Yield Point

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
YP
Pronunciation
/jild pɔɪnt/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Physics

Examples in Context

  1. When the stress reaches the yield point, a large increase in strain occurs with no increase in stress.
  2. The yield point represents the dividing line or transition from the elastic to the plastic region of the curve.
  3. The chemical components and microstructure are analyzed for the hot-rolled reinforced bar, of which the yield point is not so clear, some measures proposed.
  4. Although there is no yield point, one needs to be defined.
  5. The conventional photoelastic modes and procedures suffice to indicate whether or not the yield point of the material of the prototype will be exceeded.

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