The transverse strength test of roofing tile is commonly carried out based on the specifications of applicable standards such as ASTM 1167-11 and IS 13801. It involves wet or dry method test and conducted in the lab to estimate breaking ...
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Water Absorption Test on Roofing Tiles
Water absorption test is the measurement of moisture quantity that roofing tile may absorb. If water absorption is too high, the tile may suffer from cracking which is not desirable. So, this test reflects the suitability of the tile for ...
Stress-strain Curve for Steel Bars
The stress-strain curve describes the behavior of steel bars under loads. It is created by testing steel specimens. A steel specimen is gradually pulled through a testing machine until it breaks, and stress and corresponding strains are recorded. The stresses ...
Universal Testing Machine – Components and Functions
A Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to test the mechanical properties (tension, compression etc.) of a given test specimen by exerting tensile, compressive or transverse stresses. The machine has been named so because of the wide range of tests ...
Strut Test to Determine Euler’s Buckling Load of Strut
Strut test is used to determine the Euler’s buckling load of the strut. Struts are long, slender columns that fail by buckling some time before the yield stress in compression is reached. The Euler’s buckling load is a critical load ...
Magnetic Rebar Locator – Covermeter Test Applications and Precautions
Magnetic Rebar Locator (Covermeter) Test gives information about concrete cover to steel reinforcement using magnetic fields. Pachometer device is used to get information about location of reinforcement bars in concrete.
Test to Determine Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete
Modulus of elasticity of concrete is defined as the ratio of stress applied on the concrete to the respective strain caused. The accurate value of modulus of elasticity of concrete can be determined by conducting a laboratory test called compression ...
Tension Test on Steel Rod – Procedure and Results
Tension test is performed on mild steel, tor steel and high tensile steel to determine the properties like Young’s modulus, ultimate strength, and the percentage elongation. In the tension test, a steel rod is subjected to tension load by the ...