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σY (MPa)

250 

K (MPa)

500 

n (-)

0.5 

Based on Considère's Construction, necking should occur at εT = 0, εN = 0.

True Stress - True Strain Curve

(given by Ludwik-Hollomon Equation σ = σY + Kεn)

True Stress - Nominal Strain Curve

Tangent of True Stress - Nominal Strain Curve from εN = -1

Nominal Stress - Nominal Strain Curve

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 σ (MPa) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ε