Syllabus

1. Introduction to Concrete Technology Laboratory
2. Determination of fineness of cement
3. Determination of specific gravity of cement
4. Determination of standard consistency of cement
5. Determination of the initial setting time of cement
6. Determination of the final setting time of cement
7. Determination of the Soundness of Cement
8. Determination of Fineness Modulus of Fine Aggregates (sand).
9. Determination of the compressive strength of 1:3 cement and sand mortar

To provide in-depth practical knowledge on the properties of cement and sand.

To provide in-depth practical knowledge on the strength giving properties of cement-sand mortar.

CO1 Demonstrate properties of cement and sand.
CO2 Demonstrate strength properties of cement and sand mortar.
CO3 Manipulation of cement testing equipment.
CO4 Enhance the experimental knowledge and competences,
CO5 Acquire data investigation and problem solving expertise, teamwork and patience.

Lee, Cement Technology, Elsevier,

Lee, Cement Technology, Elsevier,

Lee, Cement Technology, Elsevier,

Lee, Cement Technology, Elsevier,