What is the difference between bearing strength and compressive strength?

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Both, bearing strength and compressive strength, measure strength of a material in compression. However, the compressive strength refers to the strength when the element under compression is free to expand laterally - not laterally restrained. Bearing strength is a measure of compressive strength of a material when it is laterally restrained, such as the soil under the foundations.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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