Materials, Testing and Evaluation

B-Tech · Semester 4 — Properties and testing of cement, aggregates, concrete, bricks, steel and other building materials.

6 महीनेअवधि 1Subject 5Chapters ऑनलाइनTests & result

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  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

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  2. 2
    Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1

    Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.

    Unit 1: CementUnit 2: AggregatesUnit 3: Concrete
  3. 3
    Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2

    Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.

    Unit 4: Bricks, Stones and TimberUnit 5: Steel and Other Materials
  4. 4
    Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्ट

    Regular tests in the university / board pattern.

  5. 5
    Semester 4 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षा

    Previous papers and full revision before the exam.

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    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

सिलेबस · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 5 chapters · 24 topics

01Unit 1: Cement 4 टॉपिक
  1. Manufacture of Portland cement
  2. Bogue's compounds and hydration
  3. Types of cement
  4. Tests: fineness, normal consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength (IS 4031)
02Unit 2: Aggregates 6 टॉपिक
  1. Classification of aggregates
  2. Sieve analysis, grading and fineness modulus
  3. Specific gravity and water absorption
  4. Bulking of sand
  5. Crushing, impact and abrasion values
  6. Flakiness and elongation indices
03Unit 3: Concrete 5 टॉपिक
  1. Workability: slump, compaction factor, Vee-Bee
  2. Compressive strength of cubes
  3. Flexural and split tensile strength
  4. Non-destructive tests: rebound hammer and UPV
  5. Durability tests
04Unit 4: Bricks, Stones and Timber 4 टॉपिक
  1. Brick classification and tests
  2. Compressive strength, water absorption, efflorescence
  3. Stones: properties and tests
  4. Timber: seasoning, defects and tests
05Unit 5: Steel and Other Materials 5 टॉपिक
  1. Tension test and stress-strain curve
  2. Hardness tests: Brinell, Rockwell
  3. Impact tests: Izod and Charpy
  4. Fatigue and creep
  5. Polymers, glass and FRP

About this course

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Explain manufacture, composition and types of cement and test it as per IS 4031
  • Test aggregates for grading, fineness modulus, strength and shape
  • Test fresh and hardened concrete including NDT methods
  • Evaluate bricks, stones and timber as per IS codes
  • Conduct and interpret tension, hardness and impact tests on steel
  • Select suitable materials based on test results

यह किसके लिए है

  • B.Tech Civil Engineering students of Semester 4 (AKTU)
  • Students of other universities studying the same subject who want unit-wise coaching

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • Basic Civil Engineering / Building Materials knowledge
  • Engineering Mechanics (stress and strain)
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

सवाल

Which syllabus does the Materials, Testing and Evaluation course follow?

It follows the AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus for Materials, Testing and Evaluation. If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Will this help in the university examination?

Yes. Teaching is unit-wise as per the AKTU scheme, with previous-year question practice, MCQ tests and doubt sessions before the semester exam.

Are IS code limits taught?

Yes. Standard limits from IS 4031, IS 383, IS 456, IS 1077 and IS 1786 are covered because AKTU questions often ask them.

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