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F. Do you recommend this concrete for casting? State the reasons for your
recommendation?
No, the fresh concrete temperature that is at the site, is less than the recommended
temperature.
(4) 28-day compressive strength of 6000 psi is specified for design of a concrete beam.
(1) State the maximum compressive strain used in the design
0.003
(2) Calculate the modulus of rupture
Fr=7.5*(6000)*1/2= 581 psi
(3) Calculate the modulus of elasticity
Ec=57000(6000)1/2=4415 Ksi
(4) Calculate the modulus of elasticity of the same concrete if the unit weight of concrete
is given as 148 lb/ft3.
Ec=(1481.5)*(33)*(6000)1/2=4602 Ksi
(5) A 612-in. concrete cylinder was tested under compression and the ultimate load was
calculated as 141,371.7 lb.
(a) Calculate the ultimate compressive strength of the cylinder in psi units.
Cross-section area of the specimen = pi*(36/4)= 28.27 in2
Compressive strength = 141371.7/28.27 = 5000 psi
(b) Similar specimen with the same strength was initially loaded to 50 psi and strain was
measured as 0.00050. Then the specimen was loaded to 40% of its ultimate strength
and the measured strain was 0.0010. Calculate the modulus of elasticity of concrete.
(40/100)*5000 = 2000 psi
Ec= 3900 Ksi
(d) Under the same loading conditions stated in part (b), transverse strains at the midheight of the specimen were measured as 1210-5 and 210-5. Calculate the Poissons
ratio of concrete.
Poissons ratio (v) = 0.2
Note: Please note applicable sections or Table numbers with your answer (e.g., according to
section **.** or according to Table **.).
Note: Please note applicable sections or Table numbers with your answer (e.g., according to
section **.** or according to Table **.).