compressive strain
[kəmˈprɛsɪv streɪn]
nounpl: compressive strains
deformação compressiva
1. The relative deformation or change in dimensions of a material subjected to compressive stress, measured as the ratio of the change in length to the original length
The compressive strain in the concrete column increased as the load was applied.
A deformação compressiva na coluna de concreto aumentou conforme a carga foi aplicada.
2. In geology and materials science, the reduction in volume or shortening of a material under pressure without rupture
The rock layers experienced compressive strain during the tectonic plate collision.
As camadas de rocha sofreram deformação compressiva durante a colisão de placas tectônicas.
This is a technical term primarily used in engineering, geology, and materials science disciplines in both Brazil and the United States. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential terminology in academic and professional contexts dealing with structural analysis and geological phenomena.
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