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It is a failure caused by a load in tension; that is, a force that stretches the material. For example, if you pull a beam along its axis and stetch it until it breaks, that is a tensile failure.

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Is it correct to say shear tensile strength or tensile shear strength?

The correct term is "shear tensile strength." This term refers to the material's ability to withstand shear stresses before failure, particularly in situations where tensile forces are also acting. "Tensile shear strength" is less commonly used and may cause confusion, as it implies a different relationship between tensile and shear stresses.


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