There are the various types of test cement . In which we check the quality of cement on the site
Tests On Cement At Construction Site .
The following are the quality tests a cement at construction site
• Color Test
• Presence Of lumps
• Adulteration Test
• Temperature Test
• Float Test
• Strength Test
• Setting Test
• Date of packing
Color Test
The Color of cement should be uniform . It should be grey color with a light greenish shade.
Adulteration Test
The Cement should feel smooth .when touch or rubber in between fingers. If cement feel rough its mean in cement present sand and this cement is not good for construction purpose.
Temperature Test Of Cement
If hand is inserted in a bag of cement .Then cement should be feel cool and not warm . this type cement is good.
Float Test
If a small quality of cement is put in a backet with water then cement some particles should be float for some time before it shink.
Strength Test of Cement
A block of cement 25mm x 25mm and long 200mm is prepared and the block is immersed in water for 7 days . after 7 days dry sample and apply 34 kg load on the block . If block don't show sign of failure then this cement is good for construction purpose.
Setting Test of Cement
When small quantity of cement is put in the backet with water then a think paste is made on a piece of glass plate .It is kept under 24 hours and it should set and not crack.
Date of package
The strength of cement is reduce with time . so should be check manufacturing date of the cement . Generally the cement should be used before 90 days from the date of manufacturing.
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Tests On Cement At Construction Site To Check Quality Of Cement
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