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A concrete masonry unit has actual gross dimensions of 7-5/8” x 7-5/8” x 7-5/8”. The unit is tested in a compression machine with the following results:
Failure load = 98,000 lb
Net volume = 348.1 in3
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Solution:-
Given data:
Concrete masonry gross dimension = 7-5/8" × 7-5/8" × 7-5/8"
Failure load = 98,000 lb
Net volume = 348.1 in³
Gross area of the concrete masonry unit:
Gross area = B × L
= (7-5/8")(7-5/8")
= (7.625")(7.625")
= 58.140 in²
Net area of the concrete masonry unit:
Net area = Net volume / H
= 348.1 in³ / 7-5/8 in
= 348.1 in³ / 7.625 in
= 45.652 in²
A). If the Net cross-sectional area of the masonry unit is less than 75% of the Gross cross-sectional area, then the masonry units is Hollow masonry unit and if the Net cross-sectional area is greater than 75% of the Gross cross-sectional area, then the masonry is Solid masonry unit.
Gross area of the concrete masonry:
Gross area = 58.140 in² × (75/100)
= 43.605 in²
The Net cross-sectional area of the masonry unit is greater than 75% Gross cross-sectional area.
Therefore, the concrete masonry unit is a solid masonry unit.
B). Gross area compression strength of the concrete masonry:
Gross area compressive strength = Failure load / Gross area
= 98,000 lb / 58.140 in²
= 1685.586 lb/in²
C). Net area compressive strength of the concrete masonry:
Net area compressive strength = Failure load / Net area
= 98,000 lb / 45.652 in²
= 2146.674 lb/in²