04 April 2014 13 7K Report

I have seen that tensile strength of concrete is always lower than compressive strength values (generally 10-12 folds). How can we enhance the tensile strength of the concrete? Is it possible to enhance up to levels similar to compressive strength values either by addition of some SCMs, pozzolanic materials, admixtures, superplasticizers etc. or do we have to change the grade of concrete i.e. M20, M30....... M60 ....so on .., SCC, etc.?

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