Tests on Mortar
The following tests are conducted on the prepared mortars to ensure their quality: 1. Crushing Test 2. Tensile Strength Test […]
Tests on Limestones
The following practical tests are made on limestones to determine their suitability: (i) Physical tests (ii) Heat test (iii) Chemical
Terms Used in Direct Method of Levelling
The following terms are used in direct method of levelling: (i) Plane of Collimation: It is the reduced level of
Tension Members
The nominal tensile strength, Tn, of an axial loaded tension member is the smallest of three limit states: (1) yielding
Test method with electrolyte solution representative of actual service DIBt test
Various failures of prestressed concrete structures caused by hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking at the beginning of the 1980s led to
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Terminology
1. Focus: The point on the fault where slip starts is the focus. It is also known as hypocentre [Ref.
Terrazzo
A Venetian marble mosaic, with portland cement matrix, terrazzo is composed of two parts marble chips to one part portland cement.
Tension Splices
Design rules for tension splices are substantially the same as those for hanger connections. In buildings, splices should develop the
Test methods for identifying aggregate reactivity
The first step in assessing the potential of an aggregate for AAR expansion and cracking is the performance of a
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