maximum stress or force per unit area within a solid material that can arise before the onset of permanent deformation. When stresses up to the ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/e/17
The limit of distortion, by bending, stretching, etc., that a body can undergo and yet return to its original form when relieved from stress. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20539
The maximum stress that a material is capable of sustaining without any permanent strain (deformation) remaining upon complete release of the stress. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20742
The greatest stress to which a material may be subjected and still be capable of returning to its original dimensions when the forces are released. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Greatest Stress that can be applied to a material without causing permanent deformation. For metals and other materials that have a significant straight line portion in their Stress/strain diagram, elastic limit is approximately equal to proportional limit. For materials that do not exhibit a significant proportional limit, elastic limit is an arbi... Found on http://www.instron.co.uk/wa/resourcecenter/glossary.xhtml
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the greatest stress to which a material may be subjected and still be capable of returning to its original dimensions when the forces are released. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=50301
Applied to materials for aircraft construction, the limit of stress or force which can be exerted on a body without causing permanent distortion of the stressed body.
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