List of Material Testing Equipment

Beatrex June A. Lademora BSCE-3 Experiment No.
List of Material Testing Equipment
0.5 cu.ft. Measure
Description:
It is a cylindrical container with a
diameter of 12 inches and a height of
6 inches. It is made of plastic or
metal.
Function:
Used to measure dry materials such
as sand, gravel, and cement in
construction projects.
Slump Cone
Description:
A truncated cone with a height of 300
mm (12 in) and a bottom diameter of
200 mm (8 in). The concrete is
poured into the cone and then
allowed to slump.
Function:
Used to measure the workability of
fresh concrete by measuring the
distance that the concrete slumps
after being poured into the cone
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Beatrex June A. Lademora BSCE-3 Experiment No. 1
Wire Mesh Basket
Description:
A container made of woven wire. It is
typically made of metal, such as steel
or stainless steel, but can also be
made of plastic.
Function:
Are used to store, transport, support,
protect, filter, and drain materials in
construction.
Container
Description:
Are large, reusable buckets that are
typically made of steel and are
available in a variety of sizes.
Function:
Are used to store and transport
materials in construction.
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Graduated Cylinder
Description:
A tall, narrow cylinder with
graduations on the side that indicate
the volume of liquid inside.
Function:
Used to measure the volume of liquid
materials, such as water, concrete,
and paint.
Vicat Needle Apparatus
Description:
Consists of a needle that is inserted
into the cement paste or mortar and
the depth of penetration is measured.
Function:
Used to determine the workability of
cement pastes and mortars in
construction.
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Triple Beam Balance
Description:
A type of balance that uses three
beams to measure mass.
Function:
Used to measure the mass of small
objects in construction.
Concrete Beam Mold
Description:
A hollow container used to cast
concrete beams and is typically made
of wood, metal, or plastic.
Function:
Used to give concrete beams their
desired shape and size.
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Concrete Cylindrical Mold
Description:
A form used to create cylindrical
concrete specimens.
Function:
Used to test the strength and
durability of concrete.
Digital Weighing Scale
Description:
A device that uses electronic sensors
to measure weight.
Function:
Used to measure the weight of
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Concrete Rebound Hammer
Description:
A non-destructive testing (NDT) tool
that is used to assess the quality of
concrete.
Function:
Used to determine the compressive
strength of concrete by measuring the
rebound of a spring-loaded plunger.
Scoop
Description:
Has a curved or angled blade that is
used to scoop up materials.
Function:
Used to move concrete, sand, and
other materials in construction.
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Mixing Dish
Description:
Has a flat bottom and sloping sides
that allow the materials to be mixed
easily.
Function:
Used to mix concrete, mortar, and
Trowel
Description:
Has a flat blade with a handle.
Function:
Used to apply mortar, concrete, grout,
and other materials in construction.
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Tamping Rods
Description:
Has a long, cylindrical shaft with a
rounded end.
Function:
Used to compact concrete, soil, and
Spatula
Description:
A flat, flexible blade with a handle,
used to spread, smooth, or mix
materials
Function:
Used to apply, spread, and smooth
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Pan
Description:
Has a flat bottom and sloping sides
that allow the materials to be easily
poured or scooped.
Function:
Used to hold and transport materials
in construction.
Meter Stick
Description:
Marked with evenly spaced lines that
indicate the length in centimeters or
millimeters.
Function:
Used to measure the dimensions of
materials and objects in construction.
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Spade
Description:
A hand tool with a flat, broad blade
and a long handle
Function:
Used to dig, turn, and move soil,
sand, and other materials in
construction.
Set of Sieves
Description:
Typically consists of a frame with a
wire mesh of a specific size. The
frames are stacked on top of each
other, and the material to be
separated is placed on the top sieve.
Function:
Used to determine the particle size
distribution of aggregates in
construction materials.
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L.A. Abrasion Test Machine
Description:
Consists of a rotating drum that is
filled with aggregate and steel balls.
Function:
Used to measure the amount of
material that is lost from an aggregate
sample when it is subjected to
abrasion in a rotating drum.
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Universal Testing Machine
Description:
Consists of a frame, a load cell, and a
crosshead. The load cell measures
the force applied to the test
specimen, and the crosshead moves
the test specimen at a controlled rate.
Function:
Used to determine the mechanical
properties of materials, such as
strength, stiffness, and toughness.
Oven
Description:
A laboratory device that is typically
consists of a chamber that is heated
by a thermostatically controlled
heater.
Function:
Used to dry materials at a controlled
temperature.
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ROLE OF CE 3203 IN YOUR EDUCATION
Construction Materials and Testing is an important part of the civil
engineering curriculum. The knowledge learned from this course is essential for
civil engineers to design and construct safe and durable structures. The course
covers a wide range of topics, including the properties of common construction
materials such as concrete, testing methods for construction materials, and the
standards and regulations for construction materials.
As aspiring civil engineers, students must take this course to ensure that the
buildings they build in the future are safe and durable. Construction Materials and
Testing can help them identify potential defects that could lead to structural
failure. It can also help them ensure that the materials and procedures they will
use in the future will comply with regulations. Additionally, this course can help
the students understand how the properties and behaviors of materials affect the
design of structures, so that they can optimize their efficiency and cost-
effectiveness.
By understanding the properties and behavior of construction materials, and
by knowing how to test them, civil engineers can ensure that the structures they
design and construct are safe, durable, and reliable.
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TESTING LABORATORY FLOOR PLAN
REMARKS/COMMENTS
The objective of this experiment was to familiarize students with the material
testing laboratory and the equipment they would be using. The instructor
presented the different equipment and shared basic knowledge on how each of
them works. During the writing of this report, students gained a deeper
understanding of how each of the equipment listed was used. Students were also
tasked to sketch the testing laboratory room so that they could familiarize
themselves with the location of the main equipment.
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Beatrex June A. Lademora BSCE-3 Experiment No.

