Tensile strength refers to the maximum loadcarrying capabili

Tensile strength refers to the maximum load-carrying capability of a material, and it is given the formula T is the tensile strength in pounds per square inch L is the maximum load in pounds A is the original cross-sectional area in square inches If the maximum load of a material is 12,500 lb., and the original area is 0.175 sq. in., calculate the tensile strength to three significant digits.

Solution

Tensile strength is, T = (12500 lb)/(0.175 Sq. in ) = 71428.57 unit.