SK Saxena PMP (PMI)

Compaction Factor Test for Concrete Workability. 58

The compacting factor test process has an element of external force in it, compared to the slump test. This test…

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Sampling of fresh concrete – 57

Fresh concrete is required to assess the workability of concrete and such concrete should be sampled out of manufactured concrete…

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Characteristics of Coarse aggregates -Unit Weight, Water Absorption and Specific Gravity 56

IS 2386 2016 Part 3 Method of test for Aggregates for Concrete- Part- III Specific Gravity, Density, Voids Absorption and…

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Mechanical Properties of Coarse Aggregates for Concrete – Crushing Value and Impact value 55

The ‘aggregate crushing value’ gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to crushing under a gradually applied…

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Rock Bolt / Anchor (Elements) in situ Pull Out Test 54

The rock anchors are of various types and are manufactured by different agencies. The anchor pull-out test is done to…

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Test for Aggregates for Concrete – Aggregate Soundness Test -53

The soundness test determines an aggregate’s resistance to disintegration by weathering and freeze-thaw cycles.

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Test for Abrasion of Coarse Aggregates Using Los Angeles Machine 52

In Los Angeles test for finding abrasion value of the aggregates, the aggregates and abrasive charge are placed together in…

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Elongation Index Test for Coarse Aggregates for Concrete 51

The elongation index of an aggregate is the percentage by weight of particles whose greatest dimension ( length) is greater…

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Flakiness Index Test for Coarse Aggregates for Concrete 50

IS: - 2386 (Part - I) 2016 Method of test for aggregates for Concrete – Particle Size and Shape (Coarse…

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Fineness Modulus Test for Fine Aggregates for Concrete 49

Fineness Modulus of sand is a number which represents the mean size of the particles in sand. It is calculated…

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