what is a tensile?

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Tensile strength measures the force required to pull something such as rope, wire, or a structural beam to the point where it breaks.

2006-11-19 10:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by greenstangurl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Tensile refers to the tension and stress placed on some material.

2006-11-19 10:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. A force pulling apart (rather than pushing together which is compressive).

2006-11-19 10:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