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Testing of Construction Materials [Kõva köide]

(Engineering Delight Academy, Salem, India), (BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India)
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  • ISBN-10: 0367644959
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 450 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, kaal: 960 g, 53 Tables, black and white; 49 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 18-Dec-2020
  • Kirjastus: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 0367644959
  • ISBN-13: 9780367644956
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This book provides an understanding of peer-reviewed international construction materials and their testing methods in a simplified manner at a high technical level. It focuses on specific construction materials, such as cement, concrete, bricks, lime, paints, steel and so forth, distributed in ten different chapters. Using real-time quality control as the underlying determinant, the book material exclusively follows Indian, American, European, German and South African standards. Relevant modern sophisticated material testing techniques, like scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) and X-Ray diffraction (XRD), are also described. Aimed at undergraduate, senior undergraduate and early career professionals in civil engineering and construction engineering, this book











Gives a clear background of material testing and its importance





Includes step-by-step procedures for easy understanding of and for performing the tests





Covers Indian, ASTM, South African, DIN German and European Standards





Includes basic and advanced techniques for chemical admixtures





Each chapter concludes with practice questions, including 400+ solved questions and 50+ test procedures in total
Preface xxvii
Authors Biographies xxix
List of Symbols
xxx
List of Abbreviations
xxxiii
Chapter 1 Cement
1(84)
1.1 Introduction
1(1)
1.2 Cement production
1(2)
1.2.1 Blending Process of Raw Materials
1(1)
1.2.2 Preheating Process
2(1)
1.2.3 Burning in a Rotary Kiln
2(1)
1.2.4 Grinding Using a Ball Mill
3(1)
1.2.5 Storage and Packing
3(1)
1.3 Supplementary Cementitious Materials
3(5)
1.3.1 Need of Pozzolans
3(1)
1.3.2 Pozzolans and Pozzolanic Reaction
3(1)
1.3.3 Pozzolanic Activity Index
4(1)
1.3.4 Pozzolanic Material
4(1)
1.3.5 Chemical Composition of Cement and SCMs
5(1)
1.3.6 Advantages of Pozzolanic Reaction
6(1)
1.3.7 Salient Features of Pozzolanic Materials
6(1)
1.3.7.1 Fly Ash
6(1)
1.3.7.2 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
7(1)
1.3.7.3 Silica Fume
7(1)
1.3.7.4 Meta-kaolin
8(1)
1.4 Hydration of cement
8(3)
1.4.1 Through Solution Hydration
8(1)
1.4.2 Solid-State Hydration
8(3)
1.5 Testing of cement
11(1)
1.5.1 Fineness
11(1)
1.5.2 Consistency
11(1)
1.5.3 Soundness
12(1)
1.5.4 Compressive Strength
12(1)
1.6 Testing procedures
12(24)
1.6.1 Consistency of Cement
12(1)
Test summary
12(1)
Apparatus Required
12(1)
Procedure
12(2)
Report
14(1)
Student Remark
14(1)
Instructor Remark
14(1)
1.6.2 Initial and Final Setting Time
15(1)
Test Summary
15(1)
Use and Significance
15(1)
Apparatus Required
15(1)
Procedure
15(2)
Report
17(1)
Student Remark
17(1)
Instructor Remark
18(1)
1.6.3 Soundness
18(1)
Test Summary
18(1)
Use and Significance
18(1)
Required Apparatus
18(1)
Notes
18(1)
Procedure
18(2)
Report
20(1)
Student Remark
20(1)
Instructor Remark
20(1)
1.6.4 Compressive Strength
20(1)
Test Summary
20(1)
Use and Significance
20(1)
Required Apparatus
21(1)
Notes
21(1)
Caution
