Standard Followed ASTM C 136 Objective Following are the objectives of performing sieve analysis on coarse and fine aggregates: To determine the parti...
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Introduction: The most important factor to be considered while choosing any type of material in construction is its compressive strength. The building...
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Compacting factor test is performed using guidelines from past researches. However, BS 1881-103 has detailed the guidelines for performing the compact...
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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...
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Introduction: Fineness modulus is the average particle size present in any mixture. In a concrete mixture it determines the mixing ability and interlo...
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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...
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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...
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Related Theory In this lab, we will study the calculation of average rainfall through different methods. To calculate the average rainfall over a catc...
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INTRODUCTION Hydrology is the science that encompasses the occurrence, distribution, movement and properties of the waters of the earth and their rela...
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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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