a concrete test cylinder having length 300mm and dia 150mm is subjected to an axial compression in a testing machine .if the max shear stress in the concrete is not to exceed 12 MPA .find the safe compressive load
Answer (1)
26th Dec, 2019
Hello,
Given that,
Length of cylinder = 300mm
diameter of cylinder = 150mm
Shear Stress = 12 MPa = 12 N / mm^2
We know that,
Stress = Force / Area
So, 12 = Force / ( 3.14 x 150^2 )
So, Force = 848230 N
So, Force = 848.23 kN
So, The safe compressive load is 848.23 kN
Best Wishes.
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