What is the most likely cause of failure in a material that breaks before reaching its yield strength?

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Published
26 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

When a material fails below its yield point, the failure is typically due to fatigue, which occurs from repeated cyclic loading causing cracks to initiate and propagate over time.

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