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01 CIVIL WORKS MANDATORY TEST AND PROCEDURE

SL. DESCRIPTION NATURE FIELD/LAB TESTING FREQUENCY OF

NO. OF MATERIAL OF TEST TEST PROCEDURE TESTING

1. Lime Chemical & Physical Laboratory As per IS 6932 As decided by

Properties (Part I to X) Site I/C

2. Sand a) Silt content Field test As per procedure Every 20cum or

described part thereof as
decided by Site I/C

b) Bulkage of Field test As per procedure ----DO-----------

sand described

c) Particle Size Field or Lab. As per procedure ----DO-----------

test described

3. Stone a) Percentage of Field As per IS As decided by

soft or deleterious 2386 Part II. Site I/C
materials.

b) Particles Size Field or Lab. As per procedure Every 45cum or

distribution described part thereof as
decided by Site I/C

4. Reinforced a) Slump test Field As per procedure Every 45cum or

cement described part thereof as
concrete decided by Site I/C
 b) Cube strength Lab. As per IS 516-1959 1-5 cum 1 Sample
6-15cum 2 "
16-30cum 3 "
31-50cum 4 "
> 50 cum 4+1 for
additional 50 cum

5. Bricks a) Dimensions Field/lab. As per procedure For every 50000 bricks

test of bricks described or part thereof subject to
change of brand

b) Water Field/lab. As per procedure -------D0------------

absorption described

c) Efflorscence Lab. As per procedure -------D0------------

described

d) Compressive Lab. As per procedure -------D0------------

strength described

6. Marble a) Moisture Lab As per IS 1125 Rs 10000/- or as

absorption decided by Site I/C

b) MHOS scale Lab. As per IS 1125 -------D0------------

Hardness test

7. Timber Moisture contents Field/Lab As Per IS 287 Every 1 cum or part

(by Moisture metre) thereof

8. Flush door a) End immersion Lab. AS per IS 2202 As decided by

test Part-1 Site I/C

b) Knife test Lab. As per IS 2202 -------D0------------

Part-I

c) Adhesion Lab. As per IS 2202 -------D0------------

Part-I
9. Aluminium door Thickness of Lab. As per IS 5523 Rs 5000/- or as decided by
or window fittings anodic coating Site I/C

10. Steel a) Tensile strength Lab. As per IS 1599 Every 20 MT or part thereof

B) BEND TEST LAB. AS PER IS 1599 -------D0------------

11. Terrazo tiles a) Transverse Lab. As per IS 1237 2000 Tiles or part
strength thereof

b) Water
absorption Lab. As per IS 1237 -------D0------------

c) Abrasion test. Lab. As per IS 1237 -------D0------------

12. White glazed a) Water absorption Lab. As per IS 777 3000 nos or part
tiles thereof

b) Crazing test Lab. As per IS 777 -------D0------------

c) Impact strength Lab. As per IS 777 -------D0------------

test

13. Coarse Aggregate a) Los Angles Lab. As per procedure As decided by

Abrasion value described Site I/C
or aggregate impact
value for sub-base

b) Los Angles Lab. As per procedure As decided by

Abrasion value described Site I/C
or aggregate impact
value for base

c) Flakiness Index Lab. As per IS 2386 As decided by

part - I Site I/C

d) Grading Field As per IS 2386 As decided by

 requirement part - I Site I/C

e) Impact value Lab As per procedure As decided by

described Site I/C

14. Fine Deleterious Lab As per is 2386 As decided by

Aggregate Materials part III Site I/C

15. Bitumen As prescribed Lab As prescribed As decided by

in IS 73 in IS 73 Site I/C

16. Embankment a) Moisture Lab As per IS 2720 Every 5000 cum

(under OMC conditions) content part - II or part thereof

b) Density Field As per IS 2720 -------D0------------

(part - xxviii)

NOTE: 1. Minimum quantity of material / work to be considered for carrying out tests as well as frequency of test shall be same as prescribed in the
relevant IS/ CPWD specifications/as applicable or in case both are not applicable, as specified in the particular contract.

2. Tests given are not exhaustive. Any other tests as per specifications, relevant Indian Standard Codes if required, shall be carried out and
records maintained.
 METHOD FOR TESTING FOR BULKAGE OF SAND

Apparatus : 250 ml. Cylinder

Level upto which damp sand to be filled : 200 ml.

(consolidation by shaking)

Fill the cylinder with water so as to submerge the sand completely and then stir the sand well. Measure the final height of submerged sand.

