1.1 - Compressive Strength Requirements
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What does target mean strength (f'ck) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the average desired strength considering variations.
Define characteristic strength (fck).
💡 Hint: Consider it the acceptable minimum strength.
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What is the significance of the tolerance factor in concrete mix design?
💡 Hint: Think about variability in materials.
True or False: Characteristic strength is defined as the strength below which no more than 5% of test results are expected to fall.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of characteristic strength.
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A concrete mix has a characteristic strength (fck) of 30 MPa and a standard deviation (s) of 4 MPa. Calculate the target mean strength (f'ck) using a tolerance factor (t) of 1.65. What do these values imply for the safety of the mix?
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula to find the unknown strengths.
If a concrete sample fails to meet the characteristic strength of 25 MPa, what steps should be taken to ensure structural safety?
💡 Hint: Think about what went wrong in the mixing process.
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