Compression Strength
Compression Strength
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I understand that the ASTM method for compression strength of cement normally gives lower results than the method used in EU. Does anyone know if there is a way to estimate the difference? Does anyone know if there is a way to say that the ASTM results are, normally, X% lower that results achieved by the EU method?
Much appreciate your help!
Lubojulo
Much appreciate your help!
Lubojulo





RE: Compression Strength
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I am not sure if the difference is cube v. cylinder. I think both methods use cubes but different size. But I am not sure. I am trying to put my hand on the EU method. Appreciate your help!
Lubojulo.
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Thanks!
lubojulo
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In the big or "over-all" picture, the compressive strength of mortar has little effect on the strength of a wall. As an example an actual 4800 psi 8x816 hollow block prism (face shell bedding) can be constructed with 2200 psi mortar.
Reading ACI 530 code will provide a good summary of the behavior of masonry and the relationship to mortar and masonry unit strengths.
Dick
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