| Compressive Strength Test |
To determine the cube strength of concrete |
Standard curing for 7, 14, and 28 days; load applied gradually |
Cube (150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm) |
| Flexural Strength Test |
To assess bending strength of concrete |
Third-point loading method or center-point loading |
Beam (10 cm × 10 cm × 50 cm or 15 cm × 15 cm × 70 cm) |
| Split Tensile Strength Test |
To evaluate tensile strength indirectly |
Load applied across vertical diameter of cylinder |
Cylinder (150 mm dia × 300 mm height) |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
To determine stress-strain behavior |
Axial loading with strain gauge; based on stress vs strain curve |
Cylinder |
| Creep Test |
To measure long-term deformation under sustained load |
Specimens loaded for months/years under constant load |
Concrete cylinder or cube |
| Shrinkage Test |
To evaluate dimensional changes over time |
Measured over time in controlled conditions |
Prismatic or cylindrical specimens |
