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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


Pruthvipriya 17th Oct, 2019
Answer (1)
KUNAL LANJEWAR 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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