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1. Structural Element

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   Cytoskeletal Filaments: In cellular biology, microtubules and actin filaments act as compression and tension elements, respectively, maintaining the mechanical integrity of the cell against osmotic pressures. The critical buckling load for a microtubule is inversely proportional to the local concentration of associated proteins that modulate its inherent stiffness [7].
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2. Tension

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   Concrete and Prestressing
   Concrete fails under tensile loads typically around $10\%$ of its compressive strength. To mitigate this, reinforcing materials are incorporated. In pre-tensioned concrete members, the steel tendons are stressed before the concrete is poured and cured. Upon curing, the tendons are released, inducing a state of controlled, beneficial compression throughout the concrete matrix, effectively consuming anticipated tensile forces from bending loads …