ANNEX IV – LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BS CIVIL ENGINEERING

PROGRAM

A. PHYSICAL / NATURAL SCIENCES

1. CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS

Experiment Equipment / Chemicals Quanity

Calorimetry Thermometer 5 pcs
250 ml Beaker 5 pcs
Test Tubes 60 pcs
Stirring Rod 5 pcs
Filter paper 5 pcs
Ice cubes
HCl solution
NaOH solution
NaOH pellets

Heats of Combustion Bomb calorimeter 1 pc

Fuse wire
Solid fuels (e.g. granulated
charcoal, rice husk,
sawdust)

Metals and Some Aspects Petri Dish 5 pcs

of Corrosion Test Tubes 60 pcs
Graduated cylinder 5 pcs
Syringe 5 pcs
Stirring Rod 5 pcs
Iron Stand and Ring 5 pcs
Wire gauze 5 pcs
Bunsen Burner 5 pcs
Mg ribbon
Zn pellets
Fe fillings
Cu wire
Sn shavings
Pb pellets
Fe nails
Agar-agar powder
Magnesium Nitrate
Zinc Nitrate
Iron Natrate
Copper Nitrate
Lead Nitrate
Tin Chloride
Potassium Ferrocyante
Phenolphthalein
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Mechanical Properties of Universal Testing Machine 1 unit
Materials Metal rods 5 pcs

Water: Its Properties and Bunsen burner 5 pcs

Purification Tripod 5 pcs
Wire gauze 5 pcs
Erlenmeyer Flask 5 pcs
Boiling chips
Delivery tube 5 pcs
Cork 5 pcs
Beaker 5 pcs
Test tubes 5 pcs
Determination of the Amber Bottles 10 pcs
Dissolved Oxygen Content Erlenmeyer Flasks 5 pcs
of Water Burette 5 pcs
Phenolphthalein
Sulfuric acid solution
DO meter, if available
Determination of Air Erlenmeyer Flask 5 pcs
Pollutants (e.g. cigarette Glass Tubing 5 pcs
smoke) Cork 5 pcs
Cotton
Pump 2 units

2. PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS - SUGGESTED PHYSICS LABORATORY

EXERCISES (Pick 12 to relate with Covered Lecture Topics)

Exercise Suggested Equipment Suggested

Quantity*
1. An exercise to illustrate the Ruler 5 pcs.
principles, use, and precision of the Vernier caliper 5 pcs.
vernier caliper and micrometer Micrometer caliper 5 pcs.
caliper Objects for measuring 5 sets

2. An exercise to verify the graphical Force table 5 pcs.

and analytical methods of Weight holder 20 pcs.
determining resultant forces. Masses 5 sets
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Protractor 5 pcs.
Alternate apparatus:

Force frame 5 pcs.

Spring balance 15 pcs.
Weight holder 15 pcs.
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 Masses 5 sets
Ruler 5 pcs.

3. An exercise to observe and verify Linear air track with 5 pcs.

the elements of motion along the blower and trolley 5 pcs.
straight line Timer/stopwatch 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Free fall apparatus 12 pcs.
Metal balls of different 5 pcs.
sizes 5 pcs.
Clamp
Support rod
5 pcs.
Alternate apparatus: 5 pcs.
Spark timer/ticker timer 5 pcs.
Paper tape 5 pcs.
Stopwatch 5 pcs.
Plane board with stand 5 pcs.
Clamp 5 pcs.
Wooden cart 5 pcs.
Scissors 1 set
Carbon paper 5 pcs.
Masking tape
Meter stick
Blackwood ballistic 5 pcs.
pendulum 5 pcs.
Metal ball 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Carbon paper 5 pcs.
Inclined plane 5 pcs.
Protractor
Alternate apparatus: 5 pcs.

Projectile apparatus 5 pcs.

Metal ball/plastic solid 5 pcs.
ball 5 pcs.
Photogate 5 pcs.
Timer/stopwatch 5 pcs.
Time of flight receptor 5 pcs.
pad 5 pcs.
Carbon paper
White paper
Meter-stick

5. An exercise to verify the laws of Atwood’s machine 5 pcs.

motion Masses 5 sets
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 Stopwatch 5 pcs.
String 5 pcs.
Alternate apparatus:

Frictionless dynamic 5 pcs.

