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Cube Test of Concrete

The document discusses the cube test method for determining the compressive strength of concrete. [1] Cubes of 15cm x 15cm x 15cm or 10cm x 10cm x 10cm are commonly used test specimens that are cured in water for 7 or 28 days. [2] The compressive strength is calculated as the load at failure divided by the cross-sectional area and increases significantly from initial casting to 28 days. [3] A table shows the percentage gain in compressive strength for different grades of concrete at various curing periods up to 28 days.

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349 views7 pages

Cube Test of Concrete

The document discusses the cube test method for determining the compressive strength of concrete. [1] Cubes of 15cm x 15cm x 15cm or 10cm x 10cm x 10cm are commonly used test specimens that are cured in water for 7 or 28 days. [2] The compressive strength is calculated as the load at failure divided by the cross-sectional area and increases significantly from initial casting to 28 days. [3] A table shows the percentage gain in compressive strength for different grades of concrete at various curing periods up to 28 days.

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CUBE TEST OF CONCRETE

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE


COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

▪ Compressive strength can be defined as the ability of material or structure


to carry the loads on it without any crack or deflection

▪ The strength of concrete depends on factors such as water-cement ratio,


the strength of cement use, quality of concrete materials, quality
control during production of concrete, etc.

▪ Compressive Strength = Load at failure / Cross-sectional Area of element


CUBE TEST OF CONCRETE
For cube test of concrete two types of specimens either
cubes of 15cm X 15cm X 15cm or 10cm X 10cm x
10cm depending upon the size of aggregate is used
for concrete making. For most of the concrete works cubical
moulds of size, 15cm x 15cm x 15cm are commonly used.
CUBE TEST OF CONCRETE

After 24 hours these moulds These cubes are tested by a compression


are opened and
test specimens are soaked testing machine after 7 days curing or 28
in water for curing. days curing.
Percentage of Strength Gain by Cubes In Days
The following table shows the percentage gain of compressive strength by concrete cube after curing of 3 days, 7 days, 14
days and 28 days.

Concrete compressive strength gain after 3, 7, 14, and 28 days

Days % Gain Strength

1 Day 16 %

3 Day 30 %

7 Day 65 %

14 Day 90 %

28 Day 99 %
CUBE TEST OF CONCRETE

Grade of 1 Day (16%) 3 Day (30%) 7 Day (65%) 14 Day (90%) 28 Day (28%)
Concrete

M 15 2.4 4.50 9.75 13.50 14.85

M 20 3.20 6.00 13.00 18.00 19.80

M 25 4.00 7.50 16.25 22.50 24.75

M 30 4.80 9.00 19.50 27.00 29.70

M 35 5.60 10.50 22.75 31.50 34.65

M 40 6.40 12.00 26 36.00 39.60

M 45 7.20 13.50 29.25 40.50 44.50


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