Term Project

$($Due Date: $20\mathrm{.}05\mathrm{.}2024)$

As part of this term project, your assignment is to develop experimental programs that address

detailed requirements, as outlined below. You will be provided with three samples of cement,

the specific types, physical properties and chemical compositions of which will remain

unknown to you. Your objective is to develop innovative experimental designs and

methodologies for the comparative determination of the properties of these three types of

cement. You are expected to leverage your imagination and engineering expertise$/$knowhow in

designing these experiments. In this project context, your tasks include:

$($i$)$ Comparative Determination of Fineness of Cements

$($ii$)$ Comparative Determination of the Main Components of Cements

$($iii$)$ Comparative Determination of Their Resistance to Sulfate

Your deliverable will consist of reporting on the experiments or methodologies that you

develop, without relying on standard tests. For example, avoid presenting

conventional$/$standard methods such as Blaine or laser diffraction analysis for determination

of fineness, as these will not earn points. Instead, focus on proposing novel and feasible

experimental methods and methodologies for the comparative analysis of the three cements.

This project presents an opportunity for you to showcase your creativity, problem$-$solving skills,

and ability to devise effective experimental procedures in the field of cement analysis. Your

proposed experiments should be robust, scientifically sound, and capable of providing

meaningful insights into the comparative properties of the cements provided.

In the report, please provide each detail of the experimental methods and methodologies you

developed. You can benefit from the available standards regarding the format of the report.

As part of this term project, it is expected to be carried out with a minimum of three and a

maximum of five people in a group. Please inform the assistant of the course of your group

details by $08\mathrm{.}04\mathrm{.}2024.$ For those who cannot form a group, a group will be arranged.