track 5 pcs.
Smart pulley 5 pcs.
Stopwatch 5 pcs.
Weight holder 5 pcs.
String 5 pcs.
Clamp
6. An exercise to determine the Friction board with pulley 5 pcs.
coefficients of static and kinetic Friction block with 5 pcs.
friction of various surfaces different surfaces 5 pcs.
Glass plate of size 5 pcs.
similar to friction board 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam 5 pcs.
balance 5 sets
Weight holder
Meter stick
Slotted masses, 5-500g

7. An exercise to verify the work- Dynamic cart 5 pcs.

energy theorem Frictionless dynamic 5 pcs.
track 5 sets
Masses 5 pcs.
Weight holder 5 pcs.
Clamp 5 pcs.
String 5 pcs.
Timer/stopwatch 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam 5 pcs.
balance
Support rod

8. An exercise to verify the principles of Metal stand 5 pcs.

conservation of mechanical energy Clamp 5 pcs.
Metal ball 5 pcs.
String 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Cutter blade 5 pcs.
Hanging mass 5 pcs.
Carbon paper 10 pcs.
White paper 10 pcs.
Masking tape 1 set

9. An exercise to verify the principles of Ramp/launcher 5 pcs.

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 conservation of momentum Metal stand 5 pcs.
Clamp 5 pcs.
Metal balls of different 10 pcs.
sizes 5 pcs.
Meter stick 10 pcs.
Carbon paper 10 pcs.
White paper 1 set
Masking tape

10. An exercise to verify the condition of Demonstration balance 5 pcs.

the body in rotational equilibrium Vernier caliper 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam 5 pcs.
balance 5 sets
Masses 5 pcs.
Meter stick

11. An exercise to verify the forces Centripetal force 5 pcs.

involved in uniform circular motion apparatus 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Mass with hook 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam 5 pcs.
balance
Stopwatch
12. An exercise to verify the principle of Clamp 5 pcs.
simple harmonic motion Masses 5 sets
Weight holder 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 pcs.
Support rod 5 pcs.
Spring 5 pcs.
Alternate apparatus:

Hooke’s Law apparatus 5 pcs.

13. An exercise to measure specific Liquids:

gravity Hydrometer jar 5 pcs.
U-tube 5 pcs.
Inverted U-tube 5 pcs.
Beaker 5 pcs.
Masses 5 pcs.
Meter stick 5 sets
Vernier caliper 5 pcs.
Specimen of liquids 5 pcs.
Solids:

Beam balance 5 pcs.

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 Hydrometer jar 5 pcs.
Beaker 5 pcs.
Thread 5 pcs.
Thermometer 5 pcs.
Specimen of solids 5 sets
Alternate apparatus:

Mohr-Westpal Balance 5 pcs.

14. An exercise to observe and verify Sonometer 5 pcs.

the elements of transverse wave Weight holder 5 pcs.
motion Set of masses 5 pcs.
Tuning forks of three 5 sets
different frequencies 5 pcs.
Rubber hammer 5 pcs.
Meter stick
15. An exercise to determine the specific Calorimeter 5 pcs.
heats of solids by the methods of Stirrer for shot 5 pcs.
mixture Specimen for shot 5 sets
Thermometer 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam 5 pcs.
balance 5 pcs.
Beaker 5 sets
Ice
Water

16. An exercise to measure the Thermal expansion 5 pcs.

coefficient of linear expansion apparatus 5 pcs.
Steam generator 5 pcs.
Ohmmeter/VOM 5 pcs.
Connectors 5 pcs.
Basin/container
Hot and cold water

17. An exercise to measure the Mechanical equivalent of 5 pcs.

mechanical equivalent of heat heat apparatus 5 pcs.
Ohmmeter/VOM 5 pcs.
Mass (10 kg) 5 pcs.
Thermometer 5 pcs.
Vernier caliper 5 pcs.
Platform/triple beam
balance

18. An exercise to observe and verify Van de Graff generator 2 sets

the elements of electric charge Tissue paper 2 sets
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 Aluminum foil 2 sets
Metal conductor with 2 sets
insulated handle 2 sets
Fluorescent lamp 1 set
Masking Tape 5 pcs.
Power Source 5 pcs.
Galvanometer 5 pcs.
Conducting paper 5 pcs.
Field mapper 5 sets
kit/mapping Apparatus
Connectors

19. An exercise to illustrate Ohm’s Law Panel board/circuit board 5 pcs.

VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
DC power supply 5 pcs.
Bridging 5 sets
plugs/connecting wires 15 pcs.
Fixed resistor 5 pcs.
SPST switch 5 pcs.
SPDT switch
Alternate apparatus: 5 pcs.

