Front

What are smart materials?

Back

Materials that can change their properties in response to external stimuli such as temperature, pressure, or electric fields.

Front

List some applications of smart materials.

Back

Aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Front

What is non-destructive testing?

Back

A method of testing materials without causing damage, allowing for the assessment of material properties.

Front

Name some non-destructive testing methods.

Back

Ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and visual testing.

Front

What is an example of a metallic material?

Back

Iron.

Front

What is an example of a polymer material?

Back

Polyethylene.

Front

What are the mechanical properties of materials?

Back

Characteristics that describe how materials behave under applied forces.

Front

What are the three main types of materials?

Back

Metals, ceramics, and polymers.

Front

What is the significance of mechanical properties in materials?

Back

They determine how materials will perform in applications involving forces, such as tension, compression, and shear.

Front

What is ultrasonic testing?

Back

A non-destructive testing method that uses high-frequency sound waves to detect imperfections in materials.