Syllabus

List of Experiments

1 Determination of the aggregate crushing value of coarse aggregate.
2 Determination of the aggregate impact value of coarse aggregate.
3 Los Angeles Abrasion Test
4 To study the Brinell Hardness testing machine and the Brinell hardness test.
5 Determination of OMC and MDD by Proctor compaction test
6 Permeability of soil by the constant head method
7 To determine the California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) value of a given soil sample.
8 Rebound hammer test(NDT)
9 Atterberg Limits

To be aware and understand the different physical and mechanical properties of rocks, soils and aggregate materials

To identify correctly the methods and standards of testing for different geo-mechanical properties based on requirement of the problem.

To be able to independently perform laboratory testing for determining various geo-mechanical properties of materials.

CO 1. Understand the principles and procedures of mechanical property testing of aggregates and construction materials,
CO 2. Apply laboratory techniques to determine soil compaction and permeability characteristics for geotechnical engineering applications.
CO 3. Analyze the strength and bearing capacity of soil to assess their suitability for construction.
CO 4. Evaluate the quality and structural integrity of construction materials through non-destructive testing methods
CO 5. Design effective material testing strategies and interpret experimental results to make informed decisions for infrastructure development and geotechnical applica-tions.

Nagaratnam Sivakugan, A. Arulrajah, Myint Win Bo, Laboratory Testing of Soils, Rocks and Aggregates, J. Ross Publishing

ISRM, ISRM Standard Methods for testing, ISRM Turkish National Group

PDH PRO, Lab Testing for Soils and Rock, U.S. Department of Transportation , https://www.pdh-pro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GE-02-105.pdf