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English translation: the stress to which the hoop is subjected


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09:21 Jan 3, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: tension
Is hoop tention (stress) different from hoop tensile strength?

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English translation:the stress to which the hoop is subjected
Explanation:
Tensile strength is the maximum tension to which the hoop can be subjected without permanent distortion or breakage.
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4 +1this is a mechanical engineering question...hhyin09
4tension vs. strengthYasutomo Kanazawa
4the stress to which the hoop is subjected
Jack Doughty


  

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this is a mechanical engineering question...


Explanation:
tensile strength is a material property, which tells us when the material is going to break.
tension / stress is the actual force / force per area present.

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the stress to which the hoop is subjected


Explanation:
Tensile strength is the maximum tension to which the hoop can be subjected without permanent distortion or breakage.

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tension vs. strength


Explanation:
Yes, they are different. Hoop tensile (stress) is the capability of stretching or extending of the hoop. On the otherhand, hoop tensile strength is the power to resist strain or stress, i.e. durability of the hoop.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tensile
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/strength

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