Concrete Technology Lab (Diploma)

Tests on cement, aggregates and fresh and hardened concrete.

6 MonthsDuration 4Chapters18Topics

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01Tests on Cement 5 topics

Standard consistency by Vicat apparatus
Initial and final setting time
Fineness by 90 micron sieve
Soundness by Le Chatelier apparatus
Compressive strength of cement mortar cubes

02Tests on Aggregates 5 topics

Sieve analysis and fineness modulus
Bulking of sand
Specific gravity and water absorption
Aggregate impact and crushing value
Flakiness and elongation index

03Tests on Fresh Concrete 4 topics

Slump test
Compaction factor test
Vee-Bee consistometer test
Effect of water-cement ratio on workability

04Tests on Hardened Concrete 4 topics

Casting and curing of cubes
Compressive strength of concrete cubes
Rebound hammer test
Report and comparison with IS 456

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You will be able to

Determine standard consistency, setting times and soundness of cement
Perform sieve analysis and find fineness modulus, bulking and specific gravity of aggregates
Measure workability of fresh concrete by slump and compaction factor tests
Cast, cure and test concrete cubes for compressive strength
Record observations and compare results with IS limits

Who it is for

Diploma Civil Engineering students of Semester 3 (BTEUP)
Students preparing for the concrete technology practical exam and viva

What you need

Concrete Technology theory (being studied in the same semester)

Questions

Which syllabus does this Concrete Technology Lab course follow?

It follows the BTEUP diploma syllabus (Civil Engineering - Semester 3). If your polytechnic or university syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus and unit order.

Will this help in the semester exam?

Yes. Each unit is taught with board-pattern questions, numericals where needed, and revision tests before the end-semester exam.

How is the practical work assessed?

The trainer watches each experiment / milestone and marks it on a rubric, followed by viva questions, as in the board practical exam.