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c) Concrete does not have definite yield strength; rather, the curves
run smoothly on to the point of rupture at strain of from 0.003 to
0.004. It will be assumed for the purpose of future calculations in
this text that concrete fails at 0.003. The reader should not that this
value, which is conservative for normal-strength concretes, may not be
conservative for higher-strength concretes in the 8000-psi and above range.
d) Many tests have clearly shown that stress-strain curves of
concrete cylinders are almost identical to those for the
compression sides of beam.
e) It should be further noticed that the weaker grades of concrete
are less brittle than the stronger ones.
Static Modulus of Elasticity (NSCP 6th ed., page 4-39)
Concrete has no clear-cut modulus of elasticity. It value varies with
different concrete strengths, concrete age, type of loading, and the
characteristics and proportions of the cement and aggregates.
Ec =wc 1.5 ( 0.043 ) f ' c
wc
f 'c
or
MPa
gravel
concrete
with
mass
Ec =4700 f ' c
Concrete with strength above 6000 psi (42 MPa) are referred to as high
strength concretes. Tests have indicated that the usual ACI equations
Ec
for
when applied to high strength concretes result in value that
are too large. Based on studies at Cornell University, the expression to
f 'c
follow has been recommended for normal-weight concretes with
values greater than 42 MPa and up to 84 MPa and for light weight
f 'c
concretes with
greater than 42 MPa and up to 63 MPa.
wc
Ec =[ 3.32 f ' c +6895 ]
2320
1.5
( )
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Tensile Strength
The tensile strength of concrete varies from about 8 to 15% of its
compressive strength. A major reason for this small strength is the fact that
concrete is filled with fine cracks.
The tensile strength of concrete doesnt vary in direct proportion to the
f 'c
square root of
. This strength is quite difficult to measure with
direct axial tension loads because problems in gripping test specimens
so as to avoid stress concentrations and because of difficulties aligning
the loads. As a result of these problems, two rather indirect tests have
been developed to measure concretes tensile strength. These are the
modulus of rupture and the split-cylinder tests.
The tensile strength of concrete is flexure is quite important when
considering beam cracks and deflections. For these considerations the
tensile strength obtained with the modulus of rupture test have long
been used. The modulus of rupture is usually measured by loading a
6-in x 6-in x 30-in plain rectangular beam with simple supports placed
24 in. on center) to failure with equal concentrated loads at its onethird points as per ASTM C496-96.
f r=modulus of rupture=
MC 6 M
= 2
I
bd
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