When a 33 grade Ordinary Portland cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 269. The fineness value of 33 grade OPC when tested by Blaine’s air permeability method shall not be less than 225 m2/kg. The expansion value (i.e. soundness) of unaerated cement when tested … Read more
The international Bureau of Weights and Measures serve as a depository for the primary international standards and as a laboratory for certification and inter comparison of national standard copies. It is based in Sevres, France. In 1960, the SI system was built upon the metre-kilogram-second system, which has seven basic units. They are: Metre: (Unit … Read more
Steps Involved in Brick Manufacturing Manufacturing of bricks consists of the following 4 operations or steps. Preparation of brick clay or brick earth Moulding of bricks Air drying of bricks Burning of bricks 1. Preparation of brick clay or brick earth In this step the soil is excavated in steps and then laid on leveled … Read more
The volume increase of fine aggregate due to presence of moisture content is known as bulking. Fine sand bulks more as compared to coarse sand. Extremely fine sand particularly the manufactured fine aggregate bulks as much as about 40%. Note: Fine aggregate do not show any bulking when it is absolutely dry or completely saturated. … Read more
On Site Identification of Silt & Clay The distinction between silt & clay cannot be based on particle size because the significant physical properties of the two materials are related only indirectly to the size of particles. Furthermore, since both are microscopic, physical properties other than particle size must be used as criteria for field … Read more
Soil in an engineering sense is a relatively loose agglomerate of mineral and organic materials and sediments found above bedrock. Texturally the soil is divided into two primary groups. Coarse grained soil Fine grained soil The behavior of coarse grained soil is different from fine grained soil. The method of describing coarse grained soil is … Read more
Guidelines on Storing of Cement on Site In large work or in major construction works, cement is generally stored at site. The cement must be stored in such a manner so that, it can be easily accessible for proper inspection. The building in which cement is stored should be water tight in order to prevent … Read more
Objective For determination of free swell index of soils Reference Standard IS: 2720(Part 40)-1985- Methods of test for soils: Determination of free swell index of soil. Equipment / Apparatus Oven(1050C to 1100C, min) Balance (0.01g accuracy) Sieve [425 micron] Graduated glass cylinder [100ml capacity] Preparation sample The soil passing 425 micron sieve is used in … Read more
Objective For determination of linear shrinkage of soil Reference Standard IS: 2720(Part 20)-1966- Methods of test for soils: Determination of linear shrinkage. Equipment / Apparatus Mould Oven Preparation sample A sample weighing 150g from thoroughly mixed portion of bulk material passing 425 micron IS sieve is prepared. Procedure The mould is thoroughly cleaned and a … Read more
Objective Determination of CBR of soil either in undisturbed or Remoulded condition Reference Standards IS: 2720(Part 16)-1973- Methods of test for soils: Laboratory determination of CBR. Equipments / Apparatus Compression machine Proving ring, Dial gauge, Timer Sampling tube Split mould Vernier caliper, Balance Preparation sample The test may be performed (a) On undisturbed soil specimen … Read more
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