MTech Advanced Material Testing Lab syllabus for 1 Sem 2018 scheme 18CCTL16

In situ testing of concrete structures, test methods available, planning of in situ tests, Surface hardness methods- Rebound Hammer equipment, its operation and procedure for testing, factors influencing rebound no., calibration and interpretation of results, applications and limitations, 9 Hours

Mix design, casting and testing High Performance/Strength concrete cylinders and obtaining the stress-strain behavior (Modulus of Elasticity) under compressive loading. 9 Hours

Test on soil

i) Classification of soil by Hydrometer method

ii) Standard penetration test 6 Hours

i) Effect of Chemical admixtures on fresh & harden properties of concrete

ii) Effect of mineral admixtures on fresh & harden properties of concrete Tests on Bitumen materials Tests on Course aggregates for road construction 12 Hours

Bonding Patterns in Brick work (joints, alignments, level and Plumb maintenance) 6 Hours 

Course outcomes:

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Achieve the Knowledge of design and development of experimental skills.
• Understand the properties fresh and hardened concrete.
• Understand the classification of soil and safe bearing capacity of soil in construction industry.