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    Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement

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    The document describes the process for determining the compressive strength of hydraulic cement through standardized compressive strength testing of cement mortar cubes. Cubes measuring 70.6mm x 70.6mm x 70.6mm are prepared using cement, standard sand, and a specified amount of water. The cubes are cured for 24 hours then tested for compressive strength using a compressive testing machine at a controlled rate of load application. The compressive strength result is reported to the nearest 0.5 N/mm2 and must meet minimum strength standards that vary by cement type and curing time.

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    The document describes the process for determining the compressive strength of hydraulic cement through standardized compressive strength testing of cement mortar cubes. Cubes measuring 70.6mm x 70.6mm x 70.6mm are prepared using cement, standard sand, and a specified amount of water. The cubes are cured for 24 hours then tested for compressive strength using a compressive testing machine at a controlled rate of load application. The compressive strength result is reported to the nearest 0.5 N/mm2 and must meet minimum strength standards that vary by cement type and curing time.

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    COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF HYDRAULIC CEMENT(IS:4031-Part 6-1988)

    Published by Suryakanta on May 4, 2013 | 6 Responses


    Overview
    Compressive strength of cement is determined by compressive strength test on mor
    tar cubes compacted by means of a standard vibration machine. Standard sand (IS:
    650) is used for the preparation of cement mortar. The specimen is in the form o
    f cubes 70.6mm*70.6mm*70.6mm.
    Apparatus
    Measuring Instruments
    NAME
    CAPACITY / RANGE / SIZE ACCURACY / LEAST COUNT
    Cube mould
    70.6*70.6*70.6 mm3(IS:10080)
    Vibration machine
    Should be as per IS:10080
    Balance 1000 g 1 g
    Measuring cylinder
    200 ml 1 ml
    Other Apparatus
    Enamel tray, Trowel, Poking rod
    Cement Mould
    Cement Mould
    Environmental Conditions
    Temperature
    27 20 C
    Humidity
    65 5 %
    Test Procedure
    Take 200 g of cement and 600 g of standard sand and mix them dry thoroughly.
    Add cement consistency 2 of water (where P is % of water required for preparing
    paste of standard consistency) to the dry mix of cement and sand and mix thorou
    ghly for a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of 4 minutes to obtain a mix of unif
    orm colour. If even in 4 minutes uniform colour of the mix is not obtained rejec
    t the mix and mix fresh quantities of cement, sand and water to obtain a mix of
    uniform colour.
    Place the thoroughly cleaned and oiled (on interior face) mould on the vibrating
    machine and hold it in position by clamps provided on the machine for the purpo
    se.
    Fill the mould with entire quantity of mortar using a suitable hopper attached t
    o the top of the mould for facility of filling and vibrate it for 2 minutes at a
    specified speed of 12000400 per minute to achieve full compaction.
    Remove the mould from the machine and keep it in a place with temp of 2720C and r
    elative humidity of 90% for 24 hours.
    At the end of 24 hrs remove the cube from the mould and immediately submerge in
    fresh clean water. The cube be taken out of the water only at the time of testin
    g.
    Prepare at least 6 cubes in the manner explained above.
    Place the test cube on the platform of a compressive testing machine without any
    packing between the cube and the plates of the testing machine.
    Apply the load steadily and uniformly, starting from zero at a rate of 35 N/mm2/
    minute.
    Calculation
    Cement compressive 1
    Where,
    P=Maximum load applied to the cube. (N)

    A=Cross sectional area (Calculated from the mean dimensions) (mm2)


    Compressive strength is reported to the nearest 0.5 N/mm2.
    Specimens that are manifestly faulty, or that give strengths differing by more t
    han 10% from the average value of all the test specimen should not be considered
    .
    Test three cubes for compressive strength for each period of curing.
    Precautions
    The mould should be oiled before use
    The weighing should be done accurately
    The temperature and humidity must be accurately controlled
    Increase the load gradually during testing.
    The cubes should be tested immediately after taking out of water and not allowed
    to dry until they fail under testing.
    The gauging time should be strictly observed.
    The cubes should be tested on their sides and not on their faces.
    Standard Specifications
    CEMENT TYPE
    COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH (Mpa)
    1 Day 3 Days 7 Days 28 Days
    OPC(33)
    16
    22
    OPC(43)
    23
    33
    OPC(53)
    27
    27
    SRC
    10
    16
    PPC
    16
    22
    RHPC
    16
    27
    PSC
    16
    22
    High alumina
    30
    35
    Super sulphated
    15
    Low heat
    10
    Masonry
    2.5
    IRS-T-40
    Technical Discussions

    33
    43
    53
    33
    33
    33
    22
    16
    5.0
    37.5

    30
    35

    Strength tests are not made on a neat cement paste because of difficulties of mo
    ulding and testing with a consequent large variability of test results.
    Compressive strength is influenced by the cement type, or more precisely, the co
    mpound composition and fineness of cement.
    It should be assumed that two types of cement meeting the same minimum requireme
    nts will produce the same strength of mortar or concrete without modification of
    mix proportions.
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    6 Responses
    Wilfred
    Wilfred May 24, 2013 at 7:28 pm | Permalink | Reply
    That s an interesting method that you use to conduct compression testing on Portla
    nd cement. However, we use a method similar to ASTM C109 method when conducting
    compression testing on Portland cement with 50mm Mortar Cubes.
    RAGHUNANDAN PRAKASH NAGAR
    RAGHUNANDAN PRAKASH NAGAR November 10, 2014 at 10:03 pm | Permalink | Reply
    Explain formula (P/4+3) the water requirement for compressive strength (P/4+3) w
    ater (where P is % of water required for preparing paste of standard consistency
    )
    Suryakanta
    Suryakanta November 11, 2014 at 9:15 am | Permalink | Reply
    Amount of dry material = 200+600 = 800g
    Suppose water required for standard consistency (P) = 24 ml
    Then [(P/4)+3]
    = [(24/4)+3]
    = 6+3
    = 9
    Calculate 9% of dry material i.e. 9% of 800 g
    = (9*800)/100
    = 72 g
    So add 72ml of water in the dry mix of sand and cement.
    Thank you
    Have a Great Day
    surya
    surya December 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm | Permalink | Reply
    Kindlly give me details of three cube mould holder of 70.7*70.7*70.7 and its vib
    rating table details on urgent basis
    sangay chedup

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