Lab. No.

: 7
CE 40/L Construction Materials Title:
and Testing “DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF
RUPTURE OF CONCRETE BEAM”
Lab Group No. 3 Official Grade:
Instructions: (1) This analytic rubric is used to verify that the specific tasks have been performed. (2) If a
task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. (3) No points are awarded if a task is not
complete. (4) Awarding partials points is not an option.
Written Report Scoring Criteria: 3-excellent, 2-excellent, 1-unsatisfactory, 0-none
Category Criteria Teacher
Evaluation
Procedure Correct procedures or solutions are shown in answer sheet.
2 points
Observations “Results” of a procedure are clearly recorded.
2 points Measurements, when required, show proper units.
Calculations, when required, are clearly shown.
Conclusion Summarize the essential lab data and state how the essential data answers
2 points the lab question.
Presentation Report is neatly printed in ink, with no visible corrections.
3 points A diagram of the essential apparatus used in the lab is drawn in the largest
white space on the lab report.
Punctuality All necessary data/reports are passed on time. Late reports will have no
1 points point for this category.
Score Total Points (10 points)
Lab reports are due at the beginning of class after the lab. Reports will be accepted at the
Deadline beginning of the class in the succeeding meetings with a deduction of five (5) points for
every meeting.

Names: ANDAL, ANGELA M.

CERVANTES, KELLY C.
NINON, MENALYN E.
SARIEGO, ASHER DENNIS S.
VILLAVERDE, MELANIO A.

Course and Year: BS in Civil Engineering – 4B

Date performed: August 23, 2017
Date Submitted: August 31, 2017

ENGR. ROGIE-ULZORON CATINGUB

Instructor
________________
Date
 Lab. No.: 7
CE 40/L Construction Materials Title:
and Testing “DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF
RUPTURE OF CONCRETE BEAM”
Lab Group No. 3 Official Grade:
Instructions: (1) This analytic rubric is used to verify that the specific tasks have been performed. (2) If a
task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. (3) No points are awarded if a task is not
complete. (4) Awarding partials points is not an option.
Actual Performance Scoring Criteria: 3-excellent, 2- good, 1-unsatisfactory, 0-none
Category Criteria Teacher
Evaluation
Preparation Materials are completely and properly provided.
2 points Specific laboratory rules are observed (i.e. wearing a proper suit and gloves,
no food and drinks allowed).
Procedure Correct procedures during the lab experiment are followed.
2 points All group members cooperate.
Observations “Results” of a procedure are clearly recorded.
3 points Behavior of group members during experiment is graded.
Cleanliness Cleanliness of equipment and workplace after performing the experiment is
2 points observed.
Punctuality Finished the activity on time.
1 points
Score Total Points (10 points)
Lab reports are due at the beginning of class after the lab. Reports will be accepted at the
Deadline beginning of the class in the succeeding meetings with a deduction of five (5) points for
every meeting.

Names: ANDAL, ANGELA M.

CERVANTES, KELLY C.
NINON, MENALYN E.
SARIEGO, ASHER DENNIS S.
VILLAVERDE, MELANIO A.

Course and Year: BS in Civil Engineering – 4B

Date performed: August 23, 2017
Date Submitted: August 31, 2017

ENGR. ROGIE-ULZORON CATINGUB

Instructor
________________
Date
 Experiment No. 7
DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF RUPTURE OF CONCRETE BEAM

Discussion:
Flexural strength, also known as modulus of rupture, bend strength, or fracture strength, a
mechanical parameter for brittle material, is defined as a material’s ability to resist deformation under load.
The transverse bending test is most frequently employed, in which a specimen having either a circular or
rectangular cross-section is bent until fracture or yielding using a three-point flexural test technique. The
flexural strength represents the highest stress experienced within the material at its moment of rupture. It is
measured in terms of stress, here given the symbol 𝜎.
When an object formed a single material, like a wooden beam or steel rod, is bent it experiences a
range of stresses across its depth. At the edge of the object on the inside of the bend (concave face) the
stress will be at its maximum tensile value. At the outside of the bend, (concave face) the stress will be at
its maximum compressive stress value. The inner and outer edges of the beam or rod are known as the
“extreme fibers”. Most materials fail under tensile stress before they fail under compressive stress, so the
maximum tensile stress value that can be sustained before the beam or rod fails is its flexural strength.

Objective:
To determine the flexural strength of concrete using a simple beam with third-point loading. The
results are calculated and reported as the modulus of rupture.

References:
ASTM C78 Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-point loading)
ASTM C496 Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C192 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
ASTM C192 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
Procedure:
1. Position the specimen in the testing machine. Center the loading apparatus in relation to the
applied axial force.
2. Bring the load-applying block in contact with the upper surface of the specimen at the third points
between the lower supports. The span distance between the lower supports is 18 in3. Apply the
load continuously at a rate that increases the extreme fiber stress 125 to 275 psi/minute until
rupture occurs (the load rate is 1500 to 3300 lb/minute for 6” by 6” beams with a span of 18”). Note
the peak load at failure.
3. If the fracture (rupture) occurs in the tension surface (the bottom surface) outside the middle third
of the span length (about 1 in.), discard the result of the test.
4. Calculate the modulus of rupture (MOR), neglecting the beam weight, as follows:
a. When fracture initiates in the tension surface (i.e., the bottom surface) within the middle third of
the beam,
𝑃𝐿
MOR = 𝑏𝑑2

Where:
P = maximum load at failure
L = span length
d = depth of the beam
b = width of the beam
Note that all dimensions are in inches

b. If the fracture initiates in the tension surface (i.e., the bottom surface) outside the middle third
of the beam by not more than 5% of the span length,
3𝑃𝑎
MOR = 𝑏𝑑2

Where:
a = average distance, between the line of fracture and the nearest support measured in the
tension surface of the beam
Tabulated Data:

Sample Specimen Moisture Weight Average Average Span Maximum Modulus of

Age Condition (kg) Specimen Specimen Length Applied Rupture
(days) width depth (mm) Load (kN) (MPa)
(mm) (mm)

Beam 28 SD 31.62 157.0 152.5 457.2 20.0 2.504

Calculations:
Solving for the modulus of rupture: (fracture is within the middle third)
𝑃𝐿
𝑅=
𝑏𝑑2
(20.0)(1000)(457.2)
𝑅=
(157.0)(152.5)2
R = 2.504 MPa

Conclusion:
In order for us to determine the flexural strength of concrete using a simple beam with third-point
loading, we have conducted a test called, “destructive test”, with the use of a testing machine. In the said
experiment, the beam was only cured for 27 days, a day less than the supposed 28-day of curing. The
beam sample was tested in its moist condition. After the testing, the fracture was found within the middle
third when a 20.0 kN load was applied in it. From this we have arrived with a modulus of rapture of 2.504
MPa. Based on the result of the said testing, we are now able to conclude that the cured beam has failed
due to inability to resist deformations when it undergoes some loading.