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Direct compression











            ◦ The fibers of the component tend  to shorten due to external forces








                                                                                        COMPRESSION STRESS




                                                                              
                                                                    σ =       
                                                                      c





                                                          
            σ = compression stress                         2
               c
            P=External Force(N)


            A=Cross-sectional area of The rod (mm )
                                                                                2





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