Objective: To ascertain the percentage of water absorption of bricks Apparatus A delicate balance which is capable of weighing within 0.1% of the weight of the sample and aired oven. Specimen Three numbers of whole bricks from specimen gathered for testing has to be undertaken. Process Put out the sample for drying in a well- […]
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Aim: Determination of in-situ dry density by sand replacement method Theory A hole of stated measurements is dug in the ground. The weight of the dug soil is ascertained. The size of the hole is ascertained by filling it up with clean, unvarying sand whose dry density ( ) is computed distinctly by standardization. The […]
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Aim: To determine the dry density of a soil specimen by water displacement method Theory A soil sample of normal contour is layered with paraffin wax to so that it becomes resistant to water. The aggregate volume (V1) of the waxed sample is ascertained by defining the volume of water evacuated by the sample. The […]
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Importance of Architectural Features The conduct of a building and structure amid quakes depends fundamentally on its general shape, size and geometry, and furthermore how the seismic tremor forces are conveyed to the ground. Consequently, at the initial step of planning itself, planners and basic specialists must cooperate to guarantee that the wearisome components are […]
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Objective: To ascertain the shear strength (ultimate shear stress) of the mild steel specimen supplied using double shear method. Equipment UTM Shear attachment to the UTM Shear dies Venire Calipers. Theory and Principle Shear strength of the material refers to the ultimate shear stress ( ) achieved by the sample which under double shear shown […]
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In this article, you can study truss analysis techniques with examples. Analysis of truss by the techniques of joints and by the means of section are explained in brief in the article. We have studied about the basics of the equilibrium of bodies; now we will debate about the trusses that are basically utilized in […]
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Objective: Determination of viscosity of bitumen using tar viscometer Apparatus Tar viscometer Cup Valve Receiver Thermometer etc. Theory In simple words, viscosity is the opposite of fluidity. The extent of fluidity at the utilization temperature significantly impacts the capacity of bituminous material to extend, infiltrate into voids and additionally coat the total and therefore move […]
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Radiography This strategy empowers to take a photo indicating points of interest of within a concrete part. It is utilized to decide the area and size of fortification, to check for the presence of voids and zones of poor compaction in concrete where other NDE tests strategies are not reasonable, for example, large old cement […]
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Objective: Assessment of specific gravity of a specified sample of bitumen Apparatus Pycnometer and balance Theory Specific gravity of bituminous material is known as the proportion of mass of specified capacity of substance to the equivalent volume of water, temperature of both of them approximating 27 degree Celsius. Procedure The specific gravity bottle is first […]
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There are two methods for fire damage assessment of buildings which are explained below: Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) – Lab Test – Determination of qualitative and quantitative composition of specimen of concrete X-ray Diffraction (XRD) – Lab Test – To assess the extent of deterioration in concrete exposed to fire Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) DTA […]
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