The Material Testing Laboratory (MTL) at IOE, Paschimanchal Campus is a vital facility dedicated to supporting engineering education and research. Established to meet the requirements of the academic curriculum, the laboratory plays a crucial role in equipping students with practical knowledge of material properties and testing techniques. Unlike a central testing center, the MTL at Paschimanchal Campus primarily serves as an educational and research-based facility rather than a commercial testing hub. Over the years, the laboratory has contributed significantly to academic learning and research initiatives, providing hands-on experience in testing various construction materials, including concrete, steel, aggregates, and soil, essential for civil engineering applications.
CBR Test
The CBR (California Bearing Ratio) test is used to evaluate the relative strength and bearing capacity of a soil…
Permeability Test
It is also known as hydraulic conductivity test. It is used to determine the permeability or the ability of soil to transmit water…
Consolidation Test
Consolidation refers to the process by which soil undergoes deformation and settlement under applied loads…
Unconfined Compression Test
Unconfined compression Strength test or UCS test, is used to determine the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soil…
Tri-axial Test
A tri-axial test is one of the common methods to measure the mechanical properties of soil and rocks…
Direct Shear Test
The direct shear test, also known as shear box test, is used to determine the shear strength parameters of a soil sample…
Concrete Test
The cube or cylinder crushing test is a common laboratory test conducted on concrete samples to assess their compressive strength…
Soil Tests
Hydrometer analysis is a laboratory test conducted to determine the particle size distribution of a soil sample…
UTM Tensile Strength Test
The UTM (Universal Testing Machine) is commonly used to perform tensile strength tests on various materials…
Sand Tests
Sieve analysis is a laboratory test conducted to determine the particle size distribution of a granular material…
Aggregate Test
Sieve analysis for aggregate is a widely used test to determine the particle size distribution of coarse and fine aggregates…
Cement Test
Cement testing involves various tests conducted on cement samples to assess their quality and strength…
Brick Tests
Brick tests are conducted to evaluate the quality, strength, and other properties of bricks used in construction…