Strength of Materials Flashcards
1
Q
maximum stress before failure
A
Strength
2
Q
related to the module of elasticity (slope of stress vs. strain)
A
Stiffness
3
Q
ability to return to original form after load is removed
A
Elasticity
4
Q
able to stretch without failure
A
Ductility
5
Q
absence of plasticity (deform without failure)
A
Brittleness
6
Q
ability to compress without failure
A
Malleability
7
Q
ability to take dynamic load without failure
A
Toughness
8
Q
ability to take dynamic load without permanent deformation
A
Resilience
