Practice - Compression Test
Practice Questions
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What is compressive strength?
💡 Hint: Think about the limits of support.
Why is understanding deformation characteristics important?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials stretch or compress.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a compression test?
💡 Hint: Remember, what do we test with compression?
True or False: The compression test is mainly used for ductile materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the material properties.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a concrete pillar subject to a guess weight of 50 kN. If the recorded compressive strength of the tested concrete is 60 kN, what should be the design consideration for this pillar?
💡 Hint: Think about how safety factors are applied.
Discuss how varying the cross-sectional area of a concrete sample during the compression test could affect the results and what engineering decisions could be derived.
💡 Hint: Consider how thickness or width influences load distribution.
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