Which of the following terms describes the maximum stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation and damage?

A) yield strength
B) resist bend moment (RBM)
C) tensile strength
D) applied moment

Yield Strength

The amount of stress at which a material begins to deform permanently, a critical property for determining a material's durability and suitability for certain applications.

Resist Bend Moment

This describes the resistance offered by a structure or material against bending forces, a key consideration in engineering to ensure structural integrity.

Tensile Strength

The maximum amount of stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before failing or breaking.