Types Of Materials Flashcards
What is a resistant material?
A material that requires force in order to be worked or shaped
Why is understanding the properties of materials important for designers and engineers?
It helps them select from a wide range of materials to suit product specifications
What is the study of Resistant Materials concerned with?
The structural, functional, and aesthetic properties of woods, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites
What are the major categories of physical properties of materials?
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Chemical
- Thermal
- Magnetic
- Permeability
- Aesthetic
- Tactile
How do mechanical properties affect material behavior?
They describe how material reacts to physical forces
What is an example of a mechanical property?
Brittleness: material becomes brittle when repeatedly flexed or bent
What does electrical property refer to in materials?
The conductive property of insulation and conductivity of electricity
Fill in the blank: A ferrous metal ______ when exposed to oxygen.
rusts
What does thermal property describe?
How material responds to different temperatures, such as melting and boiling points
True or False: All materials are magnetic.
False
What does permeability refer to in materials?
The degree to which liquids or gases can pass through a material
What are aesthetic properties of materials?
Visual sensory properties of surface and form, such as color and shine
What are tactile properties?
Touch or sensory properties of a material, such as texture or scent
What does hardness measure in mechanical properties?
Resistance to scratching, cutting, and wear
Define elasticity in terms of material properties.
The ability to return to its original shape after being deformed
