Test procedure for prism compression testing of laboratory built prisms. [Hollow clay tile walls]
This procedure describes the fabrication and testing of hollow clay tile (HCT) prisms under laboratory conditions. Objective of the HCT prism compression tests is to determine the compressive strength, Modulus of Elasticity, and Poissons's ratio of the HCT walls as they exist in the Y-12 plant walls. Load versus displacement behavior, including the maximum load and post-peak deformation characteristics will be obtained. The prism test is the standard test used to determine values for f'{sub m} (specified compressive strength at 28 days) which are then used to obtain Code design allowable values. Reason for using laboratory built prisms is that it is a cumbersome process to remove prism specimens from existing walls, transport them to the test site, and then load them into a testing fixture. The wall prisms would be quite fragile as they come out of the walls, and thus the use of laboratory built prisms will permit the testing of more specimens under better controlled conditions.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OS21400
- OSTI ID:
- 7162462
- Report Number(s):
- Y/EN-4595; HCTP-04L; ON: DE92041223
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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