yieldstrength
Yield strength, or yield stress, is a mechanical property that describes the onset of plastic deformation in a material under load. It marks the end of the elastic region on the stress-strain curve; below this stress, deformation is reversible.
Because many metals do not have a sharp yield point, the 0.2% offset yield strength is commonly
The yield strength is distinct from tensile (or ultimate) strength, which is the maximum stress the material
Yield strength depends on temperature, strain rate, and the material’s microstructure, which can be altered by
In engineering design, yield strength serves as a criterion to ensure components remain in elastic service