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    The document summarizes an experiment to test the compressive strength of concrete cylinder specimens using an automatic compression testing machine. Two M40 grade concrete cylinders were tested at 28 days. The first cylinder achieved a failure stress of 39.78 MPa, close to the estimated 48.25 MPa. The second cylinder achieved a lower failure stress of 33.24 MPa, likely due to errors during the casting process, as the concrete mix design and proportions were prepared carefully. The experiment demonstrated a method for determining the compressive strength of concrete.

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    The document summarizes an experiment to test the compressive strength of concrete cylinder specimens using an automatic compression testing machine. Two M40 grade concrete cylinders were tested at 28 days. The first cylinder achieved a failure stress of 39.78 MPa, close to the estimated 48.25 MPa. The second cylinder achieved a lower failure stress of 33.24 MPa, likely due to errors during the casting process, as the concrete mix design and proportions were prepared carefully. The experiment demonstrated a method for determining the compressive strength of concrete.

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    Experiment No.7: Cylinder Compression Test

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    The document summarizes an experiment to test the compressive strength of concrete cylinder specimens using an automatic compression testing machine. Two M40 grade concrete cylinders were tested at 28 days. The first cylinder achieved a failure stress of 39.78 MPa, close to the estimated 48.25 MPa. The second cylinder achieved a lower failure stress of 33.24 MPa, likely due to errors during the casting process, as the concrete mix design and proportions were prepared carefully. The experiment demonstrated a method for determining the compressive strength of concrete.

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    EXPERIMENT NO.

    CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST

    Date of performing experiment Date of submission Submitted by Entry no. Group

    : 27/2/2012 : 12/3/2012 : Farhan Arif : 2010CE10344 : 5

    AIM: To test the compressive strength of concrete (cylinder specimen) under Automatic
    Compressive Testing Machine.

    EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
    Cylinder Specifications: Dimensions: 100*200mm Automatic Compression Testing Machine The Automatic Compression Testing Machine has all features of Micro Controller based Compression Testing Machine. In addition: The machine is available in 500kN, 1000kN, 2000kN, 3000kN ranges. It has an automatic load release facility. It also has facility for transmission of data to the serial port of a computer placed within 200 meters of the loading unit.

    THEORY:
    The compressive strength of concrete is the most common measure for engineers which can be measured by measuring the compressive strength of cylinder specimens. The compressive strength of concrete is expressed as failure load divided by crosssectional area resisting the load and represented in MPa in SI units. The strength of concrete is controlled by the proportioning of cement, coarse and fine aggregates, water, and various admixtures. The ratio of the water to cement is the chief factor for determining concrete strength. Due to hydration reaction, the strength of concrete keeps on rising. However, practically it is impossible to wait till infinite time to measure the utmost strength of concrete specimen. Thus, as per the code the maximum strength is taken to be the 28 day strength.

    OBSERVATION: Sample 1: Grade -M40 Sample Diameter:100(mm) Sample Area:7850(Sq mm) Sample Age:28 (Days) Peak load or FAILURE load= 312.3kN Estimated failure stress or strength =40+1.65*5=48.25 MPa Failure stress=312.3kN/7850mm2 = 39.78 MPa , corresponding strain=897

    Strress vs Strain curve


    45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 stress(Mpa)

    Sample 2: Grade- M40 Sample Shape:Cylindrical Sample Length:150(mm) Sample Diameter:100(mm) Sample Area:7850(Sq mm) Sample Age:28(Days) Rate Of Loading:0.005 ((mm/Sec))

    Peak load or FAILURE load= 261kN Estimated strength or failure stress=40+1.65*5=48.25 MPa Failure stress=312.3kN/7850mm2 = 33.24 MPa , corresponding strain=1324

    Stress(Mpa)
    35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Stress(Mpa)

    Sample 3: Grade: M30 Sample Shape:Cylindrical Sample Height:200(mm) Sample Diameter:100(mm) Sample Area:7850(Sq mm) Sample Age:28(Days) Rate Of Loading:0.005 ((mm/Sec)) LOADING: CYCLIC

    Stress(Mpa)
    18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -50 0 50 100 150 200 Stress(Mpa)

    RESULT:
    For sample 1: Estimated failure stress or strength =40+1.65*5=48.25 MPa Failure stress=312.3kN/7850mm2 = 39.78 MPa For sample 2: Estimated strength or failure stress=40+1.65*5=48.25 MPa Failure stress=312.3kN/7850mm2 = 33.24 MPa

    DISCUSSION:
    Strength of sample 1 is close to 40 MPa or to be precise close to calculated 48.25 MPa. Thus, declaring it as a good example of M40 casting. For sample 2, strength is much low as expected. This error might be mainly due to carelessness while casting as good precaution was taken while preparing design of concrete and mixing the quantities in proper proportion.

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