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Indian Standard
( First Revision )
ICS 91.100.30
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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 2/Section 1) (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the
draft finalized by the Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering
Division Council.
Testing plays an important role in controlling the quality of cement concrete work. Systematic testing of raw
materials, fresh concrete and hardened concrete, is an inseparable part of any quality control programme for
concrete. This helps to achieve a higher efficiency of the materials used and greater assurance of the performance
of the concrete, in regard to workability, strength and durability. The test methods used should be simple, direct
and convenient to apply. This standard was formulated with this objective in view.
This standard was first published in 1959. In this revision, it was decided to review and update the various existing
test methods of concrete taking into consideration the latest international practices and developments in this field
in the country, and also to introduce certain new test methods, wherever required. In the process, the various
existing test methods covered in IS 516:1959 ‘Methods of tests for strength of concrete’ have been revised. The
revision of the standard is being brought out taking into consideration primarily the corresponding ISO standards
while also examining the other best practices world over and in the country. In addition, test methods for
determination of additional properties have been included in areas such as permeability, initial surface absorption,
corrosion of reinforcement, carbonation of concrete (field test) and, creep of concrete. Also, for better understanding
and implementation, some of the other test methods which were spread over in number of other Indian Standards
have been brought together under the fold of IS 516 as its various parts, such as the splitting tensile strength,
ultrasonic pulse velocity test, rebound hammer test, bond in reinforced concrete, and determination of water
soluble and acid soluble chlorides. This is with a view to making the standard complete in all respects, and
rendering it a comprehensive source of provisions for testing of concrete and reference in other Indian Standards.
In this revision, IS 516 has been split into 12 parts. The other parts in the series are:
Part 1 Determination of strength of hardened concrete
Part 3 Making, curing and determining compressive strength of accelerated cured concrete test specimens
Part 4 Sampling, preparing and testing of concrete cores
Part 5 Non-destructive testing of hardened concrete
Part 6 Determination of drying shrinkage and moisture movement of concrete samples
Part 7 Determination of creep of concrete cylinders in compression
Part 8 Determination of modulus of elasticity in compression
Part 9 Determination of wear resistance
Part 10 Determination of bond in reinforced concrete
Part 11 Determination of Portland cement content of hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Part 12 Determination of water soluble and acid soluble chlorides in hardened mortar and concrete
This standard (Part 2/Section 1) covers the procedures for testing certain properties of hardened concrete other
than strength, namely density of hardened concrete and depth of water penetration under pressure.
IS 516:1959 shall be superseded after the publication of all the parts of the standard.
This revision has been taken up to incorporate the modifications found necessary in the light of experience gained
in its use and also to bring it in line with the latest development on the subject nationally as well as internationally.
Indian Standard
HARDENED CONCRETE — METHODS OF TEST
PART 2 PROPERTIES OF HARDENED CONCRETE OTHER THAN STRENGTH
Section 1 Density of Hardened Concrete and Depth of Water Penetration
Under Pressure
( First Revision )
1 SCOPE The volume may be determined by calculation from
measured dimensions, if the specimen is of a regular
This standard (Part 2/Section 1) covers procedures for
shape like prism, cube or cylinder, as follows:
testing properties of hardened concrete other than
strength, namely density of hardened concrete and depth For rectangular/cubical specimens = Length ×
of water penetration under pressure. Breadth × Height
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to the requirements given above shall be sawn from 4.5.2 Mass of As Received Specimen
the original. Weigh the as received specimen, to an accuracy of 0.1
4.5 Procedures percent of the mass of the specimen.
4.5.1 General Record the value, expressed in kilograms, as mr, that is
the mass of sample as received.
4.5.1.1 Calibration of the apparatus
4.5.3 Mass of Water-Saturated Specimen
The apparatus used shall be in calibration at the time
of use. The balance, the device for weighing specimens Immerse the specimen in water at 27 ± 2°C until the
in water and the oven should be calibrated at least once mass changes by less than 0.2 percent in 24 h. Before
per year. each weighing, wipe the surplus water from the surface
using a moist cloth.
4.5.1.2 Determination of mass
Specimens of normal-weight concrete cured in water
The mass of the specimen may be determined under
continuously for at least 72 h prior to testing shall be
the following conditions of the sample:
assumed to satisfy the requirement.
a) As received (see 4.5.2),
Record the value, expressed in kilograms. This shall be
b) Water-saturated (see 4.5.3), and termed as saturated mass, ms.
c) Oven-dried (see 4.5.4).
4.5.4 Mass of Oven-Dried Specimen
4.5.1.3 Determination of volume Dry the specimen in a ventilated oven at 105 ± 5°C
The volume of the specimen may be determined by the until the mass changes by less than 0.2 percent in 24 h.
following methods: Before each weighing, cool the specimen to near room
a) By water displacement (reference method) temperature in a dry airtight vessel or desiccator.
(see 4.5.5); Record the value, expressed in kilograms. This shall
b) By calculation, using actual measurements be termed as oven dried mass, mo.
