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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_%28physics%29 '''Tension'''] describes the forces which try to pull things apart, as if in a tug-o'-war. These forces are known as tensile forces and are measured in '''[[newtons]]'''. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tension_%28physics%29 '''Tension'''] describes the forces which try to pull things apart, as if in a tug-o'-war. These forces are known as tensile forces and are measured in '''[[Newton|newtons]]'''. | ||
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Revision as of 22:41, 20 December 2015
Tension describes the forces which try to pull things apart, as if in a tug-o'-war. These forces are known as tensile forces and are measured in newtons.
- Tension is the opposite of Compression.
- The parts of a structure, or members, which contain these forces are known as Ties.
- Components held in Tension need to be made from materials with good Tensile strength.