Tests on soil
1. Grain size analysis - Wet sieve analysis
2. Liquid limit, plastic limit & Shrinkage limit
3. Compaction test
4. California bearing ratio test and
5. Unconfined Compression Strength Test
6. Field density by sand replacement & Core cutter method
Tests on aggregates
1. Shape tests - Elongation, Flakiness Index & Combined Index, Angularity Number
2. Aggregate impact value test
3. Los angeles abrasion value test
4. Specific gravity & Water absorption test
5. Stripping value test
Tests on cement& concrete
1. Fineness
2. Std consistency & setting time of cement
3. Soundness
4. Compressive strength
Concrete
1. Concrete Mix design
2. Compressive Strength
3. Flexural strength
Course outcomes:
After the completion of the course students should have
• Acquired the expertise to conduct various tests on soil, aggregates, cement and concrete