21(1)
Procedure
21(1)
Report
22(1)
Student Remark
23(1)
Instructor Remark
23(1)
1.6.5 Blaine's Air Permeability Test
23(1)
Test Summary
23(1)
Use and Significance
23(1)
Required Apparatus
23(1)
Caution
23(1)
Procedure
23(3)
Report
26(1)
Student Remark
26(1)
Instructor Remark
27(1)
1.6.6 Strength Activity Index Test for Pozzolanic Material
27(1)
Test Summary
27(1)
Use and Significance
27(1)
Required Apparatus
28(1)
Procedure
28(1)
Flow Table Experiment
28(2)
Observations and Calculations
30(1)
Report
30(1)
Student Remark
31(1)
Instructor Remark
31(1)
1.6.7 Lime Reactivity of Pozzolanic Material
32(1)
Test Summary
32(1)
Use and Significance
32(1)
Required Apparatus
32(1)
Procedure
32(3)
Observations and Calculations
35(1)
Report
35(1)
Student Remark
35(1)
Instructor Remark
36(1)
1.7 Practice questions and answers from competitive exams
36(49)
References
83(2)
Chapter 2 Chemical Admixtures
85(22)
2.1 Introduction
85(1)
2.2 Water-reducing agents
85(1)
2.2.1 Mechanism
86(1)
2.2.2 Compatibility Criteria
86(1)
2.3 Set regulators
86(1)
2.4 Air-entraining agents
86(1)
2.5 Special admixtures
87(1)
2.5.1 Viscosity-Modifying Admixtures (VMAs)
87(1)
2.5.2 Shrinkage-Reducing Admixtures
87(1)
2.5.3 Corrosion Inhibitors
87(1)
2.6 Testing procedures
87(16)
2.6.1 Determination of Ash Content
87(1)
Test Summary
88(1)
Use and Significance
88(1)
Required Apparatus
88(1)
Procedure
88(1)
Observations and Calculations
88(1)
Report
89(1)
Student Remark
89(1)
Instructor Remark
89(1)
2.6.2 Determination of Dry Material Content or Solid
Content
89(1)
Test Summary
89(1)
Use and Significance
89(1)
Required Apparatus
90(1)
Procedure
90(1)
Observations and Calculations
90(1)
Report
91(1)
Student Remark
91(1)
Instructor Remark
91(1)
2.6.3 Determination of Chloride Content (Volumetric Method)
91(1)
Test Summary
91(1)
Use and Significance
91(1)
Required Apparatus and Reagents
92(1)
Preparation and Standardisation
92(1)
Procedure
92(1)
Observations and Calculations
92(1)
Report
93(1)
Student Remark
93(1)
Instructor Remark
93(1)
2.6.4 Determination of PCE Charges by Acid-Base Titration
93(1)
Test Summary
93(1)
Apparatus Required
94(1)
Procedure
94(1)
Observations and Calculations
94(1)
Report
95(1)
Student Remark
95(1)
Instructor Remark
95(1)
2.6.5 Determination of Optimum Dosage of Superplasticisers by Marsh Cone Test
95(1)
Use and Significance
95(1)
Limitations
95(1)
Required Apparatus
96(1)
Precautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
96(1)
Procedure
96(1)
Observations and Calculations
97(1)
Report
98(1)
Student Remark
98(1)
Instructor Remark
98(1)
2.6.6 Determination of Optimised Dosage of Superplasticiser by Mini-Slump Test
98(1)
Use and Significance
98(1)
Limitations
98(1)
Required Apparatus
99(1)
Precautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
99(1)
Procedure
99(1)
Observations and Calculations
100(1)
Report
100(1)
Student Remark
100(1)
Instructor Remark
100(1)
2.6.7 Determination of Optimised Dosage of Viscosity-Modifying Admixtures
101(1)
Use and Significance
101(1)
Limitation
101(1)
Required Apparatus
101(1)
Note
102(1)
Procedure
102(1)
Observations and Calculations
102(1)
Report
103(1)
Student Remark
103(1)
Instructor Remark
103(1)
2.7 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
103(4)
References
106(1)
Chapter 3 Aggregates
107(52)
3.1 Introduction
107(1)
3.2 Classification based on geological origin
107(1)
3.3 Classification based on the size
108(1)
3.4 Classification based on the shape
109(1)
3.5 Classification based on mineralogical composition
110(1)
3.6 Testing of aggregates
110(3)
3.6.1 Sieve Analysis or Gradation Test
