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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 '''[[ | [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]]'''. | ||
[[File:TensionArrow.png|200px|right]] | [[File:TensionArrow.png|200px|right]] | ||
*Tension is the opposite of '''[[Compression]]'''. | *Tension is the opposite of '''[[Compression]]'''. | ||
*The parts of a structure, or '''[[Structural | *The parts of a structure, or '''[[Structural Member|members]]''', which contain these forces are known as '''[[Tie|Ties]]'''. | ||
*Components held in '''Tension''' need to be made from materials with good '''[[Tensile Strength]]'''. | *Components held in '''Tension''' need to be made from materials with good '''[[Tensile Strength]]'''. | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:57, 23 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.