Characteristics of Strength in Concrete and Steel Structures

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Author credentials: PhD in Infrastructure Engineering and Management

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1.Characteristic Strength in Concrete Structures

1.1 American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318

1.2 Eurocode (EN 1992-1-1)

1.3 Indian Standard (IS 456)

1.4 British Standard (BS 8110)

2. Characteristic Strength in Steel Structures

2.1 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

2.2 Eurocode (EN 1993-1-1)

2.3 Indian Standard (IS 800)

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The characteristic strength of concrete is defined as the compressive strength below, which is not more than 5% of the test results are expected to fall.

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