Scope and Delimitation,

Significance of the Study

and
Definition of Terms
Scope and
Delimitation
Scope and Delimitation
The scope of this study was focused on the determination of the compressive strength of concrete on the
specified curing period and the development of the Multiple Linear Regression model for the prediction of the compressive
strength of concrete. The study was limited only on the compressive strength of concrete at 28th day of curing period and
the use of Multiple Linear Regression model with the compressive strength as the response variable. The predictor variables
were the cement content and its properties. The properties of cement that were used as predictor were the fineness, final
setting, mortar 28th day compressive strength, and the specific gravity. The fine aggregates content were also a predictor as
well as the fine aggregates properties which among those are the soundness, absorption, loose unit weight, and the bulk
specific gravity. The coarse aggregate content also served as the predictor along with the coarse aggregates properties such
as soundness, absorption, loose unit weight, and specific gravity. The water content and the water – cement ratio was used
as predictor.
The water – cement ratios that were used were 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, and 0.7. The design mixture used were Class AA
(1:1.5:3), Class A (1:2:4), and Class B (1:2.5:5). The fine and coarse aggregates came from Maribulan river quarry and the
cement was bought from the local hardware. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards were used in
testing the materials, the making and curing of concrete cylinder samples, and the test of the compressive strength of
concrete cylinder sample. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and, American Concrete Institute (ACI) specifications were also used for the standard
values of the test result of the materials properties and compressive strength.
The number of specimen that was needed on this study is 36 samples. Multiple Linear Regression model was also
used as the analytical equation in modelling. Lastly, statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), was the statistical
software that was used in computing the variables for the linear model.
Significance
of the Study
 Specify the potential beneficiaries of the
research.
 State the importance of the research
results to them.
 Discuss the potential contribution of the
research to new knowledge.
Definition
of Terms
 Enumerate in alphabetical order the
important variables, scientific terms, and
technical words used in the study.
 Provide the conceptual (or general) and
operational definitions of the terms. An
operational definition describes the term as it
is used in your research.