compressive

Adjective

Meaning

Compressing, or having power or tendency to compress; as, a compressive force.

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Alternating the faster- and slower-burning explosives in a carefully calculated configuration would produce a compressive wave upon their simultaneous detonation. Source: Internet

Because of their hollow structure and high aspect ratio, they tend to undergo buckling when placed under compressive, torsional, or bending stress. Source: Internet

At the outer face (tensile face) of the curvature the concrete experiences tensile stress, while at the inner face (compressive face) it experiences compressive stress. Source: Internet

Bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood, brick, or concrete and a tensile strength that rivals steel. Source: Internet

Concrete strength values are usually specified as the compressive strength of either a cylindrical or cubic specimen, where these values usually differ by around 20% for the same concrete mix. Source: Internet

Further classified as type A and type B based on their compressive strength. Source: Internet

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