List of Material Testing Equipment

0.5 cu.ft. Measure

It is a cylindrical container with a

diameter of 12 inches and a height of

6 inches. It is made of plastic or

Used to measure dry materials such

as sand, gravel, and cement in

A truncated cone with a height of 300

mm (12 in) and a bottom diameter of

200 mm (8 in). The concrete is

poured into the cone and then

Used to measure the workability of

fresh concrete by measuring the

distance that the concrete slumps

after being poured into the cone

Wire Mesh Basket

A container made of woven wire. It is

typically made of metal, such as steel

or stainless steel, but can also be

Are used to store, transport, support,

protect, filter, and drain materials in

Are large, reusable buckets that are

typically made of steel and are

available in a variety of sizes.

Are used to store and transport

A tall, narrow cylinder with

graduations on the side that indicate

the volume of liquid inside.

Used to measure the volume of liquid

materials, such as water, concrete,

Vicat Needle Apparatus

Consists of a needle that is inserted

into the cement paste or mortar and

the depth of penetration is measured.

Used to determine the workability of

cement pastes and mortars in

Triple Beam Balance

A type of balance that uses three

beams to measure mass.

Used to measure the mass of small

Concrete Beam Mold

A hollow container used to cast

concrete beams and is typically made

of wood, metal, or plastic.

Used to give concrete beams their

desired shape and size.

Concrete Cylindrical Mold

A form used to create cylindrical

Used to test the strength and

Digital Weighing Scale

A device that uses electronic sensors

Used to measure the weight of

Concrete Rebound Hammer

A non-destructive testing (NDT) tool

that is used to assess the quality of

Used to determine the compressive

strength of concrete by measuring the

rebound of a spring-loaded plunger.

Has a curved or angled blade that is

used to scoop up materials.

Used to move concrete, sand, and

other materials in construction.