Practice Equipment - 4.6 | 11. Compressive Strength Test | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is a Compression Testing Machine used for?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of forces the machine applies.

Question 2 Easy

Which testing machine would you use for flexural strength?

💡 Hint: Consider which machine applies loads that cause bending.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Compression Testing Machine?

To test tensile strength
To test compressive strength
To measure flexural strength

💡 Hint: Remember what pressure application is called in engineering.

Question 2

True or False: The Flexural Testing Machine is used for tensile testing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the type of stress being measured.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a concrete cylinder with a bonded steel bar. You're tasked to determine the bond strength. Describe your method using the UTM, and what adjustments you might need based on bar diameter.

💡 Hint: Consider how the dimensions affect the calculations in bond strength.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario where improper equipment calibration could lead to critical failures in test results. Describe the potential consequences.

💡 Hint: Think about real-life applications in construction and the importance of accuracy.

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