brittle materials
[ˈbrɪtəl məˈtɪriəlz]
noun phrase
materiais frágeis
1. Solid materials that break or shatter easily when subjected to stress, with little or no plastic deformation before fracture
Glass and ceramics are brittle materials that crack under impact.
Vidro e cerâmica são materiais frágeis que racham sob impacto.
2. Materials characterized by low toughness and minimal ability to absorb energy before failure
Brittle materials typically fail suddenly without warning when their ultimate strength is reached.
Materiais frágeis geralmente falham subitamente sem aviso quando sua resistência máxima é atingida.
3. In engineering and materials science, substances that demonstrate little elongation or deformation before breaking
Understanding the properties of brittle materials is crucial in structural design.
Compreender as propriedades dos materiais frágeis é crucial no design estrutural.
In both Brazilian and Portuguese engineering fields, understanding brittle versus ductile materials is fundamental to structural safety codes and building regulations. The term is predominantly used in technical, academic, and industrial contexts rather than in everyday conversation. In Brazil, construction industries emphasize this distinction due to seismic considerations in certain regions, while Portugal focuses on it in maritime and coastal engineering applications.
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