Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.44QP

Three batches of concrete were prepared using the same materials and ingredients, except that they have water-cement ratios of 0.50, 0.55, and 0.60, respectively. The following tests were performed on specimens made of the three batches:

  • Compressive strength test on 4″ × 8″ cylinders
  • Center-point flexure test on 4″ ″ 4″ × 12″ beams
  • Split tension test on 6″ × 12″ cylinders

Three replicates were tested for each test. Table P7.44 shows the average failure loads for the three replicates of each case.

It is required to do the following:

  1. a. Complete Table P7.44
  2. b. Using an Excel sheet, plot the relationships between water-cement ratio and compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength on the same graph. Label all axes and curves.
  3. c. Comment on the effect of water-cement ratio on the compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength.

TABLE P7.44

w/c Ratio Compressive Strength Test Flexure Test Split Tension Test
Failure Load (kips) Compressive Strength (ksi) Failure Load (kips) Modulus of Rupture (ksi) Failure Load (kips) Tensile Strength (ksi)
0.50 44.4 3.6 51.6
0.55 30.8 2.7 47.0
0.60 24.0 2.2 41.6
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