111(1)
3.6.2 Fineness Modulus (FM)
111(1)
3.6.3 Flakiness Index
111(1)
3.6.4 Elongation Index
112(1)
3.6.5 Methylene Blue Test
112(1)
3.6.6 Los Angeles Test
112(1)
3.6.7 Impact Value Test
112(1)
3.6.8 Aggregate Soundness
112(1)
3.7 Testing procedures
113(34)
3.7.1 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
113(1)
Test Summary
113(1)
Use and Significance
113(1)
Required Apparatus
113(1)
Sampling
113(1)
Procedure
114(1)
Observations and Calculations
115(1)
Report
115(1)
Student Remark
116(1)
Instructor Remark
116(1)
3.7.2 Sieve Analysis for the Determination of Particles Finer Than 75 μm by Washing
116(1)
Test Summary
116(1)
Use and Significance
116(1)
Required Apparatus
116(1)
Sampling
116(1)
Procedure
117(1)
Report
118(1)
Student Remark
118(1)
Instructor Remark
118(1)
3.7.3 Flakiness Index
118(1)
Test Summary
118(1)
Use and Significance
118(1)
Required Apparatus
118(1)
Procedure
119(1)
Observations and Calculations
119(1)
Report
120(1)
Student Remark
120(1)
Instructor Remark
120(1)
3.7.4 Elongation Index
121(1)
Test Summary
121(1)
Use and Significance
121(1)
Required Apparatus
121(1)
Procedure
121(1)
Observations and Calculations
121(2)
Report
123(1)
Student Remark
123(1)
Instructor Remark
123(1)
3.7.5 Aggregate Crushing Value
123(1)
Test Summary
123(1)
Use and Significance
123(1)
Required Apparatus
123(1)
Procedure
124(1)
Observations and Calculations
125(1)
Report
125(1)
Specifications and Limits
125(1)
Student Remark
126(1)
Instructor Remark
126(1)
3.7.6 Aggregate Impact Value
126(1)
Test Summary
126(1)
Use and Significance
126(1)
Required Apparatus
126(1)
Test Sample Preparation
127(1)
Procedure
128(1)
Observations and Calculations
129(1)
Report
129(1)
Specifications and Limits
129(1)
Student Remark
129(1)
Instructor Remark
129(1)
3.7.7 Aggregate Abrasion Value (Los Angeles Test)
129(1)
Test Summary
129(1)
Use and Significance
130(1)
Required Apparatus
130(1)
Test Sample Preparation
130(1)
Procedure
130(2)
Observations and Calculations
132(1)
Report
132(1)
Specifications and Limits
132(1)
Student Remark
133(1)
Instructor Remark
133(1)
3.7.8 Stripping Value of Aggregates
133(1)
Test Summary
133(1)
Use and Significance
133(1)
Required Apparatus
133(1)
Sampling and Testing Procedure
134(1)
Observations and Calculations
134(1)
Report
134(1)
Student Remark
135(1)
Instructor Remark
135(1)
3.7.9 Relative Density and Absorption of Fine Aggregates
135(1)
Test Summary
135(1)
Use and Significance
135(1)
Required Apparatus
135(1)
Test Specimen Preparation
136(1)
Procedure
137(1)
Notation for Calculation
137(1)
Observations and Calculations
138(1)
Report
138(1)
Student Remark
138(1)
Instructor Remark
139(1)
3.7.10 Relative Density and Absorption of Coarse Aggregates
139(1)
Test Summary
139(1)
Use and Significance
139(1)
Required Apparatus
139(1)
Test Specimen Preparation
139(1)
Procedure
140(1)
Notation for Calculation
140(1)
Observations and Calculations
141(1)
Report
142(1)
Student Remark
142(1)
Instructor Remark
142(1)
3.7.11 Bulking of Fine Aggregates
142(1)
Test Summary
142(1)
Use and Significance
142(1)
Required Apparatus
143(1)
Procedure
143(1)
Observations and Calculations
143(1)
Report
144(1)
Student Remark
144(1)
Instructor Remark
144(1)
3.7.12 Bulk Density and Voids in Aggregates
144(1)
Test Summary
144(1)
Use and Significance
144(1)
Required Apparatus
144(1)
Procedure
145(1)
Observations and Calculations
145(1)
Report
146(1)
Student Remark
146(1)
Instructor Remark
147(1)
3.8 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
147(12)
References
157(2)
Chapter 4 Concrete
159(114)
4.1 Fresh properties of concrete
159(1)
