testing notes

STRIPPING VALUE OF COARSE AGGREGATE IS 6241

Determination of stripping value of Road aggregates The Stripping value shows us suitability of aggregates with different types of bituminous… Read More

BULKING OF SAND TEST METHOD

What is Bulking of Fine aggregate (Sand)? The increase in volume due to increase in moisture content is known as… Read More

MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY OF SOIL BY MODIFIED PROCTOR TEST (HEAVY COMPACTION)

Determination of maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of soil by modified proctor test (Heavy compaction test). Test standard… Read More

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CEMENT IS 4031 Part 6

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CEMENT The compressive strength of the cement cubes is the maximum load applied to the cubes during… Read More

SOUNDNESS TEST OF AGGREGATE IS 2386-Part 5

SOUNDNESS TEST OF AGGREGATE This method of aggregate testing covers the determination of the soundness of aggregate by measuring the… Read More

Soft particles in coarse aggregate | Deleterious materials

DETERMINATION OF DELETERIOUS MATERIALS IN COARSE AGGREGATES (SOFT PARTICLES) This method of aggregate testing covers the process of determination of… Read More

SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST OF FLYASH

It is important to know the specific gravity of flyash as it can affect the quality of concrete. Determination of… Read More

LIME REACTIVITY TEST OF FLYASH

Method of lime reactivity test of flyash with hydrated lime This method of testing cover the process of determining the… Read More

INITIAL AND FINAL SETTING TIME OF CEMENT IS 4031-Part 5

The initial setting time of cement is the time when the cement paste begins to harden while the final setting… Read More

STANDARD CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT | TEST METHOD

What is Consistency of Cement? The standard consistency of cement paste is the percentage of water required, where the plunger… Read More