ArchitectureWeek - Puzzler Answer #179

Answers . 04 February 2004


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Quizzical Pursuit
—The Architecture Puzzler

Created by Dave Guadagni

Solution to Last Week's Puzzler
Architecture Puzzler #179

Question

Explain the term "elastomer."

Answer

An elastomer is a material that cures to a synthetic rubber capable of returning to its original dimensions after tensile or compressive forces are applied, as long as the forces are within the limits of its yield strength.

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Dave Guadagni, AIA, is an architect with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects

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