Bread board 5 sets

Jumper

20. An exercise to determine and 1-m slide wire/ 5 pcs.

compare the resistance of different wheatstone bridge 5 pcs.
conductors Power supply 5 pcs.
VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
Galvanometer 5 pcs.
Potentiometer 5 pcs.
Fixed resistor 5 pcs.
Unknown resistor 5 pcs.
SPST switch 5 sets
Connecting wires

21. An exercise to verify the principles of Panel board/circuit board 5 pcs.

series and parallel connections VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
DC power supply 5 pcs.
Bridging 5 sets
plugs/connecting wires 15 pcs.
Fixed resistors
Alternate apparatus: 5 pcs.

Bread board 5 sets

Jumper
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22. An exercise to verify the relationship Dry cells 10 pcs.
among the electromotive force, Switch 5 pcs.
current, and resistance of cells in VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
series and parallel Resistors 10 pcs.
Panel board/circuit board 5 pcs.
Bridging 5 sets
plugs/connecting wires
Alternate apparatus:

Bread board 5 pcs.

Jumper 5 sets

23. An exercise to observe the Power supply 10 pcs.

applications of Kirchhoff’s Law Fixed resistors 25 pcs.
VOM or multitester 10 pcs.
Bridging 5 sets
plugs/connecting wires 5 pcs.
Panel board/circuit board
Alternate apparatus: 5 pcs.

Bread board 5 sets

Jumper

24. An exercise to determine the Electric calorimeter 5 pcs.

electrical equivalent of heat Thermometer 5 pcs.
Beam balance 5 pcs.
Masses 5 sets
Stop watch 5 pcs.
VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
Rheostat 5 pcs.
DC power source 5 pcs.
Connecting wires 5 sets
Switch 5 pcs.

25. An exercise to observe the Power source 5 pcs.

relationships between resistance Fixed capacitor (330 5 pcs.
and capacitance in the circuit microfarad) 5 pcs.
Fixed Resistor (100 5 sets
ohms) 5 pcs.
Connecting wires 5 pcs.
VOM or multitester
Stopwatch

26. An exercise to observe the principle Natural magnets 5 pcs.

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 of magnetic field Horseshoe magnets 5 pcs.
Bar magnets 10 pcs.
Ring 5 pcs.
Glass plate 5 pcs.
Iron fillings 5 sets
Frame for bar magnets 5 pcs.
Compass 5 pcs.
Mounted straight wire 5 pcs.
Coil 5 pcs.
Solenoid 5 pcs.
Battery 5 pcs.
Reversing switch 5 pcs.
Alternate apparatus:

Tesla meter / tangent 2 sets

galvanometer

27. An exercise to demonstrate the Coils 5 pcs.

Faraday’s law of electromagnetic Galvanometer 5 pcs.
induction VOM or multitester 5 pcs.
AC power supply 5 pcs.
Bar magnets 5 pcs.
Connecting wires 5 pcs.

28. An exercise to verify the law of Optics bench 5 pcs.

reflection and refraction Light source, 5 pcs.
sodium/mercury lamps 5 pcs.
Ray table and base 5 pcs.
Component holder 5 pcs.
Slit plate 5 pcs.
Slit mask 5 pcs.
Ray optics mirror 5 pcs.
Cylindrical lens

29. An exercise to investigate and study Optic bench 5 pcs.

the image formation in mirror and Light source 5 pcs.
lenses Ray table and base 5 pcs.
Component holder 15 pcs.
Parallel ray lens 5 pcs.
Slit plate 5 pcs.
Ray optics mirror 5 pcs.
5 cm focal length 5 pcs.
spherical mirror 5 pcs.
-15cm focal length 5 pcs.
concave lens 5 pcs.
10cm/7.5 cm focal length 5 pcs.
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 convex lens 5 pcs.
15 cm focal length
convex lens
Viewing screen
Crossed arrow target

B. ALLIED AND PROFESSIONAL

COURSES 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF

SURVEYING

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1. Determination of Pace Factor Tape ( Steel, Vinyl or 5 pcs.
Fiberglass, 30m or more )

2. Measuring Distances on Level Marking Pins 60 pcs.

and Sloping Surfaces with a tape Plumb Bob 5 pcs.
Range Pole 10 pcs.
Steel Tape ( 30 meters. ) 5 pcs.

3. Closed Traverse with a Compass Compass 5 pcs.

Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.

4. Differential Leveling Engineer’s Level or Dumpy

Level or Tilting Level or Self 5 pcs.
Leveling or Automatic Level
Leveling Rod 10 pcs.

