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Indian Standard

दृढ़ीकृत कंक्रीट — परीक्षण पद्धतियां

भाग 6 कंक्रीट के नमूनों का शुष्क सक
ं ु चन एवं
नमी सच ं लन ज्ञात करना
(  पहला पनु रीक्षण )

Hardened Concrete —
Methods of Test
Part 6 Determination of Drying Shrinkage
and Moisture Movement of Concrete Samples

( First Revision )

ICS 91.100.30

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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 6) (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 the raw
materials, the fresh concrete and the hardened concrete, is an inseparable part of any quality control programme
for concrete. This helps 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 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 this standard was 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), accelerated carbonation 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 is being split into twelve parts. The other parts in this series are:
Part 1  Determination of strength of hardened concrete
Part 2  Determination of properties of hardened concrete other than strength
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 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 6) specifies a method for determination of moisture movement and drying shrinkage of
concrete samples.
These test methods shall be applicable as and when published in place of the corresponding provisions given
in IS 1199 : 1959 ‘Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete’, and will supersede the same. 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. The significant provision in this
revision are highlighted below:
a) The title of the relevant clause in the existing standard had been ‘Determination of changes in length on
drying and wetting’, which has now been expanded into a separate part and modified to ‘Determination
of drying shrinkage of concrete for samples and moisture movement’ to make it in line with international
practice.

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HARDENED CONCRETE — METHODS OF TEST
PART 6 DETERMINATION OF DRYING SHRINKAGE OF
CONCRETE AND MOISTURE MOVEMENT OF
CONCRETE SAMPLES
( First Revision )
1 SCOPE
This standard (Part 6) specifies a method for
determining the changes in length of concrete
specimens due to change in moisture content.
It is applicable for the testing of specimens prepared
in the laboratory or in the field or specimen cut from
structure or unit, in which the maximum nominal size
of aggregate in the concrete does not exceed 40 mm.
2 REFERENCES
The standards listed below contain provisions, which
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision and parties to agreements based on this
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the standards
indicated below:
IS No. Title
1199 Methods of sampling, testing and
analysis of fresh concrete
(Part 2) : 2018 Determination of consistency of
fresh concrete (  first revision)
(Part 5) : 2018 Making and curing of test
specimens (  first revision)
2514 : 1963 Specification for concrete vibrating
tables
3 TERMINOLOGY
For the purpose of this standard, the following terms
and definitions apply.
3.1 Preparing Laboratory — Laboratory responsible
for sampling of concrete, moulding of specimens, initial
curing in moulds, demoulding, initial moist curing and
transport to measuring laboratory (if required).
3.2 Measuring Laboratory — Laboratory responsible
for completion of initial moist curing, storage in drying
room and measurement of specimens
NOTE — The preparing and measuring laboratories may also
be the same.
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4 APPARATUS
4.1 Measuring Apparatus
A measuring apparatus shall be used which incorporates
a micrometer gauge or a suitable dial gauge reading
accurately to 0.001 mm. This gauge shall be rigidly
mounted in a measuring frame and shall have a recessed
end which can be located upon a 6.5 mm diameter ball
or other reference point cemented in the specimen or
fixed at the time of casting of samples. The other end
of the frame shall have a similar recessed seating which
can be located upon a second ball or reference point in
the specimen. An invar steel rod of a suitable length
with 6.5 mm diameter hemispherical ends, or with
6.5 mm diameter steel balls mounted at the ends shall be
used as a standard of length against which the readings
of the gauge can be tested, thus enabling corrections
to be made for any changes in the dimensions of the
apparatus between successive measurements of a test
specimens. The apparatus shall preferably be adjustable
for specimens of different lengths and invar rods shall
be available in lengths approximating to those of the
specimens to be tested. Typical forms of apparatus are
shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, but other suitable forms
may be used. The apparatus shown in Fig. 1 is to be
preferred for large specimens and those of higher
densities, since the pressure caused by the weight of
the specimens, which would otherwise fall on the lower
reference ball, is carried by slotted shelf.
4.2 Drying Oven
The drying oven shall comply with the following
requirements:
a) It shall have an internal volume equivalent to not
less than 0.008 m3 per specimen, with a minimum
total volume of 0.05 m3.
b) It shall be reasonably airtight and shall be
provided with a fan or suitable means to keep the
air circulating effectively during the drying of the
specimens.
c) It shall be maintained at a temperature of
50 ± 1°C.
d) The humidity of the air in the oven shall be
controlled at approximately 17 ± 2 percent relative
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PLAN

