Term: Mechanical Strength

Category: Performance Features of Coatings

Definition: Mechanical strength is how well a material can handle forces like pulling (tension), squeezing (compression), bending, sliding (shear), or sudden hits (impact). It shows how a material behaves when weight or pressure is put on it and is important for safety, how long things last, and how well they work.

Different types of mechanical strength include:

• Tensile Strength: Resistance to being pulled apart.
• Compressive Strength: Resistance to being squashed or compressed.
• Shear Strength: Resistance to sliding forces acting parallel to a surface.
• Flexural Strength: Resistance to bending or deformation.
• Impact Strength: Ability to absorb sudden forces or shocks without breaking.

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