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*Compression is the opposite of '''[[Tension]]'''. | *Compression is the opposite of '''[[Tension]]'''. | ||
*The parts of a structure, or '''[[Structural | *The parts of a structure, or '''[[Structural Member|members]]''', which contain these forces are known as '''[[Strut|Struts]]'''. | ||
*Components subjected to '''Compression''' need to be made from materials with good [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressive_strength '''Compressive strength''']. | *Components subjected to '''Compression''' need to be made from materials with good [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressive_strength '''Compressive strength''']. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 23 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.