SLAKE DURABILITY TEST OF ROCK SAMPLE (IS-10050-1981)

Reference IS-10050-1981-Method for determination of slake durability index of rocks. Objective This test is done to find out the resistance offered by a rock sample to weakening and disintegration when subjected to two standard cycles of drying and wetting in a slaking fluid usually water. Apparatus used NAME OF EQUIPMENT CAPACITY LEAST COUNT/ACCURACY Balance As … Read more

DETERMINATION OF WATER CONTENT OF ROCK SAMPLE (IS-13030-1991)

Reference IS-13030-1991- Method of test for laboratory determination of water content, porosity, density and related properties of rock material. Objective Determination of mass of water contained in a rock sample. Apparatus used Name of equipment Capacity Least count/Accuracy Oven 105±30C 10C Balance As per requirement 0.01% of the sample   Procedure Clean the container and … Read more

UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCK SAMPLE (IS-9143-1979)

Reference IS-9143-1979-Method for the determination of unconfined compressive strength of rock materials Objective The objective of this test is to determine unconfined compressive strength of rock. This test is primarily done to classify the rock on the basis of strength. Apparatus used Name of equipment Capacity Least count/Accuracy Loading Machine 5000 kN 2.5 N Vernier … Read more