Yieldpunt
Yieldpunt is the Dutch term used to refer to the yield point of a material in the context of mechanical engineering and materials science. It denotes the point on a stress-strain curve where the material transitions from elastic deformation, which is reversible, to plastic deformation, which is permanent.
In many metals, particularly certain steels, the curve displays an upper yield point followed by a lower
Measurement is commonly done using a tensile test, with yield strength reported in megapascals (MPa). The 0.2%
Applications include structural design, where yield strength determines allowable stresses, and manufacturing processes such as forming
Although the term yieldpunt is chiefly used in Dutch-language contexts, the English equivalent is yield point.