The strength of the DP steel microstructure can be designed by the volume fraction

of martensite and the ductility by its dispersion. They do not reveal a

pronounced yield point elongation.
DP steels undergo high strain hardening especially at the beginning of plastic
deformation. Also, they can be strengthened by static or dynamic strain ageing
through the so called bake hardening effect.
DP steels with low carbon content exhibit excellent resistance to fatigue crack
propagation.