Mechanical Engineering > GATE 2022 SET-2 > Strength of Materials
Which one of the following is the definition of ultimate tensile strength (UTS) obtained from a stress-strain test on a metal specimen?
A
Stress value where the stress-strain curve transitions from elastic to plastic behavior
B
The maximum load attained divided by the original cross-sectional area
C
The maximum load attained divided by the corresponding instantaneous cross-sectional area
D
Stress where the specimen fractures

Correct : b

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