Expert: jonewall - 1/30/2011

Question
QUESTION: dear sir,
please guide me,what will be the tolerable criterion for deviation in cube result (concrete)
Thanks®ards
Rajasingam.M

ANSWER:   raja
THERE IS AN ACCEPTABLE TOLERABLE depending on what the structural requirements are needed.

Retesting may need to be done if a cylinder test readings are low.

All avenues should be reviewed before any action is taken.


Good luck

Jon E

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QUESTION: dear sir,
i asked previously reg the cube test tolerance.now i am giving some more detail on it.
concrete used in column.
grade=M40
Strength acheived on 28 days=33Mpa.
cement used:53 grade PPC
Pls tell me what should i do.
Thank you for your time contribution
Rajasingam.M

Answer
Rajasingam.M

''Please tell me what should i do.''
Suggest you confer with a LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER if you have any doubts regarding the concrete column. He the engineer # needs to have more information to give you the RIGHT ANSWER

Better safe than sorry , in the situation is the best advise I can give you

Good luck

je