Answer:
σ =5.39Mpa
Explanation:
step one:
The flexure strength is defined as the tendency with which unreinforced concrete yield to bending forces
Flexural strength test Flexural strength is calculated using the equation:
σ = FL/ (bd^2 )----------1
Where
σ = Flexural strength of concrete in Mpa
F= Failure load (in N).
L= Effective span of the beam
b= Breadth of the beam
step two:
Given data
F=40.45 kN= 40450N
b=0.15m
d=0.15m
L=0.45m
step three:
substituting into the expression we have
σ = 40450*0.45/ (0.15*0.15^2 )
σ =18202.5/ (0.15*0.15^2 )
σ =18202.5/ (0.15*0.0225 )
σ =18202.5/0.003375
σ =5393333.3
σ =5393333.3/1000000
σ =5.39Mpa
Therefore the flexure strength of the concrete is 5.39Mpa
