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Q. Why is a spherically seated bearing block required in testing cylinders? A. A spherically seated bearing block is necessary to ensure a concentric load on the end of the specimen, because not all specimens have perfectly parallel ends even when capped. References: SP-1(02) Topics in Concrete: Testing of Concrete
Q. Why is a spherically seated bearing block required in testing cylinders?
A. A spherically seated bearing block is necessary to ensure a concentric load on the end of the specimen, because not all specimens have perfectly parallel ends even when capped.
References: SP-1(02)
Topics in Concrete: Testing of Concrete