concrete strenght gain at first 7 days much increase so we consider 7days strenght
The compressive strength of 7 days shall be about 70% of the 28-days compressive strength. If your compressive strength at 28-days is 25 MPa, then the 7-days compressive strength expected to be (0.70X25MPa)=17.5 MPa Regards, Sami
3/4 of its strength
For M25 grade concrete the seven days crushing for site condition shall be not less than 67 % of M25, i.e not less than 16.75 N/mm2 But for target strength of M25 for mix design taken i.e for M25 it is 32 and the 7 days strength shall not be less than 22 N/mm2
It is attributed to two reasons: 1. Strength of concrete grows faster in initial days and this process of gaining strength slow down with time. This can be said as stabilization in value of gained strength of concrete. After approximately 20 or some more days, strength value get stabilize and does not change too much with time. Therefore, compressive strength is taken after approximatley 3 weeks time. 2. These tests have to performed practically and date record is needed to be maintained. Therefore, if test duration is a multiple of 7 (7 weekdays) then it is more easy to remind. It is the reason we have 28=7x4 days to note down compressive strength of concrete. for ex: if we start test on monday then we know that after 4 weeks on same time on monday we can finish the compressive strength test.
The compressive strength of M25 concrete at 7 days will be between 6-7.5 N/mm2 .
35N/mm2 actually, the '35' respresents the characteristic design strength of the concrete. this strength is pivotal in design as its the 'lowest fair estimate' of strength.in reality tere is a margin for error (between 5-10MPa)and a 5% defectives built in to a normal probability curve.in my latest research i have found that in some cases the characteristic design strength (in your case 35MPa) can almost be underestimated by 20%.the importance is on-site testing, but as previously stated, if you design to 35MPa... you are definitely on the safe side of concretes inevitable variability
for checking the mix design for concrete, we need to initially prepare the mix n take samples n do cube tests to find the compressive strength n find out if desired strength is obtained for 7 days & 28 days strength. if desired strength is not obtained v need to adjust the mix proportions. its actually a trial n error method.
Seven days strength of any concrete usually comes 67% of 28 day strength. So 7 day strength of M30 may be .67*30=20.10 MPa
Seven days strength of any concrete usually comes 67% of 28 day strength. So 7 day strength of M30 may be .67*30=20.10 MPa
the strength that it has gained is the main thing, but usually 5 to 7 days as a rough guide.
It is about 13.5 N/mm2
33 Mpa...for 43 grade cement