This test method is used to determine the time of setting of the cement by VICAT
needle apparatus.
The knowledge of the setting time of the cement is always helpful in deciding the time duration
to mix, transport, place and compact the concrete effectively.
We always prefer a larger initial setting time so that we can mix, transport and place the
concrete easily. According to ASTM specifications, the initial setting time shall not be less
than 45 min but in the field we prefer an initial setting time not less than 90 min.
A smaller value of the final setting time is always preferred in order to avoid large expenditures
on the formwork. According to most of the specifications, the final setting time shall not be
greater than 10hrs and shall not be less than (90 + 1.2 x (initial setting time)) min.
This document summarizes the liquid limit and plastic limit tests conducted on a soil sample. The liquid limit was found to be 51.679% using two different methods that produced similar results. The plastic limit was 24.525%. Based on these Atterberg limits, the soil was classified as clay with high plasticity. The limits help characterize the soil's engineering properties and behavior when wet or dry. The experiment showed the soil behaves plastically when wet and becomes hard when dry, typical of clays.
Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement By Vicat Needle | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report details an experiment to determine the initial and final setting times of a hydraulic cement using the Vicat needle test method. The cement paste was prepared and tested according to ASTM standards. The initial setting time was found to be 2 hours and 45 minutes when the needle penetration was 6 mm. The final setting time was then calculated using an empirical equation to be 4 hours and 48 minutes. While only two penetration measurements were taken, the results indicate the cement would be suitable for construction uses and meet the Iraqi standard of a minimum 1 hour initial setting time.
This document discusses the split tensile strength test for concrete. It begins by explaining that the split tensile strength test is an indirect method for determining the tensile strength of concrete using cylindrical specimens. It then describes the procedure for the test, which involves placing a cylinder between loading plates and applying an increasing load until failure. The maximum load at failure is used to calculate the splitting tensile strength of the concrete. The document provides details on specimen preparation, curing, testing apparatus, and calculations.
Bulk Density & Voids in Aggregate | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report details tests conducted to determine the bulk density and voids of fine and coarse aggregates. Samples of fine and coarse aggregate were tested with and without compaction. For each test, the mass of the aggregate sample, mass of the container, and volume of the container were measured. The bulk density of each sample was then calculated using these values. The results showed that bulk density ranged from 1591.4-1919.1 kg/m3 for fine aggregate and 1746.1-1591.4 kg/m3 for coarse aggregate. Voids in the samples ranged from 26.7-31.3% for fine aggregate and 34.49-39.3% for coarse aggregate. In conclusion, the
Sieve Analysis of Fine & Coarse Aggregate | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report summarizes the results of a sieve analysis test performed on samples of fine and coarse aggregates. Sieve analysis was used to determine the particle size distribution of each aggregate by separating particles via sieves with decreasing size openings. For the fine aggregate, the average size was found to be 0.6mm. For the coarse aggregate, the maximum size was found to be 13.2mm. While the calculations and procedures appeared to be performed correctly, the results did not fully meet specification limits, indicating the aggregates may not be suitable for the intended construction purpose without further processing or testing.
The document discusses laboratory soil compaction tests. It defines compaction as increasing the bulk density of soil by removing air through external compactive effort. An optimum water content exists where soil achieves maximum density. The document outlines standard and modified Proctor compaction tests and describes how to conduct the tests by compacting soil in layers using specified hammers and measuring dry density at different water contents. Compaction increases soil strength, stability and resistance to erosion while decreasing permeability and compressibility.
