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Flexural Beam Test Methods for Cemented Materials
  • Publication no: AGPT-T600-18
  • Published: 7 November 2018

This test method describes the methods for the determination of the flexural modulus, strength and fatigue characteristics of laboratory‑manufactured cemented materials using four point bending techniques.

  • Contents
  • 1. Scope
  • 2. References
  • 3. Equipment
  • 4. Test Specimens
    • 4.1 Specimen Dimensions
    • 4.2 Specimen Preparation
      • 4.2.1 Mixing
      • 4.2.2 Compaction
      • 4.2.3 Curing
  • 5. Flexural Modulus, Strength and Fatigue Determination
    • 5.1 Flexural Modulus
    • 5.2 Flexural Strength
    • 5.3 Flexural Fatigue
  • 6. Calculation
    • 6.1 Flexural Modulus
    • 6.2 Flexural Strength
    • 6.3 Flexural Fatigue
  • 7. Reporting
    • 7.1 General
    • 7.2 Flexural Modulus
    • 7.3 Flexural Strength
    • 7.4 Flexural Fatigue
  • Appendix 1 Compaction Device
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