Rodel Lab 8

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Name: Rodel E. Elicot Date Performed: April 5-12-26, 2023 Score: ______
Course, Yr. & Sec.: BSCE 2-A Date Submitted: May 10, 2023
Group no.: 1 Instructor: Engr. Junnie O. Rasco
Plate No. 8
TEST CON-3: TESTING OF CONCRETE SAMPLES
I. INTRODUCTION
Testing concrete samples is an important laboratory activity that involves the evaluation
of the properties of concrete to ensure its quality and suitability for use in construction
projects. In this activity, concrete samples are collected from the construction site and
brought to the laboratory for testing. The tests performed on the samples may include
compressive strength testing and flexural strength testing. The results of these tests are then
used to determine if the concrete meets the specified requirements and standards for the
project. Testing concrete samples is a critical step in ensuring the safety and durability of
structures and buildings, and is therefore an essential aspect of the construction process.
II. OBJECTIVE To be able to determine the compressive and flexural strength of the
concrete samples obtained by hand/machine mixing.
II. RELATED STANDARD ASTM C39, C192, C617, C31, C78
III. EQUIPMENT Concrete moulds, tamping rod, mallet, trowel, scoop,

compression/flexural test machine, square, filler gauge
IV. PROCEDURE
Preparation of Concrete Cylinder Sample:
1. After maxing concrete, sample was filled to a 4-in cylindrical mold.

2. Each layer (1/4, ½, 3/4) had been tamped 25 times using a tamping rod.
3. After tamping each layer, the mold was tapped outside 10 to 15 times with a mallet or an
open palm to fill up the gaps the tamping rod left behind.
4. The top layer was over-filled with concrete and tamping was also done.
5. After the last tapping, a trowel was used to level the extra concrete and make a flat, even
surface.
6. The cylindrical mold was then covered using its lid, labeled, and moved to its desired
curing site before being tested.
Preparation of Concrete Beam Sample:
1. Prepare the test specimen by filling the concrete into the mould in 3 layers of
approximately equal thickness.
2. The first layer was then tamped using a tamping rod about 25 times.
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3. The outsides of the mould were tapped 10 to 15 times using a mallet.

4. The mold was then carefully filled with the second layer of concrete until it was slightly
overfilled.
5. The second layer was then rodded in the same manner as the first layer, but with an
additional number of strokes that allowed the first layer to be penetrated by around 1
inch.
6. A mallet was used to tap the mold's outside surfaces 10 to 15 times.
7. To create a smooth, level surface, the top layer was leveled using a trowel or flat bar.
8. The specimen was finally transferred to the first storage for curing before testing.
Compression Test:
1. The specimen was removed from the moist storage and was kept moist.
2. The perpendicularity of the cylinder ends to the cylinder axis were assessed using a
square and filler gage.
3. The cylinder ends were also checked for depressions greater than 0.20”.
4. Two diameters that are perpendicular to each other were measured at mid-height of the
specimen. It was also verified that these diameters did not differ by more than 2%.
5. The upper and lower bearing blocks of the compression test machine, the ends of the test
specimen, as well as the bearing surfaces of the retainers were cleaned.
6. The pads were inserted into the retainers.
7. The specimen was placed in the retainer and was centered in the unbonded caps.
8. The specimen was then aligned with the center of the thrust of the upper bearing block,
and the spherically seated block was tilted until it was parallel with the top of the
specimen.
9. The load indicator of the machine was verified if reading was zero prior to testing.
10. The specimen was applied with 10% of the anticipated load.
11. The specimen was verified if it was still intact to the center, and if the axis of the cylinder
did not depart from the vertical by more than 0.5°.
12. The load was then continuously applied without shock at 35 ± 7 psi/s until the indicator
showed that the load was decreasing and the specimen displayed a well-defined structure.
13. The maximum load indicated on the machine was reported, and the type of fracture
pattern was noted.
14. The compressive strength was then calculated using the formula:
𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒅
𝒇𝒄′ =
𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 − 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂
*Note: The Compression was not done due to unavailability of running equipment.
Flexural Test:
1. The sample material was removed from the moist storage and was let air-dried for few
minutes.
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2. The beam was loaded into the testing machine and was centered on the support blocks.
Marks were put on its center and its corresponding sides.
3. At the testing machine, bring the force-applying block into contact with the specimen
surface. Apply loads ranging from 3% to 6% of the calculated ultimate load.
4. After that, the beam was loaded at a continuous rate of 125 - 175 psi/min. Until the
rupture happened.
5. After recording the maximum load, the beam was withdrawn from the machine.
6. One of the beams was chosen for measurement. Prior to measurement the beam was
turned such that the tension faced was on the top.
7. Three width measurements at the center and each edge were recorded. The same
procedure was done for the three depth measurements.
8. The modulus of fracture was calculated based on the location of fracture in the tension
face. The following formulas for each calculation were as follow:
Middle Third Outside Middle Third (≤5%) Outside Middle Third (>5%)
𝑺𝒃𝒅𝟐 𝟑𝑷𝑳
𝒓= 𝑴𝑹 = Discard
𝑳 𝟐𝒃𝒅𝟐
where: where:
R = modulus of rupture a = average distance between line of fracture

