Material Properties

Question 1

Define endurance limit

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define density

Answer 2

The degree of compactness of a substance

Question 3

Define stiffness

Answer 3

Resistance of a body to deformation by bending

Question 4

Define embodied energy

Answer 4

Energy used in the production of a material

Question 5

Define strength

Answer 5

Ability to withstand an applied load without failure or plastic deformation

Question 6

Define hardness

Answer 6

Resistance of a material to deformation, indentation or penetration

Question 7

Define yield strength

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Define toughness

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Define fracture toughness

Answer 9

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