Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2QP
A project specifies a concrete strength of 24.1 MPa. Materials engineers will design the mix for a strength higher than that to account for variables.
- a. Calculate the required average compressive strength of the mix design if the mixing plant has a standard deviation of s = 3.8 MPa.
- b. Using the ACI code equation, estimate what would be the modulus of elasticity of this concrete at the required compressive strength.
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A project specifies a concrete strength of 24.1 MPa. Materials engineers will design the mix for a strength higher than that to account for variables.a. Calculate the required average compressive strength of the mix design if the mixing plant has a standard deviation of s = 3.8 MPa.b. Using the ACI code equation, estimate what would be the modulus of elasticity of this concrete at the required compressive strength.
2. In a ready-mix concrete plant, cylindrical samples are prepared and tested periodically to detect
any mix problem and to ensure that the compressive strength is higher than the lower specification limit.
The minimum target value was set at 5,000 psi. The following compressive strength data were collected.
Sample
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Compressive
strength (psi)
5595
5139
6359
5192
5188
5241
5964
5875
6155
5115
Sample
No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Compressive
strength (psi)
6695
5449
5278
6697
5195
6021
5320
5657
6595
5235
a. Calculate the mean, standard deviation, and the coefficient of variation of the data
b. Using a spreadsheet program, create a control chart for these data showing the target value and the
lower specification limit. Is the plant production meeting the specification requirement? If not, comment
on possible reasons. Comment on the data scatter.
The design engineer specifies a concrete strength of 3700 psi. A plant where s = 300 psi for 41 test results. Which is the required average compressive strength to be used in your mix design? a. 3900 psi; b) 4000 psi; c)4 100 psi; d) 4200 psi
Chapter 7 Solutions
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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