Suppose the surface is at mark A ml level, percentage of bulking of sand due to moisture can be worked out as under :-

Percentage Bulking = ( 200-1) x 100

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF CLAY , FINE SILT AND FINE DUST

Take a cylinder having 200ml. vol. The volume of the sample shall be such that it fills the cylinder upto 100 ml. mark. Add clean water upto 150 ml.
mark. Dissolve a little quantity of salt in the water taking the proportion of 1 tea spoon full to 1/2 ltr. of water. Shake the mixture vigorously and last few
shakes should be in side-wise direction to level off the same. Allow the contents to settle for 3 hrs. The height of the silt visible as settled layer shall be
taken as silt and expressed as % age of height of sand below. If this is more than the permissible limit, say 3% then the sand shall be washed.

The silt contents can be upto 8%.

 METHOD OF DETERMINING THE GRADING OF THE SAND
Date of Testing ___________________

Type of Aggregate ___________________

Weight of Samples ___________________ gms.

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SI. NO. Retained on Weight Retained Percentage Cumulative percentage
IS Sieve NO. Weight % age Wt. Passing
Retained Retained
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10 mm
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4.75 mm
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2.36 mm
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1.18 mm
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600 micron
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300 micron
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150 micron
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75 micron
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 GRADING ZONES OF FINE AGGREGATE
(Clause 4.3 of IS 383-1970)

IS Sieve Designation Percentage passing for

Grading Grading Grading Grading

Zone I Zone II Zone III Zone IV

10 mm 100 100 100 100

4.75 mm 90-100 90-100 90-100 90-100

2.36mm 60-95 75-100 85-100 95-100

1.18mm 30-70 55-90 75-100 90-100

600 micron 15.34 35-59 60-79 80-100

300 micron 5-20 8-30 12-40 15-40

150mm micron 0-10 0-10 0-110 0-15

 METHOD OF DETERMINING THE GRADING OF THE AGGREGATE
20MM AND DOWN SIZE
Date of Testing ___________________

Type of Aggregate ___________________

Weight of samples ___________________ gms.

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SI. N0. Retained on Weight Retained Percentage Cumulative percentage
IS Sieve No. Weight % age Wt. passing
Retained Retained
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40mm
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20mm
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12.5 mm
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10mm
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4.75 mm
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The proper grading is essential to achieve desired strength as well density. If percentage of aggregate passing through smaller sieve is more, the strength
of concrete will get reduced, similarly if percentage of aggregate passing through bigger sieve is more, the concrete will not be of required density .
 TEST FOR SURFACE MOISTURE

Take sample of wet aggregate and weigh it : 'A'

Then place it in a frying pan and gently apply

heat, unit the surface moisture disappears
then weigh it : 'B'

Continue the heating thereafter until the

moisture is evaporated & then weigh the
dry sample : 'C'

% Surface moisture = A-B x 100

It should preferably be not more than 2%

 METHOD FOR DETERMINING IMPACT VALUE OF AGGREGATE
(IS 2386 PT.IV) TO BE USED FOR CONCRETE FOR BUILDING STRUCTURE
AS WELL AS FOR WEARING SURFACES SUCH AS ROADS AND PAVEMENT:
Size of Aggregate required for testing : Passing through 12.5 mm sieve and
retained on 10mm sieve.

Size & shape of the Mould : Cylindrical 75 mm diameter and 50 mm

deep with steel tamping rod of 10 mm dia, 230 mm
long-360 gm.

Total weight of equipment (AIMIL) : 52 kg.

Date of testing :

Weight of oven dried sample (A) : gms.

Weight of fraction passing (B)

through 2.36 mm sieve : gms,

Aggregate impact value : (B/A) x 100

= %

If impact value exceeds 45% for aggregate used for concrete other than wearing surfaces and if impact value exceeds 30% for aggregate to be used for
wearing surfaces, the Aggregate should be rejected.
 METHOD FOR DETERMINING CRUSHING VALUE OF AGGREGATE
(IS 2386 PT. IV) TO BE USED FOR CONCRETE OTHER
THAN WEARING SURFACE :

Size of Aggregate required for testing : Passing through 12.5 mm sieve &
retained on 10mm sieve.

Size of Mould : 57 mm diameter x 90 mm deep.

Weight = 450 gm.

Date of testing :

Weight of sample (surface dry) : (A)

Weight of sample retained on

2.36 mm sieve after crushing by
applying a load of 40 MT. : (B)

Crushing value of the aggregate : (B/A) x 100

If crushing value exceeds 45% the Aggregate should be rejected.

