A MICRO PROJECT REPORT

ON

Field Test on Cement

For Suman Ramesh Tulsiani Charitable Trust
Submitted By

1 Atharva Balu Shinde

2 Mayur Mohan Dalvi
3 Shekhar Kisan Takave
4 Vikrant Chandrakant Dadas
5 Omkar Ganesh Walunjkar
6 Somnath Rambhau Rane

SUMAN RAMESH TULSIANI TECHNICAL CAMPUS

FACAULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of CIVIL Engineering

MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION,

MUMBAI

[2021-2022]
 Field Test On Cement

1. Date of Manufacturing: As the strength of cement reduces

with age, the date of manufacturing of cement bags should
be checked.

2. Cement Color: The color of cement should be uniform. It

should be typical cement color i.e. gray color with a light
greenish shade.

3. Whether Hard Lumps are Formed: Cement should be

free from hard lumps. Such lumps are formed by the
absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
4. Temperature Inside Cement Bag: If the hand is plunged
into a bag of cement, it should be cool inside the cement
bag. If hydration reaction takes place inside the bag, it will
become warm.
5. Smoothness Test: When cement is touched or rubbed in
between fingers, it should give a smooth feeling. If it felt
rough, it indicates adulteration with sand.
6. Water Sinking Test: If a small quantity of cement is
thrown into the water, it should float some time before
finally sinking.

7. The smell of Cement Paste: A thin paste of cement with

water should feel sticky between the fingers. If the cement
contains too much-pounded clay and silt as an adulterant,
the paste will give an earthy smell.

8.
9. Glass Plate Test: A thick paste of cement with water is
made on a piece of a glass plate and it is kept under water
for 24 hours. It should set and not crack.

10. Block Test: A 25mm × 25mm × 200mm (1”×1”×8”)

block of cement with water is made. The block is then
immersed in water for three days. After removing, it is
supported 150mm apart and a weight of 15kg uniformly
placed over it. If it shows no sign of failure the cement is
good.