5. Orientation of Engineer’s Marking Pins 60 pcs.

Transit and Theodolite Plumb Bob 5 pcs.
a. Setting
b. Measuring angles by Range Pole 10 pcs.
repetition Tape 5 pcs.
c. Determination of Height of Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
a point Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.
d. Prolonging a line

6. Topographic Survey Engineer’s Level or Dumpy

Level or Tilting Level or Self 5 pcs.
Leveling or Automatic Level
Stadia Rod 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 4 pcs.
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 Engineer’s Transit 1 pc.
Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Range Pole 10 pcs.
7. Triangulation Survey Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 4 pcs.
Engineer’s Transit 1 pc.

8. Closed Traverse Marking Pins 60 pcs.

Range Pole 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 4 pcs.
Engineer’s Transit 1 pc.

9. . Closed Traverse with GPS Global Positioning 1 pc.

System Set

10. Measuring Discharge Current Meter 1 pc.

Meter Stick 1 pc.
Tape 1 pc.

11. Hydraulic Survey Depth Measuring Apparatus 2 pcs.

Flags 2 pcs.
Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Stop Watch 2 pcs.
Tape 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.

12. Determination of Latitude,

Longitude and Elevation Global Positioning 1 pc.
System Set 1 pc.

2. Engineering Surveys

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1. Layout of Simple Curve by
Deflection, Tangent Offset and Marking Pins 60 pcs.
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 when Obstruction are present Range Pole 10 pcs.
Tape ( Steel, Vinyl, or
Fiberglass, 30 meters or more 5 pcs.
)
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.

2. Layout of a Compound Marking Pins 60 pcs.

or Reverse Curve Range Pole 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.
3. Staking Out a Vertical Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Parabolic Curve Stadia / Leveling Rod 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.
4. Survey and Layout of Proposed Batter Board 10 pcs.
Civil Works Structure Stadia / Leveling Rod 5 pcs.
Engineer’s Level 5 pcs.
Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Plumb Bob 5 pcs.
Range Pole 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.

5. Determination of Alignment of
Civil Work Structure Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Range Pole 10 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.
6. Highway Profile Survey Engineer’s Level or Dumpy
Level or Tilting Level or Self 5 pcs.
Leveling or Automatic Level
Stadia / Leveling Rod 5 pcs.
Marking Pins 60 pcs.
Range Pole 10 pcs.
Tape 5 pcs.
Theodolite, 1 minute 1 pc.
Engineer’s Transit 4 pcs.

7. Determination of Volumes with

Prismoidal correction ( Actual Planimeter 3 pcs.
Computation and using a Computer Software 1 pc.
Computer Software )
8. Preparation of Mass Diagram
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 ( Actual Computation and using
a Computer Software ) Computer Software 1 pc.
3. MATERIALS TESTING

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1. Determination of specific
gravity, water absorption, and Absorbent cloth, dry, soft 2 pcs.
density of aggregates and filters Balance, 3 kg. cap., 0.1 acc 1 pc.
Container 1 pc.
Glass vessel / jar, wide mouth
1.5 L capacity 5 pcs.
Oven, therm. Controlled 1 pc.
Sieve, 3 / 8” 5 pcs.
Thermometer, 0 – 50 C 5 pcs.
Tray 5 pcs.
Wire / Density basket, 0.25”
Mesh (max) (6.5 mm) 5 pcs.
2. Determination of moisture Air tight container or
Content of aggregates Dessicator, 3 kg cap. 1 pc.
Balance, 3 kg cap, 0.5 g acc. 1 pc.
Oven, therm. Controlled 1 pc.
Sieve, standard
Coffee cans 5 pcs.
3. Making and curing of concrete
Test specimens Air content apparatus:
Standard 1 pc.
Chace type 4 pcs.
Balance 1 pc.
Beam molds, 6”x6”x21” 6 pcs.
Cement mold brush 2 pcs.
Measuring tape / ruler 2 pcs.
Pail, 1.5 kg capacity 4 pcs.
Sampling & mixing receptacle,
48” x 48” x 3” (min.) 2 pcs.
Scoop 2 pcs.
Shovel, 1.5 kg capacity 4 pcs.
Slump apparatus, std. 2 pcs.
Straight edge 2 pcs.
Tamping rods 2 pcs.
Trowel 2 pcs.
Cylindrical mold, 6” dia x 12” 6 pcs.
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 Wood float 2 pcs.
4. Determination of Compressive
Strength of cylindrical concrete Compressive testing machine,
Specimen 50 tons capacity 1 pc.
Capping apparatus 1 set
Deformation indicating device 1 pc.
5. Determination of setting Time of
hydraulic cement Balance, accurate to 0.1 g 1 pc.
Gillmore or Vicat apparatus 3 sets
Graduated cylinder, 200 ml. 3 pcs.
Mixing Container 3 pcs.
No. 200 Sieve 3 pcs.
Scoop & Spatula ( 1 each ) 3 sets
Stop watch 3 pcs.
Set of weights 3 sets
6. Penetration of bituminous Penetration apparatus w/
Materials /Centrifuge test needles 1 set
extraction (alternate) Sample container ( 70 mm.
Diam. x 45 mm depth ) 1 pc.
Thermometer 1 pc.
Stop watch 1 pc.
Transfer dish 1 pc.
Weights, 100 g. 1 pc.
7. Determination of modulus of
rupture of concrete beam Compressive testing machine 1 pc.
Dial gage 1 pc.
Flexure loading & reaction set
For concrete beam 1 set
8.Determination of tensile Strength 2 pcs.
of concrete cylinder (Split Bearing flat bars
Tension or Equivalent) Bearing wooden
blocks/plywood
Strips 2 pcs.
Compressive testing machine 1 pc.
Measuring tape / device 1 pc.

