THE 9 MAIN TESTS FOR MATERIALS (Concrete, Soils, Asphalt)

 THE 9 MAIN TESTS FOR MATERIALS (Concrete, Soils, Asphalt) 

1. CONCRETE TESTS 

Strength vs Time: Concrete strength increases with curing time (7 days to 28 days). 

Strength vsWater/Cement Ratio: Strength decreases with higher water/cement ratio. 

Slump vs Time:Measures workability and slump loss over time. 

2. SOIL TESTS 

Proctor Test: Determinesoptimum moisture content (OMC) and maximum dry density. 

California Bearing Ratio (CBR):Measures load-bearing capacity of soil for pavement design.  

Atterberg Limits: Defines soilplasticity characteristics (LL = Liquid Limit, PI = Plasticity Index).

 3. ASPHALT TESTS -

MarshallStability Test: Determines stability and flow of asphalt mix at different bitumen contents. 

Flow Test:

Measures deformation under load. 

Voids Analysis: Shows void percentage variation with asphaltcontent. 

LEGEND: 

Concrete: Strength vs Time, Strength vs W/C ratio, 

Slump vs Time - Soil: DryDensity, Bearing Capacity, Liquid Limit 

Asphalt: Marshall Mix Design, Stability vs Asphalt Content

APPLICATIONS: 

Concrete: Quality control in structural works 

Soil: Earthwork, embankment, andpavement subgrade evaluation 

Asphalt: Road pavement mix design and durability analysis

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