Question

The shape of specimen used in compression test is Cube and cylinder.

(a) True

(b) False

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Enquiry is from Compression Test topic in section Testing of Concrete of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

The statement is True.

In compression tests for concrete, both cube and cylinder specimens are commonly used to determine compressive strength. The cube specimen (typically 150 mm sides) is widely used in many countries, while cylinders (typically 150 mm in diameter and 300 mm in height) are often used in other standards.

So, the correct answer is:

(a) True