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OBJECTIVE For determination of compressive strength of bricks   REFERENCE  STANDARD IS: 3495 – P (1)-1992-Methods of tests of burnt clay building bricks (Determination of compressive strength) EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS Compression Testing Machine Scale for measuring dimension of brick PROCEDURE Unevenness observed in the bed faces of bricks is removed to provide two smooth and parallel faces by grinding. It is immersed in water at room temperature for 24 h. The specimen is then removed and any surplus moisture is drained out at room temperature. The frog and all voids in the bed face is filled with cement mortar (1 cement, clean coarse sand of grade 3 mm and down). It is stored under the damp jute bags for 24 h followed by immersion in clean water for 3 days. The specimen is placed with flat faces horizontal, and mortar filled face facing upwards between two 3 ply plywood sheets each of 3 mm thickness and carefully centered between plates of testing machine. Load is applied ax...

Madhavdara – Simhachalm The view of Vizag this place has to offer during this trail is amazing. Starting from Madhav Swamy temple in Madhavdara, one can reach the top of the hill in two hours.  Madhavdara – Simhachalm trail  is one of the first and oldest trails from the temple at the foot of the hill to Simhachalm. One the way you can find some beautiful viewpoints from which the city looks beautiful. You can stop by a lake that you will across while climbing to relax.