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This laboratory report summarizes compression and beam bending tests conducted on concrete samples. Concrete cubes were subjected to compressive forces in the compression test to determine properties like strength and modulus of elasticity. A concrete beam was tested in a 4-point bending test to evaluate its flexural strength and behavior under bending loads. Test results were recorded and analyzed to calculate stresses, moments, and failure modes. The results demonstrate that concrete has high compressive strength and is suitable for construction applications involving compressive loads.

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,compression Test and Beam Bending Test

This laboratory report summarizes compression and beam bending tests conducted on concrete samples. Concrete cubes were subjected to compressive forces in the compression test to determine properties like strength and modulus of elasticity. A concrete beam was tested in a 4-point bending test to evaluate its flexural strength and behavior under bending loads. Test results were recorded and analyzed to calculate stresses, moments, and failure modes. The results demonstrate that concrete has high compressive strength and is suitable for construction applications involving compressive loads.

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Civil Engineering Department

Faculty of Engineering
The British University in Egypt

23 CEM 12 C
Strength of Materials
Laboratory Report
Part I of III

COMPRESSION TEST AND BEAM BENDING TEST

Group No. XX
We hereby state that the presented work is our original work without the use of or
copying from any outer source materials.
Student Name Student ID
RINAD OSSAMA 232103
IBRAHIM TAHOON 225872
KENZY YASSER 220582
JANA EL GHAMRY 230856
AHMED KAMAL 229650

For use by TA only. Do not write anything in the following Table.


TA: % A B C D F

Technical Contents 50%

Format, Style, Organization 40%

Use of English Language. 10%

Total Mark/Grade A B C D F

Cairo
23 Sep. 2023
AY 2023-2024
COMPRESSION TEST AND BEAM BENDING TEST

Table of Content

Page

List of Figures 3
Abstract 4
Symbols and Abbreviations 5
1. Objectives 6
2. Apparatus 8
3. Methodology and Procedures 9
4. Results 10
5.Conclusion 11

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List of Figures
Page
Fig. 1.: “THE BEAM PLACED ON THE 4-POINT BEAM BENDING MACHINE” 7
Fig. 2.: “The moment of the beam failure due to applied load 8
Fig. 3.: “The Concrete Specimen used in the compression test ” 9
Fig. 4.: “The concrete specimen after reaching the failure mode as it takes the shape of shear 10

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Abstract

Compression tests help us understand how materials behave when they experience
loads. In these tests a concrete cube is subjected to a force. We measure how it
deforms as a result. By analyzing the test results we can determine the materials
modulus of elasticity compressive strength and other properties. On the hand beam
bending theory explains how beams respond to types of loads. This theory plays a
role in designing and evaluating structures because it provides insights, into their
behavior.

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Symbols and Abbreviations

A0: The original cross-section area of the specimen (mm2)

P: The applied load (KN)

S: Stress (Mpa)
𝝈: Bending Moment (Mpa)

I: Moment of Inertia (Second Moment of Area) (mm4)

M: Bending Moment (N.mm)


Y: Distance from neutral axis to the desired surface or fibre along y axis (mm)

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1. Objectives

In a compression test, the objective is to measure the strength and stability of a


material under compressive forces. In a beam bending test, the objective is to
evaluate the flexural strength and behavior of a beam when subjected to bending
forces.

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2. Apparatus

FIG.1

THE BEAM PLACED ON THE 4-POINT BEAM BENDING MACHINE.

FIG.2

The moment of the beam failure due to applied load.

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FIG.3

The Concrete Specimen used in the


compression test.

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FIG.4
The concrete specimen after reaching the failure mode as it takes the shape of shear.

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3. Methodology and Procedures

Compression test
Before compression testing, important safety precautions, such as safety glasses, are taken.For the
compression test, a concrete sample of sand, gravel and cement is made and poured into a 15 x 15
x 15 cm cube mold, then left to cure for 7 or 28 days (about 4 weeks) and tested.next
experiment.After placing the sample block in the machine, the desired loading rate is indicated
and the operator focuses on the digital display
At first, the reading on the digital display is zero because the block has not yet touched the
sample, so there is no resistance
As soon as the block touches the sample, it creates resistance that causes the reading on the
screen to increase rapidly, indicating a charge is created on the sample
Taking into account that the loading speed must be slow to get accurate readings.
The failure takes the shape of shear.

4.point beaming test

For bending testing, the same safety precautions apply as before


This time the sample is a concrete beam.There are two types of bending tests: 3-point beam
bending test and 4-point beam bending test.The test carry out was a 4-point beam bending test

The test specimen is placed into the machine on two supports and the test begins and the upper
two supports start pressing on the beam, when the upper support touches the beam they create a
bending which creates tensile and compressive stresses and Immediately afterwards the sample
break down into two pieces
It should be noted that cracking occurs faster than in compression testing and cracking occurs
from the bottom of the specimen over the tensile strength zone
Test results appear on the device's digital display

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4. Results

Test 1
Compression: P/A = 1009 *1000/ 15*15 =4484.4
Bending : I= 100x100*3/ 12= 8333.3
M=pxl/6 = 1009*50 /6 =8409.3
MXY/ I = 8409.3x50/ 8333.3= 50.4

Test 2
Compression : p/a = 24.5*1000/15*15 = 108.8
Bending:MXY/ I = 204.1x50/8333.3= 1.22

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5.Conclusion

It is proofed that concrete can take compression till high limits which make it
rewarding as application in construction based on compression tests and beam
bending tests.

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