Practice Objective - 4.1 | 11. Compressive Strength Test | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary objective of the compressive strength test?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when too much weight is applied.

Question 2 Easy

Why is flexural strength important for concrete beams?

💡 Hint: Consider how beams are used in construction.

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Question 1

What is the primary objective of the compressive strength test?

To measure flexural strength
To determine maximum load before failure
To evaluate bonding

💡 Hint: Focus on what this test is primarily measuring.

Question 2

The bond strength test evaluates the connection between what two materials?

Concrete and steel
Concrete and wood

💡 Hint: Think about what materials are used together in reinforced concrete.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a concrete rod with a diameter of 150 mm and a length of 300 mm which can withstand a maximum tensile load of 200 kN before failing. Calculate the tensile strength.

💡 Hint: Make sure to convert all units to mm for accurate calculation.

Challenge 2 Hard

A structural engineer needs to ensure that the bond strength of concrete and steel bars meets the requirement. If an embedded steel bar with a diameter of 16 mm provides a maximum load of 300 kN, calculate the average bond stress.

💡 Hint: Remember to convert diameters to the same unit for bond stress assessment.

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