The tension at which a thread breaks.

Maximum tensile stress applied uniformly over the cross-section of the test piece in the course of stretching the test piece to rupture. By convention, calculated on the original cross-section.

(Breaking strength) – The force required to break a piece of tape pulling on opposite ends of the piece. Machine Direction Tensile – Tensile strength measured parallel to the length of the tape. Unless otherwise specified, tensilestrengths are measured in machine direction. Cross Direction Tensile – Tensile strength measured at right angles to the length. Wet Tensile – Tensile strength of tape, which has been kept wet for a specified period of time. Measure ability of tape to function satisfactorily when exposed to moisture.

Physical Properties and Testing The maximum force required to break a test piece, divided by its cross-sectional area.

A mechanical property of a metal's strength in tension relative to stress.

Resistance to breaking to stretching or pulling forces.

This value is normally obtained from a tensile test and is then the maximum load applied to the tensile test specimen before it fractures, divided by the original cross-sectional area of the gauge length. It is also known as the maximum stress or ultimate tensile strength.

the tensile strength is the nominal stress at which a round bar of the material, loaded in tension separates. For brittle solids: ceramics, glasses and brittle polymers - it is much less than the compressive elastic limit. For metals, ductile polymers and most composites - it is larger than the yield strength by a factor ranging from 1.1 to 3.

This number describes how large a non-moving load a bar can withstand before it breaks due to elongation. Units are normally thousands of pounds per square inch. (10 psi) - Mega Pascals (mPa). Higher numbers indicate materials which can withstand a stronger pull before breaking.

The level of stress where a fabric or yarn breaks under tension.

The amount of longitudinal pulling stress that a material can withstand before being pulled apart.

Ultimate strength of a material subjected to tensile loading. It is the maximum stress developed in a material in a tensile test before failure.

The maximum load in tension which a material will withstand prior to fracture. It is calculated form the maximum load applied during the tensile test divided by the original cross-sectional area of the sample

the maximum stretching force a material can withstand

the property of a metal which resists force applied to pull it apart.

The pulling stress in psi that is required to elongate a given specimen to the breaking point.

the maximum tensile stress applied during stretching a specimen to rupture.

The ability of a sheet to withstand tension. Paper possesses greater tensile strength in its grain direction.

A measurement of the tensile load a sample can withstand. ASTM D-638.

the ability of a material to resist breaking if it is pulled or stretched.

The maximum stress in uniaxial tension testing which a material will withstand prior to fracture. The ultimate tensile strength is calculated from the maximum load applied during the test divided by the original cross-sectional area.

Ability of 'tufa to resist stretching without breaking.

Characteristic of a material that describes its resistance to fracture when stretched.

The tensile stress necessary to cause failure in a short-time test. It is performed by pulling a specimen of specified dimension at a specified rate.

The greatest stress a substance can withstand along its length without tearing apart.

The strength along the length of a fiber.

The ability of a material to withstand a load under tension (i.e., when being pulled apart). Tensile strength is expressed in Pa or psi. This is the point on the pull curve where the maximum stress occurs.

Amount of tensile stress a material can handle before developing a fracture.

Force required to break a test material when stretched. Measured in pounds per square inch of cross section.

The maximum tensile load per square unit of cross section that a material is able to withstand.

The maximum tensile stress applied while stretching a material to failure.

The ability of a material to resist tensile stress.

Resistance to lengthwise stress, measured (in pounds per square inch) by the greatset load pulling in the direction of length that a given substance can bear without tearing.

The property of a material to resist a stress which tends to pull molecules apart, or thus the maximum stress which the material can sustain in tension. Tensile strength of insulation is determined per ASTM D1623.

A measure of the maximum resistance a fiber can sustain before breaking under a stretching load.

the strength of material expressed as the greatest longitudinal stress it can bear without tearing apart

The amount of pulling a fiber can withstand before it stretches and breaks.

Maximum stress without fracture.

The maximum applied pull stress (in force per unit area) that a specimen can withstand before breaking. ()

The strength of a material in tension.

Maximum strength sustained by composite specimen before it fails in a tension test.

The maximum load per unit cross-sectional area obtained before rupture of s tensile specimen.

The tensile strength specifies the maximum gross stress in N/mm2 which the material withstands before fracture during a tensile test.

