uniaxial compression

[ˌjuː.ni.ˈæk.ʃu.əl kəmˈpreʃ.ən]
nounpl: uniaxial compressions
compressão uniaxial
1. A mechanical stress or deformation applied along a single axis, where force is applied perpendicular to a surface in one direction only
The material underwent uniaxial compression testing to determine its strength properties.
O material foi submetido a ensaio de compressão uniaxial para determinar suas propriedades de resistência.
2. In materials science and engineering, a type of loading condition where stress is applied in one direction while the other two directions are unconstrained
Uniaxial compression is commonly used in laboratory tests to evaluate concrete and rock specimens.
A compressão uniaxial é comumente usada em testes de laboratório para avaliar espécimes de concreto e rocha.
3. A fundamental test method in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering for analyzing material behavior
The uniaxial compression test revealed the brittle failure characteristics of the ceramic sample.
O ensaio de compressão uniaxial revelou as características de falha frágil da amostra cerâmica.
This is a technical term primarily used in engineering, construction, materials science, and geology disciplines. It is essential vocabulary in Brazilian and Portuguese universities' engineering programs. The term is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, reflecting the international standardization of engineering terminology. Usage is formal and restricted to academic and professional technical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple compressionunidirectional compressionaxial compressionuniaxial loading
Antonyms / Antônimos
biaxial compressiontriaxial compressiontensionshear stress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compressão uniaxial
Standard technical term used in engineering and materials science contexts
São Paulo
compressão uniaxial / ensaio de compressão simples
Both terms used; engineering schools prefer 'compressão uniaxial'
Rio de Janeiro
compressão uniaxial
Standard usage in COPPE and other engineering programs
Portugal
compressão uniaxial
Identical terminology; used in Portuguese universities and research institutions

Related Words

compressive strengthstress-strain curveelastic modulusdeformationmechanical propertiesmaterial testingload application

Related Idioms & Phrases

under uniaxial compression
subject to uniaxial compression
uniaxial compression test
uniaxial compression strength
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