{"id":54255,"date":"2023-08-03T23:22:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T17:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=54255"},"modified":"2023-08-03T23:22:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T17:52:41","slug":"ssc-je-2023-building-material-and-construction-what-is-briquette-apparatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-je-2023-building-material-and-construction-what-is-briquette-apparatus\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC JE 2023: Building material and construction: What is Briquette apparatus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the Briquette apparatus? How does it work? Do you know? If yes, how much do you know about it? In this article, we will reveal the mysteries of an optical square in a straightforward manner. You will acquire the skills to answer any question pertaining to the Briquette apparatus with finesse and accuracy.\u00a0And do not miss the opportunity to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">Free Mock Test<\/a> to assess your knowledge and abilities on this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">Take 1 FREE SSC JE Civil Engineering 2023 Mock Test And Learn How to Ace the Exam!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54258\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The briquette mould serves the purpose of casting cement briquettes used for testing tensile strength. It is a two-part split mould with thumb screws, specifically designed for brass manufacturing, allowing for easy and swift assembly and disassembly of the mould. The cast briquettes have a minimum cross-section of 25.4mm x 25.4mm and come with a steel base plate included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">Grab a Free SSC JE 2023 Mock Test &amp; Check Your Knowledge on the Most Expected Topics!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tensile Strength:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Mortar is prepared using standard sand, in ratio 1:3 (ennor sand).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Water content = <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"30\" src=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Mortar is filled inside briquettes mould.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Apply a downward force on this heap by beating with a spatula till water appears at the top. This is to ensure that the top surface is levelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Perform the same process on the opposite side of the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Use the trowel blade to achieve a smooth surface finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 At least 12 specimens are prepared for testing, due to more uncertainty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Place the molds in an environment with a temperature of 27 \u00b1 2 \u00b0C and 90% humidity for a duration of 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 After 24 hours, take out the briquettes from the molds and submerge them in clean water for curing until they are ready for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54259\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Conduct tests on 6 briquettes after 3 days and an additional 6 after 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Position the cement specimen between the anvils of the testing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Gradually apply the load on the specimen, starting from 0 and reaching 0.7 N\/mm<sup>2<\/sup> within 12 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Record the load at which the cement specimen fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Calculate the tensile strength by dividing the failure load by the surface area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC JE 2023 Mock Test for Ultimate Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Free Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\"><strong>SSC JE Civil Engineering<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 1 Know your AIR &amp; Analyze Your Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 2<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 3<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 4<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 5<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 6<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 7<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 9<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 8<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 10<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 1 Mock Test 9<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 11<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 2 Mock Test 10<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong>2<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 2 Mock Test 11<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong>3<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 2 Mock Test 12<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong>4<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 2 Mock Test 13<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong>5<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">SSC JE Civil Engineering&nbsp;2023 Paper 2 Mock Test 14<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-je-ce\/?ref=8508\">FREE SSC JE Civil Engineering 2023 Mock Test: Are You Ready for the Challenge? 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