Material Testing Laboratory

The material testing laboratory deals with sampling of materials and carrying out quality tests on lateritic materials, aggregates, concrete mixes, steel, petroleum products and bituminous materials

4. Steel Sampling and Tests

Iron rods of different diameters are randomly sampled and subjected to quality tests according to specified standards.

Steel tensile test

The test involves straining a test piece by tensile force, generally to fracture, for the purpose of determining tensile strength, yield strength and ductility.
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