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For steels, tensile strength ( MPa) 3.45 × BHN. What is the approximate tensile strength of a steel with a Brinell hardness of 229?
- 229 MPa
- 790 MPa
- 66 MPa
- 115 MPa
Answer
B. 790 MPa
Solution
TS 3.45(229) = 790 MPa.
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