Civil Lab Index

1. Tests on Cement

1.1 Fineness

1.2 Consistency

1.3 Initial and final setting time

1.4 Soundness

2. Tests on Aggregates

2.1 Sieve analysis

2.2 Water absorption

2.3 Aggregate abrasion value

2.4 Aggregate impact value

2.5 Aggregate crushing value

3. Tests on Fresh Concrete

3.1 Workability

3.1.1 Slump

3.1.2 Compacting factor

3.1.3 Vee-Bee

4. Tests on Hardened Concrete

4.1 Non-destructive tests

4.1.1 Rebound hammer

4.1.2 Ultrasonic pulse velocity

4.2 Compression test

5. Tests on Soil

5.1 Water content

5.1.1 Oven drying method

5.1.2 Calcium carbide method

5.2 Particle size distribution

5.3 Liquid limit

5.4 Plastic limit

5.5 Free swell index

5.6 Specific gravity

5.7 Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content

5.8 In-situ dry density

5.8.1 Core cutter method

5.8.2 Sand replacement method

7. Tests on Bitumen

7.1 Bitumen content

7.2 Specific gravity

7.3 Marshall stability

7.4 Penetration

7.5 Flash point and fire point

7.6 Softening point

7.7 Ductility