why cylinder for split tensile strength test ?

Answer Posted / akhil k poulose

Due to the compression loading a fairly
uniform tensile stress is created over nearly 2/3 of the loaded diameter.
The strength determined is closer to the actual tensile strength of concrete than the modulus of rupture value.

Is This Answer Correct ?    0 Yes 0 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

what motivates you to do a good job

2416


What is the difference between one-way slab and two-way slab?

664


What is the strength of cement?

696


What is the standard specification of MOR and Water Absorption of Homogenous Ceramic Floor Tiles?

1771


i need gate exam civil engineering question papers with answers

1748






What is the zero value in quantity surveying

2010


What happens to Load at yielding ?

909


How much cement is require in one sqft area in a G+3 residential construction.

1593


for 200 kg of cement how is the mix proportion in kg for m25 grade of concrete

1476


States some of the tool bars used in cad?

676


What is Density of cement, sand & aggregate ?

1058


In the present situation of ban on mining sand from rivers,can we go for formation of earth dam filters viz;Horizantal sand blanket,inclined chimney and filters under rivetment with crushed rock sand of 6mm down size.If so what are the specifications and is there any codal provision for its authentication?

1497


what are the cube & Sylinder strength of concret M20,M25,M30,M35,M40,M60 ,M75,M10 ,M15

2504


what is shuttering co efficient?

1301


what is pile and deam foundation

1806