Take 200gm of cement and 600gm of standard sand in the proportion 1:3 by weight) in a pan. (The standard sand shall be of quartz, of light, gray or whitish variety and shall be free from silt. The sand grains ...
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Penetration Value of Bitumen -Determination for Road Construction
Penetration value test on bitumen is a measure of hardness or consistency of bituminous material. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100.
Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Tests on Aggregates
When it comes to evaluating the properties of construction materials, specific gravity and water absorption tests on aggregates play a pivotal role. These tests offer valuable insights into the strength, quality, and water-holding capacity of the materials, which are crucial ...
Chemical Requirement of Aggregates as per European Standards [PDF]
The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and geosynthetic aggregates. The aggregates may be natural, manufactured, or recycled. This article is in continuation of the article: Geometrical ...
Compressive Strength of Concrete -Cube Test [PDF], Procedure, Results
Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at site.
Post-Concrete Inspection and Testing: Purpose, and Applications
Post concrete inspection of concrete structures is essential to check for any damage or defects that may require repair. Immediately after stripping the formwork, all concrete members casted are carefully inspected and any defective work or small defects either removed ...
How to Measure Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete Structures?
Measurement of steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete is essential to analyze the strength and durability of a structure. Not only does the steel corrosion reduce the life span of the structure but also increases the cost for inspection and maintenance ...
Profometer Test on Concrete Structures: Purpose and Applications
Profometer test is a non-destructive testing technique used to detect location and size of reinforcements and concrete cover quickly and accurately. A small, portable, and handy instrument which is known as profometer or rebar locator, is used in this test. ...