ASTM C496/C496M-17
Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

Standard No.

ASTM C496/C496M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM C496/C496M-17

Scope

5.1 Splitting tensile strength is generally greater than direct tensile strength and lower than flexural strength (modulus of rupture).

5.2 Splitting tensile strength is used in the design of structural lightweight concrete members to evaluate the shear resistance provided by concrete and to determine the development length of reinforcement.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the splitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete specimens, such as molded cylinders and drilled cores.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 The text of this standard references notes that provide explanatory material. These notes shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM C496/C496M-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
• ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
• ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• ASTM C42/C42M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials

ASTM C496/C496M-17 history

• 2017 ASTM C496/C496M-17 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• 2011 ASTM C496/C496M-11 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• 2004 ASTM C496/C496M-04e1 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• 2004 ASTM C496/C496M-04 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• 2002 ASTM C496/C496M-02 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• 1996 ASTM C496-96 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens