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Introduction: The aggregates have different properties based on the type such as fine and the coarse aggregate types. The concrete mixture comprises o...
Read more To determine the specific gravity, void ratio, porosity and bulk density of given coarse and fine aggregates.
Introduction: Fineness modulus is the average particle size present in any mixture. In a concrete mixture it determines the mixing ability and interlo...
Read more To determine the fineness modulus of given fine and coarse aggregates.
Standard Used ASTM C-188 Objective This test aims at determining the specific gravity or relative density of cement which can then be compared with th...
Read more To determine the specific gravity of cement
Standard Used ASTM C-191-13 Objective The objective of this test is to determine the initial and final setting time of cement which helps in determini...
Read more To determine the initial and final setting times for the given sample of cement.
Related Theory In this lab, we will study the calculation of average rainfall through different methods. To calculate the average rainfall over a catc...
Read more Determination of Average Rainfall over a Catchment
INTRODUCTION Hydrology is the science that encompasses the occurrence, distribution, movement and properties of the waters of the earth and their rela...
Read more Meteorological Instruments Used In Hydrology
What Is Cross Drainage Works? IRRIGATION STRUCTURES – 2 In an irrigation project, when the network of main canals, branch canals, distributaries, et...
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1. INTRODUCTION Irrigation may be defined as the process of supplying water to land by artificial means for the purpose of cultivation. Ordinarily wat...
Read more Drip Irrigation Types Uses and Advantages
Objective The performance of this experiment targets the following objectives: To measure the volume flow rate or discharge through a pipe having a pr...
Read more Experiment on Orifice Meter in Laboratory
For fluids, flow measurement is indispensable if we are to regulate the control processes, safety, and economy. In case of fluid discharge through a p...
Read more Study of Venturimeter, Parts, Uses Advantages