Specific Gravity & Absorption of Aggregate (Coarse & Fine) | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This document reports on a test to determine the specific gravity and absorption of fine and coarse aggregates. The specific gravities of coarse aggregate were found to be 2.55, 2.7, and 2.8 for bulk dry, SSD, and apparent respectively. For fine aggregate, the specific gravities were 2.64, 2.7, and 2.8. The absorptions were 2.3% for coarse and 1.78% for fine. While the specific gravities were normal, the absorptions were outside standard ranges, likely due to errors in measuring the fine aggregate's slump or not waiting 24 hours for coarse aggregate heating. In conclusion, the aggregates tested would not be suitable for use due to
Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report summarizes a test to determine the normal consistency of hydraulic cement. Four trials were conducted with 500g of cement and varying water-cement (W/C) ratios of 0.25, 0.27, 0.30 and 0.33. These trials resulted in penetrations of 25mm, 9mm, 5mm and 4mm respectively. From the relationship between W/C ratio and penetration, the standard consistency was determined to be 0.2875 at a penetration of 6mm. However, the average penetration of 10.75mm exceeded the standard of 6±1mm, suggesting errors in the test such as insufficient cement quantity and inaccurate penetration measurement timing. The purpose of the test was to find
This document summarizes the liquid limit and plastic limit tests conducted on a soil sample. The liquid limit was found to be 51.679% using two different methods that produced similar results. The plastic limit was 24.525%. Based on these Atterberg limits, the soil was classified as clay with high plasticity. The limits help characterize the soil's engineering properties and behavior when wet or dry. The experiment showed the soil behaves plastically when wet and becomes hard when dry, typical of clays.
Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement By Vicat Needle | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report details an experiment to determine the initial and final setting times of a hydraulic cement using the Vicat needle test method. The cement paste was prepared and tested according to ASTM standards. The initial setting time was found to be 2 hours and 45 minutes when the needle penetration was 6 mm. The final setting time was then calculated using an empirical equation to be 4 hours and 48 minutes. While only two penetration measurements were taken, the results indicate the cement would be suitable for construction uses and meet the Iraqi standard of a minimum 1 hour initial setting time.
This document discusses the split tensile strength test for concrete. It begins by explaining that the split tensile strength test is an indirect method for determining the tensile strength of concrete using cylindrical specimens. It then describes the procedure for the test, which involves placing a cylinder between loading plates and applying an increasing load until failure. The maximum load at failure is used to calculate the splitting tensile strength of the concrete. The document provides details on specimen preparation, curing, testing apparatus, and calculations.
Bulk Density & Voids in Aggregate | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report details tests conducted to determine the bulk density and voids of fine and coarse aggregates. Samples of fine and coarse aggregate were tested with and without compaction. For each test, the mass of the aggregate sample, mass of the container, and volume of the container were measured. The bulk density of each sample was then calculated using these values. The results showed that bulk density ranged from 1591.4-1919.1 kg/m3 for fine aggregate and 1746.1-1591.4 kg/m3 for coarse aggregate. Voids in the samples ranged from 26.7-31.3% for fine aggregate and 34.49-39.3% for coarse aggregate. In conclusion, the
Sieve Analysis of Fine & Coarse Aggregate | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report summarizes the results of a sieve analysis test performed on samples of fine and coarse aggregates. Sieve analysis was used to determine the particle size distribution of each aggregate by separating particles via sieves with decreasing size openings. For the fine aggregate, the average size was found to be 0.6mm. For the coarse aggregate, the maximum size was found to be 13.2mm. While the calculations and procedures appeared to be performed correctly, the results did not fully meet specification limits, indicating the aggregates may not be suitable for the intended construction purpose without further processing or testing.
The document discusses laboratory soil compaction tests. It defines compaction as increasing the bulk density of soil by removing air through external compactive effort. An optimum water content exists where soil achieves maximum density. The document outlines standard and modified Proctor compaction tests and describes how to conduct the tests by compacting soil in layers using specified hammers and measuring dry density at different water contents. Compaction increases soil strength, stability and resistance to erosion while decreasing permeability and compressibility.
