stiffnesstostroke
stiffness to stroke is a phenomenon observed in certain materials where an increase in their stiffness leads to a higher susceptibility to fracturing or breaking under stress. This counterintuitive relationship suggests that while a stiffer material might seem more robust, it can be less able to deform and absorb energy before failing. Instead of bending or yielding, a stiff material tends to transmit applied forces directly, leading to a concentrated stress at weak points and ultimately, a brittle fracture.
This concept is relevant in various engineering and materials science applications. For instance, in the design