Investigation of the Improved Carlson Stress Meter.
Abstract
The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate the suitability of the improved Carlson stress meter for use in 6-in. aggregate concrete. Four meters were tested in two 30- by 60-in. cylindrical concrete specimens. The concrete in one specimen contained aggregate graded to 1-1/2 in. in size, and in the other, to 6 in. in size. A rig for applying sustained load to specimens of this size was specially fabricated for these tests. The specimens, which also contained strain meters, were subjected to several loading tests and were checked for creep, recovery, and the effect of temperature variation. Results of the investigation indicate that the stress meters are sufficiently sensitive and independent of the effect of extraneous length changes for practical applications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1957
- Accession Number
- AD0756440
Entities
People
- B. Mather
- E. E. Mccoy