DIAL
GAUGE

B
Ø6.5 mm
STEEL BALL
ENLARGED
DETAIL AT B

TEST
PIECE
FRAME

DISTANCE
PIECE
A

ENLARGED
SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION DETAIL AT A

Fig. 1 Typical Apparatus for Drying Shrinkage and Moisture Movement Tests
FIG. 1 TYPICAL APPARATUS FOR DRYING SHRINKAGE AND MOISTURE MOVEMENT TESTS

humidity by means of saturated calcium chloride
solution. Suitable dishes or trays containing this
solution shall be provided to give an exposed area
of solution not less than 1 m2 for each cubic metre
volume of the oven. The dishes or trays shall
contain sufficient solid calcium chloride to show
above the surface of the solution throughout the
test.
4.3 Moulds
Mould made of non-absorbent material that does not
react with cement paste and their internal surfaces shall
have a smooth finish. The moulds shall be able to hold
their form without distortion and shall be leak proof.
They shall meet the following requirements.
locate and secure a gauge stud during the setting period
of the concrete. Each gauge stud holder shall be held
in position against the end plate by a retaining screw
and shall be capable of release after compaction of the
concrete. The opposite side plates shall be parallel.
The dimensions of the mould shall be 75 × 75 ×
300 mm,
a) the distance between the opposite side plates shall
be 75 ± 1 mm; and
b) the inside height shall be 75 ± 1 mm.
4.3.2 Construction of the Mould
The mould shall be aligned coaxially along the central
axis of the mould.

4.3.1 General For specimens having dimensions of 75 × 75 × 300 mm

having,
Each mould shall be provided with a base plate, two
end plates and two side plates which are securely a) the distance between the inner ends of the two
fastened to the end plates, and two partially loose end studs shall be 250 ± 0.5 mm;
plates which act as gauge stud holders. Each gauge stud b) the distance between the outer ends of the gauge
holder shall fit inside the end of the mould and shall studs shall be 300 ± 1 mm; and

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X
5

3 X 1

6 4
1

Y
1 6

KEY
1 SPECIMEN 5 REFERENCE BAR
2 BASE 6 GAUGE STUD
3 POINT 7 DIAL GAUGE
4 FRAME FOR A
MEASUREMENT

FIG. 2 VERTICAL LENGTH COMPARATOR

Fig. 2 Vertical Length Comparator

c) Gauge studs shall protrude from the gauge stud
holders to a distance of 25 ± 0.5 mm.
4.3.3 Gauge Studs
Gauge studs shall be made of stainless steel and shall
confirm to the requirements in 4.3.1. Gauge studs
for horizontal and vertical comparators shall not be
interchanged.
4.3.4 Length Gauge
Length gauge for checking the nominal length between
gauge studs.
The length gauge shall be made of metal, and the
specification shall be as follows for specimens having
dimensions of 75 × 75 × 300 mm:
1) The diameter of the length gauge shall be not less
than 6 mm, and
2) The length of the length gauge shall be 250 ±
0.2 mm.
4.3.5 Means of Compaction
4.3.5.1 Tamping bar
A straight compacting bar made of steel having a
rectangular shape of approximately 25 mm × 10 mm, a
length of approximately 600 mm and with a ramming
face square with the axis.
4.3.5.2 Tamping rod
A compacting rod of circular cross-section, straight,
made of steel, having a diameter of approximately
16  ± 1 mm, a length of 600 ± 5 mm and with round
ends.
4.3.5.3 External vibrator (vibrating table)
A vibrating table with provision for clamping of the
mould shall be used. It shall have a minimum frequency
of 40 Hz (2 400 cycles per minute) and shall meet the
requirements of IS 2514.
NOTE — Internal vibrators shall not be used.

