what is difference between characteristic compressive strength and compressive strength of concrete

Answer Posted / rakesh kumar

characteristic compressive strength is strength of concrete, if group of samples are tested, 95% of samples have strength above it.
But compressive strength is strength of sample under axially compression loaded sample.

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