Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE3701 : Highway Engineering Laboratory { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Dr. Ujjal Chattaraj
Syllabus
Determination of aggregate crushing value. Determination of Los Angeles abrasion value of aggregates Determination of aggregate impact value Determination of penetration value of bitumen Determination of softening point value of bitumen Determination of ductility value of bitumen Determination of flash and fire point of bitumen Determination of specific gravity of bitumen Determination of fineness modulus of coarse aggregate Determination of fineness modulus of fine aggregate Determination of stripping value of aggregate Determination of bulking of sand Determination of workability of concrete by flow table Determination of flakiness index and elongation index of coarse aggregate Determination of specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate Aging of bituminous binders Marshall method of mix design Demonstration of advanced equipments for characterization of pavement materials.
Course Objectives
- To understand properties of aggregates.
- To understand properties of bitumen.
Course Outcomes
Expert strength for road construction and maintenance.
Essential Reading
- S. K. Khanna & C E G Justo, Highway Engineering, Nemchand Bros, Roorkee, 8th edition 2001 , Reprinted 2003
- S. K. Duggal, Building Materials, New Age International Pvt. Ltd.
Supplementary Reading
- P.G. Lavin, Asphalt Pavements, Taylor and Francis, Latest Edition
- D. S. Arora, Text book of Engineering materials, Kalyani publication