(see 4.5.6); and 4.5.5 Volume Obtained by Water Displacement
c) For cubes/prisms and cylinders, by 4.5.5.1 General
calculation, using checked specified
dimensions (see 4.5.7). This method may be suitable for specimens of any shape.
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The specimen shall be in a saturated condition. Where there is no documentation to show that a
specimen has been cast in a calibrated mould, each
This method shall not be suitable for specimens of
dimension shall be measured in accordance with
no-fines concrete, concrete made with lightweight
IS 1199 (Part 5).
aggregate that float in water, concrete with large pores
or specimens where the moisture content is not to be The average of the actual measurement taken and
altered. However, if impermeable layer is applied to recorded for each dimension shall be used to calculate
the specimen, this method may be used. the volume, V in cubic metres, of the specimen, rounded
to four significant figures.
4.5.5.2 Mass in water
4.5.7 Volume, Using Checked Specified Dimensions
Allow the hydrostatic device of the balance to reach
equilibrium. Ensure that the empty stirrup hanging from Only undamaged, cubical, prismatic, or cylindrical
the balance is completely immersed in the water tank specimens shall be used for the calculation of volume
and that the stirrup is not touching the bottom of the by this method.
tank.
Where specimens have documentation to show that they
Record the depth of the immersion of the stirrup and have been made in calibrated moulds [see IS 1199
the apparent mass, in kilograms; this shall be the mass (Part 5)] it shall be necessary only to check that each
of stirrup, mst. dimension is within ± 0.5 percent of the specified size.
Place the specimen in the stirrup and fully immerse in The volume, V, of the specimen shall be calculated from
water to the same depth as the empty stirrup. the specified dimensions, and expressed in cubic meters,
rounded to four significant figures.
Take care to avoid trapping of air bubbles on the sides
of the sample and the stirrup. 4.6 Test Results
Weigh the completely immersed specimen and stirrup. Calculate the density using the value determined for
Record the apparent mass, in kilograms of both stirrup the mass of specimen and its volume, using the following
and specimen as, mst+ mw. equation:
4.5.5.3 Mass in air D = m/V;
Remove the specimen from the stirrup, and wipe the where
surplus water from the surfaces using a damp cloth.
D = density related to the conditions of the
Record the mass, in kilograms, of the specimen. This specimen and the method of determining the
shall be termed as ma. volume, in kg/ m3;
4.5.5.4 Calculation of volume m = mass of the specimen in its condition at the
time of the test, in kg;
Calculate the volume of the specimen using the
V = volume determined by the particular method,
following equation
in m3.
ma – [(mst + mw ) – mst ] Report the condition of the specimen at the time of test
V= (see 4.5.1.2) and the method used for determining the
ρw
volume of the specimen (see 4.5.1.3).
where
V = volume of the specimen, in m3; Express the result of the density determination to the
nearest 10 kg/ m3.
ma = mass of the specimen in air, in kg;
mst+ mw = apparent mass of the immersed stirrup 4.7 Test Report
and specimen, in kg;
In addition to the requirements in 6, the test report shall
mst = apparent mass of the immersed stirrup, include the following;
in kg; and
a) Description of the specimen (for example,
ρw = density of water, at 27°C, in
100 mm3, 150 mm diameter cylinder);
kg/m3, taken as 996.5 kg/m3.
b) Condition of specimen at time of test
4.5.6 Volume Using Actual Measurements (as received/saturated/oven dried);
Only undamaged, cubical, prismatic, or cylindrical c) Time/date of determination of mass and
specimens shall be used for the calculation of volume volume;
by this method. d) Mass of specimen;
e) Method of determination of volume (checked
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that water permeation front can be clearly seen, mark c) Any deviation of the water penetration front
the water front on the specimen. from the acceptable ones;
The water front shall be compared with acceptable d) Maximum depth of penetration for the three
water penetration fronts (see Fig. 3). specimens, in mm.
e) Average depth of penetration, in mm
If the water front is acceptable, measure the maximum
f) Any leakage and consideration of the validity
depth of penetration under the test area and record it
of the result ( if appropriate);
to the nearest millimetre.
g) Penetration curve; and
5.5 Test Results h) Age of the specimen tested.
Three specimens shall be tested and the maximum 6 TEST REPORT
depth, expressed to the nearest millimetre of
The test report shall include, in addition to the
penetration, shall be indicated for each specimen. The
requirements for each test method, the following:
final depth of penetration shall be taken as the average
of the three results. a) Identification number of the test specimen;
b) Location of the test site;
5.6 Test Report
c) Time and date of receipt of the specimen;
In addition to the requirements in 6, the report shall d) Any deviation from the standard test method;
include the following: and
a) Date of start of the test; e) Declaration by the person technically
b) Direction of application of water pressure on responsible for the test that it was carried out
top or bottom of the specimen perpendicular in accordance with this standard except as
to or parallel to the direction of casting; noted in (d).
