Compressive strength

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Compressive strength is the capacity of a material to withstand axially directed pushing forces. When the limit of compressive strength is reached, materials are crushed. Concrete can be made to have high compressive strength e.g. many concrete floors have compressive strength of 3000 p.s.i.

Compare tensile strength.

[edit] See also

• Buckling
• Compression
• Compressive stress
• Deformation
• Strength of materials