1. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr. No. Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which
tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of
Operation/Limits of Detection
1
Bricks including clay & Fly ash
Bricks,
IS:1077-1092 Reaff:2002
IS:5779-1986 Reaff 2002
IS:13575-1993 Reaff 2002
Compressive Strength IS : 3495 -1992 (Part - 1) 2.5 to 2000 KN
Water Absorption IS : 3495 -1992 (Part - 2) 1.0 to 50 %
Efflorescence IS : 3495 -1992 (Part - 3) Nil to Servere
Warpage IS : 3495 -1992 (Part - 4) 1 to 10 mm
Dimensions IS : 1077 CI 6,2,1,- 1992 25 to 300 mm
2 Acid Resistance Bricks
Water Absorption IS : 4860 -1968 0.1 to 50 %
Compressive Strength IS : 4860 -1969 2.5 to 2000KN
3
Concrete Blocks
(Hollow or Solid)
Water Absorption IS : 2185 -1979 (Part - 1) 0.1 to 50 %
Compressive Strength IS : 2185 -1979 (Part - 1) 2.5 to 2000KN
Bulk Density IS : 2185 -1979 (Part - 1) 1000 to 2200 Kg/Cu.m
4
Cement Concrete
Plain Cement
Terrazzo Tiles
Flatness IS : 1237 - 1980 0.01 to 10 mm
Perpendicularity IS : 1237 - 1980 0.01 to 10 mm
Straightness IS : 1237 - 1980 0.01 to 10 mm
Dimensions IS : 1237 - 1980 25 to 600 mm
Water Absorption IS : 1237 - 1980 0.5 to 50 %
Wet Transverse Strength IS : 1237 - 1980 0.5 to 100 KN
Abrasion test IS : 1237 - 1980 0.01 to 5 mm
5
Cement Concrete
Plain Cement
Terrazzo Chequered Tiles
Flatness IS : 13801 - 1993 0.01 to 10 mm
Perpendicularity IS : 13801 - 1993 0.01 to 10 mm
Straightness IS : 13801 - 1993 0.01 to 10 mm
Dimensions IS : 13801 - 1993 25 to 600 mm
Water Absorption IS : 13801 - 1993 1 to 50 %
Wet Transverse Strength IS : 13801 - 1993 0.5 to 100 KN
6 PCC Cable Covers
Impact Strength IS : 5820 - 1970 Visual @ 4.5 Kg impact
Transverse Strength IS : 5820 - 1970 0.5 to 100 KN
Dimensions IS : 5820 - 1970 0.5 to 600 mm
7 Cement Concrete Cubes / Cylinders
Compressive Strength IS : 516 - 1959 2.5 to 2000 KN
Splitting Tensile Strength IS : 5816 - 1999 2.5 to 2000 KN
2. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification
against which tests are
Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits of Detection
8 Cement Concrete Beams Flexural Strength IS : 516 - 1959 0.5 to 100 KN
9
Concrete Mix Design
Proportioning IS: 456 - 2000
Design Mix of Concrete IS : 10262 - 2009 M15,M20,M25,M30,M35,M40,M45,M50,M60
10 Cement Concrete
Non Destructive Test
Rebound Hammer IS : 13311 (Part 2) - 1992 M10 to M70
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity IS : 13311 (Part 1) - 1993 M10 to M70
11 Cement Concrete Core Cuttting & Testing IS : 516 - 1959
12 Granite
Density IS : 13030 - 1991 2 to 3 Gram/cc
Specific Gravity IS : 1122 - 1974 Min 0.01
Water Absorption IS : 1124 - 1974 1 to 50 %
Compressive Strength IS : 1121 (Part - 1) 2.5 to 2000 KN
13
Marble
IS : 1130 - 1969
(Reaff 2003)
Moisture Absorption IS : 1124 - 1974 1 to 50 %
Specific Gravity IS : 1122 - 1974 1 to 3
Compressive Strength IS : 1121 (Part - 1) 2.5 to 2000 KN
14
Coarse Aggregates
IS : 383 - 1970
Reaff - 2002
Sieve Analysis IS : 2386 (Part - 1) 45 Micron to 63 mm
Bulk Density IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 1.8 to 7.9 Gram/cc
Specific Gravity IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 1.8 to 7.9
Water Absorption IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 0.1 to 50 %
Impact Value IS : 2386 (Part - 4) 1 to 50 %
Crushing Value IS : 2386 (Part - 4) 1 to 50 %
Elongation Index IS : 2386 (Part - 1) 6.3 mm to 63 mm
Flakiness Index IS : 2386 (Part - 1) 6.3 mm to 63 mm
Voids IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 0.1 to 30 %