4.1.1 Workability
159(1)
4.1.2 Workability Tests
159(1)
4.1.2.1 Slump Test
159(1)
4.1.2.2 Vee-Bee Test
160(1)
4.1.2.3 Compaction Factor Test
160(1)
4.1.2.4 Flow Test
160(1)
4.2 Hardened properties of concrete
160(1)
4.2.1 Compressive Strength Test (IS: 516)
161(1)
4.2.2 Tensile Strength Test (IS: 5816)
161(1)
4.2.3 Flexural Strength
161(1)
4.3 Durability of concrete
161(1)
4.3.1 Corrosion of Steel in Reinforced Concrete
161(1)
4.3.2 Sulphate Attack
162(1)
4.3.3 Alkali Aggregate Reaction
162(1)
4.3.4 Freezing and Thawing Damage
162(1)
4.3.5 Carbonation
162(1)
4.4 Special concretes
162(2)
4.5 Testing procedures
164(52)
4.5.1 Determination of Density of Fresh Concrete
164(1)
Test Summary
164(1)
Use and Significance
164(1)
Limitations
164(1)
Required Apparatus
164(1)
Procedure
165(1)
Observation and Calculations
166(1)
Report
166(1)
Student Remark
166(1)
Instructor Remark
167(1)
4.5.2 Determination of Setting Time of Concrete by Penetration Resistance
167(1)
Test Summary
167(1)
Use and Significance
167(1)
Required Apparatus
167(1)
Preparation of Test Specimen
168(1)
Procedure
168(1)
Observations and Calculations
169(1)
Report
170(1)
Student Remark
170(1)
Instructor Remark
170(1)
4.5.3 Slump Cone Test
170(1)
Test Summary
170(1)
Use and Significance
170(1)
Required Apparatus
170(1)
Cautions to be Observed before Performing the Test
171(1)
Procedure
171(1)
Observations and Calculations
172(1)
Report
172(1)
Student Remark
172(1)
Instructor Remark
172(1)
4.5.4 Compaction Factor Test
172(1)
Test Summary
172(1)
Use and Significance
173(1)
Required Apparatus
173(1)
Precautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
173(1)
Procedure
173(2)
Observations and Calculations
175(1)
Report
175(1)
Student Remark
175(1)
Instructor Remark
175(1)
4.5.5 Vee-Bee Consistency Test
175(1)
Use and Significance
175(1)
Required Apparatus
176(1)
Precautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
176(1)
Procedure
176(1)
Observations and Calculations
176(1)
Report
176(1)
Specification
176(1)
Student Remark
177(1)
Instructor Remark
177(1)
4.5.6 U-Box Test
177(1)
Use and Significance
177(1)
Required Apparatus
177(1)
Precautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
178(1)
Procedure
178(1)
Observations and Calculations
179(1)
Report
179(1)
Student Remark
179(1)
Instructor Remark
179(1)
4.5.7 J-Ring Test
179(1)
Use and Significance
179(1)
Required Apparatus
179(1)
Caution
180(1)
Procedure
180(1)
Observations and Calculations
181(1)
Report
181(1)
Student Remark
181(1)
Instructor Remark
181(1)
4.5.8 V-Funnel Test
182(1)
Use and Significance
182(1)
Required Apparatus
182(1)
Caution
182(1)
Procedure
182(2)
Observations and Calculations
184(1)
Report
184(1)
Student Remark
184(1)
Instructor Remark
184(1)
4.5.9 Compressive Strength
184(1)
Use and Significance
184(1)
Required Apparatus
185(1)
Notes
185(1)
Cautions
185(1)
Procedure
185(1)
Observations and Calculations
186(1)
Report
187(1)
Student Remark
187(1)
Instructor Remark
187(1)
4.5.10 Split Cylinder Test
187(1)
Test Summary
187(1)
Use and Significance
187(1)
Required Apparatus
188(1)
Caution
188(1)
Procedure
188(1)
Observations and Calculations
189(1)
Report
189(1)
Student Remark
189(1)
Instructor Remark
189(1)
4.5.11 Oxygen Permeability Test
189(1)
Use and Significance
190(1)
Required Apparatus
190(1)
Specimen Preparation
190(1)
Caution
191(1)
Procedure
191(2)
Observations and Calculations
193(1)
Report
194(1)
Student Remark
194(1)
Instructor Remark
194(1)
4.5.12 Sorptivity Test
194(1)
Use and Significance
194(1)
Required Apparatus
195(1)
Materials and Reagents
195(1)
Test Specimen
195(1)
Caution
196(1)
