18CVL38 Building Materials Testing Laboratory syllabus for CV

Experiments:

1. Tension test on mild steel and HYSD bars.

2. Compression test on mild steel, cast iron and wood.

3. Torsion test on mild steel circular sections.

4. Bending Test on Wood Under two point loading.

5. Shear Test on Mild steel- single and double shear.

6. Impact test on Mild Steel (Charpy & Izod).

7. Hardness tests on ferrous and non-ferrous metals- Brinell’s, Rockwell and Vicker’s.

8. Tests on Bricks, Tiles and Concrete Blocks.

9. Tests on Fine aggregates-Moisture content, Specific gravity, Bulk density, Sieve analysis and Bulking.

10. Tests on Coarse aggregates-Absorption, Moisture content, specific gravity, Bulk density and Sieve analysis.

11. Demonstration of Strain gauges and Strain indicators.

NOTE: All tests to be carried out as per relevant latest BIS Codes

Course Outcomes:

After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Reproduce the basic knowledge of mathematics and engineering in finding the strength in tension, compression, shear and torsion.

2. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems of structural elements subjected to flexure.

3. Evaluate the impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be aware of contemporary issues regarding failure of structures due to unsuitable materials.

Question paper pattern:

• Group experiments - Tension test, compression test, torsion test and bending test.
• Individual Experiments – Remaining tests.
• Two questions are to be set - One from group experiments and the other as individual experiment.
• Instructions as printed on the cover page of answer script for split up of marks to be strictly followed.
• All exercises are to be included for practical examination.

Reference Books:

1. Davis, Troxell and Hawk, “Testing of Engineering Materials”, International Student Edition – McGraw Hill Book Co. New Delhi.

2. M L Gambhir and Neha Jamwal, “Building and construction materials-Testing and quality control”, McGraw Hill education (India)Pvt. Ltd.,2014.

3. Fenner, “Mechanical Testing of Materials”, George Newnes Ltd. London.

4. Holes K A, “Experimental Strength of Materials”, English Universities Press Ltd. London.

5. Suryanarayana A K, “Testing of Metallic Materials”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

6. Kukreja C B, Kishore K. and Ravi Chawla “Material Testing Laboratory Manual”, Standard Publishers & Distributors1996.

7. Relevant latest IS Codes.