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  • ...exert a compressive force on neighboring atoms, and smaller atoms exert a tensile force on their neighbors, helping the alloy resist deformation. Alloys may
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  • ...at and cut resistant. Para-aramid fibers do not rust or corrode, and their strength is unaffected by immersion in water. When woven together, they form a good ...s of long polymeric chains with a parallel orientation. Kevlar derives its strength from inter-molecular [[hydrogen bonds]] and [[aromatic stacking interaction
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  • *Spring [[Washer (mechanical)|washer]] - used to apply a constant tensile force along the axis of a [[fastener]]. ...mpared to the rod's overall length. For deformations beyond the [[Tensile strength|elastic limit]], atomic bonds get broken or rearranged, and a spring may sn
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  • ...n the range of 1500-2000 °C (carbonization) exhibits the highest [[tensile strength]] (820,000 [[pound force per square inch|psi]] or 5,650 MPa or 5,650 N/mm² ...intermediate modulus (300 GPa), and high modulus (> 300 GPa). The tensile strength of different yarn types varies between 2000 and 7000 MPa. The density of ca
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  • ...applications. S-glass is a high strength formulation for use when tensile strength is the most important property. C-glass was developed to resist attack fro ...fiber and across the fiber. Humidity is an important factor in the tensile strength. Moisture is easily [[adsorption|adsorbed]], and can worsen microscopic cr
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  • ...ctrical applications. S-glass is a high strength formulation when tensile strength is the most important property. C-glass was developed to resist attack fro ...ss the fiber (Gupta, 546). Humidity is an important factor in the tensile strength. Moisture is easily [[adsorption|adsorbed]], and can worsen microscopic cr
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  • ...Their [[torque]] handling capability is limited by the [[tensile strength|strength]] of the belt or chain, and the ability to withstand [[friction]] wear betw
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  • ...typically have one or two body plies. Body plies give the tire structure strength. Truck tires, off-road tires, and aircraft tires have progressively more pl ...h to fit the tire to the wheel. Bead rubber includes additives to maximize strength and toughness.
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  • ...rators]], decreasing the [[toughness]] further, and reducing the [[tensile strength]]. These combine to give [[catastrophic failure]]s, as opposed to the norm ...caffolds. Most Hydroxyapatite ceramics are very porous and lack mechanical strength and are used to coat metal orthopedic devices to aid in forming a bond to b
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  • ...is nontoxic (as the metal), nonmagnetic, and nonsparking. It has a tensile strength of about 49 megapascals (MPa) in a pure state and 400 MPa as an alloy. Alum ...d only when corrosion resistance and/or workability is more important than strength or hardness. Pure aluminium serves as an excellent reflector (approximately
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  • ...tion dictates the correct range of hardness, chemical composition, tensile strength, and other properties that are necessary for the intended use.
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  • ...-shooting buckle. When fired, it shoots a grapple attached to high-tensile-strength wire designed to support Bond's weight.
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