Question

A ratio of core height-to-diameter of __________ gives a standard cylinder test.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Destructive Testing topic in section Repair Technology for Concrete Structures of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) 2

To explain: A ratio of core height-to-diameter of 2 gives a standard cylinder test. The ratio of core height to diameter and the location where the core is taken affect the strength.