Moisture Content IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 0.1 to 20 %
Loss Angeles Abrasion IS : 2386 (Part - 4) 1 to 50 %
10 % Fines Value IS : 2386 (Part - 4) Upto 500 KN
15
Fine Aggregates
IS : 383 - 1970
Reaff - 2002
Sieve Analysis IS : 2386 (Part - 1) 150 Micron to 10 mm
Bulk Density IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 1 to 3.5 Gram/cc
Specific Gravity IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 1 to 3.5
Moisture Content IS : 2386 (Part - 3) 0.1 to 50 %
Particle Finer Than 75 Micron IS : 383 - 1970 0.1 to 50 %
3. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against
which tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits of
Detection
16
Rock / Stone
IS : 7779 - 1997 (Part - 5)
Section - 3 Reaff 2001
(Sample submitted by
Customer as per IS)
Water Absorption IS : 1124 - 1974 1 to 50 %
Specific Gravity IS : 1122 - 1974 1 to 3.5
Compressive Strength IS : 1121 - 1974 (Part - 1) 2.5 to 2000 KN
Splitting Tensile Strength IS : 1121 - 1974 (Part - 3) 0.5 to 500 KN
Transverse Strength IS : 1121 - 1974 (Part - 2) 0.5 to 500 KN
Brazilian (Tensile Strength) IS : 10082 - 1981 0.5 to 500 KN
Point Load Strength index IS : 8764 - 1998 0.5 to 500 KN
Bulk Density IS : 2386 - 1963 (Part - 3) 1.5 to 3.5 Grams/cc
Porosity IS : 1124 - 1974 0.1 to 10 %
Slake Durability IS : 10050 - 1981
Durability IS : 1126 - 1974 0.01 to 10 %
17
Glazed Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
IS : 13711 - 1993
IS : 13755 - 1993
IS : 13756 - 1993
Water Absorption IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 2) 1 to 30 %
Modulus of Rupture (Flexural
Strength
IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 6) 0.5 to 100 KN
Resistance of Thermal Shock IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 5) Visual
Dimensions IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 1) 1 to 600 mm
Crazing Resistance IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 9) Scrathes Visual
Surface Abrasion Glazed Tiles IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 11) Visual
Mohs Hardness IS : 13630 - 1992 (Part - 13) Visual
18
Bentonite (Soil)
IS : 6186 - 1986
IS : 12446 - 1988
Density IS : 6186 - 1986 (Reaff 2003) 0.1 to 2.5 Gram/cc
Marsh Funnel Viscosity ASTM D 6910 - 03 Upto 90 Second
Free Swell IS : 2720 - 1977 (Part - 40) 2002 1 to 50
Moisture Content IS : 6186 - 1986 (Reaff 2003) 1 to 30 %
Fineness IS : 12446 - 1988 (Reaff 2003) 1 to 100 %
Liquid Limits IS : 2720 (Part - 5) - 1985 RA 2001 Upto 500 %
Silt Content IS : 6186 - 1986 RA 2003 CI. A - 9 0.1 to 10 %
PH Value IS : 6186 - 1986 RA 2003 CI. A - 3 Upto 12
4. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests
are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of
Operation/Limits of
Detection
19
Cement
IS: 269-1989
IS: 455 - 1989
IS : 1489 - 1991
IS : 8042 - 1989
IS : 8112 - 1989
IS : 12269 - 1987
IS : 12330 - 1988
Specifi Gravity IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 11) Reaff 2000 2 to 3.5
Consistency IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 4) Reaff 2000 10 to 50 %
Initial Setting IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 5) Reaff 2000 30 to 400 Minutes
Final Setting IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 5) Reaff 2000 30 to 600 Minutes
Fineness / Brain Air IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 2) Reaff 2004 100 to 400 SQM/KG
Soundness (Le-chatelier/Autoclave) IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 3) Reaff 2000
0.1 to 150 mm /
0.001 to 1.0 %
Compressive Strength IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 6) Reaff 2000 2,5 to 2000 KN
