Inspection of Vyttila flyover: Cusat can complete the test in a week

Kochi | Thursday | 1st August, 2019

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Kiran Narayanan ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: A Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) civil engineering team member, who is likely to lead the inspection of Vyttila flyover, has said it will take only a week to complete the ‘core test’ once the samples are taken. Prof George Mathew, principal, School of Engineering, Cusat, told Express, “The university is yet to receive the official communication regarding the core test to assess the quality of the Vyttila flyover construction. Once it comes, we will decide on the team members.”The core test is a follow-up of the ‘rebound hammer test’ under the ‘non-destructive tests’. Once the sample is taken, a week is needed to complete the test, Mathew said. ALSO READ: Minister upbraids college professor for revealing test findingsAs part of the core test, a small piece of concrete will be taken for assessment..