A Discussion about the Rod Position in the Splitting Tensile Tests on Hollow Concrete Blocks

Different loading conditions cause different tensile stress patterns in masonry structures. Several studies related to behavior use indirect tests obtain that value, where the splitting test from ASTM-C-1006 is usually employed. In this paper, an experimental analysis of strength hollow concrete blocks reported. locations rod were analyzed. The was evaluated four ways, placing rod: (1) transversal direction over gross area, (2) net (3) longitudinal direction, and (4) 200 mm central region block direction. obtained results compared with values measured direct addition, axial compressive performed characterize blocks, a discussion about tensile/compression ratio shown. show for each configuration setup, different. main result area positioned can overestimate by more than 21% one area.