Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
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Does anyone can explain type of fracture of concrete cylinders and relationship of testing procedure. Which fracture type related to correct test procedure and which fracture is not?Thanks to all in advance





RE: Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
If you get a shear-only failure, that means that you have stress concentration on the loading.
RE: Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
RE: Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
We had historically had photos of all concrete block prism failure modes and found that the platen thickness were not great enough for larger size (12"x16" or greater top areas). Because of the lack of rigidity, the platen deformed and concentrated the loading. This ultimately lead to greater platen thickness for block prism testing to qualify for ASTM.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type
Is there any book or article available on type of fracture of cylinder?
Thanks
RE: Concrete cylinders testing and fracture type