Syllabus

Each laboratory period will start with a short presentation of details including handouts relevant to the testing.

Laboratory Testing (Ref: ASTM Test Methods)

• AGGREGATE TESTS:

  1. Sieve Analysis of Fine Aggregate

  2. Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate

  3. Maximum Dry Density of Aggregate Blend

  4. Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

  5. Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

• TEST ON COVENTIONAL AND HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE:

  1. Slump Test and Air Content Test

  2. Concrete Mix for 7, 14 and 28 Days

  3. Unit Weight of Concrete

  4. 7-Days Compression Test

  5. 14-Days Compression Test

  6. 28-Days Compression Test

  7. Elastic Modulus (E) and Poisson's Ratio (v) at 28 Days

  8. Split-Cylinder Test

  9. Flexure Test

• TEST ON STEEL AND WOOD:

  1. Tension Test for Mild Steel

  2. Torsion Test for Mild Steel

  3. Bending Test for Wooden Beam

  4. Compression Test for Wood

VIDEO SHOW

1. Aggregate Tests (ACI and PCA)

2. Tests on Concrete (ACI and PCA)

IMPORTANT

If you do not already have/use e-mail, besides the fact that some may characterize you as "prehistoric," it is required for this class to use it regularly. Before January 22, 1997, send an e-mail to frantzis@u.arizona.edu .This way I will have your e-mail address so we can communicate electronically. If there is interest in class, we can create a WWW based communication network, or, better yet, we can create an intranet(that could easily expand to all CE student).

You should be student member of ASCE National and ASCE Local. You can then contact (e.g. call and 800 number or connect to the WWW site) ASCE and see what they have to offer relevant to this class, i.e. video tapes, computer programs, ... This way you will get experience in contacting your professional society. Don't forget to ask about the ASCE resume databank and if it is by now electronic. You write (optional) a small (1 page or less) report on your "adventure" and you may get some extra credit (to be discussed in class.)

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Last update May 7, 1997 - Web page created by Cac Minh Dao