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ANNEX A
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee, CED 02
Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (14A, Summer Breeze, Kuravankonam, SHRI JOSE KURIAN (Chairman)
Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram 695 003)
ACC Ltd, Mumbai SHRI S. A. KHADILKAR
SHRI RAMAN SADANAND PARULEKAR (Alternate)
Ambuja Cements Limited, Ahmedabad SHRI J. P. DESAI
DR BIBEKANANDA MOHAPATRA (Alternate)
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai SHRI L. R. BISHNOI
SHRI SOURAV ACHARYA (Alternate)
Builders’ Association of India, Mumbai SHRI SUSHANTA KUMAR BASU
SHRI D. R. SEKOR (Alternate)
Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, New Delhi SHRI J. K. PRASAD
SHRI C. N. JHA (Alternate)
Cement Manufacturers’ Association, Noida SHRI RAKESH BHARGAVA
DR S. K. HANDOO (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI A. K. GARG
SHRI RAJESH KHARE (Alternate)
CSIR–Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee SHRI S. K. SINGH
SHRI SUBHASH GURRAM (Alternate)
CSIR–Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi SHRI J. B. S ENGUPTA
SHRI SATISH PANDEY (Alternate)
CSIR–Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai DR K. RAMANJANEYULU
DR P. SRINIVASAN (Alternate)
Central Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi DIRECTOR
SHRI N. SIVA KUMAR (Alternate)
Central Water Commission, New Delhi DIRECTOR (CMDD) (N&W)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (CMDD) (NW&S) (Alternate)
Conmat Technolgies Pvt Ltd, Kolkata DR A. K. CHATTERJEE
SHRI SUBRATO CHOWDHURY (Alternate)
Construction Chemical Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai SHRI SAMIR SURLAKER
SHRI NILOTPOL KAR (Alternate)
Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi SHRI LAXMAN SINGH
SHRI VIJAY SHANKAR (Alternate)
Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science SHRI CHANDER MOHAN
and Technology, New Delhi
Engineers India Limited, New Delhi SHRI RAJANJI SRIVASTAVA
SHRI ANURAG SINHA (Alternate)
Gammon India Limited, Mumbai SHRI V. N. HEGGADE
SHRI S. C. UPADHYAY (Alternate)
Hindustan Construction Company Limited, Mumbai SHRI SATISH KUMAR SHARMA
DR CHETAN HAZAREE (Alternate)
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited, New Delhi SHRI DEEPAK BANSAL
Indian Association of Structural Engineers, New Delhi SHRI MAHESH TANDON
SHRI GANESH JUNEJA (Alternate)
Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai SHRI VIVEK NAIK
SECRETARY GENERAL (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai PROF DEVDAS MENON
DR MANU SANTHANAM (Alternate)
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Organization Representative(s)
Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity, (14A, Summer Breeze, Kuravankonam, SHRI JOSE KURIAN (Convener)
Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram 695 003)
ACC Limited, Mumbai SHRI AVIJIT CHAUBEY (Alternate)
Ambuja Cement Limited, Ahmedabad SHRI J. P. DESAI
DR BIBEKANANDA MOHAPATRA (Alternate)
Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Bengaluru SHRI AVINASH D. SHIRODE
SHRI K. K. MEGHASHYAM (Alternate)
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Organization Representative(s)
Panel for Revision of Indian Standards on Test Methods for Concrete, CED 2:2/P7
Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (EA-92, Maya Enclave, Hari Nagar, SHRI R. C. WASON (Convener)
New Delhi 110064)
ACC Limited, Mumbai REPRESENTATIVE
AIMIL Ltd, New Delhi DR V. M. SHARMA
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI AJAY PRAKASH MATHUR
SHRI RAJESH KHARE (Alternate)
Central Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi SHRI U. S. VIDYARTHI
Civil-Aid Technoclinic Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru DR R. NAGENDRA
SHRI SUNIL V. SONNAD (Alternate)
CSIR–Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee DR A. K. PANDEY
SHRI S. K. SINGH (Alternate)
CSIR–Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
CSIR–Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai DR P. SRINIVASAN
DR S. BHASKAR (Alternate)
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, Mumbai DR CHETAN HAZAREE
SHRI AVINASH HARDE (Alternate)
Hydraulic & Engineering Instrument, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Indian Concrete Institute, New Delhi SHRI ASHOK KUMAR TIWARI
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai DR RADHAKRISHNA PILLAI
DR RAVINDRA GETTU (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi DR SHASHANK BISHNOI
DR S. GUPTA (Alternate)
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Larsen & Toubro Ltd, ECC Division, Chennai SHRI B. SIVARAMA SARMA
SHRI S. MANOHAR (Alternate)
National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh SHRI V. V. ARORA
SHRI S. C. SHARMA (Alternate)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai SHRI ARVIND SHRIVASTAVA
SHRI A. K. LAHARIA (Alternate)
RDC Concrete (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai SHRI K. TAGORE
SHRI V. MEIKANDA MOORTHY (Alternate)
Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai SHRI VIJAYKUMAR R. KULKARNI
SHRI JEAN PHILIPPE THIERRY (Alternate)
In personal capacity (50 Mangla Apartments Kalkaji, New Delhi) DR S. C. MAITI
In personal capacity (Type IV/17, President’s Estate, New Delhi) SHRI K. H. BABU
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This Indian Standard has been developed from Doc No.: CED 02 (10898).