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 Get familiarized with the implementation of building marking and location.
 Determine the Azimuth of Sun/Star and implementing the same in the field.
 Do the method of calculating latitude and longitude of a place and traversing using GPS.
 Implement the procedure of setting a curve in the field using various methods.

CE17513 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LABORATORY L T P C
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OBJECTIVES:
 To perform several laboratory experiments including designing an experiment in highway
engineering.
 To describe the principles and procedures of conducting tests on Aggregates.
 To conduct tests on bitumen as engineering materials.
 To develop an understanding on the Determination of Binder Content in bituminous mixes.
 To gain knowledge about various materials for road construction.
EXCERCISES:
I TEST ON AGGREGATES
a) Specific Gravity
b) Los Angeles Abrasion Test
c) Water Absorption of Aggregates
II TEST ON BITUMEN
a) Specific Gravity of Bitumen
b) Penetration Test
c) Viscosity Test
d) Softening Point Test
e) Ductility Test
III TESTS ON BITUMINOUS MIXES
a) Stripping Test
b) Determination of Binder Content
c) Marshall Stability and Flow Values
IV DEMONSTRATION OF FIELD TESTING EQUIPMENT
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Characterize various pavement materials through relevant tests and modern techniques.
 Understand, formulate and solve problems related to highway engineering.
 Get familiarized with the importance of highway engineering materials.
 Apply various tests on the materials used in highway construction work.
 Indentify the use of appropriate materials in highway engineering.
 Apply the fundamental principle of highway engineering associated with engineering problems.

REFERENCES:
1. Highway Materials and Pavement Testing, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee, Revised Fifth Edition, 2009
2. Methods for testing tar and bituminous materials, IS 1201–1978 to IS 1220– 1978, Bureau of Indian
Standards
3. Methods of test for aggregates, IS 2386 – 1978, Bureau of Indian Standards.
4. Mix Design Methods Asphalt Institute Manual Series No. 2, Sixth Edition, 1997, Lexington, KY, USA.

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