Structural Engineering Lab IIT Hyderabad
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Construction Materials Lab

Testing facilities for cement, concrete, aggregates, and other construction materials.

Construction Materials Lab

The Construction Material Testing Lab contains equipment and facilities for testing construction materials like cement, concrete, steel, aggregate, bricks, etc., as per relevant standards.

Facilities

CONTROLS 2000 kN Automatic Compression Testing Machine

CONTROLS 2000 kN Automatic Compression Testing Machine

Automatic Compression testing machine is used for testing of specimens with maximum load capacity of 2000kN. This Multipurpose compression tester has been designed for various applications in which a limited maximum load is requested, together with a large testing space such as, for instance, compressive strength on lightweight concrete and soil-cement specimens using, if necessary, the suitable accessory. It is also ideal for testing high strength cement specimens and refractory.

Wire Basket and Pycnometer

Wire Basket and Pycnometer

Wire Basket (along with Watertight container & Weigh balance) and Pycnometer are used for determination of Water Absorption and Specific Gravity of Aggregates.

Brass & G.I Sieves

Brass & G.I Sieves

To carry out Sieve analysis and particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates as per IS:2386.

Vibrating Table

Vibrating Table

Used for compaction of concrete cubes, cylinders and beams.

Slump Cone

Slump Cone

Used for the determination of workability of fresh concrete.

Vicat Apparatus

Vicat Apparatus

Used for determination of consistency and setting times of cement.