Editing Compression (physics) (section)

== Uses ==
[[File:Compression test.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Compression test on a [[universal testing machine]]]]

Compression of solids has many implications in [[materials science]], [[physics]] and [[structural engineering]], for compression yields noticeable amounts of [[Stress (physics)|stress]] and [[tension (mechanics)|tension]].

By inducing compression, mechanical properties such as [[compressive strength]] or [[modulus of elasticity]], can be measured.<ref>Hartsuijker, C.; Welleman, J. W. (2001). Engineering Mechanics. Volume 2. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4020-412</ref>

Compression machines range from very small table top systems  to ones with over 53 MN capacity.

Gases are often stored and shipped in highly [[compressed gas|compressed]] form, to save space.  Slightly compressed air or other gases are also used to fill [[balloon]]s, [[rubber boat]]s, and other [[inflatable structure]]s.  Compressed liquids are used in [[hydraulic equipment]] and in [[fracking]].