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SIfECIFICATIONFOR
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0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the wherein the minimum 28 days compressive
Burrau of Indian Standards on 28 October strength requirements for cement are specified
198’7, after the draft finalized by the Cement keeping in view the needs of the consumer for
and Concrete Sectional Committee had been higher strength concrete and the manufactur-
approved by the Civil Engineering Division ing facilities available with the manuf’acturers.
Council.
0.2.1 It may be clarified that 53 grade
ordinary Portland cement covered by this
0.2 For certain specialized works, such as,
specification is distinctlv different from raDid
prestressed concrete and certain items of pre-
consistently high h’ardeniny Portland cement covered ’ by
cast concrete requiring
IS : 8(&&l-1978*.
strength concrete, the concrete industry quite
often needs a special type of ordinary Portland 0.3 Mass of cement packed in bags and the
cement having the compressive strength much tolerance requirements for the mass of cement
higher than the minimum compressive strength packed in bags shall be in accordance with the
limits specified in IS : 269 - 1976* and relevant provisions ofthe Standards of LYeights
IS : 8112 - 19763_. In the context of present and Measures ( Packaged Commodities )
strength limits specified in IS : 269-1976* and Rules, 1977 and A-l.2 ( see Appendix A for
IS : 8112 - 1976t, the consumer has been nor- inltirmaiion ). Any modification in these rules
mally finding it difficult to get consistent and in respect of tolerance on mass of cement
ensured supply of high strength cement. It would apply automatically to this standard.
has, therefore, been felt that unless there is a
separate specification covering a cement hav- 0.4 This standard contains clause 10.4.1 which
ing compressive strength values much above permits the purchaser to use his option for
the existing strength values in IS : 269 - 1976* testing and clauses 5.5 and 8.3 which call for
and IS : 8112 - 1976t, there are likely to be agreement between the purchaser and the
quality control difficulties for production manufacturer.
of very high strength concrete, since
within the ambit of IS : 269 - 1976* and 0.5 For the purpose of deciding whether a
IS : 8112 - 19767, it will be very difficult to particular requirement of this standard is com-
obtain a cement having guaranteed strength plied with, the final value, observed or calcul-
much above the minimum values specified in ated, expressing the result of a test or analysis,
these standards. The Cement and Concrete shall be rounded off in accordance with
Sectional Committee has, therefore, considered IS : 2-1960t. The number of significant places
it necessary to bring out a separate specifica- retained in the rounded off value should be
tion for 53 grade ordinary Portland cement, the same as that of the specified value in this
standard.
*Specification for ordinary and low heat Portland
cement ( f/&d rerrisiorz ). *Specification for rapid hardening Portland cement
tSpecification for high strength ordinary Portland (prsl reuision ).
cement. tRules for rounding off numerical values ( reuised ).

1. SCOPE 3. MANUFACTURE

1.1 This standard covers manufacture, chemi- 3.1 53 grade ordinary Portland cement shall
be manufactured by intimately mixing together
cal and physical requirements of 53 grade
calcareous and argillaceous and/or other silica,
ordinary Portland cement.
alumina or iron oxide bearing materials, burn-
2. TERMINOLOGY ing them at a clinkering temperature and
grinding the resultant clinker so as to produce
2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the a cement capable of complying with this speci-
definitions given in IS : 48-15-1968* shall apply. fication. No material shall be added after
*Definitions and terminology relating to hydraulic burning other than gypsum ( natural or chemi-
cement. cal ) or water or both.
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NOTE - Chemical gypsum shall be added 5.2.1.1 In the event of cements failing to
provided that the performance requirements of the comply with any one or both the requirements
final product as specified in this standard are met
with.
specified in 5.2.1, further tests in respect of
each failure shall be made as described in
4. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS IS : 4031-1968* from a.nother portion of the
same sample after aeration. The aeration shall
4.1 When tested in accordance \L,ith the be done by spreading out the sample to a depth
methods given in IS : N32-1981*, 53 grade of 75 mm at a relative humidity of 30 to 80
ordinary Portland cemrnt shall corr~piy Mirh percent for a total period of 7 days. The espan-
chemical requirements given in Table 1. sion of cements so aerated shall be not more
than 5 mm and 0.6 percent \Ihen tested b)
5. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ‘Le Chatelier’ method and autoclave test,
respectively.
5.1 Fineness - \Vhen tested for fineness by
Blaine’s air permeability method as described
in IS : 40.51 - 1968t, the specific surface 01 cement 5.3 Setting Time - The setting time of
shall not be less than 225 m2/kg. cement, when tested by the vicat apparatus
method described in IS : 4031-1968* shall con-
NOTE - A higher fineness of cement, where form to the following requirements:
specifically required, may be agreed to by mutual
agreement between the purchaser and the manufac- a) Initial setting time in minutes - not
turer.
less than 30, and
5.2 Soundness b) Final setting time in minutes - not
more than 600.
5.2.1 When tested by the ‘Le Chatelier’
method and autoclave test described in
IS : 4031-19687, unaerated cement shall not 5.3.1 If cement exhibits false set, the ratio
have an expansion of more than 10 mm and of fiual penetration measured after 5 minutes of
0.8 percent, respectively. completion of mixing period to the initial
penetration measured exactly after 20 seconds
*Method of chemical analysis of hydraulic cement of completion of mixing period, expressed as
(first revision).
tMethods of physical tests for hydraulic cement. *Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement.

TABLE 1 CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 53 GRADE ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT

( Claw.? 4.1 )

SL CRARACTERISTI( REQTTIRPYENT
NO.

(1) (2) (3)

i) Ratio of percentage of lime to percentages of silica, Not greater than 1’02 and not less than 0.80
alumina and iron oxide when calculated by the
formula:
CaO.____
- 0’7 SOB
2’8 SiO, f 1’2 Al,03 + 0.65 FezO,
.., Ratio of percentage of alumina to that of iron Not less than 0’66
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oxide
iii) Insoluble residue, percent by mass Not more than 2
iv) Magnesia, percent by mass Not more than 6
v) Total sulphur content calculated as sulphuric Not more than 2’5 and 3.0 when tri-cnlcillm
/ anhydride !, SO, ), percent by mass aluminate ( setNote 1 ) percent by masj is j or
less and greater than 5, respectively
vi) Total loss on ignition Not more than 4 percent

NOTE 1 - The tricalcium aluminate content ( CsA ) is calculated by the formula:

C,A = 2.65 ( A1203) - 1’69 ( Fe,03 )

where each symbol in bracket refers to the percent ( by mass of total cement ) of the oxide, excluding
any contained in insoluble residue referred to at S1 No. (iii),

NOTE 2 - Alkali aggregate reactions have been noticed in aggregates in some parts of the country. On
large and important jobs where the concrete is likely to be exposed to humid atmosphere or \vetting action, it
is advisable that the aggregate be tested for alkali aggregate reaction. In the case of reactive aggregates, the
use of cement with alkali content below 0 6 percent expressed as sodium oxide ( Nag0 ) is recommended.

