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Stones || Quality tests on stones ||Types and procedures

28 May 2021 Sreepriya R Architectural Finishes, Stones

Stones are the form of rocks from the earth’s crust. They find their application in the construction of residential and public buildings, dams, harbours, face-work of structures, road metal, and railway ballast. Besides stones possess good strength and durability.

Impact test – Determination of aggregate Impact value

30 March 2021 Sreepriya R Aggregate, Building Materials

Impact test on aggregate is determines the ability of an aggregate to withstand sudden loads. Aggregates are the significant factor that contributes adequate strength to concrete. Therefore it is important to obtain the right quality aggregate for construction. Aggregates are often subjected to impact due to the movement of vehicles on road. Hence it should possess good impact resistance or else it results in disintegration and breaking into pieces.