As such, it possesses the novel mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-like tensile strength--in addition to high electrical conductivity.

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We're also continuing to see innovation in traditional bikes, like UBC GmbH's Coren bike, which is made of high tensile strength T1000 carbon fibers.

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That means the architecture followed from engineering considerations such as the tensile strength of steel rather than, as in the case of Beaux Arts, originating from a sculptural ideal.

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