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Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Compressive Strength of Concrete M10 to M 80 3 Nos. IS 516 : 1959
2 Compressive strength by accelerating curing M10 to M 80 3 Nos. IS 9013 : 1978
3 Compressive strength of masonry 2.5 to 10 N/mm2 8 Nos. IS 2185 : 2005
4 Water absorption of masonry block 5 to 15% 3 Nos. IS 2185 : 2005
5 Flexural Test on Concrete beam M20 to M60 3 Nos. IS 516 : 1959

CONCRETE CORE

Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Compressive strength (including cutting charges) 5 to 80 N/mm2 3 Nos. IS 456 : 2000, SP 26: 1983, IS 1199: 1979, IS 516 : 1959
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Density of the blocks 450 to 1500 kg/m 3 Nos. IS 2185 (Part III)-1985
2 Compressive strengths 2.5 to 10 N/mm2 3 Nos. IS 2185 (Part III)-1985
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Slab load test 0.01mm to 15 mm Slab Panel IS 456 : 2000
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Concrete Manhole covers of various sizes 200 X 300 to 600 X 900 manhole cover with Frama IS 12592-2002
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Water absorption 5 to 30% 5 Nos. IS 3495: (pt.1 to 4) 1992, IS 12894(2002)
2 Compressive strength testing 3.5 to 35 N/mm2 5 Nos.
3 Efflorescence Test. Observation Test 5 Nos.
4 Dimension analysis +/- 20 mm 20 Nos.
5 Density Test 1200 to 1700 kg/m3 5 Nos.

REINFORCEMENT

Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Tensile Strength & Percentage Elongation 3 mm to 40 mm ø bars 3 pieces of 1400 mm for bar dia up to 25mm and 1600mm For 32mm diameter IS 1786 : 2008 IS 1608 : 2005 ISO 6892 :1998 IS 432 : 1982
2 Weight per Meter 0.2 kg/m to 10 kg/m
3 90o/180o Bend Test 6 mm to 40 mm ø bars
4 135o/157.5o Rebend Test 6 mm to 40 mm ø bars
5 Splice bar 8 mm to 32 mm IS 1786 : 2008, IRC:21-2000

STRUCTURAL STEEL (Angle, Channel, I Beams, Flats, Box Section, Plages Etc.)

Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Tensile Strength & percentage Elongation Angle,channel,I section and all structural steel 1 piece of 600 mm length IS 1786 : 2008 IS 1608 : 2005 ISO 6892 : 1998 IS 432 : 1982
2 Weight per Meter 0.2 kg/m to 10 kg/m 1 piece of 600 mm length
3 180o Bend Test NA 1 piece of 600 mm length

Ceramic/Vitrified

Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Dimension Analysis NA 10 Nos. IS 13630 (pt.I ) :1993
2 Water Absorption Depends on the type of tile 10 Nos. IS 13630 (pt.II ) :1992
3 Modulus of Rupture Depends on the type of tile 10 Nos. IS 13630 (pt.VI) :1993
4 Crazing Resistance NA 5 Nos. IS 13630 (pt.IX ) :1993
5 Scratch Hardness of Surface according to Mohs scale. 1 to 10 5 Nos. IS 13630 (pt.13 ) : 1993

