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Flexural Strength of Concrete Beam Specimen: Laboratory Experiment No

This document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flexural strength of concrete beams through third-point loading tests. Concrete beam specimens of standard dimensions were tested after 7, 14, and 28 days of curing. The modulus of rupture was highest for the 14 day specimen, showing that curing time affects flexural strength with an optimal period between 7 and 28 days. The results demonstrate the importance of flexural strength testing to evaluate structural safety and ensure beams can withstand intended loads.

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Flexural Strength of Concrete Beam Specimen: Laboratory Experiment No

This document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flexural strength of concrete beams through third-point loading tests. Concrete beam specimens of standard dimensions were tested after 7, 14, and 28 days of curing. The modulus of rupture was highest for the 14 day specimen, showing that curing time affects flexural strength with an optimal period between 7 and 28 days. The results demonstrate the importance of flexural strength testing to evaluate structural safety and ensure beams can withstand intended loads.

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Laboratory Experiment No.

8
Flexural Strength of Concrete Beam Specimen

LABORATORY EXPERIMENT NO. 8


FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF
CONCRETE BEAM SPECIMEN

CE141L – C06 – GROUP 5

REFUGIO, MARY ANGELUS C. SARNE, RIA CHRISTINA S.


SADAYA, ANICA MIN A, TUBAÑA, RENZ IVAN C.
SANGALANG, ANN JEALYN V. YEPES, IAN C.
SANTIAGO, KEISHA A. ZOTOMAYOR, JEANNE LOUISE H.

CE141L – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING (LAB)

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Laboratory Experiment No. 8
Flexural Strength of Concrete Beam Specimen

INTRODUCTION

Flexural strength is one of the tensile strengths of concrete which is defined as the

resistance of the beam of slab or slab to bending when subjected with a load along its

longitudinal axis. The flexural strength is expressed as Modulus of Rupture (MOR). Flexural

MOR is about 10 to 20 percent (10-20%) of the compressive strength of concrete based on the

type, size, and volume of the coarse aggregate used.

OBJECTIVES:

To determine the flexural strength of portland cement concrete by using a simple beam

with third-point loading.

STANDARD REFERENCE:

ASTM C78 - Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point

Loading)

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MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

 Loading machine cable of applying loads at a uniform rate


 Loading device capable of applying load configuration as shown in figure. Forces applied
to the beam shall be perpendicular to the face of the specimen and applied without
eccentricity.

 Measuring tape

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TEST SPECIMEN:

 The standard ASTM specimen dimensions are 152mm x 152mm (6in x 6in) in cross
section and a length of not less than 508 mm (20in) for a maximum aggregate size up to
50mm (2in).
 Sides of the specimen should be at right angles to its top and bottom. All surface in
contact with load-applying and support blocks should be smooth and free of scars,
indentations, holes, or inscribed identifications.

TEST PROCEDURE

1. Turn the test specimen on its side, with respect to its position as molded, and center it on
the bearing blocks.

2. Center the loading system in relation to the applied force. Bring the load-applying blocks
in contact with the surface of the specimen at the third points between the supports.
3. If full contact is not obtained at no load between the specimen and the load-applying
blocks and the supports so that there is a 25 mm (1 in.) or larger gap in excess of 0.1 mm
(0.004 in.). grind or cap the contact surfaces of the specimen, or shim the leather strips.

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4. Apply the load rapidly up to approximately 50% of the breaking load. Thereafter, apply
the load continuously at a rate that constantly increases the extreme fiber stress between
860 kPa and 1210 kPa (125 psi and 175 psi)/minute until rupture occurs.

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DATA AND RESULTS

Beam 1 Beam 2 Beam 3


(for 7th Day) (for 14th Day) (for 28th Day)
Span Length , L 509.48 mm 510.54 mm 508.5283mm
Average Width , b 153.67 mm 153.458 mm 156.64 mm
Average Depth , d 157. 1625 mm 153.458 mm 158.75 mm
Maximum Load, P 30,000 N 32,000 N 29,600 N
Modulus of Rupture , R 4.0268 MPa 4.5208 MPa 3.8131 MPa

COMPUTATION:

Modulus of Rupture =

DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

Based on the gathered data, completely different modulus of rupture was computed

consistent with their curing amount. After seven days, the modulus of rupture was a bit less than

of fourteen days as a result of the concrete beam was not that cured before testing. While

fourteen days had the best resistance to rupture beneath flexural, as a result of the curing period

of the concrete beam was enough for it to be cured before testing. Hence, at 28 days, modulus of

rupture was a bit but less than fourteen days because at that curing period, several impurities had

begun to grown on the beam like algae that have an effect on the strength of the concrete beam.

Tensile strength test evaluates the tensile strength of concrete indirectly. It tests the flexibility of

unreinforced concrete beam or block to resist failure in bending.

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CONCLUSION

Based on the data obtained, we can completely understand the significance of the

Flexural Strength Test. With this study, we have seen the real failure points of the beams (7, 14

and 28 days). Flexural measurements are typically used to assess the flexural capacity and

flexural modulus of the sample. It is a lot simpler than the compression / tensile test, because the

flexure test does not calculate the fundamental properties of the material. In reality, it is

important to have several tests to be carried out in order for the beams to know whether

structural loads are safe to carry out and also to ensure the safety of the structure itself. Based on

the results, we can see that the beam is best on the 14th day of the moist cured beam test. The

group recommends observing equal quality of work on all specimens to have uniform and

acceptable values of compressive strength based on standard specifications.

REFERENCES:

Sano, H., Shono, T., Sonoda, H., Takatsu, T., Ciucchi, B., Carvalho, R., & Pashley, D. H. (1994).

Relationship between surface area for adhesion and tensile bond strength —

Evaluation of a micro-tensile bond test. Dental Materials, 10(4), 236–240.

doi:10.1016/0109-5641(94)90067-1

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