What is Stress-strain: Definition and 45 Discussions

In engineering and materials science, a stress–strain curve for a material gives the relationship between stress and strain. It is obtained by gradually applying load to a test coupon and measuring the deformation, from which the stress and strain can be determined (see tensile testing). These curves reveal many of the properties of a material, such as the Young's modulus, the yield strength and the ultimate tensile strength.

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    Defining Multi-Linear Isotropic Stress-Strain Curve Ansys WB

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