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
9. Test of wood: Comp. testing mach., 5 – 10T
cap. 1 pc.
Deformation indicator / dial
gage 1 pc.
a. static bending Loading & reaction set – up 1 set

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 b. comp. perpendicular
to grain Loading & reaction set – up 1 set
b. comp. parallel to grain
Loading & reaction set – up 1 set
d. shear parallel to grain
Loading & reaction set – up 1 set
e. moisture cont.

determination Balance, 3 kg. Cap. 0.1 g acc. 1 pc.

Oven, thermo. Controlled 1 pc.

10. Determination of Compressive Compressive testing machine 1 pc.

Strength of Concrete hollow Dial gage 1 pc.
blocks Compression block / plywood
strip 2 pcs.

11. L.A. Abrasion Test

L.A. Abrasion Test Apparatus

12. Marshall or Hveem Test of See attached sheet

asphalt
13. Tensile test of steel bars See attached sheet

Lab. Exercise Title: Marshall or Hveem Test of Asphalt

Objective: To determine the resistance to deformation and cohesion of

bituminous mixtures.
Procedure Abstracts:

Equipment Required: Qty. per group

Marshall test set 1 set

For Hveem Test:
Stabilometer 1 pc.

Compression testing machine 1 unit

Test specimen device 1 pc.
Oven 1 pc.
Calibration cylinder, hollow metal
4 in. outside, diam. By 5.5 in. high 1 pc.

Lab. Exercise Determination of Compressive Strength of

Title: Concrete Hollow Blocks

Objective: To determine the compressive strength of concrete hollow blocks

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 Procedure Abstract:
Equipment Required: Qty. per group

Compressive testing machine 1 unit

Dial gage 1 pc.

Compression block / plywood strip 2 pcs.
Lab. Exercise Title: Tensile Test of Steel Bar

Objective: To determine the tensile strength of steel bar

Procedure Abstract:

Equipment Required: Qty. per group

Tensile testing machine 1 unit

Loading and reaction set – up for steel bar 1 set – up

Dial gage 1 pc.

4. Hydraulics (FOR REVISION OF ENGR. R. FORNIS)

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1.Discharge measurement using
Volumetric tank Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Timing Device 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank 1 pc.
Weighing Scale 1 pc.
Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
2. Discharge measurement using
different types of weirs Flume, Tilting 1 set
Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Set of weirs ( sharp crested,
v – notch, trapezoidal ) 1 set
3. Discharge measurement Flume, Tilting 1 set
Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Orifice 1 pc.
Plumb Bob 1 pc.
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 Timing Device 1 pc.
Vernier Caliper 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank or 1 pc.
Equivalent
4. Open channel flow Flume, Tilting 1 set
Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Timing Device 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank or 1 pc.
Equivalent
5. Measurement of Water Hammer Water Hammer Set – Up or
Equivalent 1 set
6. Measurement of Hydraulic Jump Flume, Tilting 1 set
Model Dam ( to fit the flume )
With sluice gate or spillway 1 set
Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Timing Device 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank or 1 pc.
Equivalent
7. Determination of Metacenter of Metacentric height apparatus 3 sets

Body Measuring Stick 3 pcs.

Set of Weights 3 sets
Suitable Tanks 3 pcs.

