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COMPRESSIVE STRENGHT OF
HARDEN CONCRETE:

Objective:
To calculate the compressive strength

Introduction :

Result of testing concrete for strength is subject to

many variables . Concrete is made from different
material, by different method, and in different mix
proportion and is tested by different procedure .
Actually, these are all reasons why concrete must be
tested in a regular pattern during a job rather than
just once at the beginning .
The usual procedure is to cast test specimen as a
structure is placed, the measure of strength shown by
the test specimen is not a true picture of the concrete
strength. Test specimen are cured differently from
the structure and so do not reflect the workshop that
goes into the structure. The test is valuable as an

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approximation of actual strength, a test of potential
quality as delivered. Such tests keep batches of
concrete uniform throughout the job. Concrete is
usually proportioned for a given compressive
strength ( resistance to axial loading ) at a given age.
The test of compressive strength is one of the most
frequently used cylinder or cubes are taken and
tested at specified ages. Test specimens may show
different results depending on their moisture content,
the loading rate of the test apparatus, the test
temperature, lateral restraint, and many other
variables.
Standard :
B.S 1881 : PART3 : 1970
ASTM : C 39-72
C 192-69
C 470-76

Apparatus :

• Cube mould’s (15x15x15) cm .

• Compaction bar .
• Cylinders mould’s .
• Rod .
• Curing tank .
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 Calculation :

Sample no.
1 2 3
Sample type
cube cube cube cube
Age of sample
Days 7 7 7
Sample’s
length
mm 150 150 150
Sample’s
width
mm 150 150 150
Sample’s
height
mm 150 150 150
Sample cross-
section area
cm2 225 225 225
Sample’s
volume
cm3 3375 3375 3375
sample’s
weight
g 6755 6749 6879
Sample’s
density
g/cm3 2.27 2.00 2.04
Crushing load
Kg 37716.62 35372.07 41284.40
Compressive
strength
Kg/cm2 167.63 157.21 183.50

Ave .compressive strength =169.45

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 Sample no.
1 2 3
Sample type
cylinder cylinder cylinder cylinder
Age of sample
Days 7 7 7
Sample’s
length
mm 150 150 150
Sample’s
height
mm 300 300 300
Sample cross-
section area
cm2 176.71 176.71 176.71
Sample’s
volume
cm3 5301.44 5301.44 5301.44
sample’s
weight
g - - -
Sample’s
density
g/cm3 - - -
Crushing load
Kg 23751.27 26095.82 19266.06
Compressive
strength
Kg/cm2 134.41 147.68 109.03

Ave .compressive strength =130.4

( ave.comp.st.cylinder )/( ave.comp.st.cube ) =
(130.4/169.45 )=0.77 ~ 0.8 relation .

Discussion and conclusion :

Compressive strength specimens are placed in an
apparatus that applies force on both ends until
failure.
Concrete is made from different material, also we
can tested it by different method.

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The number of strokes per layer required to produce
full compaction will vary according to the type of
concrete, but in no case shall it be less than 25 strokes
per layer .

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