20 Fly Ash
Fineness / Brain Air IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 100 to 800 SQM/KG
Soundness
(Le-chatelier/Autoclave)
IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001
0.1 to 150 mm /
0.001 to 1.0 %
Consistency IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 10 to 50 %
Initial Setting IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 30 to 400 Minutes
Final Setting IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 30 to 600 Minutes
Lime Reactivity IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 2.5 to 2000 KN
Compressive Strength IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 2.5 to 2000 KN
Drying Shrinkage IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 0.001 to 1.0 %
Specific Gravity IS : 1727 - 1967 RA - 2001 2 to 3.5
21
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace
Slag GGBS
BS : 6699 - 1992
Fineness / Brain Air IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 2) Reaff 2000 100 to 800 SQM/KG
Soundness
(Le-chatelier/Autoclave)
IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 3) Reaff 2000
0.1 to 150 mm /
0.001 to 1.0 %
Initial Setting IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 5) Reaff 2000 30 to 400 Minutes
Final Setting IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 5) Reaff 2000 30 to 600 Minutes
Compressive Strength IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 5) Reaff 2004 2.5 to 2000 KN
Specific Gravity IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 6) Reaff 2000 2 to 3.5
Moisture Content IS : 4031 - 1988 (Part - 11) Reaff 2000 Upto 1 %
5. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr. No. Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which
tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of
Operation/Limits of Detection
22
High Strength
Deformed Bars
IS : 1786 - 1985 Reaff 2004
Ultimate Tensile Stress IS : 1608 - 2005 0.1 to 60 T
0.2 % Proof Stress IS : 1608 - 2005 0.1 to 60 T
Elongation IS : 1608 - 2005 0.5 to 50 %
Weight per meter & Diameter IS: 1786 - 1985 Reaff 2004 1 gm to 15 Kg & 0.5 to 50 mm
Bend IS : 1599 - 1985 Reaff 1996 Visual
Rebend IS : 1786 - 1985 Reaff 2004 Visual
Rockwell Hardness IS : 1586 - 2000 50 to 100 HRC/HRB
Brinell Hardness IS : 1500 - 1983 Reaff 1996 100 to 350 HBS
23
Galvanized Iron Articles
a) Barbed Wire
b) Zinc Coated Sheet/Corrugated
Sheet
c) General Purpose GI Coated
Strips, Flats Rods & Wires.
IS : 278 - 1978
IS : 280 - 1978 Reaff 2001
IS : 277 - 1978 Reaff 2003
Thickness of Zinc Coating
IS : 1573 - 1980 Reaff 1991 /
IS : 4826 - 1979 Reaff 2001
100 to 1200 Microns
Breaking Load IS : 1608 - 2005 50 to 250 Kg
Diameter of Wire IS : 278 - 1978 Reaff 2001 0.1 to 5 mm
Thickness of Sheet IS : 280 - 1978 Reaff 2001 0.1 to 3 mm
Tensile Strength IS : 1608 - 2005 0.1 to 60 T
Transverse Strength IS : 277 - 1978 Reaff 2003 0.5 to 100 KN
6. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against
which tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits of
Detection
24 Soils
Grain Size Analysis
a) Sieve Analysis
b) Sieve Analysis
c) Pipette Method / Hydrometer
IS : 2720 (Part - 4) - 1985 Reaff 2001
Clause 3
Clause 4
Clause 5.1
63 mm -
4.75 mm 4.75 mm - 75 micron
75 micron - 2 micron
Moisture Content IS : 2720 (Part - 2) - 1973 Reaff 2002 0.1 to 50 %
Specific Gravity
IS : 2720 (Part - 3.1) - 1980 Reaff
2002
1 to 2.5
Sand Content in soils
IS : 2720 (Part - 3.2) - 1985 Reaff
2001
1 to 50 %
Atterberg Limits
a) Liquid Limit
b) Plastic Limit
c) Shrinkage Limit
IS : 2720 (Part - 5) - 1985 Reaff 2001
