Chemical engineers have identified a new parameter - the "brittility factor" - that helps to explain the behavior of soft materials as they fail under stress. The higher the brittility factor, the less a soft material will deform permanently before it yields.
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“Brittility Factor” Explains How Soft Materials Fail Under Stress
Understanding what makes a soft material fail is key to addressing engineering challenges, such as landslide prevention. Now, a newly identified parameter – the “brittility” factor – is helping researchers understand how soft materials behave under stress.<br…
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