HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Angeles City, Pampanga

LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 8

PREPARATION AND COMPRESSION

STRENGTH OF TEST OF CYLINDRICAL
CONCRETE SPECIMENS

April 26, 2023

Submitted By: GROUP NO. 3

Leader: BOGNOT, CHARLES DAVE
Members:
1. ALBOS, MARK NELSON
2. GALANG, ARON JAE
3. SALVADOR, CARL
4. YABUT, ELYZA CATHRINA

Submitted to:
Engr. Jonathan Cortez

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LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 8

TESTING OF CONCRETE

TITLE: PREPARATION AND COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST OF CYLINDRICAL

CONCRETE SPECIMENS

OBJECTIVE:
To prepare cylindrical concrete specimens and to test these specimens in compression. Note:
Sample prepared in LEN 6-A can be used in this exercise.

APPARATUS:
Compression machine
Compression cylindrical molds 6 in. dia. and 12 in. ht.
Vibrating table
Standard steel tamping rod
Mixing pan
Capping material
Trowel
Straightedge

PROCEDURE:
1. Obtain a representative sample from the concrete mix. Place the thoroughly-mixed sample
in the cylindrical mold in 3 layers of approximately equal volume. Tamp each layer with 25
strokes with the steel tamping rod. The rod should penetrate the entire depth of the layer
being tamped. Place the mold on the vibrating table for the even distribution of concrete.
After the top layer has been placed and tapered up, strike off the excess (after one hour
when initial set has been completed) with a straightedge and cover with a plate or damp
material that will prevent evaporation.
2. After 24 hours, remove the specimen from the mold and cure until the time of test. Curing
means to store the specimen in a moist condition at a temperature range of 18°C to 24°C.
Specimens should not be exposed to running water.
3. Prior to testing, cap the ends of the specimen with suitable material to make ends
approximately at right angles to the axis of the cylinder. The cap should be as thin as
possible. Use Neoprene cap is also accepted.
4. Get the average diameter by measuring two diameters at right angles to each other near
the center of height of specimen. Measure also the height of the specimen with and without
the caps.
5. Place the specimen, which is in a moist condition, on the lower platen of the machine. Apply
load at a constant rate until the specimen fails.
6. Record the maximum load carried by the specimen.

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LAB EXERCISE NO: 6-B NAME: GROUP 3

TITLE: PREPARATION AND COMPRESSION
STRENGTH OF TEST OF CYLINDRICAL
CONCRETE SPECIMENS
CLASS CODE: 4302
DATE PERFORMED: April 26, 2023 GROUP NO: 3
DATE SUBMITTED: May 05, 2023 RATING:

DATA SHEET:

Age, days 7 14 28
Height, mm 304.8 mm 304.8 mm 304.8 mm
a b a b a b
Diameter, mm

Average diameter, mm 152.4 mm 152.4 mm 152.4 mm

Cross-sectional area, mm2 18,241.4693 mm2 18,241.4693 mm2 18,241.4693 mm2
Maximum load, kN 189.8 kN 221.8 kN 80.8 kN
Compressive strength, MPa 10.4049 MPa 12.1591 MPa 4.4295 MPa

Note: The instructor shall discuss the proper operation of the Compression machine. The
lower platen should not rise more than 500 mm. in indicated on the front graduation

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