Concrete tester can
test the compression strength up to 1500 Kn to test cubes till 150 mm sides and
also cylinders of 160*320mm. Measuring compression strength is in fact one of
the most important feature of a concrete tester. Testing the compressive
strength helps in determining whether the product is meeting the specified
requirement for strength or not. The sellers can determine when the product is
ready for shipping and when to strip forms. Mix designs can also be evaluated
with strength results if concrete testing. The amount of force required for
breaking a concrete cylinder can be judged through compressive strength
testing.
What are the various Steps of performing test for
compression strength?
There
are various steps:
·
The test cylinder is placed
in concrete tester and a constant
load in put on the cylinder till it breaks.
·
The applied load and the
testing cylinder size helps in calculating the compression strength.
·
Concrete
tester engineer in this respect must necessarily
put the cylinder in central position, that is, amidst the loading plates. He
must also apply the load or pressure at a constant rate.
·
Improper capping must be
avoided to attain the authentic test results.
