Material Properties Flashcards

(9 cards)

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Q

Define endurance limit

A

The highest stress that a material can withstand for an infinite number of cycles without breaking

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2
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Define density

A

The degree of compactness of a substance

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3
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Define stiffness

A

Resistance of a body to deformation by bending

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4
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Define embodied energy

A

Energy used in the production of a material

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5
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Define strength

A

Ability to withstand an applied load without failure or plastic deformation

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6
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Define hardness

A

Resistance of a material to deformation, indentation or penetration

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7
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Define yield strength

A

Maximum stress that can be developed in a material without causing plastic deformation

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8
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Define toughness

A

Ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing

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9
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Define fracture toughness

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The ability of a material containing a crack to resist further fracture

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