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elastic 1. (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation 2. (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously 3. Physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy 4. made of elastic 5. tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape 6. Chiefly US and Canadian something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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From the plotted diagram, several strength values can be interpreted such as yield strength, ultimate strength, modulus of elasticity and elastic limit. For the uncured sealant, resistance to cracking is related to elastic limit and yield point. Ductility refers to the ability of the structure to perform or deform beyond its elastic limit without failure. |
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