Biomaterials Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 classes of biomaterials made by invertebrates?
A
Slime, fibre, rubber, crystalline composites
2
Q
What is the force-extension test?
A
apply a force and measure the deformation
3
Q
Strain:
A
change in material dimensions / original dimensions
4
Q
Stress:
A
force / cross-sectional area
5
Q
Strength:
A
max. stress before it ruptures
6
Q
Extensibility:
A
strain at which material ruptures
7
Q
strain energy:
A
energy a material can absorb when deformed
