Before revision: 200 px|Measuring the compressive strength of a steel drum In mechanics, compressive strength (or compression strength) is the capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size ( as compression).
After revision: 200 px|Meuring the compressive strength of a steel drum In mechanics, compressive strength (or compression strength) is the capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size ( as compression).