Specific Gravity & Absorption of Aggregate (Coarse & Fine) | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This document reports on a test to determine the specific gravity and absorption of fine and coarse aggregates. The specific gravities of coarse aggregate were found to be 2.55, 2.7, and 2.8 for bulk dry, SSD, and apparent respectively. For fine aggregate, the specific gravities were 2.64, 2.7, and 2.8. The absorptions were 2.3% for coarse and 1.78% for fine. While the specific gravities were normal, the absorptions were outside standard ranges, likely due to errors in measuring the fine aggregate's slump or not waiting 24 hours for coarse aggregate heating. In conclusion, the aggregates tested would not be suitable for use due to
Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This report summarizes a test to determine the normal consistency of hydraulic cement. Four trials were conducted with 500g of cement and varying water-cement (W/C) ratios of 0.25, 0.27, 0.30 and 0.33. These trials resulted in penetrations of 25mm, 9mm, 5mm and 4mm respectively. From the relationship between W/C ratio and penetration, the standard consistency was determined to be 0.2875 at a penetration of 6mm. However, the average penetration of 10.75mm exceeded the standard of 6±1mm, suggesting errors in the test such as insufficient cement quantity and inaccurate penetration measurement timing. The purpose of the test was to find
Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortar | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This document summarizes a test to determine the compressive strength of cement mortar cubes. Six cement mortar cubes were created and tested to failure. The compressive strength was calculated for each cube based on the failure load and cross-sectional area. The average compressive strength of the cubes was calculated to be 34.45 MPa. This result exceeds the standard requirement of 24 MPa or greater for cement mortar at 7 days. Therefore, the cement mortar tested was determined to be suitable for use in construction projects.
This document summarizes a student's experiment to determine the fineness of cement through sieve analysis. The student took three cement samples and weighed them before and after shaking them through a #200 sieve. The percentage of fineness was calculated for each sample and averaged. The average fineness of 75.67% was below the ASTM standard of 90%, indicating the cement cannot be used for concrete construction. Possible sources of error included insufficient shaking of the sieve and clogged sieve holes.
Sieve analysis of coarse and fine aggregate - ReportSarchia Khursheed
1. The document summarizes a sieve analysis test performed on coarse and fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution.
2. Sieve analysis involves sieving aggregate samples using a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve to determine the percentage passing and retained.
3. The results showed that for coarse aggregate, 18% was retained on the 20mm sieve, 78% on the 10mm sieve, and 4% passed the 5mm sieve. For fine aggregate, 24% was retained on the 4.75mm sieve, and the percentage passing decreased through smaller sieves with 0.11% passing the 150μm sieve.
Determination of Field Density Using Sand Cone Method | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
The document describes a soil mechanics lab report on determining field density using the sand cone method. The test procedure involves digging a hole, placing the excavated soil in an airtight bag, then using a sand cone apparatus to pour sand into the hole to determine the hole's volume. Calculations are shown to find the field dry unit weight, water content, and relative density compared to the maximum dry unit weight from a lab compaction test. The results found a field dry unit weight of 1.4149 g/cm3 and relative density of 72%, indicating the field compaction was not adequate for the project.
Workability of concrete is defined as the ease and homogeneity with which a freshly mixed concrete or mortar can be mixed, placed, compacted and finished. Strictly, it is the amount of useful internal work necessary to produce 100% compaction.
1. The standard penetration test (SPT) involves driving a split-spoon sampler into the ground using a 63.5 kg hammer dropped from a height of 0.76 m. The number of blows required to drive the sampler over two intervals of 150 mm each is recorded as the SPT N-value.
2. The SPT N-value provides an approximate measure of soil resistance and a disturbed soil sample. It can be used to estimate soil strength parameters and bearing capacity through empirical correlations.
3. However, the SPT is highly dependent on the equipment and operator used, as factors like hammer efficiency, drill rod length, and borehole diameter can affect the N-value. Corrections are required
The document summarizes information about the cone penetration test (CPT), a method used to determine geotechnical engineering properties of soils. It provides a brief history of the CPT, describing how it has evolved from a mechanical cone in the 1930s to electric cones in the 1960s. It then explains that the CPT involves pushing a cone tip into the ground to continuously measure resistance, and describes the components of the CPT device and how the test is conducted. Finally, it outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the CPT and how the results can be used to evaluate soil types, densities, and shear strengths for foundation design purposes.
This document provides information about soil permeability and hydraulic conductivity. It discusses three key points:
1) It defines permeability and hydraulic conductivity as a soil's capacity to allow water to pass through it. Darcy's law establishes that flow is proportional to hydraulic gradient.
2) It identifies factors that affect permeability, including particle size, void ratio, properties of pore fluid, shape of particles, soil structure, degree of saturation, and more.
