a. A test of the suitability of stone to be used for roads or building
purposes; a cylindrical specimen of the stone, of diameter 1 in (2.54 cm)
and 1 in long, is subjected to axial compression in a testing machine.
Syn: unconfined compression test
b. A radial compressive test applied to tubing, sintered-metal bearings,
or other similar products for determining radial crushing strength
(maximum load in compression). ASM, 1
c. An axial compressive test for determining quality of tubing, such as
soundness of weld in welded tubing. ASM, 1
Source:
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
