Material Properties Flashcards
(9 cards)
Define endurance limit
The highest stress that a material can withstand for an infinite number of cycles without breaking
Define density
The degree of compactness of a substance
Define stiffness
Resistance of a body to deformation by bending
Define embodied energy
Energy used in the production of a material
Define strength
Ability to withstand an applied load without failure or plastic deformation
Define hardness
Resistance of a material to deformation, indentation or penetration
Define yield strength
Maximum stress that can be developed in a material without causing plastic deformation
Define toughness
Ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing
Define fracture toughness
The ability of a material containing a crack to resist further fracture