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...ecific identifiable point such as [[elastic limit]], [[yield point]] and [[fracture]]. A tensometer can be either electronic or manual, the latter being with a *[[Mechanics]]

...y]], [[tensile strength]], [[compressive strength]], [[shear strength]], [[fracture toughness]] & [[ductility]] (low in [[brittle]] materials), and [[indentati ...experimental solid mechanics to characterize the material's resistance to fracture and catastrophic failure.

...erty results in brittleness for reasons studied in the field of [[fracture mechanics]]. Network covalent solids vary from insulating to semiconducting in their

...it has been demonstrated that some EAPs can exhibit up to a 380% [[strain (mechanics)|strain]] <ref name=ArtificialMuscles> {{cite web|url=http://trs-new.jpl.na .... Their ability to emulate the operation of biological muscles with high [[fracture toughness]], large actuation strain and inherent vibration damping draw the

...cally use the term [[Stress corrosion cracking]] or [[Environmental stress fracture]] to describe this type of failure in metals. ...on the internal surface of the piano keys. Some time after this cleaning fracture occurred at the junction where the hook end meets the spring.<ref name="MEz

...stress (mechanics)|stress]] is linearly proportional to the [[Deformation (mechanics)|strain]]. Forces larger than the [[elastic limit]], or heat, may cause a p ...ssive]] (pushing) force, [[Simple shear|shear]], [[bending]] or [[torsion (mechanics)|torsion]] (twisting) forces.

...irection to follow the new grain. This results in a fairly jagged looking fracture with bumpy edges. ...ce may be seen. There are several processes that can lead to intergranular fracture.

...in]]s in the individual lattices. This results in a fairly smooth looking fracture with less sharp edges than one that follows the changing grains. ...ach piece having grains running in a different direction. An intergranular fracture follows the edges of the puzzle pieces, ignoring the grains in the wood.

...hanical systems|micromechanically]] designed material<ref> V.C. Li: ''From mechanics to structural engineering - The design of cementitious composites for civil ...mitigate earthquake damage <ref>''Bendable concrete minimizes cracking and fracture problems'', MRS Bulletin (2006) 31: pp. 862 </ref>. The properties of ECC (

...cal compression|compression]] on the crystals of martensite and [[tension (mechanics)|tension]] on the remaining ferrite, with a fair amount of [[shear stress|s ...ernal stresses and defects, which ultimately results in a more ductile and fracture-resistant metal.<ref>{{harvnb|Smith|Hashemi|2006|p=388}}.</ref>

...mperature]], [[humidity]], [[mechanical stress]], [[vibration]], [[Shock (mechanics)|shock]], [[radiation]], [[pressure]], and intensity of [[magnetic]] and [[ # Die [[fracture]] &ndash; due to mis-match of thermal expansion coefficients