P = maximum load nearest support b = average width (0.05”)
L = span length
d = average depth (0.05”)
V. DATA AND RESULT
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VI. DISCUSSION
After curing the concrete and making sure that it gets the desired amount of moisture by
placing in a storage with water in it, its flexural strength was measured with three interval days:
7, 14, and 28 days. During the 7th day of curing the concrete samples, we get a sample beam
concrete to perform a flexural strength test. Thus, we put the beam in a flexural testing machine
ensuring that it is equally placed in distance from both sides. We made sure that the surface of
the sample came in contact with the force-applying surface. We then measured the distance on
its center to the left and right and putting marks on it using a marker. After that, we setup the
machine to start the testing, making sure that the machine’s record were on tare or reset. We
applied a load and slowly controlled the speed of the force and waited until the sample ruptures.
We also made sure that we took a video on its data written on the machine’s screen, recording
the maximum load our sample supported. We then removed the fractured concrete beam to a
place where we performed various measurements as the result of the testing. The same
procedures were followed on the 14th and 28th day of cured concrete to undergo in flexural
testing. However, we did not perform the compressive strength test for the cylindrical concrete
due to the unavailability of machine.
VII. CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, the testing of concrete samples is a crucial activity in determining the strength and
durability of concrete structures. The laboratory testing process involves flexural strength
testing. The results obtained from these tests provide valuable information for engineers and
builders to ensure that the concrete structures meet the required standards and specifications. It
is important to conduct regular testing to monitor the quality of the concrete and ensure that it
can withstand the expected loads and stresses over time.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Directions: Solve the following problems. Write your solutions on an A4 size bond paper (Must
be written):
1. What is the compressive strength in psi of the concrete cylinder if the sample fails at 92,000
lbs?
2. The third-point loading flexure strength test was performed on a concrete beam having a
cross section of 0.15 m by 0.15 m and a span of 0.45 m. If the load at failure was 35.7kN,
calculate the flexure strength of the concrete.
3. A center-point loading flexural test was performed on a concrete beam with a cross-section
of 4 in. x 4 in. and a span of 8 in. If the failure load was 5,000 lb, find the flexure strength.
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MAIN CAMPUS San Roque, Sogod, Southern Leyte

II. RELATED STANDARD ASTM C39, C192, C617, C31, C78

III. EQUIPMENT Concrete moulds, tamping rod, mallet, trowel, scoop,

Preparation of Concrete Cylinder Sample:

1. After maxing concrete, sample was filled to a 4-in cylindrical mold.

Preparation of Concrete Beam Sample:

3. The outsides of the mould were tapped 10 to 15 times using a mallet.

R = modulus of rupture a = average distance between line of fracture

V. DATA AND RESULT

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