Compressive Stress – Definition, Formula, Advantages, Disadvantages Uses
Compressive stress is a type of stress that is applied to a material by an external load that is acting to compress or shorten the material. When a material is subjected to compressive stress, the internal forces within the material act to resist the external load and prevent the material from collapsing. The amount of compressive stress that a material can withstand is known as its compressive strength.