Title:
Discussion on Problem of Standard Deviation of Concrete Strength
Author(s):
Dai Zhenchao
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
117
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
25-35
Keywords:
empirical equation of concrete strength; error transmission; linear relationship; normal distribution; χ2 distribution
DOI:
10.14359/51718053
Date:
1/1/2020
Abstract:
This paper discusses the characteristics of the standard deviation of concrete specimen strength and the relationship between the standard deviation of concrete strength and the average value of strength. It is revealed that strength standard deviation of a small number of specimens is highly uncertain and can neither represent
nor be used to predict the actual strength standard deviation of concrete. The results of theoretical calculation and practical measurement show that the standard deviation of strength increases with the increase of the average strength, which is close to linear relationship, but when the strength equals zero, the standard deviation of strength still exists.
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