The procedure for conducting laboratory experiment to find critical Reynolds number for a pipe flow in different discharge conditions is explained in this article. Reynolds number is the ratio of the inertial force of flowing fluid to the viscous force ...
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Consolidation Test on Soil by Consolidometer or Oedometer
Consolidation Test is used to determine the rate and magnitude of settlement in soils. The settlement values obtained by this test are due to primary consolidation only which is 90% of the total consolidation. The results of consolidation test are ...
Shear Strength of Soil by Vane Shear Test
Vane shear test is used to determine the undrained shear strength of soils especially soft clays. This test can be done in laboratory or in the field directly on the ground. Vane shear test gives accurate results for soils of ...
Determine Water Content of Soil by Oven Dry and Pycnometer Methods
What is Water Content of Soil? The water content of soil is is the ratio of mass of water to mass of soil which is expressed in percentage. Oven Dry Method and Pycnometer Method are commonly used to determine the ...
Shear Strength of Soil by Direct Shear Test
Direct shear test or Box shear test is used to determine the shear strength of the soil. It is more suitable for cohesionless soils. Shear Strength of Soil by Direct Shear Test Shear strength of a soil is its maximum ...
Pelton Turbine – Parts, Working and Design Aspects
What is a Pelton Turbine? Pelton Turbine is a Tangential flow impulse turbine in which the pressure energy of water is converted into kinetic energy to form high speed water jet and this jet strikes the wheel tangentially to make ...
What is Ultrasonic Testing of Concrete for Compressive Strength?
Ultrasonic testing of concrete or ultrasonic pulse velocity test on concrete is a non-destructive test to assess the homogeneity and integrity of concrete. With this ultrasonic test on concrete, following can be assessed: Qualitative assessment of strength of concrete, its gradation ...
Rebound Hammer Test on Concrete – Principle, Procedure, Advantages & Disadvantages
What is Rebound Hammer Test? Rebound Hammer test is a Non-destructive testing method of concrete which provide a convenient and rapid indication of the compressive strength of the concrete. The rebound hammer is also called as Schmidt hammer that consist ...