Engineering Glossary: Y

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2 terms
Yield strength #
The stress at which a material begins to deform permanently. Mechanical design and mechanics Read more: Stress, Strain and Safety Factors
Young's modulus #
The ratio of stress to strain in the elastic range, a measure of stiffness. For steel it is about 200 GPa. Mechanical design and mechanics Read more: Material Properties Table

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