compressive

Once the concrete cures, the tension will remain inside, transferring a compressive stress to the concrete through friction with the reinforcement.

Reinforcement within concrete creates a composite material, with the concrete providing strength against compressive stress while the reinforcement provides strength against tensile stress.

Reinforcement within concrete creates a composite material, with the concrete providing strength against compressive stress while the reinforcement provides strength against tensile stress.

Building a horizontal passageway, or a tunnel, through this material, interrupts the flow of these compressive forces.

You can design anchor bolts strong enough to withstand all the forces a column will apply, including the compressive forces downward.