Concrete test
Concrete tests are crucial to ensuring the quality and durability of concrete structures. Here are some common concrete tests:
1. Compression Test:
- Purpose: Determines the compressive strength of concrete.
- Procedure: Cylindrical or cube specimens are subjected to a gradually applied compressive load until failure occurs.
- Results: Compressive strength is calculated and used for structural design
2. Flexural Strength Test (Modulus of Rupture):
- Purpose: Evaluates the flexural strength of concrete.
- Procedure: A prismatic beam is subjected to a bending force until failure.
- Results: Modulus of rupture is calculated, indicating the tensile strength of concrete.
3. Splitting Tensile Strength Test:
- Purpose: Measures the tensile strength of concrete.
- Procedure: A cylindrical specimen is subjected to a diametrical compressive force.
- Results: Splitting tensile strength is calculated.
