Interactive Stress-Strain Curve Simulator

Explore material behavior under tensile loading. Drag the slider to apply strain and watch the stress-strain curve develop in real-time. Compare different materials to understand their mechanical properties.

Elastic Region
Plastic Deformation
Necking / Fracture

Tensile Test Specimen

Understanding the Curve

Elastic Region: Material deforms proportionally to stress (Hooke's Law). Removing the load returns the specimen to its original shape. The slope equals Young's modulus (E).