Fig. 1. Torsional strength and compressive strength of concrete
Table 1. Experimental test results
Table 2. Effects of concrete strength on ultimate torsional strength
Table 3a. Comparison of torsional strengths and test results
Table 3b. Comparison of torsional strengths and test results
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