Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Test Method/ Reference Code |
Sample size required |
Significance |
1 |
Sieve analysis & fineness modulus |
IS 2386 (I) :1963 |
100 kgs. |
For proportioning of ingredients of concrete mix. |
2 |
Material Finer than 75 Micron |
IS 2386 (I) :1963 |
100 kgs. |
Higher fine content increase water demand for concrete. |
3 |
Specific Gravity and Water Absorption |
IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963 |
100 kgs. |
Helps classification of materials |
4 |
Bulk density |
IS 2386 (pt.III ) : 1963 |
100 kgs. |
Helps conversion of weight to volume |