Residual Stress | Definition, Effect, Relief, Causes [Brief Guide]

By | March 10, 2019

What is residual stress? Stresses can the broadly classified into two parts. Load stresses Residual stresses Load stresses are those stresses which remain within elastic limits and are induced due to external forces. When these forces are removed these stresses also become zero. Load stresses can be easily calculated from the equations of strength of… Read More »

Hot and Cold Working Process | Advantages, Disadvantages, Comparison

By | November 14, 2021

In this article we will discuss hot and cold working process of metals. First, we will learn hot working and then we will learn cold working of metals. Before moving further let us understand concept of recrystallisation, it would be very helpful to us later. What is recrystallisation temperature? The temperature at which new stress-free… Read More »

Ceramics | Types, Applications, Properties, Advantages, Disadvantages

By | December 13, 2021

What are ceramics? The word ceramics is derived from the Greek word keramos which means ‘potter’s clay’. However, many compounds which are classified as ceramics today contain no clay. Modern Ceramics can be defined as the compounds of metals and non-metals. They generally have ionic atomic bonding between them. Traditional ceramics include insulating materials, glass, refractories,… Read More »