Concrete Technology

To measure the flow and work ability of concrete by using Flow Table – Concrete Practical

In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates, or rocks. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine (small) and coarse (larger) aggregates. Through a chemical reaction called hydration, the

To measure the Work Ability of Concrete by Compaction Factor test – Concrete Practical

Concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates, or rocks. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine (small) and coarse (larger) aggregates. Through a chemical reaction called hydration, the paste hardens and gains

To measure Consistency of concrete by using Slump Cone – Concrete Practical

The importance of concrete in modern society cannot be overestimated. Look around you and you will find concrete structures everywhere such as buildings, roads, bridges, and dams. There is no escaping the impact concrete makes on your everyday life. So

To Determine Specific Gravity of Coarse Aggregate – Concrete Practical

Coarse aggregates are particles greater than 4.75mm, but generally range between 9.5mm to 37.5mm in diameter. They can either be from Primary, Secondary or Recycled sources. Primary, or ‘virgin’, aggregates are either Land- or Marine-Won. Gravel is a coarse marine-won

To Determine Aggregate Impact value of Aggregate – Concrete Practical

Aggregate is a granular material obtained by processing natural materials. BS882 splits aggregate into coarse and fine elements, coarse being described as gravel or crushed rock and fine being described as sand.Aggregate consists of particles of a rock, of a

To determine Strength of Concrete by using Flexure Test – Concrete Practical

Concrete is an ancient material of construction, first used during the Roman Empire. Concrete today is a sophisticated material to which exotic (foreign) constituents can be added and, with computer-controlled batching, can produce a product capable of achieving 50,000 psi compressive strength.

To Determine Sieve Analysis on Coarse Aggregate – Concrete Practical

To Determine Crushing Strength of given Aggregate- Concrete Practical

Aggregate is a granular material, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed hydraulic-cement concrete, or iron blast-furnace slag, used with a hydraulic cementing medium to produce either concrete or mortar. Coarse Aggregate Those particles that are predominantly retained on the

To Determine Cube Strength of Concrete – Concrete Practical

Concrete is a composite material composed of coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based concretes such as Portland cement concrete or concretes made with other hydraulic cements, such as ciment

To Determine Water Absorption of Coarse Aggregate- Concrete Practical

Coarse Aggregate is the aggregate most of which is retained on 4.75 mm IS sieve and contains only so much finer material as is permitted by specification. According to source, coarse aggregate may be described as: Uncrushed Gravel or Stone– it