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What does compressive mean?

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  1. That compresses
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They also have much higher compressive strengths than the concrete mix you are thinking of using.
High-strength concrete, that is, compressive strengths of 12,000 to 14,000 psi, doesn't need air-entrainment, but it is often specified anyway.
This compressive stress would be the longitudinal analog of the ridge push stress which helps drive plate motion.
The granularity of sand and water content have great effect in the increase of compressive stresses.
The caissons, with concrete compressive strengths of 5000 to 6000 psi, were in good condition and are being reused.
The results of field and laboratory testing indicated that the compressive strength of the silty clay ranged between 0.5 to 2 tsf.

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