| Compressive Strength Test |
To determine the load-bearing capacity of concrete |
Apply compressive load gradually using CTM |
150 mm cube (standard), or cylinder 150×300 mm |
7, 14, 28 days |
| Flexural Strength Test |
To determine resistance to bending |
Third-point loading method on beam |
100×100×500 mm or 150×150×700 mm beam |
7 or 28 days |
| Split Tensile Strength Test |
To measure indirect tensile strength |
Load applied along vertical diameter of cylinder |
150 mm dia × 300 mm height cylinder |
7 or 28 days |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
To assess stress-strain relationship |
Axial compression with strain gauges |
Cylinder specimens |
28 days |
| Creep Test |
To determine long-term deformation under constant load |
Maintain constant load and measure deformation over time |
150 mm dia × 300 mm cylinder |
Up to 90 days or more |
| Shrinkage Test |
To measure volume reduction due to drying |
Length comparator readings at intervals |
Prism-shaped specimens |
From 1 day to several weeks |
