Tap the cube compression test procedure in the correct order.

Exercise and reference answers

Steps

1. Cast concrete in three layers in a 150 mm mould
2. Tamp each layer at least 35 times with a 16 mm bullet-pointed bar
3. Demould after 24 hours and submerge in the curing tank
4. Wipe surface dry before placing on the compression machine
5. Load uniaxially at 14 N/mm² per minute until destruction

Explanation