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4.3.6 Mallet
A suitable mallet as per the size of the mould may be
used.
4.3.7 Balance
Balance used to determine the mass of the concrete
specimen and having an accuracy of at least 0.1 g.
4.3.8 Length Comparator
May be used for measuring changes in length.
4.3.8.1 General
The comparator shall be capable of measuring the
length of specimens over a range of 290 mm to 300 mm
for specimens of 75 × 75 × 300 mm. The precision of
the measurement shall be 0.001 mm.
4.3.8.2 Reference bar
A specific reference bar made of a material
characterized by an extremely low coefficient of
thermal expansion such as invar or other material
suitable for the purpose shall be used with each
comparator, and having,
a) the diameter of the reference bar not less than
6 mm, and
b) the overall length of the reference bar 300 ±
1.5 mm.
Each end shall be reduced in diameter and the end
5 mm shall have approximately the same diameter and
have the same end radius as the projecting end of the
gauge stud is being used in the specimen. Each end of
the reference bar shall be polished.
The central section of the reference bar shall be covered
by a rubber tube, or equivalent, of length approximately
100 mm and wall thickness of at least 3 mm to minimize
the effect of temperature change during handling. The
reference bar shall be provided with a positioning mark
and shall always be placed in the comparator in the
same orientation.
4.3.8.3 Check of precision
The precision of the length comparator and the
performance of the operator shall be checked by
recording the difference in length between the
reference bar and a typical specimen 20 times,
replacing them in the comparator for each reading.
The deviation of these 20 length measures, with each
other, shall not exceed 0.002 mm. When a check
of precision fails to meet this requirement; further
checks shall be made with another specimen or with
another operator to ascertain whether the lack of
precision is associated with the comparator or with
the operator.
The frequency of the checking shall confirm with the
quality management programme of the laboratory.
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5 TEST SAMPLES AND SPECIMENS
5.1 Sampling
Specimens may be prepared either in the laboratory or
in the field. Particular care should be taken to ensure
that sampling and preparation are strictly in accordance
with 5, as these activities are crucial to the accuracy
and repeatability of the test. Full records should also be
kept for inclusion in the report.
5.2 Test Specimens
5.2.1 General
At least three specimens shall be prepared from each
sample of concrete.
5.2.2 Size and Shape of Standard Test Specimens
The test specimen shall be a prism of 75 mm × 75 mm
× 300 mm long. A specimen of length 150 mm may
also be used for which, separate test facilities shall
have to be available. A stainless steel gauge stud shall
be cast into each end of the specimens. The gauge
studs shall be cast so that their principal axes coincide
with the principal axes of the test specimens and shall
extend into the specimen approximately 25 mm for
specimens having dimensions of 75 mm × 75 mm ×
300 mm.
5.2.3 Identification of Specimens
Each specimen shall be identified by the mould marking
or by other means that will not adversely affect the
concrete. Scratch markings shall not be used.
The use of permanent markings on the external face of
the mould is recommended.
6 PROCEDURE
6.1 Measurement of Consistence and Temperature
of Concrete
a) Measure slump and if required other determination
of the consistence of the concrete in accordance
with IS 1199 (Part 2) and record it.
b) Measure and record the temperature of concrete at
the time of moulding.
6.2 Preparation and Filling of the Moulds
a) Prepare the specimens as required in IS 1199
(Part 5).
b) Prepare the gauge stud assembly as follows:
1) Lubricate the threading of the gauge stud
holder;
2) Screw the gauge stud (see 4.3.3) into the gauge
stud holder, taking care that no mineral oil or
other contaminant remains on the surface of
the gauge stud that comes into contact with the
concrete; and
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effective gauge length, that is, the length
between the innermost ends of the gauge studs,
at 250 mm for 75 mm × 75 mm × 300 mm
specimens.
6.3 Compacting of Concrete
Compact the concrete by tamping or by vibrating table,
without causing segregation or excessive laitance.
Compaction by tamping is not recommended for
concrete with a slump less than 50 mm nor is vibration
recommended for concrete with a slump greater than
100 mm.
6.4 Curing of Specimens
6.4.1 Initial Curing in Moulds
6.4.1.1 General
Immediately after the test specimen has been moulded
place the mould containing the specimens in the initial
curing environment and loosen the gauge stud holder
retaining screws so as to prevent restraint of the gauge
stud in case of shrinkage of the concrete during initial
curing.
6.4.1.2 Initial curing under standard conditions
Store the specimens in saturated conditions undisturbed
in their moulds on a rigid horizontal surface in the
relevant conditions required in IS 1199 (Part 5).
6.4.1.3 Storage of moulded specimens in the field