8. Velocity Measurement Using

Pitot Tube Flume, Tilting 1 set
Manometer 1 pc.
Meter Stick 1 pc.
Pitot Tube 1 pc.
Timing Device 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank or 1 pc.
Equivalent

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
9. Determination of center of
pressure Hydrostatic pressure 3 sets
apparatus
Measuring Stick / Tape 3 pcs.
Set of Weights 3 sets
Water Supply

10. Analysis of Pipe Network Manometer 1 set

Peizometer taps / pressure 1 set
gages
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 Pipe Assembly 1 set
Timing Device 1 pc.
Volumetric Tank 1 pc.

11. Demonstration of seepage Aquarium, glass or fiber 1 pc.

glass
Model Dam (to fit the 1 pc.
aquarium)
KMn04 solution or equivalent 1 L
White Sand
5. Soil Mechanics

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1. Soil sampling and preparing of a. Soil Sampling, Labelling &
samples for testing Storage:

Labelling Device 1 pc.

Moisture tight bags / cans 30 pcs.
Petrowax or Paraffin
Shovel / Scoop, 1.5 kg. cap. 3 pcs.
Soil Auger or post tool 3 pcs.
digger

b. Preparation of Disturbed
Soil
Sample for Test:
Bal., 1 kg cap., 0.1 g acc. 1 set
Bal., 25 kg. cap. 1.0 g acc. 1 set
Container w/ cover, 250 ml 10 pcs.
Oven, Thermo. Controlled 1 pc.
Rubber Mallet or Rubber –
Covered
Pestle 15 pcs.
Sample Splitter / Divider 1 set
Standard Sieves 3 sets

c. Preparation of Undisturbed
Soil Sample for Test:

Caliper 2 pcs.
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 Cellophane or wax paper
Thin walled sampler ( 2” dia.
max. ) w/ extractor / ejector 2 sets
Knife or Hacksaw 2 pcs.
Ruler / Measuring Tape 2 pcs.
Soil Lathe 2 sets
Wire Saw 2 pcs.
Miter box 2 pcs.
2. Determination of particle size by
sieve analysis and hydrometer
method a. Sieve Analysis:

Bal., 1 – 2 kg. cap, 0.1 g 1 set

acc.
Bal., 25 kg. cap., 1 g acc. 1 set
Bristle Brush 3 pcs.
Set of Sieves 3 sets
Soil Sample Containers / 10 pcs.
Pans

b. Hydrometer Test:

Balance, 0.01 g. accuracy 1 set

Beaker, 250 ml 3 pcs.

Distilled Water
Drying Oven, Thermo.
Controlled 1 set
Graduated Cylinder, 1000 6 pcs.
ml
Large Evaporating Dish /
Drying Pan 18 pcs.
Mixer ( 1 set ) or Stirring
Rod,
gass 3 mm diam, 250 mm 3 pcs.
long
Sodium Silicate
( deflocculating agent )
Soil Hydrometer ( 151 H or
152 H in ASTM
Specification 3 pcs.
E 100 )
Spatula 3 pcs.
Stopwatch / Clock 3 pcs.
Thermometer, 10 to 50 C 3 pcs.

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 Wash – Water Bottle /
Sprayer
or Large syringe
3. Determination of Moisture
Content of Soils Balance, acc. to 0.01 g
Drying oven, Thermo.
controlled
Drying Pans / cans ( tin or
Aluminum moisture cans w/
lids )
Palette Knife / Spatula
4. Determination of Liquid Limit
and Plastic Limit of Soil a. Liquid Limit Test:
Balance, 0.01 g. acc.
Distilled Water
Drying cans / containers
Drying oven, Thermo.
Controlled
Dessicator ( Optional )
Evap. dish / mixing bowl
Grad. Cylinder, 100 ml cap.
Liquid Limit device w/
grooving tool
No. 40 Sieve
Spatula & Straight Edge
b. Plastic Limit Test:
Balance, 0.01 g. acc.
Dessicator ( Optional )
Distilled Water
Drying cans / containers
Drying oven, Thermo.
Controlled
Evap. dish / mixing bowl
Metal Tray
Mixing Pan
Rubber tipped Pestle /
Mortar
Scoop
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1 set
1 set
20 pcs.
3 pcs.
1 set
20 pcs.
1 set
2 pcs.
3 pcs.
3 pcs.
3 pcs.
3 pcs.
6 pcs.
1 set
2 pcs.
20 pcs.
1 set
3 pcs.
3 pcs.
3 pcs.
6 pcs.
3 pcs.
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 Grad. Cylinder, 100 ml cap. 3 pcs.