IS : 2720 (Part - 5) - 1985 Reaff 2001
IS : 2720 (Part - 6) - 1985 Reaff 2001
1 to 80 % 1 to 50 %
1 to 50 %
Heavy Compaction IS : 2720 (Part - 8) - 1983 Reaff 2001 1 to 2.8 grams/cc
Light Compaction IS : 2720 (Part - 7) - 1980 Reaff 2002 2 to 2.5 grams/cc
California Bearing Ratio
IS : 2720 (Part - 16) - 1987 Reaff
2002
1 to 100 %
Free Swell
IS : 2720 (Part - 40) - 1977 Reaff
2002
0.1 to 50
Density by Sand Replacement
method
IS : 2720 (Part - 28) - 1974 Reaff
2001
0.5 to 100 %
Density by Core Cutter method
IS : 2720 (Part - 29) - 1975 Reaff
2001
0.5 to 100 %
Safe Bearing Capacity of soils
based on Shear Parameter
IS : 6403 - 1981 RA. 2002
IS : 2720 (Part - 12) - 1981 Reaff
2002
Upto 45 Tons/sq.m
Soil Investigation SPT Tests
7. Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which
tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits of
Detection
25
Bitumen
Paving Mixes
As per Ministry of Road
transport & Highways
Indian Roads Congress
Marshal Stability
ASTM - D - 5581 - 1996 (Reapproved
2001)
Stability 0.1 to 25 KN
Flow 0.0 to 2.5 mm
Extraction
ASTM - D - 2172 - 2001 (Reapproved
2001)
1 to 10 %
Stripping Value IS : 6241 - 1971 Reaff 2003 Visual
26
Bitumen
a) Paving Bitumen
(Straight Grades)
IS : 73 - 2006
b) Industrial Bitumen
(Blown Grades)
IS : 702 - 1988 Reaff
1999
Penetration IS : 1203 - 1978 Reaff 1990
upto 400 (1/10th of mm)
ASTM - D5 - 05
Ductility IS : 1208 - 1978 Reaff - 1999
Specific Gravity IS : 1202 - 1978 Reaff 1990 0.5 to 1.5
Softening Point IS : 1205 - 1978 Reaff 1998
25 D.Celcuis to 125 D.CelcuisASTM - D 36 - 1995 (Reapproved -
2000)
27
Aluminium Extractions
IS : 733 - 1983
IS : 737 - 1986 Reaff 2001
IS : 738 - 1994 Reaff 1999
IS : 736 - 1986 Reaff 2001
IS : 739 - 1992 Reaff 2001
Thickness of Anodizing Coating IS : 5523 - 1983 Reaff 1999 1 to 1200 microns
Dimensions IS : 3965 - 1981 Reaff 2001 1 to 500 mm
Sectional Weight IS : 3965 - 1981 Reaff 2001 0.001 to 15 Kg
28 Paving Blocks
Split Tensile Strength BS : 6717 - 2001 / IS : 15658 - 2006 0.5 to 100 KN
Compressive Strength BS : 6717 - 1986 / IS : 15658 - 2006 2.5 to 2000 KN
Water Absorption BS : 6717 - 1986 / IS : 15658 - 2006 1 to 20 %
8. Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests
are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of
Operation/Limits of Detection
29
Modified Bitumen Membrane /
Felt
IS : 702 - 1988 Reaff 1999
ASTM - D 6380 - 03
IS : 1322 - 1993 Reaff 2003
IS : 3384 - 1986 Reaff 2000
Penetration
IS : 1203 - 1978 Reaff 1990
ASTM D : 5 - 05
upto 400 (1/10th of mm)
Softening Point
IS : 1205 - 1978 Reaff 1988
ASTM D : 36 - 1995
(Reapproved 2000)
25 D. Celcuis to 150 D. Celcuis
Pliability
IS : 13826 (Part - 2) - 1993 Reaff 2003
ASTM D : 146 - 04
1 to 20 mm
Tensile Strength
IS : 13826 (Part - 2) - 1993 Reaff 2003
ASTM D : 412 - 98 a
(Reapproved 2002)
0.5 to 250 Kgf
Glass Fiber Felt
IS : 7193 - 1994 Reaff 2003
Elongation
IS : 13826 (Part - 1) - 1993 Reaff 2003
ASTM D : 412 - 98 a
(Reapproved 2002)
1 to 500 %
Heat resistance (Loss on Heat)
IS : 13826 (Part - 5) - 1994 Reaff 2003
ASTM D : 146 - 04
1 to 150 D. Celcuis
Water Absorption
IS : 13826 (Part - 6) - 1993 Reaff 2003
ASTM D : 412 - 98 a
(Reapproved 2002)
0.1 to 20 %
Weight per Square Meter ASTM - D 146 - 04(Para. 9) 1 gm to 15 Kg
30
Polyethylene Films
IS : 2508 - 1984 Reaff 2003
Thickness of Film IS : 2508 - 1984 Reaff 2003 1 to 1200 microns
Polyethylene Films for Water
Proofing Roofs
IS : 7290 - 1979 Reaff 2001
Density IS : 2508 - 1984 Reaff 2003 1.75 to 2.5 gm/cc
HDPE Films
IS : 10889 - 2004
Elongation IS : 1969 - 1985 Reaff 1999 1 to 500 %
