Constraints & Properties Flashcards
1
Q
What is Tension?
A
A pulling force.
2
Q
What is Compression?
A
A squeezing force.
3
Q
What is Torsion?
A
A twisting force.
4
Q
What is Deflection?
A
A bending force.
5
Q
What is Shearing?
A
A cutting force.
6
Q
What is Hardness?
A
Ability to resist scratching/denting.
7
Q
What is Rigidity?
A
Ability to resist deformation.
8
Q
What is Resilience?
A
Ability to resist impact.
9
Q
What is Malleability?
A
Ability to be shaped. (flattened)
10
Q
What is Brittleness?
A
Ability to shatter upon impact.
11
Q
What is Ductility?
A
Ability to be stretched into a wire.
12
Q
What is Elasticity?
A
Ability to return to original shape.
13
Q
What is Electrical Conductivity?
A
Ability to conduct electricity.
14
Q
What is Thermal Conductivity?
A
Ability to conduct heat.
15
Q
What is Corrosion Resistance?
A
Ability to resist rust.