Conditioning of Specimens
196(1)
Procedure
196(2)
Observations and Calculations
198(3)
Report
201(1)
Student Remark
201(1)
Instructor Remark
201(1)
4.5.13 Water Penetration Test
201(1)
Use and Significance
202(1)
Required Apparatus
202(1)
Procedure
202(1)
Report
203(1)
Student Remark
203(1)
Instructor Remark
204(1)
4.5.14 Standard Test for Electrical Indication of Concrete's Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration (Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT))
204(1)
Test Summary
204(1)
Use and Significance
204(1)
Caution
204(1)
Required Apparatus
205(1)
Reagents, Materials and Test Cell
205(1)
Test Specimen Preparation and Conditioning
206(1)
Procedure
207(2)
Observations and Calculations
209(1)
Report
210(1)
Student Remark
210(1)
Instructor Remark
210(1)
4.5.15 Chloride Migration Coefficient from Non-steady-state Migration Experiments (Rapid Chloride Migration Test (RCMT))
210(1)
Test Summary
211(1)
Required Apparatus and Reagents
211(1)
Reagents
211(1)
Test Specimen Preparation and Conditioning
212(1)
Procedure
212(3)
Observations and Calculations
215(1)
Report
216(1)
Student Remark
216(1)
Instructor Remark
216(1)
4.6 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
216(57)
References
272(1)
Chapter 5 Bricks
273(44)
5.1 Introduction
273(1)
5.2 Chemical composition and their relevance
273(1)
5.3 Bricks: Manufacturing process
273(1)
5.3.1 Intermittent Kilns
273(1)
5.3.2 Continuous Kilns
273(1)
5.4 Classification of bricks
274(1)
5.5 Brick masonry
274(1)
5.6 Closers and bats
275(1)
5.7 Testing procedures
276(10)
5.7.1 Field Test
276(1)
5.7.2 Laboratory Test
276(1)
5.7.3 Field Test to Assess the Quality of Bricks
277(1)
Test Summary
277(1)
Summary
277(1)
5.7.4 Compressive Strength of Bricks
277(1)
Test Summary
277(1)
Use and Significance
278(1)
Required Apparatus
278(1)
Sampling
278(1)
Testing
278(1)
Observations and Calculations
279(1)
Report
279(1)
Student Remark
280(1)
Instructor Remark
280(1)
5.7.5 Water Absorption in Bricks
280(1)
Test Summary
280(1)
Use and Significance
280(1)
Required Apparatus
280(1)
Sampling
280(1)
Testing
281(1)
Observations and Calculations
281(1)
Report
281(1)
Student Remark
282(1)
Instructor Remark
282(1)
5.7.6 Efflorescence in Bricks
282(1)
Test Summary
282(1)
Use and Significance
282(1)
Required Apparatus
283(1)
Sampling
283(1)
Testing
283(1)
Observations and Calculations
283(1)
Report
284(1)
Student Remark
284(1)
Instructor Remark
284(1)
5.7.7 Warpage in Bricks
284(1)
Test Summary
284(1)
Use and Significance
284(1)
Required Apparatus
284(1)
Sampling
285(1)
Testing
285(1)
Report
285(1)
Student Remark
285(1)
Instructor Remark
285(1)
5.8 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
286(31)
References
315(2)
Chapter 6 Lime
317(18)
6.1 Introduction
317(1)
6.2 Process of manufacturing
317(1)
6.2.1 Impurities in lime
317(1)
6.2.2 Classification of lime
318(1)
6.3 Testing of lime
318(1)
6.3.1 Lab tests
318(1)
6.3.2 Precautions in storage and handling lime
319(1)
6.4 Testing procedures
319(6)
6.4.1 Lime reactivity
319(1)
Test Summary
319(1)
Use and Significance
319(1)
Required Apparatus
319(1)
Procedure
320(2)
Result
322(1)
Student Remark
322(1)
Instructor remark
322(1)
6.4.2 Soundness test
322(1)
Test Summary
322(1)
Use and Significance
323(1)
Required Apparatus
323(1)
Procedure
323(1)
Observations and Calculations
324(1)
Result
324(1)
Student Remark
324(1)
Instructor remark
324(1)
6.5 Practice questions and answers from competitive exams
325(10)
References
333(2)
Chapter 7 Bitumen
335(24)
7.1 Introduction
335(1)
7.2 Chemical composition of bitumen
335(1)
7.3 Structure of bitumen
