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    Name: Casimero Glenn V.

    Gerona Date: January 25, 2024


    Instructor: ENGR. Eugene Galinzoga Section: CE2-3-B23

    Construction Materials and Testing

    Construction Materials and Testing involves the essential examination of all


    structural materials used in the construction of a project. These tests are needed to
    ensure that certain products can withstand certain conditions and comply with
    increasingly complex national and international building standards and regulations.

    Construction Materials and Testing is essential when you undertake a project for
    building a new structure or amending & improvising an existing structure. This type
    of testing service helps you determine the quality, safety, efficacy, and endurance of
    the materials used for the project.

    The services involved in a comprehensive CMT process greatly depend on the project,
    the land, and the scope of services. Various agencies, such as DOT, ACI, and the EPA,
    offer certification for specific CMT knowledge.

    Types of Construction Material Testing:

    On-site Testing:

    - On-site or field testing takes place on the site. This type of testing includes factors
    that can be evaluated through visual inspection and/or non-destructive techniques
    such as air, moisture content, and more.

    Roadways, airports, utility projects, and building developments typically involve


    CMT processes carried out by certified professionals. In the field, construction
    materials testing can involve:

     Soils
     Concrete/Asphalt
     Steel
     Masonry
     Timber

    Laboratory Testing:

    - In instances where field testing is exploratory or indeterminate, samples of materials


    are taken and sent to a construction material testing lab for test and review. Also,
    when the need for further study of materials is indicated in Field Testing, Lab Testing
    is the next step in the comprehensive CMT regime. PH testing of soils, testing
    compression rate of any concrete, etc., come under this kind of testing.
    Common lab-tested construction materials include:

     Soil – Modified/Standard Proctor, Bearing Ratios, Classification Tests, Swell


    Testing, Compressive Strength Testing, pH Testing, Chloride/Sulfide Testing,
    Hydraulic Conductivity, Consolidation, Permeability Testing, Shear Testing,
    and more.
     Asphalt – Mix Evaluation, Stability, Flow, Bulk Specific Gravity, Gradation,
    Density (Marshall), and more.
     Masonry/Concrete – Flexural Strength Testing, Compression Strength
    Testing, Unit Weight, Tensile Testing, Absorption, Efflorescence Testing, Mix
    Design, Structural Masonry Testing, and more.

    The Different Types of Construction Materials that need Testing:

    1. Testing of Rocks:

    Rocks are the most common materials used in construction. Some foundations
    are even made with rocks. Thus, the stones used in construction must meet the
    required quality standards. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic are the
    three types of rocks found. A civil engineer would perform various tests to
    understand what type a particular rock is, and check its electrical resistivity – a
    crucial factor in countering electric shocks. Testing of rocks also includes
    durability and slaking tests to ensure the rocks won’t disintegrate when
    exposed to moisture.

    2. Testing of Bricks:

    Bricks are known as load-bearing materials that support your construction. The
    bricks utilized in construction need to be hard and durable because poor quality
    bricks will disintegrate a structure within a couple of years or even months. To
    ensure low-quality bricks aren’t used in construction, a civil engineer needs to
    send the sample to a construction materials laboratory. This will help determine
    whether or not the bricks are durable enough to withstand natural calamities.

    3. Testing of Soil:

    Soil testing in civil engineering revolves around the in-depth analysis of the
    soil to check if it has a dry or moist base. Depending on the result, the
    engineer can decide whether to continue or stop the construction. Without soil
    testing, the foundation can sink or entirely deteriorate, leading to the collapse
    of the entire structure. Thus, the initial soil investigation reports must meet the
    subsurface soil examination done in the laboratory.

    4. Testing of Cement:

    Cement plays a significant role in construction, as it is one of the many materials


    used in large quantities. A couple of tests are carried out in a laboratory to ensure
    that the cement is good enough to support the constructed structure. The grain
    size of the cement is evaluated individually through a fineness test, post which
    other methods are used to ensure the cement is high-quality. Once the cement is
    marked durable, a consistency test is performed to check how much water is
    required to make it into a paste. These tests save your time, money, and effort.

    5. Testing of Concrete:

    Modern structures cannot be constructed without the use of concrete. There are
    multiple concrete tests that a civil engineer would perform to ascertain the quality
    of the concrete and determine if it is ideal for use. A slump test is carried out to
    check if the concrete complies with the mix design. Another comprehensive test
    is done to check the overall strength of the concrete, which gives a clear picture
    of possible cracks. Later, the durability of the concrete is examined by the water
    permeability test.

    6. Testing of Aggregates:

    Aggregates are used for pavement construction. The load transfer capability of
    pavements is influenced by aggregates to an extent, due to which it is essential to
    test them thoroughly before application. They are tested for strength, toughness,
    hardness, water absorption, and shape. This can be done through tests such as:

    a) Abrasion test for hardness


    b) Impact test to evaluate the resistance to impact
    c) The soundness test – to study the resistance of aggregates to weathering
    actions – is done by conducting accelerated weathering test cycles.

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