Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

In case of mild steel, the value of the stress at elastic limit is

Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Same as that at limit of proportionality

B

More than that at limit of proportionality

C

Less than that at limit of proportionality

D

Independent and cannot be compared

Correct Answer

A. Same as that at limit of proportionality

Why is this the answer?

For mild steel, the limit of proportionality and the elastic limit are practically identical, though the elastic limit is theoretically slightly higher.

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