Mechanical Testing

Mechanical Testing

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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

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 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. IS 3495: (pt.1 to 4) 1992, IS 12894(2002)
3 Efflorescence Test Observation Test 5 Nos. IS 3495: (pt.1 to 4) 1992, IS 12894(2002)
4 Dimension analysis +/- 20 mm 20 Nos. IS 3495: (pt.1 to 4) 1992, IS 12894(2002)
5 Density Test 1200 to 1700 kg/m3 5 Nos. IS 3495: (pt.1 to 4) 1992, IS 12894(2002)
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 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
3 90o/180o Bend Test 6 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
4 135o/157.5o Rebend Test 6 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
5 Splice bar 8 mm to 32 mm 3 pieces of 1400 mm for bar dia up to 25mm and 1600mm For 32mm diameter IS 1786 : 2008, IRC:21-2000

Structural Steel (Angle, channel, I beams, Flats, box sections, Plates etc.)

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 IS 1786 : 2008 IS 1608 : 2005 ISO 6892 : 1998 IS 432 : 1982
3 180o Bend Test NA 1 piece of 600 mm length IS 1786 : 2008 IS 1608 : 2005 ISO 6892 : 1998 IS 432 : 1982
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 Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 1) : 1999
3 Fineness by Dry sieving 1 to 10 % Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 1) : 1996
4 Soundness by Le Chatelier’s Apparatus 1 to 5 mm Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 3):1988
5 Soundness by Autoclave 0.1 to 0.8% Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 3): 1988
6 Initial and final setting time Initial- 150 to 250 min Final 300 to 600 Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 5): 1988
7 Density of cement 3.1 to 3.20 kg/m3 Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031( part 11):1988
8 Loss on Ignition 2 to 5 % Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4032:1989
9 Compressive strength (3 cubes each ) 3,7 & 28 day Depends on grade Sealed Bag 50 Kg IS 4031(part 6):1988

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
3 Wet Transverse Test 2.5 to 10 N/mm2 6 Nos. IS 1237:1980 & IS 13801 :1993