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COMMON EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS IN MATERIAL TESTING Flashcards

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

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SIEVE

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<0.002

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CLAY

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0.002-0.0075

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SILT

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0.075 -0.42

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FINE SAND

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0.42-2.0

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MEDIUM SAND

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2.0-4.75

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COARSE SAND

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4.75-75

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GRAVEL

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-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

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-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

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

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LOS ANGELES ABRASION MACHINE

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-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.

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VICAT APPARATUS

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

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CONCRETE MIXER

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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.

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-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

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SLUMP TESTING SETS

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

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-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

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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.

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SLUMP BASE PLATE

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

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CONCRETE MOLDS

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

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REBOUND HAMMER

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20
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The output of the rebound hammer is referred to a

are correlated with surface hardness of concrete.

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REBOUND NUMBER

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-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

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CONCRETE TESTING EQUIPMENT

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

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Measures the workability and consistency of fresh concrete.

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SLUMP CONE

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Tests the compressive strength of concrete specimens.

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COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE

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Assesses the flexural strength of concrete beams.

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FLEXURAL TESTING MACHINE

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

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REBOUND HAMMER

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Maintains the appropriate conditions for curing concrete specimens.

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CURING TANK

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Soil Testing Equipment

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

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Used for the Standard Proctor Test to determine soil compaction.

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PROCTOR MOLDS AND HAMMER

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Determines the plasticity characteristics of soil.

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ATTERBERG LIMITS APPARATUS

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Measures the particle size distribution of fine-grained soils.

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HYDROMETER

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Evaluates the shear strength of soil.

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DIRECT SHEAR TEST APPARATUS

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Measures soil resistance and stratification.

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CONE PENETRATION TEST EQUIPMENT

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Aggregate Testing Equipment

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

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determine particle size distribution.

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SIEVE SHAKER AND SIEVE SETS

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ests the durability of aggregates by simulating wear and tear.

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LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTING MACHINE

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Determines the specific gravity and water absorption of aggregates.

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION APPARATUS

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Measures the resistance of aggregates to weathering.

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SOUNDNESS TEST EQUIPMENT

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Steel Testing Equipment

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

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

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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

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Measures the hardness of steel and other metals.

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ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTER

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Assesses the impact resistance of materials.

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CHARPY IMPACT TESTER

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Attachments for securing samples during testing.

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TENSILE TEST FIXTURES

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Asphalt Testing Equipment

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MARSHALL STABILITY TEST APPARATUS
VISCOSITY METER
FLASH POINT APPARATUS

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Determines the stability and flow of asphalt mixes.

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MARSHALL STABILITY TEST APPARATUS

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Measures the viscosity of asphalt binder.

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VISCOSITY METER

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Determines the flash point of asphalt materials.

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FLASH POINT APPARATUS

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General Testing Equipment

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CALIPERS AND MICROMETERS
BALANCE AND SCALES
ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS
MOISTURE METERS

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Measure dimensions and tolerances of materials.

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CALIPERS AND MICROMETERS

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For accurate measurement of material weights.

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BALANCE AND SCALES

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Simulate different environmental conditions for durability testing.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS

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

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MOISTURE METER

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