Destructive and Non-destructive Testing of Concrete Structures

"The estimation of mechanical properties of concrete can be carried out either destructive or / and non-destructive tests.
Destructive Tests,DT
In case of destructive tests, the concrete specimens ( cubes, cylinders, beams, etc.) are loaded at 7,28, 56 age days till destruction in the laboratory and the mechanical properties of concrete are determined from the test results. For example,
(1) Compression test
Tensile strength test
• Splits cylinder test
• Modulus of rupture test
(3) Bond strength test
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