4.2 - Importance
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What is the primary indicator of concrete quality?
💡 Hint: Think about which test measures loads before failure.
Which method is used to test tensile strength?
💡 Hint: It's an indirect method due to gripping difficulties.
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What is the primary reason for conducting destructive tests on concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of testing in construction.
True or False: Flexural strength is important only for beams.
💡 Hint: Consider where flexural loading occurs.
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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.
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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