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API-571 Exam - Question 6


The sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation is called _________.

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The sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation is called brittle fracture. This type of fracture is characterized by the material breaking without significant plastic deformation, making 'Brittle Fracture' the correct term.

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ahmadmmOption: D
Sep 4, 2023

Brittle fracture is the sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation