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Glossary

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There are currently 3 terms in this directory beginning with the letter T.
Tensile Strength
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.

Test bar
Standard specimen bar designed to permit determination of mechanical properties of the metal from which it was poured.

Thermocouple
Thermocouples are used to measure temperature by using two dissimilar metals welded at the end.