3) It describes methods to determine hydraulic conductivity in the lab, including constant-head and falling-head permeability tests, and how hydraulic conductivity is calculated based on water flow through a soil sample.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
This document describes a flow test conducted to measure the workability of concrete. The test involves filling a slump cone with concrete, raising the cone to allow the concrete to spread across a flow table, and dropping the table 15 times. The average diameter of the spread concrete is then measured. The student conducted the test and found the average diameter was 565mm, within the acceptable range of 400-650mm for flowing concrete. The flow test is concluded to be a useful method for measuring the workability of high-slump concrete in both lab and field settings.
1) The document describes a test to determine the initial and final setting times of cement by using a Vicat apparatus. A cement paste sample is prepared and penetration is measured over time using needles to identify when the paste reaches initial and final set points.
2) The initial setting time is the time when the needle penetration is 5mm or higher. The final setting time is identified visually when the needle leaves an impression but the cutting edge fails to penetrate.
3) Specifications require a minimum initial setting time of 45 minutes and maximum final setting time of 10 hours or 375 minutes depending on the standard used. The test determines if the cement meets these specifications.
The document describes the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test procedure used to evaluate the strength of subgrade soils and base courses for pavement design. The CBR test involves compacting a soil sample and measuring the penetration resistance under a constant load over time. Higher CBR values indicate stronger soils that require less thick pavement sections. The document provides details on the test apparatus, sample preparation, soaking, loading and penetration measurements, and CBR calculations according to relevant Indian standards.
This document discusses the shrinkage limit test for soils. It defines shrinkage limit as the moisture content at which a saturated soil stops decreasing in volume as it dries, even though saturation remains near 100%. The test involves drying a soil sample and measuring its volume and weight changes to determine the moisture content at which further drying does not cause additional volume reduction. This limit provides important information for designing structures in expansive soils and assessing soil suitability for construction materials.
Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume.
By: Sarchia Khursheed
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document discusses the compressive strength of concrete. It defines compressive strength as the ability of a material to withstand pushing forces. Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. The document describes how to test the compressive strength of concrete cube and cylinder specimens. It provides details on specimen size, curing, loading rate, and calculating compressive strength based on applied load divided by cross-sectional area.
Class 7 Consolidation Test ( Geotechnical Engineering )Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides an overview of a geotechnical engineering laboratory class on conducting a consolidation test on cohesive soil. The consolidation test is used to determine key soil properties like preconsolidation stress, compression index, recompression index, and coefficient of consolidation. The procedure involves placing a saturated soil sample in a consolidometer, applying incremental loads, and measuring the change in height over time to generate consolidation curves. Students will perform the test, calculate soil properties from the results, and include 10 plots and calculations in a laboratory report.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
The document provides information about cement, including its definition, main types, ingredients, and tests. It defines cement as a binder with hydraulic properties made of calcium silicates and other calcium compounds. The main types of cement are used in mortar and concrete production. Key ingredients in cement include lime, silica, alumina, and magnesium. Cement can be tested through field tests like color, texture, and setting behavior or through laboratory tests of fineness, setting time, strength, soundness, and heat of hydration.
Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortar | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
This document summarizes a test to determine the compressive strength of cement mortar cubes. Six cement mortar cubes were created and tested to failure. The compressive strength was calculated for each cube based on the failure load and cross-sectional area. The average compressive strength of the cubes was calculated to be 34.45 MPa. This result exceeds the standard requirement of 24 MPa or greater for cement mortar at 7 days. Therefore, the cement mortar tested was determined to be suitable for use in construction projects.
This document summarizes a student's experiment to determine the fineness of cement through sieve analysis. The student took three cement samples and weighed them before and after shaking them through a #200 sieve. The percentage of fineness was calculated for each sample and averaged. The average fineness of 75.67% was below the ASTM standard of 90%, indicating the cement cannot be used for concrete construction. Possible sources of error included insufficient shaking of the sieve and clogged sieve holes.
Sieve analysis of coarse and fine aggregate - ReportSarchia Khursheed
1. The document summarizes a sieve analysis test performed on coarse and fine aggregates to determine particle size distribution.
2. Sieve analysis involves sieving aggregate samples using a series of sieves and weighing the material retained on each sieve to determine the percentage passing and retained.
