Difference between revisions of "Permanent set"
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A measurement of the failure of a material to return to its original size after a compressive or extensive load is removed. Permanent set is expressed a percentage of the final size (or thickness) of the material divided by its original size (or thickness). A material that has a high permanent set is good at returning to its original shape. | A measurement of the failure of a material to return to its original size after a compressive or extensive load is removed. Permanent set is expressed a percentage of the final size (or thickness) of the material divided by its original size (or thickness). A material that has a high permanent set is good at returning to its original shape. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[elasticity|elasticity]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:14, 10 May 2016
Description
A measurement of the failure of a material to return to its original size after a compressive or extensive load is removed. Permanent set is expressed a percentage of the final size (or thickness) of the material divided by its original size (or thickness). A material that has a high permanent set is good at returning to its original shape.
See also Elasticity.
Synonyms and Related Terms
permanent elongation