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In this article we will discuss about the tests performed on concrete. Compression Tests: Compression test can be performed on the three types of test specimens, namely cubes, cylinders and prisms. Cubes of standard size of 150 mm are used in India U.K., Germany and many other countries of Europe. Cylinders are the standard specimens in U.S.A. France, Canada, Australia [...]

Based upon the different properties of concrete the non-destructive methods have been deve­loped. The methods are: 1. Surface Hardness Test 2. Penetration Resistance Test 3. Pull Out Test 4. Dynamic or Vibration Methods. Method # 1. Surface Hardness Test: The hardness of the concrete surface usually is determined by the rebound hammer test. The rebound hammer test was developed in [...]