11. Compressive strength is a key value for design of structures.12. Concrete can be formulated with high compressive strength , but always has lower tensile strength. 13. For its density, it also has incredible compressive strength . 14. The compressive strength of a concrete is determined by taking standard molded, standard-cured cylinder samples. 15. But concrete is far weaker in tension than in compression-typically just one-tenth of its compressive strength . 16. In this application, the confinement of the CFRP wrap enhances the compressive strength of the concrete. 17. There's compressive strength , tensile strength, shear strength, contribs 00 : 55, 2 April 2009 ( UTC) 18. Loading a structural element or specimen will increase the compressive stress until it reaches its compressive strength . 19. :: Concrete is usually used for its compressive strength while rebar ( steel ) has tensile strength. 20. In steel submarines this isn't a problem, as the metal's tensile and compressive strength are about equal.
