Recycled Aggregate Concrete

For attainment of good grade concrete with the usage of recycled aggregate it is very vital to follow the bare minimum prerequisites as per the needs stated by the relevant Structure Standards. Up to standard characteristics of aggregates are the pivotal features which determines the concrete strength, nonetheless ample amount of mixture proportions and concrete […]

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Fire Proof Concrete

At extreme high temperatures which are generally experienced in fires, hydrated cement in concrete slowly gets dried out, returning to water (in reality, steam) and cement. This leads in a lessening of strength and modulus of flexibility (stiffness) of concrete. In a few fires, spalling of concrete happens – parts of concrete loosen up from […]

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Compressive strength of Mortar Cubes

Objective: To calculate the compact strength of the standard cement sand mortar cubes Apparatus 7.06cm cubes moulds (50cm2 face area) Apparatus for measuring and blending the vibrator, mortar and compression testing devices. Procedure Lets take 600gm of standard sand and 200gm of cement in the ratio of 1:3 by weight) in a pan. (The regular sand […]

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Excavation

Excavation refers to the groundwork step or action of the construction project. It commences from the pits for the building’s bases and foundations and prolong up to the giving over of the construction project. Materials and tools utilized The following are some of the materials which are utilized in the earthwork for foundation. Line and pins […]

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Plain Cement Concrete (PCC)

Materials and Tools utilized Wooden /Steel rammer – 1 Nos Mixer machine – 1 Nos Auto level instrument – 1 Nos Scope of work Verification of dimensions and levels Ramming of the ground surface Putting the concrete. Finishing and ramming the concrete surface Working Procedure Excavation dimensions and levels should be checked in accordance with […]

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Final Setting Time of Cement

Objective: To determine the final setting time of cement. This test is required to understand the rate of gain of strength of cement with respect to time. Apparatus Vicat apparatus, needle for initial setting time, stop watch. Theory Final setting time is the time when the cement paste completely loses its plasticity. It is the […]

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Initial Setting Time of Cement

This test is needed to assess the initial setting time frame of cement, and to comprehend the time-frame cement takes for initial setting among the blending and shifting and placing of concrete. Apparatus Vicat apparatus, needle for initial setting time, stop watch. Procedure We have to 400 gm of cement and put it in a steel […]

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Composite materials

We can define Composite material as multi level material, created by amalgamation of different materials contradictory in composition which stay bonded collectively, however hold their properties and individual identity exclusive any kind of chemical reactions. The composite substances don’t dissolve, however they are entirely merged with one another. They uphold an border between one another […]

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Consistency of bituminous material & aptness of bitumen

Objective: To assert consistency of bituminous material To evaluate aptness of bitumen for its usage under varying climatic conditions and construction types Apparatus: Container: A metallic dish of cylindrical shape with a flat base and diameter of 55m and depth of 35mm. In case the penetration is of order 225 or more, dish of 70mm […]

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