pulling test

[/ˈpʊlɪŋ tɛst/]
nounpl: pulling tests
teste de tração
1. A mechanical test in which a material or product is subjected to a tensile force to measure its strength, elasticity, and other mechanical properties
The pulling test revealed that the steel cable could withstand forces up to 5000 newtons.
O teste de tração revelou que o cabo de aço podia suportar forças de até 5000 newtons.
2. A quality control procedure used to evaluate the performance and durability of manufactured materials or components
Before shipping the products, the factory conducts a pulling test on every batch.
Antes de enviar os produtos, a fábrica realiza um teste de tração em cada lote.
3. A test performed on adhesive bonds or welds to determine their tensile strength
The adhesive joint failed during the pulling test, indicating poor bonding quality.
A junta adesiva falhou durante o teste de tração, indicando qualidade de aderência inadequada.
This is primarily a technical and industrial term used in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly used in industries such as construction, automotive, and materials science. The term 'ensaio de tração' is preferred in Portugal and in more formal scientific contexts, while 'teste de tração' is used more commonly in everyday Brazilian Portuguese technical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tensile testtension testelongation testtensile strength test
Antonyms / Antônimos
compression testpushing testshear test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de tração
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese, used in engineering and materials science
São Paulo
teste de tração / ensaio de tração
Both terms commonly used in industrial and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
teste de tração
Standard technical term used in construction and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
ensaio de tração
Preferred term in Portuguese, often used instead of 'teste' in formal technical documentation

Related Words

yield strengthultimate tensile strengthelongationstress-strain curvematerial testingmechanical propertiesbreaking force

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass the pulling test
fail the pulling test
withstand the pulling test
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