Yielding

Yielding is a term used in the field of Materials Science and Engineering to describe the process where a material begins to deform plastically. Prior to yielding, a material will deform elastically and will return to its original shape when the applied stress is removed. Once the yield point is passed, some fraction of the deformation will be permanent and non-reversible.

Overview

Yielding happens when the stress on a material exceeds its yield strength. The yield strength or yield stress is a material property and is the stress corresponding to the yield point at which the material begins to deform plastically. The yield strength is often used to determine the maximum allowable load in a mechanical design, since it represents the upper limit to forces that can be applied without producing permanent deformation.

Yielding in Materials Science

In Materials Science, yielding is a process where a material begins to deform plastically. Prior to yielding, the material will deform elastically, meaning it will return to its original shape when the applied stress is removed. However, once the yield point is passed, some fraction of the deformation will be permanent and non-reversible.

Yielding in Engineering

In Engineering, the concept of yielding is crucial in the design of structures and mechanical components. Engineers must ensure that the materials used in their designs can withstand the stresses they will be subjected to without yielding. If a material yields, it could lead to failure of the component or structure, potentially causing damage or injury.

See also

• Stress (mechanics)
• Strain (materials science)
• Elasticity (physics)
• Plasticity (physics)

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