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percent, shall be not less than 50. In the event Nom 2 -The limit of total chloride content
in cement for use in plain and other reinforced
of cement exhibiting false set, the initial and
concrete structures is being reviewed. Till that time,
final setting time of cement when tested by the the limit may be mutually agreed to between the
method described in IS : 4031-1968* after purchaser and the manufacturer.
breaking the false set, shall conform to 5.3. 8. DELIVERY
5.4 Compressive Strength - The average 8.1 The cement shall be packed in bags [ jute
compressive strength of at least three mortar sacking bag conforming to IS : 2580-1982*,
cubes ( area of face 50 ems j composed of one double hessian bituminized ( CR1 type ), mul-
part of cement, three parts of standard sand tiply paper conforming to IS : 11761-1986?,
( conforming to IS : 650.L966t ) by mass and polyethylene lined ( CR1 type ) jute, light-
P weight ( CRI type ) jute, woven HDPE con-
+ 3.0 percent ( of combined mass of
r forming to IS : 1 I652- i986f, woven polypropy-
cement plus sand ) water, and prepared, stored lene couforming to IS: 11653-1986s or any other
and tested in the manner described in approved composite bags ] bearing the manu-
IS : -l@31-1X8*, shall be as follows: facturer’s name or his registered trade-mark,
if any, and the words ‘53 Grade Ordinary
a) ‘72 &- 1 h, not less than 27 MPa Portland Cement’. The number of bags ( net
b) 168 * 2 h, not less than 37 MPa mass ) to the tonne or the nominal average
c) 672 * 4 h, not less than 53 MPa net mass ( see 8.2 ) of the cement shall be
legibly and indelibly marked on each bag.
NOTE - P is the percentage of water required to Bags shall be in good condition at the time of
produce a paste of standard consistency ( SPP10.3 ).
inspection.
5.5 By agreement between the purchaser and 8.1.1 Similar information shall be provided
the manufacturer, transverse strength test of in the delivery advices accompanying the
plastic mortar in accordance with the method shipment of packed or bulk ( see8.3 ) cement.
described in IS : 4031-1968* may be specified
in addition to the test specified in 5.4. The 8.1.2 The bags or packages may also be
permissible values of the transverse strength marked \vith the Standard Mark.
shal1 be mutually agreed to between the pur- NU’L.E - The use of the Standard Mark is
chaser and the supplier at the time of placing governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian
order. Standards Act 1936, and the Rules and Regulations
made thereunder. The Standard Mark on products
5.6 Notwithstanding the strength requirements covered by an Indian Standard coveys the assurance
that they have been produced to comply with the
specified in 5.4 and 5.5, the cement shall show requirements of that standard under a well-defined
a progressrve increase in strength from the system of inspection, testing and quality control
strength at 72 h. which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated
by the producer. Standard marked products are
also continuously checked by BIS for conformit)
6. STORAGE
to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of
6.1 The cement shall be stored in such a conditions under which a licence for the use of the
Standard Mark may be granted to manufactures
manner as to permit easy access for proper
or producers may be obtained from the Bureau
inspection and in a suitable weather-tight of Indian Standards.
building to protect the cement from dampness
8.2 The alzerage net mass of cement per bag
and to minimize warehouse deterioration.
shall be 50 kg ( see also Appendix A ).
7. MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE
8.3 Supplies of cement in bulk may be made
7.1 The manufacturer shall satisfy himself by arrangement between the purchaser and
that the cement conforms to the requirements the supplier ( manufacturer or stockist ).
of this standard, and if requested, shall furnish 9. SAMPLING
a certificate to this effect to the purchaser or
his representative, within ten days of despatch 9.1 Samples for Testing and by Whom
of the cement. to be Taken - A sample or samples for test-
ing may be taken by the purchaser or his
7.2 The manufacturer shall furnish a certifi- representative, or by any person appointed to
cate, within ten days of despatch of cement, superintend the work for purpose of which the
indicating the total chloride content in percent cement is required, or by the latter’s represent-
by mass of cement. ative.
NOTE 1 - Total chloride content in cement *Specification for jute sacking bags for packing
shall not exceed 0’05 percent by mass for cement cement ( second revision ).
used in prestressed concrete structures and long span tsoecification for multiwall paper sacks for cement,
reinforced concrete structures. valved-sewn-gussetted type.
$Specilication for high density polyethylene (HDPE)
*Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement. woven sacks for packing cement.
tspecincation For standard sand for testing of cement $Specification for polypropylene ( PP ) woven sacks
(,fi75l rrvision :. for packing cement.