Ground glass plate, at least

30
cm (12”) square by 1 cm 3 pcs.
( 3 / 8” ) thick
No. 40 Sieve 2 pcs.
Spatula 3 pcs.
Straight Edge / Ruler 3 pcs.
5. Determination of Specific gravity Balance, 0.01 g. acc. 1 set
Drying oven, Thermo.
Controlled 1 set
Evaporating Dish 2 pcs.
Large Beaker 2 pcs.
Mortar & Rubber Covered 1 set
pestle
No. 10 Sieve 2 pcs.
Pychnometer ( volumetric
flask ), cap. 50 ml or more 5 pcs.
Sample Divider / Splitter 1 set
Spatula 5 pcs.
Stirring Glass Rod, 1 / 4”
diam., 12” in length 5 pcs.
Thermometer, 0 to 50 C 5 pcs.
Vacuum Pump ( optional ) 1 pc.
Wash – water bottle, 500 ml. 5 pcs.
cap
6. Field Density Test Balance, acc. to 0.01 g. 1 set
Calibration Bucket, not less
than 0.01 cu.ft. cap. ( optional) 3 pcs.
Digging tools ( chisels,
hammers, picks, & spoons ) 3 sets
Drying oven, Thermo.
Controlled 1 set
Guide Plate, 12” square by
3 / 16” thick w/ 6” diam hole in
center 3 C
Metal Tray ( excavated soil ) 3 pcs.
Moisture Cans 3 pcs.
Sand Cone Apparatus /
Rubber Balloon Set 3 pcs.

Spatula / pallete knife 3 Sets

Soil Anger 3 pcs.

7. Soil Permeability Test Balance, acc. to 0.01 g. 1 set

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 ( Constant & Falling Head Constant – Head Filter Tank
Combined ) ( Water Supply ) 1 set
Graduated Cylinder or Flask,
500 ml. 3 pcs.
Mixing Pans 3 pcs.
Permeability Device Set
Falling & Constant Head w/ 3 sets
accessories
Scoop 3 pcs.
Sieve, Standard 3 sets
Thermometer, 0 to 50 C 3 pcs.
Stop watch 3 pcs
8. Compaction Test Balance, acc. to 0.01 g. 1 set
Compaction Mold, Standard 5 pcs.
Drying oven, Thermo.
Controlled 1 set
Dessicator 2 pcs.
Drying / Moisture cans 30 pcs.
Graduated Cylinder, 500 ml. 5 pcs.
Compaction, Rammer, 2 sets
Standard
Metal Trays 5 pcs.
Mixing Pans 5 pcs.
No. 4 Sieve 2 pcs.
Rubber Tipped Pestle & 2 sets
Mortar
Scoops 5 pcs.
Spatula 5 pcs.
Straight Edge, 300 mm long 5 pcs.

9. Unconfined Compression Test Balance, acc. to 0.01 g. 1 set

Drying / Moisture Cans 20 pcs.
Drying oven, Thermo. 1 set
controlled
Deformation Dial gage 2 pcs.
Remolding Apparatus / Mat’ls.
( plaster of Paris, grease, etc.) 1 set
Soil Extractor / Ejector
( tube sample ) 1 set
Soil Lathe 1 set
Trimming Tools 1 set
Stop Watch 1 set
Unconfined Compression
Device ( ASTM D 2166 or 1 set
equivalent )

10. CBR Determination Balance, acc. to 0.01 g. 1 set

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11. Consolidation Test
12. Direct Shear
Laboratory Exercises
13. Standard Penetration Test
14. Triaxial Test
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CBR Compaction Mold,
Standard with Extension Collar 2 pcs.
Compaction Rammer, 2 sets
Standard
Dessicator 2 pcs.
Disc, Spacer w/ Handle 1 pc.
Dial Gages ( acc. to 0.001”) 2 pcs.
Expansion, apparatus ( Tripod
w/ dial gage ) optional 1 pc.
Filter Paper, 15 cm diam. 10 pcs.
Loading Machine, 5,000 lb.
( min.) ,cap. rate 0.05 in / min 1 set
Moisture cans 20 pcs.
Mixing bowls / pans 2 pcs.
Oven, Thermo. Controlled 1 set
Penetration Piston 1 pc.
Perforated Plate w/ Adjustable
Stem 1 pc.
Soaking Tank 1 set
Surcharge Weights 2 pcs.
Spatula 2 pcs.
Straight Edge, Steel 2 pcs.
See attached sheet.
Direct Shear testing machine,
standard 1 pc.
Specimen trimmer 2.5 in. dia. 1 pc
by 3 / 4 in. thick
Apparatus for moisture content
determination 1 pc.
Minimum Units
Specifications Required
Quantity**
Drilling Equipment Set 1 set
Split – spoon sampler 1 pc.
Standard Penetration Test Set 1 set
Pipe Linar 40 ft.
Vacuum shear base and cap 1 pc.
Rubber membrane – for
holding sample 1 pc.
Forming jacket, funnel,
tampers – for molding sample 1 set
Vacuum gage and source – for
internal vacuum 1 set
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 Loading machine to apply axial
load 1 set

