elastic deformation

American  

noun

Physics.

1. the temporary change in length, volume, or shape produced in an elastic substance by a stress that is less than the elastic limit of the substance.

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Example Sentences

A change in the crystal structure results in an elastic deformation.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

The point at which elastic deformation is surpassed and strain becomes permanent is called the yield point.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

The engineering principle of elastic deformation, which can be used to understand earthquakes, is illustrated in Figure 11.2.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

B, strong but brittle, shows no plastic deformation and breaks after relatively little elastic deformation.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Figure 11.2 Depiction of the concept of elastic deformation and rupture, looking down.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015