Practice Standard Codes - 3.3 | 11. Compressive Strength Test | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.3 - Standard Codes

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Question 1 Easy

What does IS stand for in IS 516?

💡 Hint: Think about the country associated with this standard.

Question 2 Easy

What type of strength does ASTM C39 measure?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'compressive' implies about forces on materials.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of IS 516: 1959?

To set safety regulations
To define testing methods for concrete strength
To outline construction codes

💡 Hint: Think about testing methods for concrete.

Question 2

True or False: ASTM C39 is an Indian standard.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider which country each standard belongs to.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the difference in testing methods required by IS 516 versus ASTM C39. What implications do these differences have for construction practices in respective countries?

💡 Hint: Think about how local practices might be influenced by standards.

Challenge 2 Hard

Predict how a failure to follow ASTM C39 could lead to significant engineering failures in a construction project. What systems might need to be implemented to prevent this?

💡 Hint: Consider systemic changes needed in engineering practice.

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