Mechanical Properties of Materials - Selection of Materials

To finalise the material for an engineering product or application, is it important to understand the mechanical properties of the material. The mechanical properties of a material are those which affect the mechanical strength and ability of a material to be moulded in suitable shape. Some of the typical mechanical properties of a material include:

Strength
Toughness
Hardness
Hardenability
Brittleness
Malleability
Ductility
Creep and Slip
Resilience
Fatigue