In the field, store the moulded specimens for a period
of not less than 18 h and not more than 24 h from
moulding as follows:
a) In a covered location adjacent to the moulding
site, preferably indoors and protected from wind
and extremes of temperature.
b) Undisturbed in their moulds on a rigid horizontal
surface with lids fitted so as to prevent the loss of
moisture from the specimen.
NOTE — The aim is to provide conditions for test specimens
which give a maximum of protection from extremes of
temperature and loss of moisture during their storage in the
field.
6.4.1.4 Initial curing under field conditions
As soon as is practicable after a period of 18 h from
moulding, transport the specimens which were stored
in accordance with 6.4.1.3 to the laboratory for
demoulding such that they are placed under standard
moist curing conditions within 24 h of moulding.
6.4.2 Demoulding of Specimens
6.4.2.1 General
Demould specimens within 24 ± 2 h from the time
of moulding. Where variations to this time period are
necessary, standard moist curing conditions shall be
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maintained during any additional curing period and full
details shall be noted in the report.
Minor damage to the gauge studs may be repaired,
however the extent of this damage and details of any
repairs carried out shall be noted and reported.
Take extreme care to ensure that the gauge stud is
not disturbed while the gauge stud holder is being
unscrewed from the stud.
If the damage to the gauge studs is restricted to
dislodgement of one or both gauge studs, the studs may
be carefully cemented in place by means of suitable
fast-setting cement. It is however, essential that the
cement be allowed at least 24 h to harden before initial
measurement.
6.4.2.2 Acceptance criteria for specimen
Specimens may be rejected if there is evidence of poor
compaction or damage, for example, cracks or loose
studs.
6.4.2.3 Identification of specimens
As it is removed from its mould mark each specimen
with a suitable indelible marker to show identification.
Specimens may also be marked at this time for
orientation.
6.4.3 Standard Moist Curing
Except where minor repairs are necessary, place
specimens in standard moist curing conditions within
15 min of demoulding. Maintain the specimen for first
3 to 7 days in moist air. At the conclusion of the period
of storage in moist air, the specimen shall be immersed
in water at a temperature of 27 ± 2°C until 28 days after
the concrete has been made, or until such other time as
may be specified.
6.4.4 Transport of Specimens to the Measuring
Laboratory
When specimens are transported to a laboratory, they
shall be carried in such a way that physical damage is
avoided and loss of moisture and temperature extremes
are prevented.
The transporting time, that is, the total time during
which the specimens are not in standard moist curing
conditions shall not exceed 24 h. Specimens that arrive
at the measuring laboratory other than in a saturated
condition may be rejected.
Adequate protection may be obtained by wrapping
the specimens with wet hessian or wet newspaper and
packing in plastic bags within strong containers.
6.5 Drying and Measurement of Specimens
6.5.1 General
At an age of 28 days from moulding, remove the
specimens one at a time from the water and wipe the
surface dry with a damp cloth.
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The measurement of specimens shall be carried out
in standard laboratory condition. The drawing of the
specimen shall be as per temperature and relative
humidity specified in 4.2. The length measurements
shall be taken as described in 6.5.3.2.
6.5.2 Setting the Length Comparator
Set the micrometer of the length comparator to zero,
with the reference bar suitably held in a position which
is accurately aligned with the measuring anvil.
6.5.3 Measurement Procedure
6.5.3.1 Mass of the concrete specimen
Measure the mass of each specimen to an accuracy
of at least 0.1 g just after demoulding and at the age
of 28 days just before the measuring the length and
after dry period is over and record the measurement.
Repeat taking replicate measurements until at least
five consecutive determinations have been made all of
which are within 0.1 g of the average measurement.
These measurements shall be completed within 2 min
of removing the specimen from the water. Record the
mean of these five determinations as the initial mass of
the specimen.
6.5.3.2 Measurement of length of specimen (using
vertical comparator)
The procedure for taking the initial measurements with
a vertical comparator is as follows:
a) After demoulding the specimen shall be stored for
the first 3 to 7 days in moist air.
b) At the conclusion of the period of storage in moist
air, the specimen shall be immersed in water at a
temperature of 27 ± 2°C until 28 days after the
concrete has been made, or until such other time
as may be specified.
c) At an age of 28 days from moulding remove the
specimens one at a time from the water and wipe
the surface dry with a damp cloth.
d) Mark each specimen to identify one end as the top.
These markings shall be made on one cast face of
each specimen only and the marked face shall be