Lab. Exercise Title: Consolidation Test

Objective:
Procedure Abstract: Compute the void ratio corresponding to 100 percent
consolidation for each load. Plot a curve showing the void ratio
as a function of the log of the stress. Compute the compression
index and estimate the preconsolidation load.

Equipment Required: Qty. per group

Consolidometer with micrometer dial gauge 1 pc.

Loading machine capable of maintaining constant loads up to
2000 or 3000 lb. for long periods of 1 unit
time Trimming knives, wire saws 1 set
Trimming lathe or special cutter having same diameter as
consolidation ring 1 pc.
Glass plates, oven 1 set
Balance 2000 g capacity, 0.1 sensitivity 1 pc.
Graph paper, 5 cycle 4 shts.
Stop watch 1 pc.

Exercises: Direct Shear

Objective To determine shear strength parameters, cohesion and angle of internal

: friction using the direct shear test.

Procedure Abstract:

A square or circular sample is placed inside the metal shear box.

Normal force is applied from the top of the shear box by dead weights.
Shearforce is applied to the side of the top half of the box to cause failure
shear stress are computed. The direct the direct shear tests are repeated on
similar samples at various normal stresses. The normal stresses and
corresponding values of the failure shear stress is obtained from a number of
tests are plotted in a graph from which the shear strength parameters are
obtained.

Equipment Required: Qty per group

Direct shear testing machine, standard 1 pc.

Specimen trimmer 2.5 in. dia. by 3 / 4 in. thick 1 pc.
Apparatus for moisture content determination

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Sir, Do we still need the Mechanics of Fluids

Mechanics of Fluid

Minimum Units
Laboratory Exercises Specifications Required
Quantity**
1. Determination of specific Gravity Beaker or Graduated Cylinder 5 pcs.
using U – tube Funnels
Liquids of unknown specific
density
Manometer Stand 5 pcs.
Measuring Stick 5 pcs.
Mercury Liquid
Plastic or Glass U – tubing 5 pcs.
Thermometer 5 pcs.
Water, distilled
2. Pressure head measurement Liquid Mercury
using Meter Stick 2 pcs.
manometer Manometer, diff. (plastic 1 set
tubing)
Pipe Assembly or equivalent 1 set
3. Determination of friction loss Piezometer taps / pressure
gages
Pipe Assembly
4. Identification of laminar and Reynolds Apparatus 2 sets
turbulent flow using Reynold’s Stop Watch 2 pcs.
number KMn04 solution or equivalent 500 ml.
Volumetric / Gravimetric 2 sets
Discharge Measurement
Piezometer taps w/ 2 sets
manometer
5. Discharge measurement using Manometers 2 pcs
venturimeter Meter Stick 2 pcs
Pipe Assembly 1 set
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6. Weir Calibration
Laboratory Exercises
7. Fall velocity of sphere
8. Determination of Pump
Efficiency
9. Wind Tunnel (optional)
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Timing Device 1 pc.
Venturimeter 1 pc.
Volumetric / Gravimetric 1 set
Discharge Measurement
Flume Tilting 1 set
Hook Gauge / Measuring Stick 1 pc.
Stop Watch 1 pc.
Set of Weirs 1 set
Volumetric / Gravimetric
Discharge Measurement 1 set
Minimum Units
Specifications Required
Quantity**
Balance 1 set
Caliper 2 pcs.
Liquid Samples (3 samples 2 sets
/set)
Meter Stick 2 pcs.
Stop Watch 2 pcs.
Spherical ball, 1/8” – ¼” dia. 6 pcs.
Transparent Cylinders
6” diam x 24” or longer 6 pcs.
Meter Stick 1 pc.
Pump, Motorized 1 set
Calibrated water tank, 1 set
elevated
Pressure gages / piezometer
taps
Stop Watch 1 pc.
Thermometer 1 pc.
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