 METHOD FOR DETERMINING ABRASION VALUE OF AGGREGATE
(IS 2386 PT. IV) TO BE USED IN CONCRETE FOR WEARING SURFACES :

Particulars of Machine : Steel Cylinder having inside diameter

711 mm and inside length 508 mm,
speed of rotation between 30 to 33 R.P.M
steel base frame.

Date of testing :

Weight of 12 abrasive charges :

Grading of Aggregate sample

selected for testing : 20 to 12.5 mm : 2500 gm.

12.5 to 10mm : 2500 gm.

Total Weight (A) : 5000 gm.

Weight of material retained on

1.70 mm sieve (B) : gms.

Aggregate Abrasion value : A-B x 100

A
= %

If abrasion value exceeds 30 % the aggregate should be rejected.

 METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF SLUMP OF CONCRETE

1. SLUMP TEST : (As per IS : 1199-1959)

Objective : To determine the consistency of fresh concrete and to check the

uniformity of concrete from batch to batch.

Useful Range : 15 to 175mm

TESTING PROCEDURE

1. Internal surface of the Mould cleaned thoroughly to make it free from moisture and any set concrete.
2. Mould placed either on levelled metal plate or smooth finished concrete surface.
3. Cone shall be filled in 4 layers, each approximately one quarter of the height of mould.
4. Each layer tamped with 25 strokes of the rounded end of the tamping rod 16 mm dia,. 60 cm long in such manner that the strodes are uniformity
distributed over the cross section of the mould and for the second and subsequent layers the rod penetrated into the underlying layer.
5. After the top layer has been rodded, the concrete shall be struck off level with a trowel or the tamping rod.
6. Leaked out mortar between the mould and the base plate is cleaned away.
7. The mould removed from the concrete immediately by raising it slowly and carefully in a vertical direction.
8. The slump measured immediately. (The slump can be measured by keeping the tamping rod on the inverted mould and thus measuring the
difference between the height of the mould and that of the highest point of the specimen being tested).

NOTE

1. The test is to be carried out at a place free from vibration or shock and with in two minutes of sampling.
2. Slump specimen which collapsed or sheared off laterally rejected and another test carried out.
 METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE
BY COMPACTION FACTOR METHOD(AS PER IS : 1199-1959)

Objective : To determine the workability (compatibility of concrete)

Useful Range : 0.80-0.95(0.75-0.97 for certain concrete).

TEST PROCEDURE

1. The sample placed gently into the upper hopper, using hand scoop, upto brim and trapdoor opened so that concrete falls into the lower hopper.
2. Immediately after the concrete has come to rest, the trap door of the lower hopper opened so that the concrete falls into the cylinder.
3. The excess concrete above the level of the cylinder struck off. The outside of the cylinder then wiped clean.
4. The concrete in the cylinder then weighed. This weight is the weight of partially compacted concrete.
5. After this, the cylinder refilled with concrete in layers of approximately 5 cm thick and compacted the concrete by heavily ramming or by vibration
the layers.
6. The top layer surface of the fully compacted concrete carefully struck off level with the top of the cylinder.
7. The weight of the concrete in the cylinder then determined. This weight shall be known as the weight of fully compacted concrete.

NOTE

1. where the concrete mix has a tendency to stick in one or both of the hoppers, the concrete may be helped through by pushing gently into the
concrete from the top.
2. For determining the weight of partially compacted concrete. The test shall be carried out at a place free from vibration or shock.
 METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
(IS : 516 -1959 )

a) Age of Test

The age shall be calculated form the time of the addition of the water to the dry ingredients.

Testing usually carried out at the age of 7 days and 28days. Some times after 13 weeks or one year. For early strengths at the ages of 24 hours + 1/2
hour and 72 hours + 2 hours,

b) Number of specimens

Three specimens from different batches.

c) Procedure

Specimens stored in water shall be tested immediately on removal from the water in testing machine. The load shall be applied without shock and
increased continuously at the rate of approx. 140 kg/sq. cm/min, until the resistance of the specimen to the increasing load breaks down and no
greater load can be sustained. The maximum load applied to the specimen shall then be recorded.

d) Calculation :

Compressive strength (kg/sq.cm) = Max. load applied / Cross- sectional area

 METHOD FOR DETRMINATION OF WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE BY
VEE-BEE
TEST : (This test is carried out where workability
is low specifically on richer mix of concrete.)

VEE-BEE : As per IS : 1199-1959

Objective : To determine the workability of concrete.

