Specific instruments are required for structural performance evaluation. Issues while selection of instruments for these structural evaluation is discussed. When a specific structural concrete is design, necessary and required factor of safety are provided and theoretically the structure will be safe. ...
Laboratory Tests on Building Lime as per Indian Standard Code IS 6932-1973
Detailed tests on building lime are conducted in laboratory as per Indian Standard code, IS 6932-1973 to check quality and composition of lime suitable as a building material. These tests on building lime is generally are divided into two main classifications: ...
Laboratory Testing of Lime to be Used as a Building Material in Construction
Various laboratory tests are conducted on building lime for its suitability as material for construction works. Test for consistency of putty is discussed. Laboratory Testing of Lime to be Used as a Building Material in Construction Following are the various laboratory tests ...
Methods of Testing Compressive Strength of Masonry
Testing compressive strength of masonry before construction and for every 464.5 m2 of masonry work during construction is required as per Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structure (ACI 530.1- 11) and under its quality assurance program, certification of ...
Interpretation of Concrete In-Situ Test Results for Structural Strength Assessment
Concrete in-situ test results interpretation is important for structural strength assessment. Concrete test results interpretation consists of three stages from which proper conclusion are developed and its applications is discussed. In this article, different steps of result of concrete in-sit tests ...
Testing of Concrete Masonry Blocks for Compressive Strength and Density
Compressive strength of concrete Blocks or concrete masonry units are required to know the suitability of these in construction works for various purposes. Concrete masonry blocks are generally made of cement, aggregate and water. Which are usually rectangular and are used ...
Plate Load Test to Calculate Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Soil
What is Plate Load Test? Plate load test is done at site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil and settlement of foundation under the loads for clayey and sandy soils. So, plate load test is helpful for ...
FINENESS MODULUS OF COARSE AGGREGATES AND ITS CALCULATION
What is Fineness Modulus of Coarse Aggregates? Fineness modulus of coarse aggregates represents the average size of the particles in the coarse aggregate by an index number. It is calculated by performing sieve analysis with standard sieves. The cumulative percentage ...
FINENESS MODULUS OF FINE AGGREGATES AND ITS CALCULATION
What Is Fineness Modulus of Sand (Fine Aggregate)? Fineness modulus of sand (fine aggregate) is an index number which represents the mean size of the particles in sand. It is calculated by performing sieve analysis with standard sieves. The ...
VARIOUS LAB TESTS ON BITUMEN FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Various laboratory tests on bitumen is conducted to check quality and different properties of bitumen for pavement construction. Bitumen is a black or brown mixture of hydrocarbons obtained by partial distillation of crude petroleum. It is insoluble in water. It composes ...