Stone should only be subjected to a compressive strain. From Wordnik.com. [Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889] Reference
A 28-days compressive strength should not be less than 6 MN/m2. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 11] Reference
Half of these CEBs will be used for the compressive strength test. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Its compressive strength, or resistance to crushing, is very great. From Wordnik.com. [Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon] Reference
In general, they do not improve the compressive strength of the soil. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
Produced blocks had compressive strengths ranging from 2.89 MN/m2 to 6.8. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
I worship stout, evenly compressive shorts and these fit the bill perfectly. From Wordnik.com. [The Clothesline bike clothing review – Campagnolo’s road wear] Reference
Strut - Any part designed to hold things apart or resist compressive stress. From Wordnik.com. [Things To Make] Reference
Concrete can be made into any shape and can reach high compressive strengths. From Wordnik.com. [4. Roof structure] Reference
The wet compressive strength is always considerably lower than the dry strength. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Water repellent, it improves cohesion, but does not affect compressive strength. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
This improves dry compressive strength, but does not reduce sensitivity to water. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
Relation between dry compressive strength, moisture content and compaction pressure. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
An increase in compressive strength can be observed as the curing time is prolonged. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
These are light but require fairly sophisticated moulds and greater compressive force. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
The low compressive strength and impact resistance limit its application in construction. From Wordnik.com. [4. Roof structure] Reference
In practice, typical wet compressive strengths of stabilised soil blocks may be less than 4. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
· The low compressive strength and impact resistance limit its application in construction. From Wordnik.com. [3. Innovative technologies related to the increased utilization of low-energy building materials] Reference
Consequently, buildings should always be designed on the basis of the wet compressive strength. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
So, we are going to see him his Tuesday in Pennsylvania unveiling a more compressive economic plan. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 13, 2008] Reference
In this case the structural members of the truss receive either tensile or compressive stress only. From Wordnik.com. [4. Roof structure] Reference
Figure 14 Stresses in the bent workpiece 1 tensile stresses, 2 neutral axis, 3 compressive stresses. From Wordnik.com. [3. Processes within in the Material] Reference
A further advantage in the water-tube boiler as a class is the elimination of all compressive stresses. From Wordnik.com. [Steam, Its Generation and Use] Reference
These can be assembled without mortar, but they require sophisticated moulds and high compressive force. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
For these three grades, 28-days compressive strengths should be at least 4, 2 and 0. 7MN/m2 respectively. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 11] Reference
The following compressive strengths of stabilised soil blocks are adopted by a large number of countries. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
There's almost no end of the type of compressive or almost crushing type of injuries that she would suffer. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 26, 2007] Reference
The manufacturer claims that the dry compressive strength of such treated bricks is between 3.9 and 9.7 MN/m2. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Dress the donor and graft sites with sterile vaseline gauze, then layers of swabs and a non-compressive bandage. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 15] Reference
These machines are equipped so that all are available for making tensile and compressive tests (Fig. 1, Plate XIII). From Wordnik.com. [Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171] Reference
The compressive resistance of the dry mortar is in inverse relation to the amount of voids or air bubbles (figure 41). From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Results from the tests clearly indicate that the higher the compacting pressure the higher the dry compressive strength. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
How would these two objects (two kinds of women, both subject to the compressive embrace of men), feel different to the touch?. From Wordnik.com. [justinker Diary Entry] Reference
Character of stone as to percentage of absorption, porosity, permeability, compressive strength, and behavior under treatment. From Wordnik.com. [Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171] Reference
This elasticity arises from the repulsive force of its particles, and is always equal to the compressive force which it balances. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 33, July, 1860] Reference
Where building loads are small (e.g. in the case of single-storey construction), a compressive strength of 1.4 MN/m2 may be sufficient. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
The standard adopted for compressive test pieces in the 10,000,000-lb. machine is a prism, having a base of 12 in. and being 24 in. high. From Wordnik.com. [Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171] Reference
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