A tensile test machine can be used to test a wide range of materials, including:

1. Metals: Tensile testing is commonly used to determine the mechanical properties of metals, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium. These tests help engineers to determine the strength, ductility, and toughness of the materials.
2. Plastics: Tensile testing is used to determine the tensile strength, elongation, and modulus of elasticity of different types of plastics.
3. Composites: Composite materials, which are made up of two or more different materials, can be tested using a tensile test machine to determine the strength and stiffness of the materials.
4. Textiles: Tensile testing can be used to measure the tensile strength of fabrics and other textiles.
5. Geotextiles: These materials are used in civil engineering applications, such as road construction and erosion control. Tensile testing is used to determine their strength and durability.
6. Ceramics: Tensile testing is used to determine the tensile strength and fracture toughness of ceramics.
7. Paper: Tensile testing can be used to measure the tensile strength and elasticity of different types of paper.

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