Compressive strength of standard cement mortar cubes

1. Weighing of the sample

• Click on trays containing sand to measure 3 part of sand sample.

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• Click on tray containing cement to measure 1 part of cement sample.

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2. Transferring the sample

• Click on the tray containing sand and cement samples to transfer the material into the tub.

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3. Measuring the water

• Click on the empty beaker to put it on the weighing balance.

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• Click on tare button to tare the weighing balance.

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• Click on the measuring cylinder and enter appropriate value of the amount of water to be added.

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4. Mixing the water

• Click on the beaker to add water to the cement-sand sample and mix it.

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5. Pouring the mortar into the moulds

• Click on the trowel to pour the mortar in the cube.

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6. Compacting the mortar

• Click on the rammer to compact the mortar mix in the mould.

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7. Pouring the mortar into the moulds

• Again, click on the trowel to pour the mortar in the cube mould.

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8. Compacting the mortar

• Click on the rammer to compact it and obtain a smooth finish.

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9. Opening the mould

• Click on the mould to open it and remove the cube

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10. Writing the experiment date on the cubes

• Select the date of test to write it on the cubes.

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11. Submerging the cubes into water tank

• Click on the cubes one by one to submerge them into the water tank.

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• Click on the first 3 moulds to take out them after 3 days.

12. Wiping the cubes

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• Click on the cloth to wipe them using the cloth.

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13. Testing the compression strength

• Click on the cubes to place them on the compression testing machine.

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• Click on the start button to apply the load and note the maximum load value.

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• Click on the remaining three mould to take out them from the tank after after 7 days.

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• Similarly, click on the remaining moulds to place them on the machine.

• Again click on the start button to apply the load and note the maximum load value.