Design & Technology:Structures

Types Of Forces:Compressio

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When compress ,structure is squash.. Force that cause compression in a structure

are called compressive force.(E.g Strut) Compression represents when a force is

applied inward against the face of a structural element, thereby shortening it.

Compression

Examples of Compression..

Items that can be Compressed Tin Can Plastic Bottle Sponge Chair Spring

Structures that involved compression: Bridge Strut