7.43 Three batches of concrete were prepared using the same materials and ingre- dients, except that they have water-cement ratios of 0.50, 0.55, and 0.60, respectively. The following tests were performed on specimens made of the three batches: • Compressive strength test on 100 mm × 200 mm cylinders • Center-point flexure test on 100 mm × 100 mm × 300 mm beams • Split tension test on 150 mm × 300 mm cylinders Three replicates were tested for each test. Table P7.43 shows the average fail- ure loads for the three replicates of each case. It is required to do the following: a. Complete Table P7.43 b. Using an Excel sheet, plot the relationships between water-cement ratio and compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength on the same graph. Label all axes and curves. c. Comment on the effect of water-cement ratio on the compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength.

7.43 Three batches of concrete were prepared using the same materials and ingre- dients, except that they have water-cement ratios of 0.50, 0.55, and 0.60, respectively. The following tests were performed on specimens made of the three batches: • Compressive strength test on 100 mm × 200 mm cylinders • Center-point flexure test on 100 mm × 100 mm × 300 mm beams • Split tension test on 150 mm × 300 mm cylinders Three replicates were tested for each test. Table P7.43 shows the average fail- ure loads for the three replicates of each case. It is required to do the following: a. Complete Table P7.43 b. Using an Excel sheet, plot the relationships between water-cement ratio and compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength on the same graph. Label all axes and curves. c. Comment on the effect of water-cement ratio on the compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and tensile strength.

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