Practice Importance - 4.2 | 11. Compressive Strength Test | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary indicator of concrete quality?

💡 Hint: Think about which test measures loads before failure.

Question 2

Easy

Which method is used to test tensile strength?

💡 Hint: It's an indirect method due to gripping difficulties.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason for conducting destructive tests on concrete?

  • To ensure concrete quality
  • To reduce costs
  • To enhance aesthetics

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of testing in construction.

Question 2

True or False: Flexural strength is important only for beams.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider where flexural loading occurs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a concrete beam with a width of 150 mm and depth of 300 mm, if the failure load observed was 60 kN during a flexural strength test, calculate its modulus of rupture (f).

💡 Hint: Convert units and remember to use the correct dimensions.

Question 2

Analyze how improper curing can affect the tensile strength results of a concrete cylinder tested using the split cylinder method.

💡 Hint: Consider the hydration process and how it influences concrete properties.

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