| Compressive Strength Test |
To determine load-bearing capacity of concrete |
Compression Testing Machine |
150 mm cube or 100 mm cube |
7, 14, 28 days |
Apply load at 140 kg/cm²/min until failure |
| Flexural Strength Test |
To measure tensile strength in bending |
Flexure Testing Machine |
Beam: 150×150×700 mm or 100×100×500 mm |
Typically 28 days |
Use third-point loading; calculate using formula |
| Split Tensile Strength Test |
To assess indirect tensile strength |
Compression Testing Machine |
Cylinder: 150 mm dia × 300 mm height |
7 or 28 days |
Place horizontally; apply load along length |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
To measure elasticity under axial compression |
Compression Testing Machine with extensometer |
Cylinder: 150 mm dia × 300 mm height |
28 days |
Measure strain vs. stress curve |
| Creep Test |
To assess long-term deformation under load |
Creep Frame |
Cylinder or cube (varies) |
Duration: Months to years |
Apply sustained load, record deformation over time |
