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The loss of strength in compression with simultaneous gain in strength in tension due to overloading is known as

A. Hysteresis

B. Creep

C. Visco elasticity

D. Boeschinger effect

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Bauschinger effect refers to a property of materials where the material's stress/strain characteristics change as a result of the microscopic stress distribution of the material.
For example, an increase in tensile yield strength occurs at the expense of compressive yield strength

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