Specimen no. Fiber content (%) 2 Deformation (in.) Load (kips) 0.012 114 114 0.024 145 (failure) 153 0.036 130 0.048 89 0.060 76 (failure) 2N

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Comparing PCC with mild steel, answer the following questions:
a. Which one is stronger?
b. Which one has a higher modulus or stiffness?
c. Which one is more brittle?
d. What is the range of compressive strength for a typical PCC?
e. What is the compressive strength for a high-strength concrete?
f. What would be a reasonable range for PCC modulus?

Specimen no.
Fiber content (%)
2
Deformation (in.)
Load (kips)
0.012
114
114
0.024
145 (failure)
153
0.036
130
0.048
89
0.060
76 (failure)
2N
Transcribed Image Text:Specimen no. Fiber content (%) 2 Deformation (in.) Load (kips) 0.012 114 114 0.024 145 (failure) 153 0.036 130 0.048 89 0.060 76 (failure) 2N
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