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The document outlines two experiments from a Concrete Lab Manual: the fineness test of cement by sieve analysis and the soundness test of cement using Le-chatlier’s method. The fineness test aims to determine the mean size of cement grains, while the soundness test assesses the expansion of cement due to unsoundness caused by manufacturing constituents. Both experiments include detailed procedures, apparatus required, and observation formats for recording results.

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Exp - 4&5

The document outlines two experiments from a Concrete Lab Manual: the fineness test of cement by sieve analysis and the soundness test of cement using Le-chatlier’s method. The fineness test aims to determine the mean size of cement grains, while the soundness test assesses the expansion of cement due to unsoundness caused by manufacturing constituents. Both experiments include detailed procedures, apparatus required, and observation formats for recording results.

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Concrete Lab Manual

FINENESS TEST OF CEMENT BY SIEVE ANALYSIS

Exp. No.: 4

AIM: To determine the fineness of the cement of the given sample by sieve analysis.

APPARATUS:
 IS: 90μ test sieve
 bottom pan
 weighing balance,
 brush

REFERENCE CODE: IS 4031 (PART1): 1988, IS460 (PART1): 1985

THEORY: The degree of fineness of cement is a measure of the mean size of the
grains. The finer cement has quicker action with water and gains early strength without
change in the ultimate strength. Finer cement is susceptible to shrinkage and cracking.

PROCEDURE:
1. Accurately weigh 100 gms of cement sample and place it over the test sieve. Gently
breakdown the air set lumps if any with fingers.
2. Hold the sieve with pan in both hands and sieve with gentle wrist motion, in circular
and vertical motion for a period of 10 to 15 minutes without any spilling of cement.
3. Place the cover on the sieve and remove the pan. Now tap the other side of the sieve
with the handle of brush and clean the outer side of the sieve.
4. Empty the pan and fix it below the sieve and continue sieving as mentioned in the
steps 2 and 3. Totally sieve for 15 minutes and weigh the residue (Left over the sieve).

OBSERVATIONS:
1. Weight of cement taken =...................................
2. Weight of cement retained after sieving =................................
3. Type of cement =.............................
4. Brand of cement=.....................................
5. Room temperature=............................

Weight of sample left on the sieve


Percentage weight of Residue =
Total weight of sample

RESULT: Fineness of the given sample is=……………………………………%

Dept. of Civil Engg., SJCE, Mysuru Page 8


Concrete Lab Manual

SOUNDNESS OF CEMENT

Exp. No.: 6

AIM: To determine the soundness of the given sample of cement by: Le-chatlier’s
Method.

APPARATUS:
 Le-chatlier’s apparatus
 Weighing Balance
 Water bath
 Measuring cylinder

REFERENCE CODE:
 IS : 4031 ( Pat 3 ) – 1988 methods of physical test of hydraulic cement
 Part-3 determination of soundness

THEORY:
Once of the most important properties of cement is its soundness. Unsoundness in
cement is caused by expansion of some of the constituents like free lime produced in
the manufacturing process of cement. Another possible case of unsoundness is the
presence of too high a magnesia content in the cement and presence of excess of lime
than that could be combined with acidic oxide at kiln.

PROCEDURE:
1. Prepare a cement paste formed by gauging cement with 0.78 times water rag to give
a paste of standard consistency. The gauging time should not be less than 3 minutes
nor greater than 5 min.
2. On the inner surface of mould. Place the mould on glass sheet & fill it with cement
paste taking care to keep the edges of the mould gently together cover the mould
with another piece of glass sheet & place a small weight on this Covering glass
sheet & immediately sulnnerage the whole assembly in water at a temp of 27 oc
& keep it for 24 hrs.
3. Take out the assembly from water after 24 hrs measure the distance flow the
indicator points & record its.
4. Submerge the mould again in water in 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Remove the mould from the water. Allow it to cool & measure the distance the
indicator points & record it. The difference b/w two measurements represent the
same expansion of cement.
6. The sample should be tested & average of the results should be reported.

Dept. of Civil Engg., SJCE, Mysuru Page 13


Concrete Lab Manual

OBSERVATION:
Type of Cement Tested
Initial Length Of The Specimen L1
Final Length Of The Specimen L2
Expansion Of The Specimen (L1- L2 )

Fig.: Soundness Testing Apparatus

RESULT: Soundness of cement =…………………………………………..

Dept. of Civil Engg., SJCE, Mysuru Page 14

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