3. The results showed that for coarse aggregate, 18% was retained on the 20mm sieve, 78% on the 10mm sieve, and 4% passed the 5mm sieve. For fine aggregate, 24% was retained on the 4.75mm sieve, and the percentage passing decreased through smaller sieves with 0.11% passing the 150μm sieve.
Determination of Field Density Using Sand Cone Method | Jameel AcademyJameel Academy
The document describes a soil mechanics lab report on determining field density using the sand cone method. The test procedure involves digging a hole, placing the excavated soil in an airtight bag, then using a sand cone apparatus to pour sand into the hole to determine the hole's volume. Calculations are shown to find the field dry unit weight, water content, and relative density compared to the maximum dry unit weight from a lab compaction test. The results found a field dry unit weight of 1.4149 g/cm3 and relative density of 72%, indicating the field compaction was not adequate for the project.
Workability of concrete is defined as the ease and homogeneity with which a freshly mixed concrete or mortar can be mixed, placed, compacted and finished. Strictly, it is the amount of useful internal work necessary to produce 100% compaction.
1. The standard penetration test (SPT) involves driving a split-spoon sampler into the ground using a 63.5 kg hammer dropped from a height of 0.76 m. The number of blows required to drive the sampler over two intervals of 150 mm each is recorded as the SPT N-value.
2. The SPT N-value provides an approximate measure of soil resistance and a disturbed soil sample. It can be used to estimate soil strength parameters and bearing capacity through empirical correlations.
3. However, the SPT is highly dependent on the equipment and operator used, as factors like hammer efficiency, drill rod length, and borehole diameter can affect the N-value. Corrections are required
The document summarizes information about the cone penetration test (CPT), a method used to determine geotechnical engineering properties of soils. It provides a brief history of the CPT, describing how it has evolved from a mechanical cone in the 1930s to electric cones in the 1960s. It then explains that the CPT involves pushing a cone tip into the ground to continuously measure resistance, and describes the components of the CPT device and how the test is conducted. Finally, it outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the CPT and how the results can be used to evaluate soil types, densities, and shear strengths for foundation design purposes.
This document provides information about soil permeability and hydraulic conductivity. It discusses three key points:
1) It defines permeability and hydraulic conductivity as a soil's capacity to allow water to pass through it. Darcy's law establishes that flow is proportional to hydraulic gradient.
2) It identifies factors that affect permeability, including particle size, void ratio, properties of pore fluid, shape of particles, soil structure, degree of saturation, and more.
3) It describes methods to determine hydraulic conductivity in the lab, including constant-head and falling-head permeability tests, and how hydraulic conductivity is calculated based on water flow through a soil sample.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
This document describes a flow test conducted to measure the workability of concrete. The test involves filling a slump cone with concrete, raising the cone to allow the concrete to spread across a flow table, and dropping the table 15 times. The average diameter of the spread concrete is then measured. The student conducted the test and found the average diameter was 565mm, within the acceptable range of 400-650mm for flowing concrete. The flow test is concluded to be a useful method for measuring the workability of high-slump concrete in both lab and field settings.
1) The document describes a test to determine the initial and final setting times of cement by using a Vicat apparatus. A cement paste sample is prepared and penetration is measured over time using needles to identify when the paste reaches initial and final set points.
2) The initial setting time is the time when the needle penetration is 5mm or higher. The final setting time is identified visually when the needle leaves an impression but the cutting edge fails to penetrate.
3) Specifications require a minimum initial setting time of 45 minutes and maximum final setting time of 10 hours or 375 minutes depending on the standard used. The test determines if the cement meets these specifications.
The document describes the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test procedure used to evaluate the strength of subgrade soils and base courses for pavement design. The CBR test involves compacting a soil sample and measuring the penetration resistance under a constant load over time. Higher CBR values indicate stronger soils that require less thick pavement sections. The document provides details on the test apparatus, sample preparation, soaking, loading and penetration measurements, and CBR calculations according to relevant Indian standards.
This document discusses the shrinkage limit test for soils. It defines shrinkage limit as the moisture content at which a saturated soil stops decreasing in volume as it dries, even though saturation remains near 100%. The test involves drying a soil sample and measuring its volume and weight changes to determine the moisture content at which further drying does not cause additional volume reduction. This limit provides important information for designing structures in expansive soils and assessing soil suitability for construction materials.
Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume.
By: Sarchia Khursheed
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document discusses the compressive strength of concrete. It defines compressive strength as the ability of a material to withstand pushing forces. Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. The document describes how to test the compressive strength of concrete cube and cylinder specimens. It provides details on specimen size, curing, loading rate, and calculating compressive strength based on applied load divided by cross-sectional area.
Class 7 Consolidation Test ( Geotechnical Engineering )Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides an overview of a geotechnical engineering laboratory class on conducting a consolidation test on cohesive soil. The consolidation test is used to determine key soil properties like preconsolidation stress, compression index, recompression index, and coefficient of consolidation. The procedure involves placing a saturated soil sample in a consolidometer, applying incremental loads, and measuring the change in height over time to generate consolidation curves. Students will perform the test, calculate soil properties from the results, and include 10 plots and calculations in a laboratory report.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
The document provides information about cement, including its definition, main types, ingredients, and tests. It defines cement as a binder with hydraulic properties made of calcium silicates and other calcium compounds. The main types of cement are used in mortar and concrete production. Key ingredients in cement include lime, silica, alumina, and magnesium. Cement can be tested through field tests like color, texture, and setting behavior or through laboratory tests of fineness, setting time, strength, soundness, and heat of hydration.
Tests of cements can be categorized as either field testing or laboratory testing. Laboratory testing includes fineness test, standard consistency test, setting time test, strength test, soundness test, heat of hydration test, and chemical composition test. The fineness test determines the particle size of cement, which affects the rate of hydration and strength development. The standard consistency test finds the amount of water needed to produce a cement paste that can be properly worked. The setting time test identifies the initial and final set times of cement. The strength test evaluates compressive strength of cement mortar cubes. The soundness test checks for expansion of cement after setting. The heat of hydration test measures heat released during cement hydration. Chemical composition
The document summarizes several tests conducted on cement to determine its properties and quality. It describes procedures for testing the fineness, consistency, setting time, soundness, tensile strength and compressive strength of cement. Fineness is measured by sieving cement and finding the percentage residue. Consistency is determined using a Vicat apparatus. Setting time tests use Vicat needles to find when the cement can no longer be penetrated or indented. Soundness ensures cement does not excessively expand when boiled. Tensile and compressive strength tests involve making mortar cubes or cylinders and testing them after curing.
The document describes 7 different tests conducted on cement:
1. Field testing examines the cement's appearance, texture, and behavior when mixed with water.
2. The standard consistency test determines the percentage of water needed to achieve a standardized consistency for cement paste.
3. The fineness test evaluates the particle size distribution of cement, with finer particles offering a greater surface area for hydration.
4. The soundness test ensures cement does not expand after setting, which could indicate excess lime causing unsoundness.
5. The strength test measures the compressive strength of cement mortar mixtures at various ages (3, 7, 28 days).
6. The heat of hydration test examines the heat released
This document summarizes the test certificate of Wonder Cement PPC. It discusses the batch number coding system used on cement bags and provides details on the physical and chemical properties tested, including fineness, setting time, soundness, and compressive strength. The presentation was given by Pawan Dhillon and Krishna Soni from the concrete testing department. Test results for the specific batch of Wonder Cement PPC met all Indian standards requirements for properties such as insoluble residue, magnesia content, and chloride content.
This document discusses various tests conducted on cement:
1. Field testing checks for lumps, color, texture, and stability when mixed with water.
2. The standard consistency test determines the ideal water-cement ratio for uniform consistency.
3. Fineness, soundness, and strength tests evaluate particle size, potential expansion, and compressive strength. Proper testing ensures cement meets specifications for hydration, strength development, and resistance to damage.
