In Las Vegas they have a test for swell potential using a consolidometer ring and remolding -4 material to 90% of a known density at optimum moisture into the ring. Its dried back and place between 2 porouse stones and then inundated with water and kept saturated untill measurable swelling or...
I'm inquiring if there is someone who knows what affect gypsum has to laboratory testing. For example if i run a proctor with significant gypsum content. What would be the effect to my test results if I dry back my moistures in high heat versus low heat.
I was told I needed a Screw Arm for my loading apparatus but I read Both AAshto and ASTM Methods but I cant find anything on either that say its required. I can't find anything that remotely says a screw arm was needed... Does anyone have any idea where in these methods it says we need a screw arm?
I have my concrete cylinders curing in a cure tank. Now we're out growing it and my company is looking at constructing a cure room. I find bits and pieces as far as parts to cool and temrecording ect. But there is no site anywhere that tells you how to make one. I know there is several ways but...
