The TEP Package

Software Selection Tool - Properties

There are 12 properties included in the software.

Overview

Measurement

Units & Values

The information available is split into 4 groups:

• An overview of the property and why it is useful.
• Design issues detailing when and how the properties are useful in design
• Details of how it is measured, including animations where these enhance understanding.
• A note on the units and a bar chart showing the range of values for the material classes.

Properties included:

Young's Modulus (units: GPa)
Strength (units: MPa)
Density (units: kg/m³)
Cost/kg and Cost/vol (together) (units: £/kg and £/ m³)
Toughness (impact energy) (units: J)
Maximum service temperature (units: ^oC)
Fraction recycled
Energy content
Elongation
Electrical resistivity (ohm.metres)
Specific strength
Specific stiffness

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Last updated: 17/03/2000. Please email any comments to: Andrew Lovatt