ASTM C496
Full Name
ASTM C496 – Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
Scope
ASTM C496 is a standardized test method designed to determine the splitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete specimens. This test is applicable to both molded cylinders and drilled cores.
Key aspects covered by ASTM C496:
- Test procedure: involves applying a diametral compressive load along the length of a cylindrical concrete specimen until failure occurs.
- Loading rate: specifies a range for the rate of loading to ensure consistent and reliable results.
- Calculation: provides the formula for calculating the splitting tensile strength based on the maximum load and the dimensions of the specimen.
- Significance: the splitting tensile strength is a valuable parameter in evaluating the shear resistance of concrete and determining the development length of reinforcement in structural concrete members.
- Limitations: the test does not directly measure the direct tensile strength of concrete, which is usually lower than the splitting tensile strength.
Overall, ASTM C496 plays an important role in assessing the tensile properties of concrete, which is essential for the safe and efficient design of concrete structures. By following the standardized procedure, engineers and researchers can obtain reliable and comparable results.
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Keywords
splitting tensile strength; cylindrical concrete specimen; diametral compressive force; loading rate; maximum load; failure; bearing strips