What is the limit of proportionality?
The point at which the line becomes non-linear
If a material exceeds the elastic limit, what happens?
Plastic deformation
What is the equation for Poisson’s ratio?
Ey = -vEx
Lateral strain = -v x Direct strain
What happens when a material is loaded below the elastic limit? (2)
Contraction perpendicular to the load
Not permanent
What happens when a material is loaded above the elastic limit? (2) What is this called?
Contraction perpendicular to the load
Permanent, Necking
At what angle does shear stress act?
45
What is responsible for plastic deformation?
Dislocations are a misalignment of atoms in a material