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*Tension is the opposite of '''[[Compression]]'''. | *Tension is the opposite of '''[[Compression]]'''. | ||
*The parts of | *The parts of a structure, or '''[[Structural Members|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 held 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 19:35, 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.