Vee-Bee range : 4 to 30 seconds ( also known as degrees)

TEST PROCEDURE

1. Procedure given for slump test performed upto filling of Mould.

2. The position of the concrete cone shall be noted , the cone shall be lifted up and the slump noted on the graduated rod by lowering the glass disc on
top of the concrete cone.

3. The electrical vibrator switched on and the vibration continued until the whole concrete surface adheres uniformly to glass disc and the time for
attaining this noted with a stop watch.

NOTE

1. The slump cone shall be placed centrally in the cylindrical pot.

METHOD FOR CONDUCTING THE DIMENSIONAL TEST FOR BRICKS
(IS - 3495 (PART-I TO IV 1976)

No. of specimen of bricks 20 Nos.

Length of 20 bricks laid lengthwise ___________________________

Length of 20 bricks laid widthwise ___________________________

Depth of 20 bricks laid depth-wise ___________________________

 METHOD OF DETERMINING THE EFFLORESCENCE OF BRICKS
IS - 3495 (PT. I TO IV 1976)

APPARATUS

1. Square shaped container of porcelean or glass or glazed stoneware containing distilled water.

No. of specimen for the test = 5 Nos.

METHOD

The brick shall be placed vertically in the dish with 25 mm immersed in water. Place the whole arrangement in a well ventilated room having
temperature 20o C to 30o C until all the water in the container is absorbed by the brick and the surplus water evaporates. When the water has been
absorbed and bricks appears to be dry place a similar quantity of water in the dish and allow it to evaporate as before. Examine the brick for
efflorescence after the second evaporation and report the results.

REPORT

The result shall be reported in accordance with the following definitions.

a) Small : When there is no perceptible deposit of efflorescence.

b) Slight : When not more than 10 % of the area of the brick is covered with a thin deposit of salts.

c) Moderate : When there is a heavier deposit and covering up to 50 percent of the area of the brick surface but
unaccompanied by powdering or flaking of the surface.

d) Heavy : When there is a heavy deposit of salts covering up to 50% or more of brick surface but unaccompanied by
powdering or flaking of surface.
e) Serious : When there is a heavy deposit of salts accompanied by powdering and/or flaking of the exposed surfaces
and tending to increase in the repeated wetting of the specimen.
 METHOD OF DETERMINING THE WATER ABSORPTION
OF BRICKS (COLD WATER TEST )
IS-3495 (PT.I TO 1V 1976)

APPARATUS

1. Weighing balance (accuracy upto 0.10% of mass of specimen)

2. Oven

METHOD

Weight of the brick dried in oven at temperature

105o C -115o C till it attains a constant mass = W1

Weight of the brick specimen after immersing in clean

water at a temperature of 27o C + 2o C for 24 hours = W2

Water absorpttion = (W2-W1) x 100 / W1

Average of 5 samples shall be reported.

NOTE :

Water absorption in bricks should be less than 20 % and in case it is higher than 20% the stack of bricks shall be rejected.
 METHOD OF DETERMINING THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF BRICKS
IS-3495 (PT I TO IV)-1976
1. APPARATUS : Compression testing machine.

2. PREPARATION OF SAMPLE

I) Remove unevenness in the bed faces to provide the smooth & parallel faces by grinding.
ii) Immerse the brick in water at room temperature for 34 hrs. Remove the sample and drain out surplus moisture.
iii) Fill the frog and all voids with cement mortar 1:1 (1 cement : 1 coarse sand of grade 3mm and down).
iv) Store the bricks under damp jute bags for 24 hours followed by immersion in water for 3 days.

3. PROCEDURE

Test the specimen by placing the sample in the testing machine between two 3-ply plywood sheets (3mm thick) by applying an axial load at a
uniform rate of 140 kg\cm2 per minute till the failure of the specimen. The result will be reported as under :-
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SL.No. Sample Average area of upper and lower Maximum load Compressive
No. faces of bricks in Sq.cm at failure Strength (4/3)
(in kg\cm2)
1 2 3 4 5
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_________ 1.
2.
3.
4.
5. ________________
Average of above 5 results
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14.00.03 OCCURRENCE OF COMMON DEFECTS DUE TO
NON-OBSERVANCE OF IMPORTANT POINTS
SL NO. POINTS CONSEQUENCES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE

1. Quality of water - Higher chloride contents may cause efflorscence on concrete/brick surfaces
and corrosion of steel reinforcement .Accelerates setting and hardening.

- Algage combines with cement and reduce bond and strength.

2. Washing of aggregates - Organic materials retard/prevent hydration and hence strength and
durability is affected adversely.

