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.
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Fineness Modulus of Coarse Aggregates and its Calculation
Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate 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.
Fineness Modulus of Sand (Fine Aggregates) – Calculations, Values
Fineness modulus of fine aggregate is an index number which represents the mean size of the particles in the aggregate. It is calculated by performing sieve analysis with standard sieves.
Various Lab Tests on Bitumen for Pavement Construction
Various laboratory tests on bitumen are conducted to check quality and different properties of bitumen for road or pavement construction works.
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 ...
Slump and Compacting Factor Test Values and Uses in Concrete Workability
Concrete slump and compacting factor tests are most used test for workability. The degree of workability of concrete depends on the values of test results.
Concrete Slump Test for Workability – Procedure and Results
To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in the laboratory or laboratory or during the progress of work in the field and to check the uniformity of concrete from batch to batch.
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 ...