335(1)
7.4 Classification of bitumen based on structure
335(1)
7.5 Factors influencing properties of bitumen
335(1)
7.6 Modified bitumen
336(1)
7.6.1 Crumbed Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB)
336(1)
7.6.2 Blown Bitumen
336(1)
7.6.3 Cutback Bitumen
336(1)
7.6.4 Bitumen Emulsion
337(1)
7.7 Pavement Binders
337(2)
7.7.1 Distress in Bituminous Pavements
338(1)
7.8 Physical properties, chemical properties and grading of bitumen
339(1)
7.9 Testing procedures
340(13)
7.9.1 Softening Point of Bitumen
340(1)
Test Summary
340(1)
Use and Significance
341(1)
Required Apparatus
341(1)
Sampling
341(1)
Testing
341(3)
Report
344(1)
Student Remark
344(1)
Instructor Remark
345(1)
7.9.2 Flash and Fire Point of Bitumen
345(1)
Test Summary
345(1)
Use and Significance
345(1)
Required Apparatus
345(1)
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Apparatus
346(1)
Cleveland Open Cup Apparatus
347(1)
Report
348(1)
Student Remark
348(1)
Instructor Remark
348(1)
7.9.3 Penetration Value of Bitumen
348(1)
Test Summary
349(1)
Use and Significance
349(1)
Required Apparatus
349(1)
Sampling
349(1)
Testing
349(1)
Report
350(1)
Student Remark
350(1)
Instructor Remark
351(1)
7.9.4 Ductility Test of Bitumen
351(1)
Test Summary
351(1)
Use and Significance
351(1)
Required Apparatus
351(1)
Sampling
351(1)
Testing
352(1)
Report
352(1)
Student Remark
353(1)
Instructor Remark
353(1)
7.10 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
353(6)
References
357(2)
Chapter 8 Timber
359(34)
8.1 Introduction
359(1)
8.2 Classification of trees
359(1)
8.3 Macrostructure of timber
359(1)
8.4 Timber testing
359(1)
8.4.1 Defects in Timber
360(1)
8.5 Processing of timber
360(1)
8.6 Testing procedures
361(8)
8.6.1 Compression Failure of the Timber Block
361(1)
Test Summary
362(1)
Use and Significance
362(1)
Required Apparatus
362(1)
Sampling
362(1)
Testing
362(2)
Calculation
364(1)
Report
364(1)
Student Remark
364(1)
Instructor Remark
365(1)
8.6.2 Tensile Failure of Timber Block (Parallel to Grains)
365(1)
Test Summary
365(1)
Use and Significance
365(1)
Required Apparatus
365(1)
Sampling
365(1)
Testing
365(1)
Calculation
366(1)
Report
367(1)
Student Remark
367(1)
Instructor Remark
367(1)
8.6.3 Tensile Failure of Timber Block
367(1)
Test summary
367(1)
Use and Significance
367(1)
Required Apparatus
367(1)
Sampling
368(1)
Testing
368(1)
Calculation
368(1)
Report
369(1)
Student Remark
369(1)
Instructor Remark
369(1)
8.7 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
369(24)
References
392(1)
Chapter 9 Paints and Varnishes
393(12)
9.1 Introduction
393(1)
9.2 Testing procedures
393(7)
9.2.1 Paint and Varnishes - Pull-off Test for Adhesion
393(1)
Test Summary
393(1)
Use and Significance
393(1)
Required Apparatus
393(1)
Pre-treatment and Coating
394(1)
Procedure
394(1)
Observations and Calculations
395(1)
Report
395(1)
Student Remark
396(1)
Instructor Remark
396(1)
9.2.2 Paint and Varnishes -- Determination of the Degree of Settling of Paint
396(1)
Test Summary
396(1)
Use and Significance
396(1)
Required Apparatus
396(1)
Procedure
396(1)
Report
397(1)
Student Remark
397(1)
Instructor Remark
398(1)
9.2.3 Paint and Varnishes -- Measurement of Yield Stress of Paints, Inks and Related Liquid Materials
398(1)
Test Summary
398(1)
Use and Significance
398(1)
Required Apparatus
398(1)
Procedure
398(1)
Report
399(1)
Student Remark
399(1)
Instructor Remark
400(1)
9.3 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
400(5)
References
404(1)
Chapter 10 Steel
405(14)
10.1 Introduction
405(1)
10.2 Testing procedures
405(10)
10.2.1 Tensile Strength of Steel
405(1)
