What it is
The paver is aligned between loading strips and compressed until it splits.
Public test guide
Paver tensile splitting strength
Measures the resistance of a concrete paving unit to splitting under line loading.
Plain-language explanation
What the test tells you.
The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.
What is used
Representative paver, loading strips, dimensional tools and calibrated testing machine.
What it determines
Splitting load and the method’s tensile-strength or failure measure.
Why it matters
Supports paving-unit quality control and checks ability to resist handling and service stresses.
Typical test sequence
From sample
to result.
- 01
Condition, inspect and measure the paver
- 02
Position it correctly between loading strips
- 03
Load to splitting failure and calculate the result
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