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GATE Exam Questions

34.

The cylinder strength of the concrete is less than the cube strength because of

the difference in the shape of the cross section of the specimens

the difference in the slendeness ratio of the specimens

the friction between the concrete specimens and the steel plate of the testing machine

the cubes are tested without capping but the cylinders are tested with capping

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Discussion:

23 comments Page 2 of 3.

Harish said: 8 years ago

Option C is correct.

There is no friction in the middle portion for cylindrical cube.

Mohit said: 6 years ago

The answer is C middle portion of the cylinder has a negligible effect of friction.

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Suraj said: 9 years ago

B is Correct.

Slenderness Ratio is different in both specimens.

Azhar said: 8 years ago

Answer is C. Platten effect is the main reason.

Pooja sonar said: 9 years ago

@Rahul.

How C is a correct answer? Explain.

Anjali said: 3 years ago

Agree, option C is the correct answer.

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Giridhar said: 9 years ago

Can, I know the correct answer?

Rahul said: 9 years ago

I think C is right answer.

BALAJI said: 4 years ago

Yes, Option B is correct.

Deepak said: 4 years ago

C is the correct answer.

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