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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_%28physics%29 '''Compression'''] describes the forces which try to squash or push things together, as if in a rugby scrum. These forces are known as compressive forces and are measured in '''[[newtons]]'''. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_%28physics%29 '''Compression'''] describes the forces which try to squash or push things together, as if in a rugby scrum. These forces are known as compressive forces and are measured in '''[[Newton|newtons]]'''. | ||
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Revision as of 22:42, 20 December 2015
Compression describes the forces which try to squash or push things together, as if in a rugby scrum. These forces are known as compressive forces and are measured in newtons.
- Compression is the opposite of Tension.
- The parts of a structure, or members, which contain these forces are known as Struts.
- Components subjected to Compression need to be made from materials with good Compressive strength.