1.5 - Equipment
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary equipment used in the compressive strength test?
💡 Hint: This machine helps apply load until the specimen fails.
Name one piece of equipment used in the Flexural Strength Test.
💡 Hint: This machine can be a modified version of another common testing device.
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What machine is used for the compressive strength test?
💡 Hint: Remember, this machine crushes the concrete specimens.
True or False: A Flexural Testing Machine can only test concrete beams.
💡 Hint: Consider what adaptations might be possible for testing.
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Design an experimental setup for testing both compressive and tensile strength of concrete. What equipment would you use, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of load will be applied to the concrete.
Evaluate the impact of incorrect specimen sizing on test results. How might it affect compressive strength measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider how the standard dimensions affect stress distribution.
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