Test Summary
405(1)
Use and Significance
405(1)
Required Apparatus
405(1)
Testing
405(1)
Report
406(1)
Student Remark
406(1)
Instructor Remark
407(1)
10.2.2 Bend and Re-bend Test for Steel
407(1)
Test Summary
407(1)
Use and Significance
407(1)
Required Apparatus
407(1)
Sampling
407(1)
Testing
408(1)
Report
409(1)
Student Remark
409(1)
Instructor Remark
409(1)
10.2.3 Corrosion Testing of Steel Rebar
409(1)
Use and Significance
409(1)
Limitations
409(1)
Required Apparatus
410(1)
Cautions to Be Observed before Performing the Test
411(1)
Procedure
411(2)
Representation of Data and Interpretation of Results
413(1)
Report
414(1)
Student Remark
414(1)
Instructor Remark
414(1)
10.3 Practice Questions and Answers from Competitive Exams
415(4)
References
416(3)
Chapter 11 Sophisticated Analytical Techniques for Investigation of Building Materials
419(28)
11.1 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
419(9)
11.1.1 Introduction
419(1)
11.1.2 Apparatus Required and Their Usage
420(1)
11.1.3 Working Principle
421(1)
Backscattered Electrons (BSE)
422(1)
Secondary Electrons (SE)
422(1)
11.1.4 Steps Involved in Sample Preparation Specific to Cement-Based Materials
422(2)
11.1.5 Experimentation and Interpretation of Obtained Results
424(1)
Elastic Scattering and Inelastic Scattering
425(1)
Backscattered Electron Image or Compositional Contrast or Z-Contrast
425(1)
Secondary Electron Image or Topographical Contrast
426(2)
11.2 Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA)
428(7)
11.2.1 Introduction
428(1)
11.2.2 Factors That Influence TGA
429(1)
Rate of Heating
429(1)
Rate of Gas Purging
430(1)
Weight of the Sample
430(1)
11.2.3 Methods Involved in Pre-treating the Sample for TGA and Their Details Specific to Cement-Based Materials
430(1)
11.2.4 Typically Observed TGA Data for Cementitious Materials
431(1)
11.2.5 Experimentation and Interpretation of Obtained Results
431(4)
11.3 X-ray diffraction technique (XRD)
435(6)
11.3.1 Introduction
435(2)
11.3.2 Working Principle
437(1)
11.3.3 Apparatus Required and Their Usage
437(1)
11.3.4 Steps Involved in Sample Preparation Specific to Cement-Based Materials
438(2)
11.3.5 Experimentation and Interpretation of Obtained Results
440(1)
Analysis of the X-Ray Pattern: Search-Match Procedure
440(1)
Caution to be Observed while Interpreting the Data from XRD
440(1)
11.4 Practice Questions and Answers
441(6)
References
445(2)
Index 447
Bahurudeen A is a Faculty in Civil Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani) Hyderabad Campus, India. He completed his PhD in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). He served as Senior Scientific Officer at IIT Madras. His research focus involves scientific understanding on properties of construction materials. He published 6 patents, 30 refereed journals and 27 international conference papers on evaluation of construction materials. Moreover, he is a Primary Developer for "Outcome-based course content for "Construction materials and Technology" course, which is an MHRD sponsored national pedagogy project. He completed several real-time consultancy projects and actively involved in many educational bodies.

PVP Moorthi is the Technical Head of Engineering Delight Academy, Salem, India. He has completed his Master in Infrastructure Engineering and Management from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, (BITS Pilani), Rajasthan. He had published several research articles in reputed journals and conferences. His areas of exposure include construction materials, rheology of cementitious materials and non-destructive testing.