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What type of material exhibits linear elastic behavior followed by plastic response?
What type of material exhibits linear elastic behavior followed by plastic response?
What happens to the strain when the stress applied on a specimen is increased, in a material that exhibits linear elastic behavior?
What happens to the strain when the stress applied on a specimen is increased, in a material that exhibits linear elastic behavior?
What is the characteristic of a material that exhibits plastic response?
What is the characteristic of a material that exhibits plastic response?
What is the typical shape of the stress-strain curve of a plastic material?
What is the typical shape of the stress-strain curve of a plastic material?
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What is the yield strength of the aluminum alloy in the example?
What is the yield strength of the aluminum alloy in the example?
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What is the change in gauge length of the rod after applying the tensile load?
What is the change in gauge length of the rod after applying the tensile load?
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What is the definition of elastic materials?
What is the definition of elastic materials?
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What is the purpose of drawing a stress-strain curve?
What is the purpose of drawing a stress-strain curve?
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What is the formula for Young's modulus?
What is the formula for Young's modulus?
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What is the definition of plastic materials?
What is the definition of plastic materials?
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What type of material is concrete?
What type of material is concrete?
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What is the unit of Young's modulus?
What is the unit of Young's modulus?
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What is the relationship between stress and strain in the elastic region of a stress-strain curve?
What is the relationship between stress and strain in the elastic region of a stress-strain curve?
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What is the effect of increasing Young's modulus on a material?
What is the effect of increasing Young's modulus on a material?
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What is Poisson's ratio?
What is Poisson's ratio?
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What is the normal strain in the given example?
What is the normal strain in the given example?
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What is the normal stress in the given example?
What is the normal stress in the given example?
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What is the change in diameter of the steel bar in the given example?
What is the change in diameter of the steel bar in the given example?
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What is the primary factor that determines the response of a material to loads?
What is the primary factor that determines the response of a material to loads?
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What is the unit of stress?
What is the unit of stress?
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What is the formula for calculating stress?
What is the formula for calculating stress?
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What type of stress occurs when a force is applied parallel to a surface?
What type of stress occurs when a force is applied parallel to a surface?
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What is the definition of strain?
What is the definition of strain?
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What is the dimension of strain?
What is the dimension of strain?
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What is the formula for calculating strain?
What is the formula for calculating strain?
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What is the importance of considering the mechanical properties of building materials?
What is the importance of considering the mechanical properties of building materials?
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What is the term for the ability of a material to resist failure under the action of stresses?
What is the term for the ability of a material to resist failure under the action of stresses?
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What type of strain is the strain that subsides after the removal of the applied stress?
What type of strain is the strain that subsides after the removal of the applied stress?
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What is the stress range that does not cause plastic strain?
What is the stress range that does not cause plastic strain?
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What is the maximum stress that can be applied on a material before it fails?
What is the maximum stress that can be applied on a material before it fails?
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What is the ability of a material to endure alternate wet and dry conditions for a long period without considerable deformation and loss of mechanical strength?
What is the ability of a material to endure alternate wet and dry conditions for a long period without considerable deformation and loss of mechanical strength?
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What is the capacity of a material to allow water to penetrate under pressure?
What is the capacity of a material to allow water to penetrate under pressure?
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What is the ability of a water-saturated material to endure repeated freezing and thawing with considerable decrease of mechanical strength?
What is the ability of a water-saturated material to endure repeated freezing and thawing with considerable decrease of mechanical strength?
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What is the increase in stresses by an increase in strain without collapse in the material?
What is the increase in stresses by an increase in strain without collapse in the material?
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A material with a stress-strain relation has a modulus of elasticity of 2510^6 Psi, yield strength of 70 ksi, and the slope of hardening portion of the stress-strain diagram is 310^6 psi. What is the strain that corresponds to a stress of 80 ksi?
A material with a stress-strain relation has a modulus of elasticity of 2510^6 Psi, yield strength of 70 ksi, and the slope of hardening portion of the stress-strain diagram is 310^6 psi. What is the strain that corresponds to a stress of 80 ksi?