The maximum force or stress required to break a membrane sample during a tensile test.

The ability or resistance of a film to withstand pulling stresses.

The maximum stretch that a material can withstand before being torn apart.

the maximum stress a steel specimen exhibits when pulled to failure

The force required to break a sample specimen of tape. The resultant values are measure din units of pounds per inch of width or in Newtons per hundred millimeters. This property indicates the ability of a tape to withstand stress during its application and while it is in service.

The uniaxial tensile principal stress acting on a particulate solid under tension causing failure.

Resistance of a material (i.e., epoxy) to being stretched or elongated.

The ability of a structural material to withstand bending and stretching forces. [See: Fluoride & Bone Strength

The ability of fabric or yarn to resist breaking by tension.

The greatest amount of stretching a carpet yarn or fabric can withstand without breaking.

A scientific measure of the strength of a fabric, analogous to grasping something in both hands and pulling to see if it breaks. Tensile strength is often measured in MD and CD. MD is "machine direction" meaning lengthwise. CD is "cross direction" and is the width of the fabric.

Force in "pounds per square inch" required to cause the rupture of a specimen of a rubber material.

Tensile strength indicates the containerboard's resistance to breaking when it is pulled into or through equipment during the converting and printing processes.

The maximum stress a material can be subjected to without tearing when stretched under tensile load.

The amount of directly applied pull a band tool will withstand before rupturing. Usually measured in pounds per sq. in.

is the maximum tensile stress which a material is capable of sustaining. Tensile Strength is calculated from the maximum load carried to rupture during a tension test and the original cross-sectional area of the specimen (ASTM D1623)

The maximum pounds per square inch of longitudinal stress a material can resist without tearing apart.

The longitudinal stress required to break a specimen of prescribed dimension divided by the original cross-sectional area at the point of rupture (usually expressed in pounds per square inch).

The maximum load per unit of initial cross-sectional area obtained before rupture in a tension test.

In general, the strength shown by a specimen subjected to tension as distinct from torsion, compression or shear.

Resistance of a material to longitudinal tension.

The strength calculated at the maximum load, in a tensile test, by dividing the maximum load by the original cross-sectional area.

The highest tensile stress that a material can withstand before failure or rupture occurs - the force being applied in a direction tending to elongate the material.

Breaking stress in tension of an elastomer expressed in Mpa, kg/cm or lb/in. It is calculated on the original (unstressed) area of cross section of the test specimen.

The ultimate strength of a material subjected to tensile loading.

The extent to which steel or another substance can accept bending or stretching without fracturing.

Maximum point of the stress-strain curve, determined by tensile testing as the quotient of maximum tensile stress and the original cross section of the specimen. Unit of measurement: N/mm².

A fabric's ability to withstand pulling or stretching without breaking.

The maximum amount of stress a material can withstand without tearing while being stretched lengthwise.

The maximum load in tension that a material can stand without failure.

the maximum stress that a material can withstand without breaking.

The greatest longitudinal stress a structural member can resist without adverse affects (breaking or cracking).

The maximum force required to rupture a one inch wide specimen. The force (breaking factor) is reported in pounds per inch for laminated materials.

The amount of force required to break a test piece. Given in pounds per square inch (PSI) or Newton per square millimeter (N/mm2).

The force required to pull apart the fabric; this is designated by the measure of resistance to a testing machine (in pounds) that a fabric provides before the material breaks. The test strip width depends on the type of fabric.

the ability to resist breaking when pulled

The maximum load in tension (pulling apart) that a bolt can withstand before failure.

The maximum tensile stress sustained by a plastic specimen before it fails in a tension test.

The resistance of a material to pulling forces, and the point at which a material tears or fails under tension.

Tensile strength relates to the stress and strain to which paper is subjected in its many end use applications. It is defined as the maximum force required to break a paper strip of a given width under prescribed laboratory conditions. Tensile strength is usually defined as pounds-per-inch width of the testing strip, or as kilograms per 15-millimeter width. Tensile strength is measured in both the grain and cross-grain directions, however, it is always greater in the grain direction.

A measure of the ability of yarn or fabric to resist breaking by direct tension.

The resistance of rope to a force tending to break it; also called breaking strength, or the force that must be applied to break a rope.

