👉 Stress engineering is a technique used in materials science and engineering to modify the distribution of stress within a material's microstructure, thereby enhancing its mechanical properties. By intentionally introducing or altering stress concentrations—such as through controlled deformation, phase transformations, or the addition of specific alloying elements—engineers can optimize a material's strength, ductility, toughness, and fatigue resistance. This process involves creating regions of higher or lower stress to improve the material's performance under various loading conditions, ultimately leading to more durable and efficient components in applications ranging from aerospace to automotive industries.
