die Druckbelastung
Translation
compressive load, pressure load, compressive stress
Examples
Die Brücke muss einer hohen Druckbelastung standhalten.
The bridge must withstand a high compressive load.
Der Ingenieur berechnet die maximale Druckbelastung.
The engineer calculates the maximum compressive load.
Grammar Patterns
((et3)) to withstand (sth. dat.) The material withstands the compressive load.
Similar Words
Druckspannung (compressive stress); Antonym: Zugbelastung (tensile load)
Etymology
Composed of 'Druck' (pressure) and 'Belastung' (load, strain). Literally 'pressure load'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'load' (Belastung) from 'pressure' (Druck) on a structural beam.