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A steel rod is subjected to an axial pulling force of 50 kN. Its diameter is 30 mm and it is 3 m long. What is the percentage of elongation of the steel rod?
A steel rod is subjected to an axial pulling force of 50 kN. Its diameter is 30 mm and it is 3 m long. What is the percentage of elongation of the steel rod?
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What is the primary characteristic of fire resistance in a material?
What is the primary characteristic of fire resistance in a material?
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Which property of a material is related to its ability to resist abrasion?
Which property of a material is related to its ability to resist abrasion?
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What is the unit of the abrasion ratio (N) in the given formula?
What is the unit of the abrasion ratio (N) in the given formula?
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What is the term for the ability of a material to resist the action of acids, alkalis, seawater, and gases?
What is the term for the ability of a material to resist the action of acids, alkalis, seawater, and gases?
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What is the term for the ability of a material to resist the combined effects of atmospheric and other factors?
What is the term for the ability of a material to resist the combined effects of atmospheric and other factors?
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What is the term for the property of a material to resist pressing-in or scratch of a sharp object?
What is the term for the property of a material to resist pressing-in or scratch of a sharp object?
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What is the formula for calculating the abrasion ratio (N)?
What is the formula for calculating the abrasion ratio (N)?
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What is the purpose of calculating the abrasion ratio (N)?
What is the purpose of calculating the abrasion ratio (N)?
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What is the term for the ability of a material to resist deformation and substantial loss of strength under high temperature?
What is the term for the ability of a material to resist deformation and substantial loss of strength under high temperature?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Properties of Building Materials
- Materials deform in response to loads, and their specific response depends on properties, load magnitude and type, and element geometry.
- Important mechanical properties of building materials include strength, compressive, tensile, bending, impact, hardness, plasticity, elasticity, and abrasion resistance.
- Strength of materials is the ability to resist failure under stress caused by loads, including compression, tension, bending, and impact.
Stress and Strain
- Stress (σ) is the amount of force applied to a unit of area (N/mm²) and is defined as load (P) divided by area (A).
- Strain (ε) is the amount of deformation per unit length of an object when a load is applied and is defined as change in length (ΔL) divided by original length (L).
- Strain is dimensionless and has dimensions of [Length]/[Length].
Types of Stress
- There are several types of stress, including compression stress, tension stress, shear stress, and torsion stress.
Classification of Building Materials
- Materials can be classified according to their nature of deformation:
- Elastic materials: recover their original shape after removal of the load (e.g. rubber).
- Plastic materials: cannot recover their original shape after removal of the load (e.g. clay).
- Elasto-plastic materials: recover part of the changes in their shape after removal of the load (e.g. steel, concrete, and wood).
Modulus of Elasticity
- Young's modulus (E) is a measure of the ability to resist deformation and is defined as the proportional constant between normal stress and normal strain.
- The modulus of elasticity is a measure of a material's stiffness and is calculated as σ / ε.
- The bigger the modulus of elasticity, the more difficult it is for a material to deform.
Poisson's Ratio
- Poisson's ratio (V) is a measure of the lateral strain to the longitudinal strain of a material.
- Poisson's ratio is calculated as the change in diameter divided by the original diameter.
Material Properties
- Weathering resistance is the ability of a material to endure alternate wet and dry conditions without considerable deformation and loss of mechanical strength.
- Water permeability is the capacity of a material to allow water to penetrate under pressure.
- Frost resistance is the ability of a water-saturated material to endure repeated freezing and thawing with considerable decrease of mechanical strength.
- Fire resistance is the ability of a material to resist the action of high temperature without appreciable deformation and substantial loss of strength.
- Chemical resistance is the ability of a material to withstand the action of acids, alkalis, seawater, and gases.
- Durability is the ability of a material to resist the combined effects of atmospheric and other factors.
- Hardness refers to the property of a material to resist pressing-in or scratch of a sharp object.
- Abrasive resistance refers to the capacity of a material to resist abrasion and is expressed by the abrasion ratio.
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Understanding the mechanical properties of building materials, including strength, compressive, tensile, and more. Learn how materials respond to loads and stresses.