compressivestrength
Compressive strength is the capacity of a material or structure to withstand axial compression without failure. It is a fundamental material property used across engineering disciplines to predict how components will carry loads in compression. The term applies to concrete, metals, wood, polymers, ceramics, soils, and composites, among others, and is often contrasted with tensile and shear strength.
Typically, compressive strength is determined by a controlled laboratory test in which a specimen is loaded
Several factors affect measured strength. Material composition and microstructure, porosity, moisture content, curing and aging (for
Applications and interpretation vary by material. In structural design, compressive strength informs safety factors and allowable