answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Theoretically, the yield strength of the material is the stress at which the stress-strain curve stops being linear. In actual testing of most materials, the transition to non-linear is not very clear in that area. The .2% offset line is used to intercept a yield stress for reporting a yield strength. Though arbitrary to a certain extent, it has become the traditional method.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Explain the significance of 0.2 percent offset in the stress strain diagram?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp