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    The document describes how to calculate the modulus of rupture (R) from a flexural test based on where the fracture occurs in the beam specimen. It provides three cases: 1) if fracture is in the middle third, use equation 1; 2) if fracture is within 5% of the span from the middle, use equation 2; 3) if fracture is more than 5% from the middle, discard results. It then works through a sample problem calculating R for fractures at different locations.

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    Calculation Astm C78

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    The document describes how to calculate the modulus of rupture (R) from a flexural test based on where the fracture occurs in the beam specimen. It provides three cases: 1) if fracture is in the middle third, use equation 1; 2) if fracture is within 5% of the span from the middle, use equation 2; 3) if fracture is more than 5% from the middle, discard results. It then works through a sample problem calculating R for fractures at different locations.

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    The document describes how to calculate the modulus of rupture (R) from a flexural test based on where the fracture occurs in the beam specimen. It provides three cases: 1) if fracture is in the middle third, use equation 1; 2) if fracture is within 5% of the span from the middle, use equation 2; 3) if fracture is more than 5% from the middle, discard results. It then works through a sample problem calculating R for fractures at different locations.

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    Calculation Astm C78

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    The document describes how to calculate the modulus of rupture (R) from a flexural test based on where the fracture occurs in the beam specimen. It provides three cases: 1) if fracture is in the middle third, use equation 1; 2) if fracture is within 5% of the span from the middle, use equation 2; 3) if fracture is more than 5% from the middle, discard results. It then works through a sample problem calculating R for fractures at different locations.

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    DERIVATION:

    M= PL/6

    Y = h/2

    Ix = bh3/12

    M
    R= *y (substitute)
    Ix
    PL/6
    R= * h/2 (simplify)
    bh 3/12
    PL
    R=
    b d2
    CASE#1

    If the fracture initiates in the tension surface within the middle third of the span length, calculate the modulus of rupture as
    follows:

    PL
    R= (1)
    b d2
    Where:

    R = modulus of rupture, psi, or mpa,

    P = maximum applied load indicated by the testing machine, lb, or N,

    L = span length, in., or mm,

    b = average width of specimen, in., or mm, at the fracture, and

    d = average depth of specimen, in., or mm, at the fracture.

    CASE#2

    If the fracture occurs in the tension surface outside of the middle third of the span length by not more than 5 % of the span
    length, calculate the modulus of rupture as follows:

    3 Pa
    R= (2)
    bd 2
    where:

    a = average distance between line of fracture and the nearest support measured on the tension surface of the beam, in., (or
    mm)

    CASE#3

    If the fracture occurs in the tension surface outside of the middle third of the span length by more than 5 % of the span
    length, discard the results of the test.
    Sample problem

    Calculate the modulus of rupture if a by-in. square concrete flexure beam with a span length of 18 in. if the failure occurs.

    I. within the middle third at a load of 5150 lb


    II. 0.5 in. outside of the middle third
    III. 1.2 in. outside of the middle third

    (I). Assume the depth of beam is 6 in., width of beam as 6 in.

    Given

    P = 5150 lb

    L = 18 in.

    b =6 in.

    d = 6 in.

    PL
    R=
    b d2

    R = (5150 lb)(18∈.)
    ¿¿
    R = 429.167 psi

    (II).

    0.5 < (5% of 18)

    a = 6.5 in.

    3 Pa
    R=
    bd 2
    3(5150 lb)(6.5∈.)
    R=
    ¿¿
    R = 464.931 psi

    (III).

    1.2 > (5% of 18)

    Therefore discard the results of the test.

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