Maximum level of elastic deformation of a material without rupture.

The yield point, or the point at which a material can no longer deform elastically. When the elastic limit is exceeded by an applied stress, permanent deformation occurs.

how much a rock or mineral can bend without shattering. Elastic Rebound Theory: earthquakes happen when continental plates moving in opposite directions finally slip after a long accumulation of stress.

The threshold of strain for the biomechanical system. Up to the 'elastic limit' the body is able to repair and even benefit from any stress placed on it. Beyond the 'elastic limit' the biomechanical system is being placed under strain which can lead to damage - often permanent.

the limiting extent to which a body may be deformed and yet return to its original shape after removal of the deforming force.

A measurement of the maximum stress that may be applied to a tube without leaving a permanent deformation or strain after the stress is released.

The maximum stress which a material can sustain before permanent deformation takes place.

Maximum stress that a material will withstand without permanent deformation. See also: Yield Strength

The furthest point to which an elastic body can be stretched and still return to its original size and shape.

The condition in which a substance is on the verge of becoming permanently deformed.

The point beyond which stretching the object will deform it in such a way that it won't return to its original shape once the stretching force is removed.

point beyond which a wire is permanently stretched

(physics) the level of stress at which a solid undergoes a greater change in strain than predicted by Hooke's law; often followed by necking and breaking

Maximum stress that a material can withstand before it is permanently deformed – once the stress is removed the material will return to its original shape.

The maximum stress that can be applied to a body without resulting in permanent strain.

 The greatest stress that a material is capable of sustaining without any permanent deformation remaining upon complete release of stress.

Maximum stress that a material will stand before permanent deformation occurs.

The limiting extent to which a body may be deformed and yet return to its original shape after removal of the deforming force.

Maximum stress to which a material may be subjected without permanent set. Elastic modulus

The maximum stress to which a material may be subjected with no permanent deformation after release of the applied load.

is maximum stress that a material can sustain without any permanent deformation remaining after complete release of the stress.

The point on a stress-strain diagram where the curve starts to deviate from a straight line and after which the material will not return to its original shape.

Maximum value in tons per square inch of sectional area of a metal member, that can be applied to the member without causing permanent deformation.

The point beyond which the deformations of a structure or material are no longer purely elastic.

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 [..]

Arbitrary approximation of the elastic limit of materials that do not have a significant straight line portion on a stress/strain diagram. It is equal to the stress at which the rate of strain is 50% greater than at zero stress. It is the stress at the point of tangency between the stress- Elastic Hysteresis strain curve and the line having a slope [..]

(physics) The level of stress at which a solid undergoes a greater change in strain than predicted by