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DIAMETRAL COMPRESSION TEST [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Strength of Materials
  • Concrete Construction
DEF

A test for tensile strength in which a cylindrical specimen is loaded to failure in diametral compression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Essai normalisé de rupture par traction d'éprouvettes de béton durci (cylindres normalisés de 16 cm de diamètre par 32 cm de long).

Spanish

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