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Tensile strength ratio (TSR)

Tensile strength ratio (TSR)

AASHTO T 283

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Tensile strength ratio (TSR)

AASHTO T 283

Units US customary SI (metric)

Average failure load, dry subset, lbf

Average failure load, conditioned subset, lbf

Specimen thickness, t, in.

Specimen diameter, D, in.

Specification

Minimum TSR (optional)

AASHTO M 323 uses 0.80.

Example values. Use the average of each subset; your agency’s specification sets the minimum ratio.

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