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 whereas a material such as soft sandstone may have a low compressive strength.

Compare tensile strength.



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