ACCELERATED CURING TEST OF CONCRETE (IS:9013-1978)

Objective Normally, the strength of concrete is found out after 7 days and 28 days. For some construction activities, it may be too late and need to know the strength earlier.  Reference Standards IS: 9013-1978-Method of making, curing and determining compressive strength of accelerated cured concrete test specimen. Equipment & Apparatus Accelerated curing tank Compression Testing Machine … Read more

WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE USING FLOW TABLE TEST APPARATUS (IS:1199-1959)

Objective For determination of consistency of concrete where the nominal maximum size of aggregate does not exceed 38 mm using flow table apparatus.  Reference Standard IS : 1199 – 1959 – Method of sampling and analysis of concrete. Equipment & Apparatus Flow table    Procedure Before commencing test, the table top and inside of the mould … Read more

CONSISTENCY OF CONCRETE USING COMPACTING FACTOR TEST APPARATUS (IS:1199-1959)

Objective For determination of consistency of concrete where the nominal maximum size of aggregate does not exceed 38 mm using compacting factor test apparatus.  Reference Standards IS: 1199 – 1959 – Method of sampling and analysis of concrete. Equipment & Apparatus Compacting factor apparatus.    Procedure The sample of concrete to be tested is placed … Read more

WORKABILITY OF FRESH CONCRETE USING SLUMP CONE METHOS (IS:1199-1959)

Slump Cone Test Apparatus

Object For determination of consistency of concrete where the nominal maximum size of aggregate does not exceed 38 mm using slump test apparatus. Reference Standards IS : 1199 – 1959 – Method of sampling and analysis of concrete. Equipment & Apparatus Slump cone Tamping rod    Procedure The internal surface of the mould is thoroughly cleaned … Read more