The document discusses specifications for aggregates used in concrete from natural sources according to Indian Standard IS 383. It outlines various tests that should be performed on aggregates including aggregate crushing value, impact value, abrasion value, flakiness and soundness. The crushing value and impact value tests determine the strength of aggregates and maximum allowed values are specified based on the application of concrete. The abrasion and soundness tests evaluate durability of aggregates and maximum loss percentages are also standardized. Using aggregates that conform to these specifications and standards ensures production of high quality concrete.
- Cement is tested in the field to check for lumps, consistency, and ability to float in water.
- Laboratory tests include setting time, soundness, fineness, and strength. Setting time tests use a Vicat apparatus to check initial and final set. Soundness tests use a Le Chatelier apparatus to check for expansion. Fineness is measured by the Blaine air permeability test. Strength is measured through compressive testing of cement mortar cubes.
- Common cement types include ordinary Portland cement, rapid hardening cement, sulphate resisting cement, Portland slag cement, and Portland pozzolana cement made by intergrinding clinker with fly ash or calcined clay.
This document is a lab manual for experiments related to building materials. It provides procedures and instructions for 9 experiments:
1. Determining the normal consistency of cement.
2. Measuring the initial and final setting time of cement.
3. Testing the compressive strength of cement samples.
4. Finding the specific gravity of fine aggregate.
5. Analyzing the grain size distribution of fine aggregate using sieves.
6. Measuring the crushing value of coarse aggregate.
7. Determining the impact value of aggregate.
8. Testing the compressive strength of concrete cubes.
9. Additional aggregate testing experiments are also described.
The
This document is a lab manual for experiments related to building materials. It provides procedures and instructions for 9 experiments:
1. Determining the normal consistency of cement.
2. Measuring the initial and final setting time of cement.
3. Testing the compressive strength of cement samples.
4. Finding the specific gravity of fine aggregate.
5. Analyzing the grain size distribution of fine aggregate using sieves.
6. Measuring the crushing value of coarse aggregate.
7. Determining the impact value of aggregate.
8. Testing the compressive strength of concrete cubes.
9. Additional aggregate testing experiments are also described.
The
This document is a lab manual that outlines procedures for testing building materials. It includes 9 experiments:
1. Determining the normal consistency of cement
2. Measuring the initial and final setting time of cement
3. Testing the compressive strength of cement samples cured for 3, 7, and 28 days
4. Finding the specific gravity of a fine aggregate sample
5. Analyzing the grain size distribution of fine aggregates
6. Measuring the crushing value and impact value of aggregate samples
7. Determining the compressive strength of concrete cubes
The document provides detailed instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, including lists of required equipment and steps for taking measurements, making observations, and calculating
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Experiment no 03 setting time of cement.
1. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
EXPERIMENT NO: 03
THE DETERMINATION OF THE INITIAL AND FINAL SETTING
TIME OF THE CEMENT BY VICAT NEEDLE APPARATUS.
2. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
INTRODUCTION:
Setting time of cement: When cement is mixed with water, it hydrates and makes cement
paste. This paste can be molded into any desired shape due to its plasticity. Within this time
cement continues with reacting water and slowly cement starts losing its plasticity and set
harden. This complete cycle is called Setting time of cement.
Initial Setting time of Cement: The time at which cement starts hardens and completely loses
its plasticity is called Initial setting time of cement.
Final setting time of Cement: The time at which cement completely loses its plasticity and
became hard is a final setting time of cement.
USE OF SETTING TIME OF CEMENT:
Initial setting time of cement is important, to know when the cement is starting to lose its
plasticity. It is helpful in determining the time needed for the concreting process, i.e.
transportation, placing and compaction of concrete.
Final setting time of cement is important to know when the cement would be set. This testing
of cement is helpful to determine safe removal time of side of form (not vertical support) or
scaffolding of concrete.
SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE:
This test method is used to determine the time of setting of the hydraulic cement by VICAT
needle apparatus.
The knowledge of the setting time of the cement is always helpful in deciding the time duration
to mix, transport, place and compact the concrete effectively.
We always prefer a larger initial setting time so that we can mix, transport and place the
concrete easily. According to ASTM specifications, the initial setting time shall not be less
than 45 min but in the field we prefer an initial setting time not less than 90 min.
