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ASTM C496 / C496M - 17

Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of

Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
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Significance and Use

5.1 Splitting tensile strength is generally greater than direct tensile strength and lower than flexural
strength (modulus of rupture).

5.2 Splitting tensile strength is used in the design of structural lightweight concrete members to evaluate
the shear resistance provided by concrete and to determine the development length of
reinforcement.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the splitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete
specimens, such as molded cylinders and drilled cores.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard.
The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be
used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It
is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 The text of this standard references notes that provide explanatory material. These notes shall not be
considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles
on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International
Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)

ASTM Standards

C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

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 C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory

C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials

Keywords

Cylindrical Concrete Specimens - Drilled Cores - Molded Cylinders - Splitting Tensile Strength

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

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DOI: 10.1520/C0496_C0496M-17

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ASTM C496 / C496M-17, Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2017, www.astm.org

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