3.5 - Equipment
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a Compression Testing Machine?
💡 Hint: Think of the load application and its significance.
Name one key component of the flexural testing equipment.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps to apply force.
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What does the Compression Testing Machine measure?
💡 Hint: Remember the primary function of the CTM.
True or False: A flexural testing machine can be used for compressive tests.
💡 Hint: Consider the unique roles of each type of machine.
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Given a concrete specimen with a cross-sectional area of 150 mm² and a maximum load of 900 kN, calculate the compressive strength. Discuss the implications of the test results.
💡 Hint: Ensure to convert units appropriately.
Analyze how varying the curing conditions might affect the outcomes of bond strength tests in concrete with different water-cement ratios.
💡 Hint: Think about hydration rates and their importance in concrete curing.
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