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What does tensile mean?

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Adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to tension.
  2. Capable of being stretched; ductile.
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Compressive forces are generally significantly greater than the tensile forces generated in a tensile test.
A similar deformation of the anisotropic crystallites has also been observed for N. clavipes upon tensile deformation.
This tensile structure is a balance of the forces of tension and compression through five major components.
For brittle materials, the tensile strength is a valid criterion for design.
The vaulted roof is constructed with exposed light tensile trusses that contrast with the rammed earth internal walls.
For a hydro-fracture to form and propagate, fluid pressure must exceed horizontal stress plus the tensile strength of the overburden.

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