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tensile strength |
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tensile strengthRatio of the maximum load a material can support without fracture when being stretched to the original area of a cross section of the material. When stresses less than the tensile strength are removed, a material completely or partially returns to its original size and shape. As the stress approaches that of the tensile strength, a material that has begun to flow forms a narrow, constricted region that is easily fractured. Tensile strengths are measured in units of force per unit area. See also deformation and flow. tensile strength a measure of the ability of a material to withstand a longitudinal stress, expressed as the greatest stress that the material can stand without breaking tensile strength [′ten·səl ‚streŋkth] (mechanics) The maximum stress a material subjected to a stretching load can withstand without tearing. Also known as hot strength. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tensile strengths greater than 6,000 psi and lower than 50 psi can be attained. The T7 heat treatment increased both the yield and ultimate tensile strengths. Products made with the new process provided 66% to 70% higher flexural and tensile strengths than the control formulation with no coupling agent. |
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