Concrete Engineering Tests
Civil Diary Online Split tensile strength test of concrete Split tensile strength test is a method of determining the tensile strength of concrete using a cylinder which splits across the vertical diameter. It is an indirect m ethod of testing tensile strength of concrete. The tensile strength of concrete is one of the basic and important properties. Splitting tensile strength test on concrete cylinder is a method to determine the tensile strength of concrete. The concrete is very weak in tension due to its brittle nature and is not expected to resist the direct tension. The concrete develops cracks when subjected to tensile forces. Thus, it is necessary to determine the tensile strength of concrete to determine the load at which the concrete members may crack. AIM: To determine the splitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete specimens. Apparatus : Testing Machine - The testing machine may be of any reliable type, of sufficient capacity for the tests and capa...