Elastic failure of a material occurs, when the tensile stress equals yield strength, yield point or the elastic limit. Also, the elastic failure occurs according to maximum strain theory, when the maximum tensile strain equals (where, $$\sigma $$ = yield strength and E = modulus of elasticity)

Elastic failure of a material occurs, when the tensile stress equals yield strength, yield point or the elastic limit. Also, the elastic failure occurs according to maximum strain theory, when the maximum tensile strain equals (where, $$\sigma $$ = yield strength and E = modulus of elasticity) Correct Answer $$\frac{\sigma }{{\text{E}}}$$

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The stress-strain curve for mild steel is shown in the figure given below. Choose the correct option referring to both the figure and table. A point on the graph Description of the point P 1.  Upper yield point Q 2.  Ultimate tensile strength R 3.  Proportional limit S 4.  Elastic limit T 5.  Lower yield point U 6.  Failure
How far is point 'R' from Point 'T'? Statement (I): Point 'R' is 5 metres to the north of point 'M'. Point 'U' is 4 metres to the east of point 'R'. Point 'T' is to the west of point 'R' such that points 'U' 'R' and 'T' form a straight line of  metres. Statement (II): Point 'Z' is metres to the south of point 'T'. Point 'U' is  metres to the east of point 'T'. Point 'M' is  metres to the east of point 'Z'. Point 'R' is  metres to the north of point 'M'. Point 'R' lies on the line formed by joining points 'T' and 'U'.