Physical Properties Flashcards

1
Q
Define the words 
Load
Force 
Stress 
Strain
by using them in the same sentence.
A

A load is applied to a material which exerts a force on the material which produces a stress within a material and
associated strain

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2
Q

What are the units for Load?

A

Kilograms (Kg)

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3
Q

What are the units for Force?

A

Newton (N)

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4
Q

Name 3 types of forces

A
  • Uniaxial (single axis)
  • Biaxial (2 perpendicular axis)
  • Triaxial (equal in all directions)
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5
Q

Name 3 uniaxial forces

A
  • Tensile
  • Compressive
  • Shear
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6
Q

What are the units for stress?

A

Pa

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7
Q

What are the units for strain?

A

No units

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8
Q

What is the measure of stiffness

A

Young’s modulus (E)

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9
Q

State Hooke’s Law

A

Stress (σ) is proportional to strain (ε)

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10
Q

What is compliance a measure of?

A
  • Softness

- 1/E (reciprocal to stiffness)

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11
Q

What is the proportional limit on an stress-strain curve?

A

The limit when even if the load is removed the material is permanently damaged

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12
Q

What is the ultimate tensile strength on an stress-strain curve?

A

The fracture point where the material breaks apart

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13
Q

What is the yield point on an stress-strain curve?

A

The point above which strain will increase even with no further increase in stress

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14
Q

What is the elastic region on an stress-strain curve?

A

Region where, if stress is removed the original shape is recoverable

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15
Q

What is the plastic region on an stress-strain curve?

A

Region where, if stress is removed the material is permanently deformed

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16
Q

Define resilience

A

Energy absorbed without permanent deformation

17
Q

Define toughness

A

Total energy absorbed up to fracture

18
Q

Equation for Poisson’s ratio

A

Lateral strain / Axial strain

19
Q

Equation for Shear modulus

A

Shear stress / Shear strain

20
Q

Equation for Bulk modulus (liquids)

A

Hydrostatic pressure / Shear strain

21
Q

What is a brittle fracture?

A
  • Occurs with little or no plastic deformation

- Low energy absorption

22
Q

What is a ductile fracture?

A
  • Occurs after significant plastic deformation

- High energy absorption

23
Q

What are the 2 steps in a fracture?

A
  • Crack formation (slow)

- Crack propagation (fast)

24
Q

How is direct tensile strength measured?

A

By gauges and extensometers

25
Q

When measuring direct tensile strength what shape does the specimen need to be in? Why?

A
  • Dumbbell shaped

- Ensures it fractures centrally

26
Q

What is the direct tensile strength test used for?

A
  • Metals
  • Rigid polymers
  • Rubbery polymers
27
Q

What is the compressive strength test used for?

A
  • Ceramics
  • Hard polymers
  • Dental cements
28
Q

What is the diametral tensile strength test used for?

A
  • Brittle materials
29
Q

What is the diametral tensile strength test NOT used for?

A
  • Ductile materials
30
Q

What are the 2 ways to measure flexural strength?

A
  • 3 point bend test

- 4 point bend test

31
Q

What is the hardness test for metals?

A

Brinell hardness test

32
Q

What is the hardness test for a range of materials?

A

Rockwell hardness test

33
Q

What is the hardness test for ceramics, composites and hard plastics?

A

Knoop hardness test

34
Q

Name the 4 hardness tests

A
  • Brinell hardness test
  • Rockwell hardness test
  • Knoop hardness test
  • Vickers hardness test