Physical Testing of Building Materials :
| Descrption of Item | IS / OTHER Standard |
|---|---|
| Cement Fineness Setting Time Soundness Compression Specific Surface |
IS:269, IS:4031 |
| Concrete Slump Test Compaction Factor Crushing Test on Cube / Cylinder Density of Cube / Cylinder Casting Cube etc. Crushing Cube etc. |
IS:456/ IS:516 |
| Aggregates | IS:2386 |
| Sieve Analysis (Fineness Modulus) | Part 1 |
| Flakiness Index | Part 1 |
| Elongation Index | Part 1 |
| Angularity Number | Part 1 |
| Fine Particles (Silt and Clay) | Part 1 |
| Organic Impurities | Part 2 |
| Specific Gravity | Part 3 |
| Bulk Density | Part 3 |
| Water Absorption | Part 3 |
| Aggregates Absorption Value | Part 3 |
| Bulk Modulus (for Fine Aggregates) | Part 3 |
| Aggregates Crushing Value | Part 4 |
| Aggregates Abrasion Value | Part 4 |
| Aggregates Impact Value | Part 5 |
| Bricks | IS:3495 |
| Absorption Test | Part II |
| Transverse Test | |
| Compression Test | Part I |
| Steel/Reinforcement | |
| Physical Properties: Dimensions Weight Proof Stress / Yield Stress Percentage Elongation Tensile Strength Bend / Rebend Test |
IS:1786 |
| Chemical Properties: Carbon Sulphur Phosphorous Sulphur and Phosphorous |
IS:1786 |
