There are many tests which are conducted to check the quality of concrete. These tests are basically divided into two categories
1. Various Lab Test On Fresh Concrete.
Under these, we have the following tests
a) Slump Test – Workability
b) Compacting Factor
c) Vee- Bee Test

2.Various Lab Test On Hardened Concrete.

There are two kinds of tests which are done on hardened concrete. These are non destructive test and destructive tests. In non destructive test, the sample is not destroyed and this test is very useful in determining the strength of existing buildings or structures where as in destructive test a sample is made and then destroyed to find out the strength of concrete.Compression test is the example of destructive test. Here are the nondestructive tests.

a) Rebound Hammer Test

b) Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test

There are many tests which are conducted to check the quality of aggregates. Aggregates are very important component of concrete, so the quality really matters when it comes to aggregates.
Various test which are done on aggregates are listed below.
1. Sieve Analysis
2. Water Absorption
3. Aggregate Impact Value
4. Aggregate Abrasion Value
5. Aggregate Crushing Value
Just click on the names of the tests above to know the entire procedure of how we perform these tests.

Checking of materials is an essential part of civil engineering as the life of structure is dependent on the quality of material used.Following are the tests to be conducted to judge the quality of cement.

1. Fineness
2. Soundness
3. Consistency
4. Initial And Final Setting Time Of Cement

Just click on the names of the tests above to know the entire procedure of how we perform these tests.