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Why grinding is not done in lieu of capping for preparation of cylindrical specimens for compression test grinding method?

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Grinding (by methods like silicon carbide abrasion)  is a feasible alternative to make the end surfaces of specimen plane & square. Further, the ground specimens have the same strength as those with cast test surfaces. This is a major advantage of grinding method over capping method since strength of cap influences apparent strength of concrete.

However, grinding method is not commonly used since it  is much more expensive than capping method

 


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