2.2.2. Compressive and Splitting Tensile Strength Tests

As per ASTM C39, compression strength tests were conducted on cylindrical specimens using a 200-ton-capacity universal testing machine (UTM, SHIMADZU, Kyoto, Japan) assembly at 0.2 MPa/s loading rate. Additionally, the split tensile test was performed in accordance with ASTM C496 by using a 200-ton UTM at a loading rate of 1 MPa/min.
