A. A temporary deformation
B. The process of melting
C. Failure due to repeated loading
D. A permanent change in shape
Answer: Failure due to repeated loading
What does the term ‘fatigue’ refer to in materials engineering?
Additional Information: Fatigue refers to the weakening of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads, leading to eventual failure even at stress levels lower than the material's yield strength.
Subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering