Overview Standard consistency of a cement paste is defined as that consistency which will permit a vicat plunger having 10 mm dia and 50 mm length to penetrate to a depth of 33-35 mm from top of the mould. Apparatus Measuring Instruments NAME CAPACITY / RANGE / SIZE ACCURACY / LEAST COUNT Vicat apparatus Should be … Read more
Overview Fineness of cement is measured by sieving it on standard sieve. The proportion of cement of which the grain sizes are larger than the specified mesh size is thus determined. Apparatus Measuring Instruments NAME CAPACITY / RANGE / SIZE ACCURACY / LEAST COUNT Sieve 90 micron mesh — Balance 10g (max.) 10 mg Supplementary accessories … Read more
Overview Mobility is a basic human need. From the times immemorial, everyone travels either for food or leisure. A closely associated need is the transport of raw materials to a manufacturing unit or nished goods for consumption. Transportation ful lls these basic needs of humanity. Transportation plays a major role in the development of the human civilization. For … Read more
Overview While designing a structure, engineer assumes certain value of strength for each of material being used therein. When the structure is being constructed, it is the bounden duty of the field engineers to get the same validated by regular testing of material.The quality of materials used in any infrastructure does play a vital role with regard to its … Read more
Overview In a broad sense, geotechnical engineering is that branch of civil engineering that employs scientific methods to determine, evaluate, and apply the interrelationship between the geologic environment and engineered works. In a practical context, geotechnical engineering encompasses evaluation, design, and construction involving earth materials.