The greatest longitudinal stress a fabric can bear without tearing apart.

The ratio of a material's strength to its cross-section.

the slope-parallel component of strength in a snow layer which prevents it from fracturing across the slope. together with shear strength between the slab and the underlying snow surface prevents the slab from avalanching.

The force required to break a film.

A paper's ability to withstand pressure.

The strength of material stretched to the point at which it will rupture.

The ultimate stress which a metal undergoes prior to failure as determined by the maximum load observed during testing divided by the cross-sectional area of the tensile specimen. True tensile strength would be the maximum load divided by the actual cross-sectional area of the specimen at the moment the load reading was observed. (See ASTM method A 370).

The maximum load reached in a tensile test divided by the cross-sectional area of the gauge length portion of the test piece. Also termed maximum stress or ultimate tensile stress.

Resistance to being torn apart.

Also called ultimate strength. The breaking strength of a material when subjected to a tensile (stretching) force. Usually measured by placing a standard piece in the jaws of a tensile machine gradually separating the jaws and measuring the stretching force necessary to break the test piece. Tensile strength is commonly expressed as pounds (or tons) per square inch of original cross sectional area.

The maximum amount of stress that may be applied to rubber before breaking occurs.

A measure of the amount of stress a material is able to withstand when it is stretched.

The ability of a fibre, yarn or fabric to resist breaking under tension.

Resistance to breakage from a stretching or pulling force.

The pounds per square inch of force required to stretch a material to the breaking point. (Reference ASTM D3574).

The pull stress required to break a wire/cable.

The maximum force (longitudinal pulling stress) a material can bear without tearing or breaking apart.

The measure of a plasticâ€(tm)s ability to resist a stretching force. It is normally expressed in the PSI required to rupture a test specimen.

Resistance to elongation; the greatest longitudinal stress a substance can bear without rupture or remaining permanently elongated; the pulling force necessary to break a given specimen divided by the cross sectional area; units are pounds per square inch;

Measure of how likely paper is to break when pulled at opposite ends.

Refers to the amount of load a fiber will withstand before it breaks

The maximum amount of tensile force that can be applied to a material before it is broken apart. Electroless nickel plating has comparable tensile strength to many hardened steels.

The tensile strength of a rubber compound is in its resistance to rupture under tension. It is measured as strength at break and expressed is pounds per square inch of cross section. This property has an absolute value in some applications where the product is actually subjected to tension in service but, like the other tensile properties, it is must frequently used in evaluating compounding materials on a cooperative basis. In a series of cores with a variable time factor the tensile strength either passes through a maximum or exhibits a marked change in the slope of its curve. Therefore, the tensile strength may be considered either separately or together with the modulus and elongation in defining an optimum state of cure for any specific compound.

The maximum longitudinal stress that stretch film can take before it tears.

A measure of the force required to break a sheet of paper under standard testing conditions. to top

The pull stress required to break a given specimen.

is an established indicator of pulp strength.

Resistance to rupture or failure due to tensile forces or pulling.

Measure of paper's ability to withstand pressure against one side before bursting.

The maximum stress a material subjected to stretching can withstand without tearing.

Resistance to a force tending to tear the material apart.

Measurement of the amount of force or pull required to break a glove. Tensile strength is expressed in Mpa, and the higher the number, the stronger the glove material.

Ability to resist breaking. Ultimate Tensile Strength is the maximum load per square inch a blade can sustain before breaking.

The strength of a material acting in the direction of its length.

The maximum stress that can be applied in the plane of the gasket material (not perpendicular to its surface) while stretching a specimen to rupture.

The greatest stretching force a yarn, fabric or carpet can bear without breaking. High tensile strength means strong yarns or fabrics.

The force exerted on the film from external sources.

the longitudinal stress required to break a prescribed specimen divided by the original cross-sectional area at the point of rupture (usually express in lbs. Per square inch), within the gauge boundaries sustained by the specimen during the test.

The maximum strength attainable prior to failure during a uniaxial tension test.

The maximum load applied in breaking a tensile test piece divided by the original cross-sectional area of the test piece. Originally quoted as tons/sq.in. it is now measured as Newtons/sq.mm. Also termed Maximum Stress and Ultimate Tensile Stress.

measurement that describes the maximum force a metal product can bear prior to failure. The measurement is expressed in a ratio of maximum load to original cross-section area. this is also known as the "ultimate strength" measurement.

