Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

Proof stress of a material corresponds to:

Strength of MaterialsProof Stress DefinitionEASY

Choose the correct answer

A

Maximum load

B

Fracture point

C

A specified permanent set (0.1% or 0.2%)

D

First crack formation

Correct Answer

C. A specified permanent set (0.1% or 0.2%)

Why is this the answer?

Proof stress (offset yield strength) = stress causing a specified permanent plastic strain (usually 0.2%).

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