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yield stress

Noun

Meaning

yield stress (plural yield stresses)

Synonym of yield strength

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

E.G. granite can flow plastically with a negligible yield stress at room temperatures, (i.e. a viscous flow). Source: Internet

In this case the yield stress of the steel governs the design. Source: Internet

The term plastic solid is often used when this plasticity threshold is rather high, while yield stress fluid is used when the threshold stress is rather low. Source: Internet

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