proof stress

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proof stress

n
(General Engineering) engineering the equivalent of yield stress in materials which have no clearly defined yield point
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From the results of four-point bending tests, the proof stress, [[sigma].sub.P], in air and PS were determined as 200 and 100 MPa, respectively.
AE monitoring of microdamage during proof test of bioceramics for artificial joints
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