Monday, 18 November 2024

To determine the effect of compaction and curing on the strength of concrete. (Mix: 1:2:4) (W/C ratio 0.60)

 

OBJECT: To determine the effect of compaction and curing on the strength of concrete. (Mix: 1:2:4) (W/C ratio 0.60)

 

OBSERVATION:

SIZE OF CUBE: 150mm x 150mm …..Nos: 4

Weight of CA.

Weight of F.A.

Weight of Cement

Weight of water

 

S.No.

 

Identification mark on the cube

 

Age on

testing-days-

Crushing Load Kg.

Compressive

Strength Kg/cm2

1.

(HAND COMP.)

 

 

 

2.

(VIB)

 

 

 

3.

(HAND COMP.)

 

 

 

4.

(VIB)

 

 

 

 

RESULTS:

 

DISCUSSION: Cover the following points.

I. Effect of curing on strength of concrete.

II. Effect of compaction on strength of concrete.

III. Comments on results obtained.

IV. Expected increase in strength of concrete with age (Ref. IS 456-1978)              

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