ENCE 2311 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB MIDTERM REVIEW SPRING 20

ENCE 2311 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB MIDTERM REVIEW SPRING 2018 1. Give the procedure to perform a \"slump\" test on fresh 2. What is a UHTM? What instrument did we use in class to 3. Explain the 0.2% Strain Method. Why did we use that method concrete verify the UHTM? Why did we verify the UHTM? to determine the yield strength of our steel and aluminum specimens?

Solution

SLUMP TEST

Aim:

            Slump test is used to determine the workability of fresh concrete.

Theory:

            The purpose of a slump test is to determine the consistency or texture of fresh concrete and to check its uniformity. Uniformity or consistency of concrete is important to a successful concrete project.

Apparatus:

Procedure: