Civil Engineering - GATE Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : GATE Exam Questions - Section 1 (Q.No. 46)
46.
The characteristic strength of concrete is defined as that compressive strength below which not more than
10% of results fall
5% of results fall
2% of results fall
None of the above.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Sumanta Goswami said:   5 years ago
As per is 456 it is 5%.

Ranganadh said:   7 years ago
Compressive Strength.

The compressive strength of concrete is given in terms of the characteristic compressive strength of 150 mm size cubes tested at 28 days (fck). The characteristic strength is defined as the strength of the concrete below which not more than 5% of the test results are expected to fall.

Beauty said:   7 years ago
Please give explanation.

Ovizit Saha said:   8 years ago
Explain it please.

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