MOSAIC AND CHEQUERED

Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Water Absorption 5 to 20 % 6 Nos. IS 1237:1980 & IS 13801 :1993
2 Wet Transverse Test Depends on the type of tile 6 Nos.
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Standard Consistency 23 to 29 Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 4) : 1988
2 Fineness by Blain’s Air permeability 250 to 450 m2/kg IS 4031(part 1) : 1999
3 Fineness by Dry sieving 1 to 10 % IS 4031(part 1) : 1996
4 Soundness by Le Chatelier’s Apparatus 1 to 5 mm IS 4031(part 3):1988
5 Soundness by Autoclave 0.1 to 0.8% IS 4031(part 3): 1988
6 Initial and final setting time Initial- 150 to 250 min Final 300 to 600 IS 4031(part 5): 1988
7 Density of cement 3.1 to 3.20 kg/m3 IS 4031( part 11):1988
8 Loss on Ignition 2 to 5 % IS 4032:1989
9 Compressive strength (3 cubes each ) 3,7 & 28 day Depends on grade IS 4031(part 6):1988
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Consistency 24% to 40% Sealed Bag 30 Kg IS 1727:1967
2 Fineness Blaine Air permeability 250 m2/kg – 600m2/kg
3 Fineness by dry sieving 1% – 50%
4 Fineness by wet sieving 1% – 50%
5 Soundness by Le Chatelier’s Apparatus 0.5mm -10mm
6 Soundness by Autoclave 0.1% – 1%
7 Initial and final setting time 30 min – 700min
8 Density of Fly Ash 2.1 to 3.25 g/cc
9 Lime Reactivity 3n/mm2 to 7n/mm2
10 Loss on ignition (LOI) 0.5% – 50%
11 Compressive strength (3 cubes each) 7,28 & 90 day 3N/mm2 to 60N/mm2
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Dry & Wet Compressive Strength 4 to 6 boulders of approximate 200mm diameter. IS 1121 : Part I:1974, IS 1122 : 1974, IS 1124 : 1974
2 Specific gravity and water absorption
3 Porosity
4 Density of Rock
5 10% Fines Value
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Sieve analysis & fineness modulus NA 50 kgs. IS 2386 (I) :1963
2 Silt Content (Natural sand)
Volume basis 2 to 30 % CPWD Vol. I
Wet basis 1 to 7% IS2386(I):1963
3 Material Finer than 75 Micron 3 to 25 % IS 2386 (II) :1963
4 Specific gravity and water absorption 2 to 3 IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963
5 Bulk density 1.2 to 1.9 IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963
6 Moisture Content NA IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Sieve analysis NA 100 kgs. IS 2386 (I):1963
2 Specific gravity and water absorption S.G.- 2 to 3 g/cm3 W.A- 0.1 to 5% IS 2386 (III):1963
3 Bulk density 1.25 to 2 g/cm3 IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963
4 Flakiness Index 3 to 45% IS 2386 (pt. I ) : 1963
5 Elongation Index 3 to 45% IS 2386 (pt. I ) : 1963
6 Crushing Value 3 to 45% IS 2386 (pt.IV ) : 1963
7 Impact Value 1 to 30% IS 2386 (pt.IV ) : 1963
8 10 % Fines Value 1 to 25% IS 2386 (pt.IV ) : 1963
Sr. No. Particulars Range of Testing Sample size Required Reference IS Code
1 Field density/In-situ buld Density
(a) By Sand Replacement Method 50 – 100 % In situ Test IS 2720 : Part 28 : 1974
(b) By Core Cutter Method. 50 – 100 % IS 2720 : Part 29 : 1975
2 Water Content 0 – 100 % 50kg IS 2720 : Part 2 : 1973
3 Specific Gravity 1.2 – 3 IS 2720 : Part 3 : 1980
4 Grain Size Analysis by Sieving 75 micron – 300 mm IS 2720 : Part 4 : 1985
5 Free Swell Index 0 – 300 % IS 2720 : Part 40 : 1977
6 Atterberg’s Limit’s (LL & PL) & Plasticity Index LL – 20 -200 % PL- 8-60 % 10kg IS 2720 : Part 5 : 1985
7 Classification of Soil as per 50kg IS 2720 : Part 4 : 1985, IS 2720 : Part 5 : 1985 IS 1498 : 1970
(a) If Grain size & Atterberg’s limit requested. NA
(b)Grain size & Atterberg’s limit’s mandatory NA
8 Proctor Compaction Test / MDD & OMC (Standard) MDD-1.2 to 2.15 g/cm3 OMC – 8 -25 % 35kg IS 2720 : Part 7 : 1980
Proctor Compaction Test / MDD & OMC(Modified) MDD-1.6 to 2.50 g/cm3 OMC – 8 -25 % 35kg IS 2720 : Part 8 : 1983
9 Direct shear test (6 X 6 X 2.5cm) 100kg IS 2720 : Part 13 : 1986
(a) Unconsolidated undrained C – 0.1 to 0.6 kg/cm2 Ф -0 to 400
(b) Consolidated undrained
(c) Consolidated drained
(d) Additional each cycle
10 Laboratory CBR 50kg IS 2720 : Part 16 : 1987
(a) Soaked 0 – 100 %
(b) Unsoaked 0 – 100 %
Sr. No. Materials or Products tested Component, parameter or characteristic tested / Specific Test Performed / Tests or type of tests performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed and / or the techniques / equipment used Range of Testing/ Limits of detection
1 Bitumen Absolute Viscosity IS:1206 (Part 02): 2022 360 Poises to 4000 Poises
2 Bitumen Ductility IS 1208: 2023 40 cm to 100 cm
3 Bitumen Kinematics Viscosity IS:1206 (Part 03): 2021 60 cSt to 600 cSt
4 Bitumen Loss on Heating IS 1212: 2022 1 % to 50 %
5 Bitumen Penetration IS 1203: 2022 25 (1/10 mm) to 100 (1/10 mm)
6 Bitumen Softening point IS 1205: 2022 40 °C to 60 °C
7 Bitumen Specific gravity IS 1202: 2021 0.9to 1.3
Sr. No. Materials or Products tested Component, parameter or characteristic tested / Specific Test Performed / Tests or type of tests performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed and / or the techniques / equipment used Range of Testing/ Limits of detection
1 Acid Resistance Brick Acid resistance IS 4860: 1968 0.5 % to 4 %
2 Acid Resistance Brick Compressive Strength IS 4860: 1968 50 N/mm2 to 80 N/mm
3 Acid Resistance Brick Dimension Height IS 4860: 1968 63 mm to 65 m
4 Acid Resistance Brick Dimension Length IS 4860: 1968 226.5 mm to 233.5 mm
5 Acid Resistance Brick Dimension Width IS 4860: 1968 112 mm to 116 mm
6 Acid Resistance Brick Flexural Strength IS 4860: 1968 7 N/mm2 to 15 N/mm2
7 Acid Resistance Brick Water Absorption IS 4860: 1968 0.1 % to 4 %
Sr. No. Materials or Products tested Component, parameter or characteristic tested / Specific Test Performed / Tests or type of tests performed Test Method Specification against which tests are performed and / or the techniques / equipment used
1 Carbon Bricks Compressive strength ASTM C1106
2 Carbon Bricks Flexural strength ASTM C1106

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