Technological properties are those qualities which give information regarding the suitability of metals for various technological operations or processes. Such properties are highly desirable in shaping, forming and fabrication of materials. The following technological properties will be discussed: 1. Machinability 2. Weldability 3. Castability 4. Formability 5. Malleability. 1. Machinability: It is defined as the ease with which a given [...]
By thermal properties of material, we mean those properties or characteristics of materials which are the functions of temperature or heat. We are here concerned with the thermal behaviour of solids i.e., the response of solid material to thermal change, i.e., increase or decrease of heat or temperature. Thermal properties of engineering materials comprise the following: 1. Specific heat. 2. [...]
The factors have been found to influence the test results to a great extent are: 1. Effect of Size and Shape of Specimen 2. Effect of Conditions of Casting 3. Effect of Moisture Content of Specimen 4. Effect of Temperature of Specimen at Test 5. Effect of Bearing Conditions 6. Effect of Rate of Loading. Factor # 1. Effect of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Workability of Fresh Concrete 2. Factors Affecting the Workability of Fresh Concrete 3. Measuring the Workability 4. Effect 5. Segregation 6. Bleeding. Introduction to Workability of Fresh Concrete: The strength of concrete of a given proportion is affected very much by the degree of its compaction. Therefore it is desirable [...]
Usually the tests that can be adopted to determine the workability of concrete are: 1. Slump Test 2. K. Slump Test 3. Kelly Ball Test 4. Compacting Factor Test 5. Flow Test. 1. Slump Test: This test is used extensively at the site of Work all over the world. Actually this test does not measure the workability of concrete but [...]
Generally the factors that affect the strength of concrete are: 1. Age of Concrete 2. Coarse Aggregate 3. Richness of the Mix 4. Curing of Concrete 5. Temperature of Concrete. Factor # 1. Age of Concrete: The relation between the water/cement ratio and strength of concrete applies to one type of cement at one age only. Different types of cements [...]
In this article we will discuss about the relation between compressive and tensile strength of concrete. The theoretical compressive strength of concrete is eight times larger than its tensile strength. This implies a fixed relation between the compressive and tensile strength of concrete. In fact there is a close relation but not a direct proportionality. The ratio of tensile to [...]
In this article we will discuss about the behaviour of concrete when compressive stress varies. When the compressive stress alternates between zero and a certain fraction of short term static strength the behaviour of concrete is very significant. As the stress increases from zero to a certain value of about 20 MPa, the strain also increases. On decreasing the load [...]
The strength can be defined as the ability to resist force. With-regard to concrete for structural purposes it can be defined as the unit force required to cause rupture. Strength is a good index of most of the other properties of practical importance. In general stronger concretes are stiffer, more water tight and more resistant to weathering etc. Nature of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Modulus of Elasticity 2. Determination of Modulus of Elasticity 3. Measurement of Strains in Concrete 4. Types of Young Elastic Modulus 5. Relation with Strength 6. Factors Affecting 7. Uses. In the theory of reinforced concrete, it is assumed that concrete is elastic, isotropic and homogeneous and obeys Hooke's law. [...]