Uniaxial compressive strength

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003988",
  "term": "Uniaxial compressive strength",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The maximum compressive stress a rock sample can withstand along a single axis before failure, without any confining pressure applied to its sides. This fundamental mechanical property is determined by crushing a cylindrical core sample in a laboratory. It is a key input for assessing rock strength, wellbore stability, and hydraulic fracturing design, typically measured in megapascals (MPa).",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/uniaxial-compressive-strength/"
}