The purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to describe the terms yield strength and yield point. Included are definitions for both terms and recommendations for their use and application.
SAE J450-2002 Referenced Document
ASTM A370-02 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM E6-02 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing*, 2002-06-10 Update
ASTM E8-01 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-04-18 Update
SAE J450-2002 history
2017SAE J450-2017 Use of Terms Yield Strength and Yield Point
2002SAE J450-2002 Use of Terms Yield Strength and Yield Point
1996SAE J450-1996 Use of Terms Yield Strength and Yield Point
1991SAE J450-1991 Use of Terms Yield Strength and Yield Point
1984SAE J450-1984 Use of Terms Yield Strength and Yield Point