HDPE / PP Woven Sacks with
papers IS : 11651 - 1986 Reaff
2002
Tensile Strength IS : 1969 - 1985 Reaff 2000 0.1 to 250 Kgf
Woven sacks packing HDPE / PP IS
: 11652 - 2000
9. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against
which tests are Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits of
Detection
31
Timbers / Wood
IS : 287 - 1993 Reaff 2003
IS : 401 - 2001 Reaff 2002
Moisture Content
(Hot Air Oven Method)
IS : 11215 - 1991 Reaff 2000 1 to 50 %
Specific Gravity
Density
32
Plywood General Purpose
Density & Moisture IS : 1734 (Part - 1) - 1983 Reaff 2003 1.8 to 2.8 & 0 to 20 %
Tensile Strength IS : 1734 (Part - 9) - 1983 Reaff 2003 0.1 to 60 T
IS : 303 - 1989 Reaff 2003
Compressive Strength
IS : 1734 (Part - 10) - 1983 Reaff
2003
2.5 to 2000 KN
Shuttering
IS : 4990 - 1993 Reaff 2003
Impact Resistance
IS : 1734 (Part - 18) - 1983 Reaff
2003
1 to 5 Kgf
33
Ply wood / Pre - Laminated
Particle board
IS : 12823 - 1990
IS : 303 - 1989
Density IS : 2380 (Part - 3) - 1977 RA 2003
Moisture IS : 2380 (Part - 3) - 1977 RA 2003
Water Absorption IS : 2380 (Part - 16) - 1977 RA 2003
Swelling IS : 2380 (Part - 17) - 1977 RA 2003
Tensile IS : 2380 (Part - 6) - 1977 RA 2003
Resistance to steam IS : 12823 - 1990
Cigerette Burn IS : 12823 - 1990
Cracks IS : 12823 - 1990
Falling Hammer Impact IS 2380 (Part - 10) - 1977 RA 2003
10. LIST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
Sr.
No.
Product/Material of Test Specific Test Performed
Test Method Specification against which tests are
Performed
Range of Testing/Limits of Operation/Limits
of Detection
34
Wooden Door Shutter
Paneled/Flush/Glazed/
Gauzed Skeleton Shutter/ PVC
Door Shutters
Dimensions IS : 4020 (Part - 2) - 1998 Raff 2003 25 to 2500 mm
Square ness IS : 4020 (Part - 2) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.5 to 25 mm
Thickness IS : 4020 (Part - 2) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.01 to 50 mm
Local Plane ness IS : 4020 (Part - 4) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.01 to 25 mm
General Flatness IS : 4020 (Part - 3) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.01 to 25 mm
Impact Indentification IS : 4020 (Part - 5) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.01 to 4 mm
Flexure IS : 4020 (Part - 6) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.5 to 100 KN
Edge Loading IS : 4020 (Part - 7) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.01 to 25 mm @ Kg
IS : 1003 (Part - 1) - 2003 Shock Resistance IS : 4020 (Part - 8) - 1998 Raff 2003 Visual
IS : 1003 (Part - 2) - 1994
Reaff 2000
Buckling Resistance IS : 4020 (Part - 9) - 1998 Raff 2003 0.5 to 100 mm
Slamming IS : 4020 (Part - 10) - 1998 Raff 2003 Visual
IS : 2202 - 1999
Reaff 2004
Misuse IS : 4020 (Part - 11) - 1998 Raff 2003 Visual
End Immersion IS : 4020 (Part - 13) - 1998 Raff 2003 Visual
IS : 2202 - 1983
Reaff 2001
Knife Test IS : 4020 (Part - 14) - 1998 Raff 2003
Glue Adhesion Test IS : 4020 (Part - 15) - 1998 Raff 2003
35
Rubber Fenders/Rubber /
Rubber Tiles
Tensile Strength IS : 3400 (Part - 1) - 1983 Reaff 2003 0.1 to 60 T
Hardness - Shore 'A' IS : 3400 (Part - 2) Reaff 2003 1 to 100
IS : 13848 - 1993 Reaff 2000
IS : 809 - 1992 Reaff 2001
Water Absorption IS : 809 - 1992 Reaff 2001 0.1 to 20 %
Dimensions IS : 809 - 1992 Reaff 2001 1 to 2500 mm
Density IS : 3400 (Part - 9) - 1977 Reaff 2003 Upto 2.5 gram/cc
36
Tarpaulin
IS : 7407 (Part - 1 to 3) - 1980
Reaff 2001
IS: 2089 - 1977 Reaff 2001
Breaking Load IS : 1969 - 1985 Reaff 1999 0.1 to 250 Kgf
Mass IS : 7407 (Part 1 to 3) - 1980 Reaff 2001 100 to 500 grams/sqm
