Compressive strength

Compressive strength measures the pushing force that one needs to break a material. 

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..

Related pages 
Tensile strength
Compression
Compressive stress
Deformation
Strength of materials

Category:Materials science
Category:Product testing