Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 42: Test Method for the Determination of the Indirect Tensile Strength of Hydraulically Bound Mixtures
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The DIN EN 13286-42 standard outlines a method for determining the indirect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens of hydraulically bound mixtures. The standard is applicable to specimens that are either manufactured in a laboratory or prepared from cores.
This test method is designed to evaluate the tensile strength of hydraulically bound mixtures, which are materials comprised of a combination of aggregates, fines, and hydraulically binding agents, such as cement or lime. The indirect tensile strength is a measure of the resistance of the material to deformation under tensile loading, providing valuable insight into its mechanical properties and suitability for various applications.
The standard provides detailed instructions for specimen preparation and testing procedures. This includes the preparation and curing of cylindrical specimens, as well as the application of a load to induce tensile stress on the specimen. The resulting failure load is then used to determine the indirect tensile strength.
By using this standardized test method, engineers and researchers can obtain consistent and reliable measurements of the indirect tensile strength of hydraulically bound mixtures. This allows for more accurate engineering design and quality control in construction projects involving these materials.
| Descriptors | Bound, Building material mixtures, Building materials, Conglomerates, Construction, Construction materials, Definitions, Densimetry, Density, Determination, Determination of content, Grain sizing, Hydraulic, Indirect, Laboratory testing, Mineral aggregates, Mixtures, Particulate materials, Pavements (roads), Road construction, Rocks, Sample division, Samples, Sampling methods, Specification (approval), Specimen preparation, Tensile strength, Tensile testing, Test specimens, Testing, Testing conditions, Unbound, Sample preparation |
| ICS Codes | 93.080.20 - Road construction materials |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 501.8 KB |
