4 - Target Mean Strength
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for Target Mean Strength?
💡 Hint: Remember to include the risk factor and standard deviation.
What does a risk factor of 1.65 indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what percentage of results the characteristic strength relates to.
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What does the risk factor k generally represent in calculations?
💡 Hint: Consider what percentage of results fall below characteristic strength.
True or false: The higher the standard deviation, the lower the target mean strength required.
💡 Hint: Think about how variability influences strength calculations.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a structure in a high-stress environment. The concrete has a characteristic strength of 35 N/mm² and a standard deviation of 5. What should your target mean strength account for?
💡 Hint: Revisit the formula to ensure all variables are used correctly.
During a quality check, you discover inconsistent material properties resulting in a higher standard deviation than originally anticipated. How would you adjust your planned target mean strength?
💡 Hint: Consider how the standard deviation impacts your mean strength prediction.
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