Elastic limit

Description

The maximum stress that can be applied to an elastomeric material without causing some permanent deformation.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Elastizitätsgrenze (Deut.); limite élastique (Fr.);

Resources and Citations

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971

• Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996