‘Acoessed by HRL Technology Pty Lid on 04 Sep 2008 orztor sv ww standards.com.au 1 AS 1017.10—2000, Australian Standard™ Methods of testing concrete Method 10: Determination of indirect tensile strength of concrete cylinders (‘Brazil’ or splitting test) 1 SCOPE This Standard sets out a method for determining the indirect tensile strength of standard concrete cylinders, prepared in accordance with AS 1012.8.1 NOTE: This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before use. 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1012 Methods of testing concrete 1012. Method 1: Sampling of fresh conerete 1012.8. Method 8.1; Method for making and curing conerete—Compression and indirect tensile test specimens 1912.9 Method 9: Method far the determination of the compressive strength of concrete specimens 1012.14 Method 14: Method for securing and testing cores from hardened concrete for compressive strength 1984 Vernier callipers (metric series) 2193 Methods for the calibration and grading of force-measuring systems of testing machines 2458 Hardboard 3. TEST SPECIMENS 3.1 Acceptance of test specimens Cylinder specimens shall be accepted for testing if they have been moulded in accordance with the provisions of AS 1012.8.1, and if they are free from defects likely to affect their strength, Where specimens liable to rejection are tested, all apparent defects shall be noted in accordance with Clauses 8 and 9 herein.‘Accessed by HRL Technology Pty LtJon 04 Sep 2009 AS 1012.10_2000 2 Specimens shall be liable to rejection if no suitable plane of loading (see Clause 3.2) can be found which complies with the following tolerances when measured in accordance with Clause 5(a): (a) Difference of any diameter on the plane of loading with respect to end diameter 1 mm (b) Difference in length hetween upper and lower Inading lines 2 mm 3.2. Selection of plane of loading ‘The best position for the plane of loading shall be selected before the cylinder is tested. The plane of loading shall be such that the lines of contact with the bearing strips are the most nearly straight and parallel that can be found. A straightedge shall be used to find the best lines. The selected plane shall be marked by drawing a diametral line upon each end of the cylinder. The lines shall be drawn using a suitable device that will ensure that they are in the same axial plane, 4 APPARATUS 4.1, Testing machines ‘The testing machine shall comply with the following requirements: (a) It shall meet the requirements of Grade A machines as defined in AS 2193, for the relevant range of compressive forces. NOTE: The machine needs to be suitable for the range required since this test is normally carried out at a lower range of force than that specified in AS 1012.9, (b) It shall be power operated and capable of applying compressive forces increasing continuously at the rate of loading in the manner specified in Clause 5(e). (©) It shall be fitted with a device for controlling the rate of loading, which shall be capable of operating at the rate of loading specified in Clause 5(e). () It shall be fitted with two steel compression platens. If the relevant dimension of cither of the platens of the testing machine is less than the length of the specimen, or if the relevant dimension of the upper platen is longer than the testing jig when used, a supplementary bearing plate or bar of machined steel shall be placed between the particular platen and the jig. (©) If the bearing surface of either platen departs from plane by 0.1mm at any time during service, a supplementary bar or plate placed as described in Clause 4.3 shall be used. (8) The centre of curvature of the spherical seat shall be on the vertical axis of the upper platen and shall be within 6 mm of its bearing surface. The upper platen shall be capable of limited movement and tilting by at least 3 degrees in any direction. The spherical seat shall be free from grit and other foreign matter and shall be lubricated at all times (see Note). NOTE: Where the spherical seating is accessible, it should be cleaned regularly and should be lubricated with a thin film of light non-polar oil. Where the spherical seating is sealed, the ‘manufacturer’s recommendation for correct maintenance of the seating should be followed. 