yielding materials
[/ˈjiːldɪŋ məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun phrasepl: yielding materials
materiais cedentes / materiais flexíveis
1. Materials that deform or compress under pressure or stress without breaking, returning to their original shape when the force is removed (elastic materials)
Foam and rubber are yielding materials commonly used in cushioning applications.
Espuma e borracha são materiais cedentes comumente usados em aplicações de amortecimento.
2. In engineering and construction, materials that bend, flex, or give way under load while maintaining structural integrity
The architect selected yielding materials for the bridge's expansion joints to accommodate thermal changes.
O arquiteto selecionou materiais flexíveis para as junções de dilatação da ponte para acomodar mudanças térmicas.
3. Materials that allow deformation as part of their normal functional design, such as dampers or shock absorbers
Yielding materials in the suspension system improve ride comfort.
Materiais cedentes no sistema de suspensão melhoram o conforto de condução.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and construction contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly found in discussions of infrastructure, automotive engineering, and materials science. The concept reflects modern engineering practices that prioritize safety and durability through material selection that allows controlled deformation rather than catastrophic failure.
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