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Compressional strength is strength to resist compression (squashing) This is different to resisting tension (pulling). Some materials, such as concrete, are good at resisting compression but not tension.
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What gives bone compressional strength?
inorganic salts
Which material provide tensile strength and compressional strength to bone?
the collagen fibers of bone have great tensile strength(the strength to endure stretching forces), while the calcium salts, which are similar in physical properties to marble, have great compressional strength (the strength to endure squeezing forces)
Is a compressional wave mechanical or compressional?
compressional
Is a sound wave compressional or transverse?
Compressional
Is a compressional wave a sound wave?
Compressional!
How can a compression crumble layers of a rock?
The compressional stress can overcome the strength of the cementing material, or fracture the bonds between the crystalline structure of the rock.
What is found in a compressional wave?
A rarefaction is found in a compressional wave
What types of forces or stresses produces folds in rocks?
Tensional forces and compressional forces.
What are compressional boundarys?
A compressional bounday is plate boundarys that are being compressed
What kinda of wave is a compressional wave?
A compressional wave is a primary wave
Does heating metal affect its strength after it has cooled?
Yes, always. the temperature of the heat, time for which it is applied, cooling methods and metal itself all determine how its tensional, torsional and compressional strength will be affected (stronger or weaker, and by what factor).
Are water waves compressional waves?
Compressional waves are waves that produce compression and rarefaction when traveling through a medium. Water waves are not considered as compressional waves.
