Constructions 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
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 (along with Watertight container & Weigh balance) and Pycnometer are used for determination of Water Absorption and Specific Gravity of Aggregates.
Brass & G.I Sieves
To carry out Sieve analysis and particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates as per IS:2386.
Vibrating Table
Used for compaction of concrete cubes, cylinders and beams.
Concrete Mixer
Pan type concrete mixer of 40 Liters capacity.
Slump Cone
Used for the determination of workability of fresh concrete.
Vee Bee Consistometer
Used for the determination of workability of fresh concrete.
Compaction Factor Apparatus
Used for the determination of workability of fresh concrete.
Vicat Apparatus
Used for determination of consistency and setting times of cement.
Le-Chatelier Flask
Used for determination of specific gravity of cement.