Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is tensile strength
A
Tensile strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled
2
Q
What is compressive strengh
A
Compressive strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand when subjected to a compressive force
3
Q
What is shear strength?
A
Shear strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand before it yields or undergoes permanent deformation
4
Q
What is yield strength?
A
Yield strength is the amount of stress at which a material begins to exhibit plastic and (permanent)deformation
5
Q
What is ultimate strength
A
Ultimate strength is the maximum stress a material can endure