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9.1.1 The samples shall be taken within 10.4 Independent Testing

three weeks of the delivery and all the tests
shall be commenced within one week of 10.4.1 If the purchaser or his represeritative
sampling. requires independent tests, the samples shall
be taken before or immediately after deliver)
9.1.2 When it is not possible to test the at the option of the purchaser or his represen-
samples within one week, the samples shall be tative, and the tests shall be carried out in
packed and stored in air-tight containers till accordance with this standard on the written
such time as they are tested. instruction of the purchaser or his representa-
9.2 In addition to the requirements of 9 1, tive.
the methods and procedure of sampling shall
10.4.2 Cost of Teesting ~- The manufacturer
be in accordance with IS : 3535-1986*.
shall supply, free of charge, the cement requir-
9.3 Facilities for Sampling and Identifica- ed for testing. Unless otherwise specified in
tion - The manufacturer or supplier shall enquiry and order, the cost of the tests shall be
afford every facility, and shall provide all borne as follows:
labour and materials for taking and packing
the samples for testing the cement and for sub- a) By the manufacturer if the results
sequent identification of the cement sampled. show that the cement does not comply
with this standard, and
lo. TESTS
b) By the purchaser if the results show
10.1 The samples of cement for test shall be that the cement complies with this
taken as described in 9 and shall be tested in standard.
the manner described in the relevant clauses.
10.4.3 After a representative sample has
10.2 Temperature for Testing - The
been drawn, tests on the sample shall be carried
temperature range within which physical tesrs
out as expeditiously as possible.
may be carried out shall, as far as possible, be
27 k 2°C. The actual temperature during the 11. REJECTION
testing shall be recorded.
11.1 Cement may be rejected if it does not
10.3 Consistency of Standard Cement
comply with any of the requirements of this
Paste - The quantity of water required to
specification.
produce a paste of standard consistency, to be
used for determination of water content of 11.2 Cement remaining in bulk storage at the
mortar for the compressive strength tests and mill, prior to shipment, for more than six
for the determination of soundness and setting months, or cement in bags in local storage in
time, shall be obtained by the method descri- the hands of a vendor for more than 3 months
bed in IS : 4031-1968t. after the completion ot tests, may be retested
before use and may be rejected if it fails to
*Methods of sampling hydraulic cements ( jirst
conform to any of the requirements In this
rcririon )
tMethods for physical tests for hydraulic cement. specification.

APPENDIX A
( Clauses 0.3 and 8.2 )

TOLERANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASS OF CEMENT PACKED IN BAGS

A-l. The average net mass of cement packed random ( see IS : 490%1968* 1.
in bags at the plant in a sample shall be equal A-l.1 The number uf bags in a sample show-
to or more than 50 kg. The number of bags in ing a minus error greatrr than 2 percent of the
a sample shall be as given below: specified net mass ( 30 kg ) shall be not more
Batch Size SunQde Slje than 5 percent of the bags in the san,ple and
the minus error in none of such bags in the
100 to 150 20 sample shall exceed 4 percent of the specified
151 ,> 280 32 net mass of the bag.
281 3, 500 50 NOTE - A-l and A-l.1 are extracts based on
the Standard of Weights and Measures ( Packaged
501 ), 1 200 80 Commodities ) Rules, 1977 to which reference shall
1 201 ,) 3 200 125 be made for full details. Any modification made in
these Rules and other related Acts and Rules would
3 201 and over 200 apply automatically.
The bags in a sample shall be selected at *Methods for random sampling.

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A-1.2 In case ofwagonltruck load of 20 to 25 is 531 g, the mass of a double hessian bituminized
tonnes, the overall tolerance on net mass of ( CR1 type ) bag to hold 50 kg of cement is 630 g,
mash of a 6-ply paper bag to hold 50 kg of cement is
cement shall be 0 to + 0.5 percent. approximately 400 g and the mass of a polyethylene
NOTE - The mass of a jute sacking bag con- lmcd ( CR1 type ) jute bag to hold 50 kg of cement
forming to IS : 2580-1982* to hold 50 kg of cement is approximately 480 g.

*Specification for jute sacking bags for packing

cement ( seGOrldrevision).

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Aggregate

Argillaceous
Setting time of cement
False set of cement

Fineness
Compressive strength
Unaerated