Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Test Method/ Reference Code |
Sample size required |
Significance |
1 |
Compressive Strength of Cube ( Minimum 300/- per sample ) |
IS 516 : 1959 |
3 Nos. |
Compresive strength indicates the quality of matrials and concrete |
2 |
Compressive Strength (Using coupon system) |
IS 516 : 1959 |
3 Nos. |
Compresive strength indicates the quality of matrials and concrete |
3 |
Compressive strength by accelerating curing |
IS 9013 : 1978 |
3 Nos. |
Compresive strength indicates the quality of matrials and concrete |
4 |
Split Tensile Strength of Cylinder |
IS 516 : 1959 |
1 No. |
Compressive strength indicates the quality of matrials and concrete |
5 |
Compressive strength of masonry block |
IS 2185 : 2005 |
8 Nos. |
Compressive strength indicates the quality of matrials and concrete |
6 |
Water absorption of masonry block |
IS 2185 : 2005 |
3 Nos. |
Higher absorption leads to wall seepages |
7 |
Flexural Test on Concrete beam |
IS 516 : 1959 |
3 Nos. |
Low Flexural strength results in cracks and disintegration when in use |