Maximum stress that can be developed in a given material under axial loading. Also the measure of a materials ability to withstand stretching. A gauge or pattern used as a guide to produce arches, curves and other shapes or forms of a repetitive nature.

Breaking strength divided by the cross sectional area. Also called ultimate strength.

The pull stress required to break a bare wire.

The force per unit area that is applied at the time of rupture of the specimen. It is calculated by dividing the breaking force in pounds by the cross-section of the unstretched specimen in square inches.

rating of steel's resistance to being pulled apart

Resistance of a material to a tensile force (a stretch). The cohesive strength of a material, expressed in psi.

The maximum stress level exerted upon a test specimen before the specimen fractures.

A measure of the resistance that a material offers to tensile stress. It is defined as the stress, expressed as the force per unit cross sectional area, required to break it.

The longitudinal stress which a substance can bear without tearing apart.

The value obtained by dividing the maximum load observed during tensile straining by the specimen cross-sectional area before straining. Also called “Ultimate Strength.” It is usually expressed in pounds per square inch.

Amount of pressure or psi the raw wire can withstand; the resistance of a material to longitudinal stress measured by the minimum amount of longitudinal stress required to rupture the material.

The ability of concrete to resist tension forces, or pulling apart forces, expressed in pounds per square inch (psi).

The maximum tensile stress sustained by the specimen before failure in a tension (pull) test; usually expressed in pounds per square inch (psi).

The amount of longitudinal load/elongation a fastener can withstand without failure of the fastener or joint.

The pulling force necessary to break a given specimen divided by the cross sectional area. Units given in lbs/in. It measures the resistance of a material to stretching without rupture. Normally is not used with reference to elastic materials that recover after elongation. The ability of a structural material to withstand tensile forces.

The amount of load a fastener can withstand without failure. Expressed in pounds per square inch or megapascals (MPa).

How much force in pounds per square inch (psi) is required to stretch an exam glove until it breaks. Tensile strength is expressed in Mpa, and higher numbers reflect superior performance.

The maximum tension a metal can withstand without breaking.

In tensile testing, the ratio of maximum load to original cross-sectional area. Also called ultimate tensile strength.

The maximum load, per unit or original cross-sectional area, a material in tension is capable of withstanding before complete failure or rupture.

The force parallel to the plane of the specimen required to break a given width and length of paper under specified conditions.

the maximum load per unit of original cross sectional area sustained by a material during the tension test.

The force, parallel with the plane of paper, required to produce failure in a specimen of specified width and length under specified conditions of loading.

The greatest longitudinal stress steel can sustain without breaking.

The resistance of a material to a force tending to tear it apart, measured as the maximum tension the material can withstand without tearing.

Maximum force which a material is capable of sustaining. It equals force reached divided by original cross-sectional area.

The pulling stress required to break a given specimen.

Force required to break a piece of tape by grabbing both ends and pulling.

A measure of the ability of a fiber, yarn or fabric to withstand pulling stresses.

The resistance of a plastic specimen to breaking when subject to a stress applied longitudinally.

The strength of a material when stretched to breaking point. Measured in psi.

The pulling force necessary to break a given specimen divided by the cross sectional area. Units given in lbs./in/2 (P.S.I.). It measures the resistance of a material to stretching without rupture. Normally is not used with reference to elastic materials which recover after elongation.

A material's ability to resist stretching without breaking or permanent damage.

A measure of the amount of mechanical stress a material can withstand before it fractures. Measured in pounds per square inch (PSI), or thousands of pounds per square inch (KSI).

Ability of a solder joint to resist a force applied perpendicular (upward) from it.

The maximum stress a material can withstand before it breaks; expressed in pounds per square inch.

The resistant property of a sheet of paper to stress produced by tension, usually measured by the force required to break a strip of paper under standard conditions.

Pull-apart strength. A measure of the compound's strength when stretched to the breaking point.

A measurement of the deformation produced in the material by an applied force.

The ultimate pulling force required to break a material. Measured in pounds/sq. Inch or megapascals.

Tensile strength measures the force required to pull something such as rope, wire, or a structural beam to the point where it breaks.