Mechanical Material Properties Flachcards

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Tensile Strength

Back

The maximum pulling strength before failure.

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Compressive Strength

Back

The maximum squeezing strength before failure.

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Shear Strength

Back

The maximum sliding strength before failure.

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Torsional Strength

Back

The maximum twisting force before failure.

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Hardness

Back

Effectiveness of resisting indentation, scratching, and abrasion.

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Toughness

Back

Impact energy a material can absorb up to fracture.

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Ductility

Back

The ability to deform under tensile stress without failure.

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Elasticity

Back

Material's ability to spring back to its original shape after load is removed.

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Brittleness

Back

A material that shatters easily.

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Plasticity

Back

Retain deformed shape but has passed its usability.