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# Compressive strength

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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..

## [edit] See also

- Tensile strength
- Compression
- Compressive stress
- Deformation
- Strength of materials

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