In the mechanics of materials, the strength of a material is its ability to withstand an applied load without failure or plastic deformation. The strength of a material is its ability to resist external forces without breaking. Strength of Materials is the foundation for engineering design courses. The course covers material behavior, stresses, strains, and deformations with simple applications in engineering designs.
It is important to consider these factors, in order that the material selected will have adequate strength to resist applied loads or forces and retain its original shape. The strength of a material is its ability to withstand this applied load without failure or plastic deformation.