Physical compression

Physical compression is the result of the subjection of a material to compressive stress, resulting in reduction of volume.

Compression has many implications in material science, physics and structural engineering, for compression yields noticeable amounts of stress and tension.

By inducing compression, mechanical properties, such as compressive strength or modulus of elasticity, can be measured. Scientists may utilize press machines to induce compression.

See also

• buckling
• strength of materials.