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*The parts of the structure, or members, which contain these forces are known as '''[[Ties]]'''. | *The parts of the structure, or members, which contain these forces are known as '''[[Ties]]'''. | ||
*Components in '''Tension''' need to be made from materials with good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength '''Tensile strength''']. | *Components in '''Tension''' need to be made from materials with good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength '''Tensile strength''']. | ||
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Revision as of 18:53, 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 the structure, or members, which contain these forces are known as Ties.
- Components in Tension need to be made from materials with good Tensile strength.