plastic deformation at fracture.
8
Q
Hardness
A
Measure of the materials resistance to localised plastic deformation
9
Q
Affect of grain boundaries on hardness
A
More grain boundaries, harder the material