4.2, Testing jig An appropriate steel testing jig may be used when testing the specimen. A jig of suitable design is illustrated in Figure 1. ‘The design of the jig shall be such that it ensures that the specimen can be located centrally cn the lower platen of the testing machine, with the bearing strips aligned in a vertical plane passing through the axis of the specimen. © Standards Australia www standards.com.au‘Accessed by HPL Tectnobogy Ply Lidon 04 Sep 2009 3 AS 101 12000 ‘The jig shall not constrain the specimen, the platens, or supplementary bearing bars or plates, while the load is being applied, Each bearing surface of the testing jig shall not depart from plane by more than 0.02 mm, ‘The bearing surfaces shall be parallel within 1 degree. ‘The thickness of the jig bearing plate shall be approximately 20 mm. 4.3, Supplementary bearing bar or plate Where required, the supplementary steel bearing bar or plate shall have a width of at least 50 mm and a thickness not less than the distance from the edge of the platen to the end of the specimen; or where the upper platen is longer than the test jig, the thickness shall be approximately 20 mm, It shall be at least as long as the specimen. Each bearing surface of the bar or plate shall not depart from plane by more than 0.1. mm, Each bar or plate shall be used in such a manner that the load will be applied over the entire length of the specimen. ‘The bearing surfaces shall be parallel within 1 degree. 4.4 Bearing strips ‘Two bearing strips of tempered grade hardboard, complying with AS 2458, shall be provided. They shall be free from defects, nominally 5 mm thick, 25 mm wide and at least as long as the specimen, Bearing strips shall not be re-used. 4.5 Vernier calliper A vernier calliper readable to at least 0.2 mm, and complying with the requirements of AS 1984. 4.6 Ruler A ruler at least 400 mm long with a scale interest of 0.5 mm. 5 PROCEDURE ‘The procedure shall be as follows (a) Determine the diameter of the test specimen in the test plane to the nearest 0.2 mm by averaging three diameters measured near the ends and the middle of the specimen, Determine the length of the test specimen to the nearest millimetre by averaging at least two length measurements, Make length measurements along the lines in contact with the bearing strips. (b) Align the hardboard bearing strips between the top and bottom platen of the specimen, (©) Where necessary, position the supplementary apparatus in the testing machine, so that the specimen is centred over the lower platen. (@) Apply a small initial force and remove any side constraint (by lowering the side plates in the case of the testing jig illustrated in Figure 1). (©) Apply the force without shock and increase continuously at a constant rate of 1,540.15 MPa/min indirect tensile stress until no increase in force can be sustained. Record the maximum force applied to the specimen as indicated by the testing machine, (0) Note the appearance of the concrete and the type of fracture, if the fracture is unusual, ww standards.com.au © Standards Australia‘Acressed by HRL Technology Pty Lid 0» C4 Sep 2000 AS 1012.10_2000 4 6 CALCULATION ‘The indirect tensile strength of the specimen shall be calculated as follows: 2000P LD where T = indirect tensile strength, in megapascals P_ = maxinmum applied force indicated by the testing machine, in kilanewtons L_ = length, in millimetres D = diameter, in millimetres 7 PRECISION STATEMENT For pairs af 150 mm diameterx 300 mm long cylinders, made fram sample, cured in similar conditions and tested in accordance with this Standard, the repeatability expressed as a percentage of the mean of the two strengths obtained, is 14 percent at the 95 percent probability level. No precision data is available for concrete compacted by ramming. 8 RECORDS ‘The following information shall be recorded for each test specimen: (a) Identification of concrete. (b) Job site or laboratory where tested. (©) Date and time of test. (d) Age of specimen at date of test, if known. (€) Moisture condition of specimen, where applicable. (6) Any apparent defects of the specimen. (g) Dimensions of specimen. (h) Curing history of specimen. @ Force at failure. (Indirect tensile strength, calculated to the nearest 0.1 MPa. (K) Appearance of concrete in fracture surfaces, and type of fracture, if these are unusual. () Any other significant factors noted before, during or after testing. (m) Identification of the operator carrying out the test. (n) Reference to this Standard, i.e. AS 1012.10. 9 REPORT ‘The following information shall be reported: (a) Identification of conerete. () Date and location of test. (c) Age of specimen at date of test, if known. (d) Indirect tensile strength, calculated to the nearest 0.1 MPa. (e) Dimensions of specimen, and curing history of specimen, © Standards Australia www standards.com.au‘Acoessed by HRL Technology Pty Lid on 04 Sep 2008 3 AS 1012.10—2000 (© Any apparent defects, any relevant comments on the moisture condition of the specimen, as received, or any other significant factor(s) noted before, during or after testing (g) Reference to this Standard, i.e. AS 1012.10. 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