Quality test on stones ||Types and procedures
Stones are the form of rocks from the earth’s crust. They find their application in the construction of residential and public buildings, dams, harbours, face-work of structures, road metal, and…
Lightweight Aggregate : Manufacturing, Properties and Types
Lightweight aggregate is a coarse aggregate used to make lightweight concrete for structural as well as non-structural applications.
Cement Testing Methods -Field and Laboratory tests
Cement tests are significant because cement is the most important and highly recognized binding material used in construction. Cement is an integral part of all types of construction ranging from…
Best cement brands in India-Top cement companies 2025
Which are the best cement companies in India? Which is the best cement in India? This is the common question every individual should be asking while deciding to go for…
Consistency test of cement – Procedure and Importance
The consistency of cement mortar is its ability to flow. The consistency test on cement is performed to determine the water necessary for attaining standard consistency or normal consistency.
Heat of hydration test of Cement – Process and Procedure
The heat of hydration is the heat liberated from the reaction between cement and water. Cement is a binding material. It consists of ingredients such as lime, Silica, Alumina etc.…
Soundness test on Aggregate | Sample selection and procedure
Soundness test determines the disintegration of aggregates due to weathering. This includes freezing, thawing, marine condition etc. However, the weak and porous aggregate shows a change in weight during this…
Soundness Test on Cement: Procedure and Significance
The soundness of the cement is the ability to resist volume changes after hardening. The soundness test on cement is significant because,using unsound cement leads to cracks and hamper the…
Specific Gravity and Water absorption test on Aggregate
Specific gravity and water absorption test are significant tests on aggregates. Perhaps aggregates are the fundamental and essential components of concrete and play a significant role in the design mix…
Tests on bitumen – 9 lab tests for flexible pavements.
Bitumen is a binding material extensively used in the construction of flexible pavements, damp-proofing of the basement, floors, waterproofing of roofs, corrosion protection of reinforcement structures, etc.