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Concrete Cylinder Compression Testing Guide

This document summarizes an experiment to test the compressive strength of concrete cylinders according to ASTM C39 standards. Concrete cylinders are used for compressive testing because the stress distribution is more uniform than in square specimens, strength is less dependent on coarse aggregate properties, and failure is less affected by end restraint. The experiment involves measuring cylinder dimensions, placing the cylinder in a compression testing machine and recording load and dial gauge readings until failure. Calculations are then performed to determine properties like compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and stress-strain relationships. The results provide data on material durability and safety to aid design processes.

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Concrete Cylinder Compression Testing Guide

This document summarizes an experiment to test the compressive strength of concrete cylinders according to ASTM C39 standards. Concrete cylinders are used for compressive testing because the stress distribution is more uniform than in square specimens, strength is less dependent on coarse aggregate properties, and failure is less affected by end restraint. The experiment involves measuring cylinder dimensions, placing the cylinder in a compression testing machine and recording load and dial gauge readings until failure. Calculations are then performed to determine properties like compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and stress-strain relationships. The results provide data on material durability and safety to aid design processes.

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Compression Test

Of
Concrete Cylinder
(Reference : ASTM C39 For Cylinder)

Presented By
Sheikh Jamil (1401003)
Mufazzel Ali Khadem (1401004)
What Is Compressive Strength?

 Compressive strength is the capacity of a


material or structure to withstand loads
tending to reduce size, as opposed to
tensile strength, which withstands loads
tending to elongate.
Why do we use concrete cylinder for
compressive test?

 The stress distribution on horizontal planes in a


cylinder is more uniform than of a specimen of
square cross section.
 The strength of concrete cylinder is less
influenced by the properties of coarse
aggregate used in the matrix.
 Their failure is less affected by the end restraint
of the specimen.
Stress/Strain curve for concrete cylinder

The stress-strain relationship of concrete


cylinder which is a combination of
aggregate and paste together shows a
curve relationship. This due to the
development of micro cracks at the
interface of the aggregate and paste. The
stress-strain curve continues to bend faster
than increase of stress.
Experimental Apparatus

 Compression Testing Machine


 Concrete Cylinder. (Diameter 6”,Height 12”)
 Capping Instrument (Melt Sulphur,Cap)
Experimental Procedure

 Measurement of the specimen length, diameter and


cross sectional area.
 Before placing the specimen on testing machine, the
upper surface should be level thus the load can be
distributed uniformly.
 Place specimen on the compression testing machine.
 The dial gauge of testing machine shows how much
force is being applied on the cylinder as the cylinder is
being deflected.
 Collect dial gauge reading after some interval.
Determination of modulus of elasticity

(ultimate strength)
Calculation

𝜋𝐷2
 Cross sectional area =
4

 Actual load ,P=5.67x-16.67; where x= Loading Dial gauge


 Ultimate strength= f’c
 Static modulus of elasticity Ec= 57000𝑓 ′ 𝑐(in psi.)
Ec=5000√𝑓 ′ 𝑐(in Mpa)
𝜎2 −𝜎1
 Initial tangent modulus E=
∈2 −∈1
𝜎2 −𝜎1
 Tangent modulus=
∈2 −∈1
𝜎
 Secant modulus=
𝜖
Significance Of This Experiment

 Compression testing provides data on the durability


and safety of materials.
 To aid the design process.
 To reduce material costs and achieve construction
goals.
 To determine how a material reacts when it is
compressed, squashed or crushed under a
compressive load.
Thank You

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