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Rebar Tensile & Bend Test (ISO 15630 / ASTM A615): Method & Apparatus
Reinforcing steel tensile and bend test (ISO 15630-1 / ASTM A615): yield, tensile strength, elongation, bend/rebend and acceptance.
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Vicat Test — Setting Time of Cement (EN 196-3): Method & Apparatus
The Vicat test to EN 196-3: standard consistency, initial and final setting time and soundness of cement paste.
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Cement Compressive Strength Test (EN 196-1): Method & Apparatus
Cement mortar strength to EN 196-1: prism casting, flexural and compression testing, loading rates and strength-class acceptance.
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Proctor Compaction Test (ASTM D698 / D1557): Method & Apparatus
Standard and Modified Proctor compaction (ASTM D698 / D1557): apparatus, procedure and how to find maximum dry density and optimum moisture content.
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CBR Test (ASTM D1883 / BS 1377-4): Method, Apparatus & Values
The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test to ASTM D1883 / BS 1377-4: apparatus, procedure, calculation and typical subgrade values.
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Bitumen Penetration Test (ASTM D5): Method, Apparatus & Grades
The bitumen penetration test to ASTM D5: apparatus, standard conditions, penetration grades and interpretation of bitumen hardness.
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