A smaller value of the final setting time is always preferred in order to avoid large expenditures
on the formwork. According to most of the specifications, the final setting time shall not be
greater than 10hrs and shall not be less than (90 + 1.2 x (initial setting time)) min.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT INITIAL AND FINAL SETTING TIME OF CEMENT: -
The fineness of cement, the presence of salts in sand, atmospheric conditions. For example,
cement requires a temperature of 27°c to complete Hydration, during winters the climate is low
which stops the hydration and takes a longer time to set harden.
3. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
APPARATUS
VICAT apparatus
Needle of 1mm2 cross-section and
50mm length (for initial setting time)
Plunger with 1mm smaller needle
and 5mm outer diameter (for final
setting time)
Flat trowel
Graduated cylinders & Enamel tray
Stop watch
Balance
4. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
TEST PROCEDURE
Initial Preparation
Consistency test to be done before starting the test procedure to find out the water
required to give the paste normal consistency (P).
Take 250 g of cement and prepare a neat cement paste with 0.85P of water by weight
of cement.
Gauge time is kept between 3 to 5 minutes. Start the stop watch at the instant when the
water is added to the cement.
Fill the Vicat mould, resting on a glass plate, with the cement paste gauged as above.
Fill the mould completely and smooth off the surface of the paste making it level with
the top of the mould. The cement block thus prepared is called test block.
The mould may be slightly shaken for remove the air.
Initial Setting Time of Cement
Place the mould under the rod bearing the needle. (needle for determining the initial
setting time)
Lower the needle slightly until it comes in contact with the surface of the test block
and quickly release, allowing it to penetrate the test block.
In the starting, the needle will completely penetrate the test block.
Repeat this procedure until the needle fails to penetrate the block to the 5 to 7 mm
from the bottom of the mould.
The period elapsing between the time when water is added to the cement and the
time at which the needle fails to penetrate the test block to the 5 to 7mm from the
bottom of the mould is called the initial setting time.
Final Setting Time of Cement
To determine the final setting time, the first needle is replaced by the (needle for
determining the final setting time) needle with an annular attachment.
When applying the needle gently to the surface of the mould, the needle makes an
impression thereon.
Cement called as final set while the attachment fails to make an impression on the
surface of the test block.
The period elapsing between the time when water is added to the cement and the
time at which the needle fails to make an impression on the surface of the test block
is called the final setting time.
5. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
CALCULATIONS
Initial setting time:
Time when needle fails to penetrate 5 mm to 7 mm from bottom of the mould-Time at which water is first added
to cement.
Final setting time:
Time when the needle makes an impression but the attachment fails to do so - Time at which water is first added
to cement.
OBSERVATION:
Sample brand: Holcim Cement Room temperature :28°c
Normal Consistency: 33%
Weight of cement: 250gms
Water added: 70. 5 ML
Time when water is added to cement 10:35 am
Time at initial setting 12:30 pm
Initial setting time,(min) 115 min.
Time at final setting 2:20 pm
Final setting time,(min) 226 min
RESULTS:
Initial setting time: 115 min.
Final setting time: 226 min
The results of the initial and the final setting time should be reported to the nearest five minutes.
COMMENTS:
After performing the experiment, we have concluded the results that the initial setting time of
cement is 115 min and final setting time of cement paste is 226 min. The minimum initial
setting time is 30 minutes and maximum final setting time is 600min. As the Initial and Final
setting time is coming in between the prescribed range, it means that the experiment is
performed accurately.
SIGNATURE
6. ENGINEERING MATERIALS LABORATORY ENGR.SAYED SHAJEDUL HASAN.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:
Recommended result for various types of cement to their setting time gives by standard
guidelines are as follows:
If test value is not in a rage of the recommended result, there many reasons behind it, such that
some chemical composition may have changed during production (manufacturing defect), fault
in the testing apparatus, error in testing etc. In that case, have to take care of the timing of work
with it. If the initial setting time less than this value, all the process, i.e. mixing, transporting,
placing complete within the time otherwise cement paste/concrete/mortar starts to getting set.
If the final setting time is more than this value, will have to retain scaffolding and the sides of
the form, until the cement paste/concrete/mortar is completely rigid and will have to be careful
to start the curing time.
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