- Dirt silt etc. prevent bond between aggregates and cement water
requirement may also increase and hence decrease in strength.

- If mica is present it reduces strength and durability.

- Soluble salts (chemical ) may react chemically to disturb the setting action
of cement.

3. Using rust free - Rusted reinforcement bars will cause corrosion,

reinforcement thus reduces strength and also cracks develop.

4. Water/Cement Ratio - Higher Water/Cement ratio would reduce the

the strength. Less will reduce workability.

- Higher Water/Cement ratio increases porosity

in concrete and that may lead to corrosion of steel.
SL NO. POINTS CONSEQUENCES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE

- Durability of structure decreases as water/cement ratio increases.

5. Proper batching of - Mixing done by volumes will be of a

Aggregate, cement & water variable quality.

- Improper proportions of materials mixed may

affect workability and durability adversely.

- Excess of fine aggregate (sand) and water causes bleading.

- Quantity of cement less than the specified

quantity will affect the strength and durability.

6. Transporting and placing - For delayed placing the workability will get
of concrete within initial reduced and concrete will start getting
setting time of cement hardened resulting in low strength.

7. Proper compaction of Concrete - Improper compaction will lead to honey combing.

- If compaction is less,voids will be left in the

concrete and concrete will be non-homogeneous.

- Density and strength will also be lesser than required.

- If concrete is over vibrated cement mortar will

appear at the surface and coarse aggregates setting
beneath the surface and there is possibility of segregation.

8. Curing of concrete - Inadequate curing will affect hydration of

cement and hardening of concrete, so strength will be reduced.

- with inadequate curing the wearing qualities and

imperviousness of concrete reduces.
 - The steel reinforcement will be subjected to
corrosion in pervious concrete.

9. Ensuring rigid forms - Improper design and unskilled work in form

and form work work may lead to failure or collapse of structures.

- May result in bulges in walls, sagging in floors wavy

lines in beams and columns.

10. Cover to reinforcement - Inadequate cover will expose the reinforcement to

corrosion, harmful chemicals, saline atmosphere and
sulphurous smoke.

- Excess cover, especially in beams reduces effective depth.

11. Storage of cement - Long storage reduces strength.Cement should be used

first come first use basis.

- Long storage reduce strength of cement as under :-

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Period Approx. Relative
of Storage Strenght at 28 Days (%)
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Fresh 100
3 months 80
6 months 70
1 year 60
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- Contact of moisture would result in setting of cement.

12. Compaction/Earth - Inadequate compaction will result in

filling of sub-base settlement of floor & road causing cracks on the surface.

13. Toothing and bonding - Defective toothing & bonding reduces the load
bearing capacity and causes cracks on the surfaces.
14. Joints in brick work - Improper bond and thicker joints in brick work
reduces strength and may cause cracks.

15. Seasoning of timber - Unseasoned timber results in warping and opening -

up of joints, also accelerate the termite action.
 HINDRANCE REGISTER
1. Name of work :
2. Contract Agreement No :
3. Date of Commencement :
4. Stipulated Date of Completion :
5. Extended Date of completion, if applicable

SL No. Nature of Activity Effect of Date of Signature Date of Signature Period of

of work Hindrance Hindrance notification contractor's removal of of client's
Hindrance
on employment of hindrance representative hindrance Engineer
of labour and
T&P etc
 RECORD OF MINUTES OF MEETING

1. Name of work :

2. Contract Agreement No :

SL. Date of Brief of Names of Names of Decision Action taken Remarks

No. meeting agenda client's contractor's arrived at for implementing
discussed representative representative decision
 REGISTER OF BARBENDING SCHEDULE OF STEEL ITEMS

1. Name of Work :

2. Contract Agreement No :

SL Particular of Relevant Location

No. Bldg/item of Drawing where Designation No.of Length Quantity Sketch
showing
work No. steel of bar Bars of Bars of
steel complete arrangement used
 CEMENT REGISTER

1. Name of work :

2. Contract Agrement No. :

S.No Date of Quantity Progressive Date of Qty. Brief Closing Signature Signature
receipt/ received Total issue issued Particulars Balance client's contractor
Source Balance (bags) (bags) of items for (bags) representative
(bags) which
cement
used
 SITE ORDER BOOK

1. NAME OF WORK :

2. AGREEMENT NO. :

S.NO DATE BRIEF ACTION TAKEN BY DATE OF COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION OF

REMARKS
PARTICULAR CONTRACTOR OF INSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE BY
OF CLIENT
INSTRUCTIONS/
ORDER OF
CLIENT