Definition - What does Tensile Strength mean? Tensile strength is the ability of a material to withstand a pulling (tensile) force. It is customarily measured in units of force per cross-sectional area. This is an important concept in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering and structural engineering.
Microorganisms In A Compost Pile. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes account for most of the decomposition that takes place in a pile. They are considered chemical decomposers, because they change the chemistry of organic wastes.
THE COMPOSTING PROCESS 2 Once optimal physical conditions are established, microbes colonize the organic material and initiate the composting process (figure 1) . Many of the microbes involved in decom - position are present in the wastes themselves. Soil microbes (such as bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and protozoa) are