COMMON EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS IN MATERIAL TESTING

Question 1

-An instrument with a mesh or perforated bottom used to separate coarse from fine materials of a loose matter.

Answer 1

SIEVE

Question 2

<0.002

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CLAY

Question 3

0.002-0.0075

Answer 3

SILT

Question 4

0.075 -0.42

Answer 4

FINE SAND

Question 5

0.42-2.0

Answer 5

MEDIUM SAND

Question 6

2.0-4.75

Answer 6

COARSE SAND

Question 7

4.75-75

Answer 7

GRAVEL

Question 8

-used for separation and size determination of particles. A particle by passing them through a series of chambers with mesh filters and agitating the sample to obtain complete separation.

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SIEVE SHAKER

Question 9

-is a measure of the strength of subgrade soil and highway subbase and subgrade via a penetration test.

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CBR (CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO) TEST MACHINE

Question 10

Tests for resistance to abrasion in crashed rock, slag, crushed and uncrushed gravel

Answer 10

LOS ANGELES ABRASION MACHINE

Question 11

-A device for determining the normal consistency and time of setting of Portland cements that consists of a rod weighing 300 grams, having a needle in each end, and supported in a frame with a graduated scale to measure the distance to which the needle penetrates the cement.

Answer 11

VICAT APPARATUS

Question 12

-a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete.

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CONCRETE MIXER

Question 13

Types of Mixers.

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Batch Mixers.
Drum Mixers.
Pan-Type Mixers.
Tilting Drum Mixers.
Non-Tilting Drum Mixers.
Reversing Drum Mixers.
Continuous Mixers.

Question 14

-used to find the water-cement ratio in mixes. By measuring the difference between the mold height and the height of the specimen, researchers can evaluate the concrete consistency.

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CONCRETE SLUMP

Question 15

SLUMP TESTING SETS

Answer 15

Tape Measures
Tamping Rod
Slump Test Bases
Slump Cone Filling Funnel
Slump Cones
Sample Scoop
Scrub Brushes

Question 16

-Cone shaped mold that can be made of steel or plastic and should measure 8” (203mm) dia. At base, 4’ (102mm) dia. at top and 12” (305mm) high.

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STANDARD SLUMP CONE

Question 17

The slump cone will sit on the base during the test, and it should include bolt-on clamps to hold the cone steady during testing.

Answer 17

SLUMP BASE PLATE

Question 18

-Used to form specimens for testing compressive strength or serve as sample containers for set-time testing.

Answer 18

CONCRETE MOLDS

Question 19

a non-destructive testing apparatus, whereby the rebound of the spring driven mass is measured after its impact with concrete surface.

Answer 19

REBOUND HAMMER

Question 20

The output of the rebound hammer is referred to a

are correlated with surface hardness of concrete.

Answer 20

REBOUND NUMBER

Question 21

-known as a universal tester, materials testing machine or materials test frame, is used to test the tensile strength and compressive strength of materials.

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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

Question 22

CONCRETE TESTING EQUIPMENT

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SLUMP CONE
COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE
FLEXURAL TESTING MACHINE
REBOUND HAMMER
CURING TANK

Question 23

Measures the workability and consistency of fresh concrete.

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SLUMP CONE

Question 24

Tests the compressive strength of concrete specimens.

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COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE

Question 25

Assesses the flexural strength of concrete beams.

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FLEXURAL TESTING MACHINE

Question 26

Provides a non-destructive method to estimate the surface hardness of concrete.

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REBOUND HAMMER

Question 27

Maintains the appropriate conditions for curing concrete specimens.

Answer 27

CURING TANK

Question 28

Soil Testing Equipment

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PROCTOR MOLDS AND HAMMER ATTERBERG LIMITS APPARATUS HYDROMETER DIRECT SHEAR TEST APPARATUS CONE PENETRATION TEST EQUIPMENT

Question 29

Used for the Standard Proctor Test to determine soil compaction.

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PROCTOR MOLDS AND HAMMER

Question 30

Determines the plasticity characteristics of soil.

Answer 30

ATTERBERG LIMITS APPARATUS

Question 31

Measures the particle size distribution of fine-grained soils.

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HYDROMETER

Question 32

Evaluates the shear strength of soil.

Answer 32

DIRECT SHEAR TEST APPARATUS

Question 33

Measures soil resistance and stratification.

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CONE PENETRATION TEST EQUIPMENT

Question 34

Aggregate Testing Equipment

Answer 34

SIEVE SHAKER AND SIEVE SETS LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTING MACHINE SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION APPARATUS SOUNDNESS TEST EQUIPMENT

Question 35

determine particle size distribution.

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SIEVE SHAKER AND SIEVE SETS

Question 36

ests the durability of aggregates by simulating wear and tear.

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LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTING MACHINE

Question 37

Determines the specific gravity and water absorption of aggregates.

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION APPARATUS

Question 38

Measures the resistance of aggregates to weathering.

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SOUNDNESS TEST EQUIPMENT

Question 39

Steel Testing Equipment

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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTER CHARPY IMPACT TESTER TENSILE TEST FIXTURES

Question 40

Tests the tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation of steel samples.

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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

Question 41

Measures the hardness of steel and other metals.

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ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTER

Question 42

Assesses the impact resistance of materials.

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CHARPY IMPACT TESTER

Question 43

Attachments for securing samples during testing.

Answer 43

TENSILE TEST FIXTURES

Question 44

Asphalt Testing Equipment

Answer 44

MARSHALL STABILITY TEST APPARATUS VISCOSITY METER FLASH POINT APPARATUS

Question 45

Determines the stability and flow of asphalt mixes.

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MARSHALL STABILITY TEST APPARATUS

Question 46

Measures the viscosity of asphalt binder.

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VISCOSITY METER

Question 47

Determines the flash point of asphalt materials.

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FLASH POINT APPARATUS

Question 48

General Testing Equipment

Answer 48

CALIPERS AND MICROMETERS BALANCE AND SCALES ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS MOISTURE METERS

Question 49

Measure dimensions and tolerances of materials.

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CALIPERS AND MICROMETERS

Question 50

For accurate measurement of material weights.

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BALANCE AND SCALES

Question 51

Simulate different environmental conditions for durability testing.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS

Question 52

Measure the moisture content of materials, especially in soil and wood.

Answer 52

MOISTURE METER