The Construction Management (CM) program at HCCC has established a state-of-the-art lab facility to train students in both theoretical and practical aspects of construction.
Soil and concrete are integral to the training process. It is crucial for students to understand the essential characteristics of these materials through laboratory testing. Material testing enables students to assess and quantify whether a specific material or treatment is suitable for a particular application.
The lab emphasizes the practical application of construction materials to ensure compliance with standard codes and practices.
This test determines the workability and consistency of a concrete mix. The right
consistency is vital for a project’s success: overly wet concrete can crack, while
overly dry concrete is difficult to handle. The slump test assesses the fluidity of
the mix, with higher slump ratings indicating more workable mixes.
Equipment Required: Slump cone, base plate, trowels, measuring tape.
Air voids in concrete provide reservoirs for freezing water, preventing damage. This
test measures entrained air produced during the mixing process when air-entraining
admixtures are used.
Equipment Required: Air meter, mallet, scoops, funnels, brushes, trowels.
This test distinguishes soil types (e.g., clay vs. silt) by determining water content
at key transition states.
Equipment Required: Liquid limit machine, grooving tools, plastic limit set, mortar and pestle.
Widely used in geotechnical engineering, this test evaluates soil and rock behavior
under axial load and confining pressure.
Equipment Required: Triaxial testing apparatus, load frame, dial gauge, triaxial cell, pressure system.
Combines EDM (distance) and angle measurement; digital and precise
Uses satellite signals for determining exact positions on Earth
Rugged handheld device that records and manages field data; connects with instruments
It is a versatile tool in a surveying lab, aiding in
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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