Difference between revisions of "Resilience"

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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
rsilience (Fr.);
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résilience (Fr.);
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 07:56, 24 July 2013

Description

The ability of a material to recover its original shape after deformation. The modulus of resilience is the maximum amount of stress, in inch pounds, that a material can experience and still retain its elastic deformation. Rubber, vinyl, nylon, wool and silk have good resilience.

Synonyms and Related Terms

résilience (Fr.);

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