ASTM-C496 › Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
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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.
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.
Keywords
cylindrical concrete specimens; splitting tension; tensile strength;
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
04.02 (Concrete and Aggregates)
To find similar documents by classification:
91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products Including admixtures)
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Document Number
ASTM-C496/C496M-17
Revision Level
2017 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 1, 2017
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
C09.61