What is tensil?

Tensile strength refers to the maximum stress a material can sustain under tension. It is a fundamental mechanical property that is vitally important in engineering design, particularly for structures subjected to loading under tension. Measuring tensile strength involves applying a force in opposite directions to a sample of material until it breaks. The result is reported as the breaking strength in units of stress, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or Newtons per square meter (N/m²). Tensile strength is affected by numerous factors, including the composition and structure of the material, its processing history, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.