List of Experiments / Activities
- Experiments (Minimum 10 to be Performed):
- 1Determination of Crushing & Impact Value of Aggregates
- 2Determination of Density and specific gravity of Aggregates
- 3Flakiness and Elongation Index of Aggregates
- 4Los Angeles Abrasion Test
- 5Penetration and viscosity grade Test on Bitumen
- 6Marshall Mix Design for Bituminous Concrete (BC) as per IRC:111-2009
- 7Job Mix Formula (JMF) for Wet Mix Macadam (WMM)
- 8Mix Design for Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) and Derivation of JMF
- 9California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test (Lab and Field)
- 10Traffic Volume Study Using Manual and Automated Counters
- 11Traffic Speed Study Using Radar Speed Gun
Course Objectives
- To provide hands-on experience with standard testing procedures for highway materials.
- To develop practical skills in conducting traffic studies and analyzing data.
- To understand the application of Job Mix Formula (JMF) and mix design in pavement construction.
- To evaluate material performance through laboratory tests as per IRC guidelines.
- To apply laboratory findings for real-world highway engineering solutions.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Recall standard procedures for material testing as per IRC guidelines.K1, K2
- CO2Apply standard methods to test aggregates, bitumen, and subgrade materials.K1, K2, K3
- CO3Analyze traffic survey data, material test results, and mix designs.K1, K2, K4
- CO4Evaluate pavement quality based on laboratory and field test data.K2, K4, K5
- CO5Create Job Mix Formulas (JMF) and comprehensive lab reports for highway materials.K3, K6
Lab References
- Khanna, S.K., Justo, C.E.G. - Highway Materials and Pavement Testing
- Duggal, Ajay K. - Laboratory Manual in Highway Engineering
- Gambhir, M.L. - Lab Manual for Construction Materials Testing
- FOSSEE Virtual Labs for Traffic Simulation Experiments
- IRC:111-2009 - Specifications for Bituminous Concrete Mix Design
- MORTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 25, 26 of the original AKTU PDF.