the front.
e) Before each specimen is measured, wipe both
stud ends to remove any dust particles. Also wipe
clean both the base anvil and the dial gauge anvil.
If the specimen is incorrectly located, the bottom
concrete surface may bear on the base anvil. If this
occurs the specimen should be removed from the
comparator, so that all dust can be cleaned from
the anvil before that specimen is measured.
f) Immediately after wiping the surface dry,
place each specimen in the comparator by first
positioning the bottom gauge stud (see 4.3.3) in
the base anvil. Then raise the dial gauge anvil,
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make the specimen vertical and lower the dial
gauge anvil into position on the top gauge stud.
g) While ensuring that the gauge is correctly seated,
rotate the specimen axially until the front face is
parallel to the face of the dial gauge and facing
the operator. Read the dial gauge and record the
reading.
NOTE — A light downward force applied to the dial gauge
anvil or shaft together with rotation of the specimen can
assist in correctly seating the dial gauge.
h) Remove the specimen and replace it in the
comparator in the same orientation. Continue
taking replicate measurements until at least five
consecutive determinations have been made, all
of which are within 0.001 mm of the average
measurement. These readings shall be completed
within 2 min of removing the specimen from the
water. Record the mean of these five determinations
as the initial measurement.
j) The specimen shall then be dried in the oven as
described under 4.2 at the specified temperature
and humidity for at least 44 h. The specimen shall
then be removed from the oven and cooled for at
least 4 h in a desiccator containing solid calcium
chloride in a saturated solution of calcium chloride.
The length of the specimen shall then be measured
as described above at a temperature of 27 ± 2°C. If
measurements are made at temperature other than
27°C, they should be reduced by 0.002 percent
of the dry length for each 2°C above 27°C. The
cycle of drying, cooling and measuring shall be
repeated until constant length is attained, that is,
when the difference between two consecutive
readings separated by a period of drying of at least
44 h, followed by cooling for at least 4 h, is less
than 0.01 mm. The final reading shall be taken as
the dry measurement. During the above drying
process, further wet specimens shall not be placed
in the same oven, and there shall be a free access
of air to all surfaces of the specimens.
When the test is carried on a specimen cut from
structure or unit or matured concrete or on a specimen
which has not had the controlled curing indicated
in 6.4.3, the balls or other reference points shall be
fixed and greased as described in 5.2.2. Now two
reference points consisting of 6.5 mm diameter steel
balls or other suitable reference points providing a
6.5 mm diameter hemispherical bearing shall be
cemented with neat rapid hardening Portland cement or
other suitable cementing agent into the centre of each
end of the specimen after drilling or cutting a shallow
depression. After fixing, the surface of the balls shall
be wiped clean of cement, dried and coated with
lubricating grease to prevent corrosion. The specimen
shall be kept moist for at least 24 h after fixing the balls,
in order to allow the cement to harden. The specimen
shall then be immersed in water at 27 ± 2°C. Repeat
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as described from (b) to (j).
NOTE — Using the reference bar, check the zero setting of the
comparator at appropriate time intervals during measurement.
Where the comparator is found to have varied by more than
0.002 mm all readings taken since the previous reference bar
check shall be repeated.
7 CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF
RESULTS
Drying shrinkage, percent =
[Initial length (after curing period is over) –
Final length (after drying period is over)] × 100
Original effective gauge length
8 DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE
MOVEMENT
For the determination of the moisture movement, the
specimen shall first be tested for drying shrinkage as
described above and the dry measurement determined.
The specimen shall then be immersed in water at
27± 2°C in such a manner that one of the larger faces of
the specimen just breaks surface in the water and shall
be left so immersed for four days after which the ‘final
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wet measurement’ shall be determined. The moisture
movement shall be calculated as the difference between
the ‘dry measurement’ and ‘final wet measurement’
expressed as percentage of the ‘dry measurement’.
9 TEST REPORT
The following information shall be included in the
report.
a) Identification mark;
b) Date of starting test;
c) Age of specimen at the beginning of the test;
d) Size of specimen;
e) Curing conditions;
f) Drying shrinkage and moisture movement, if
determined;
g) Design mix details such as water cement ratio,
cement content, type of fine and coarse aggregates
used, and details of additives used, if any;
h) Field or laboratory sample;
j) Initial mass of specimen and time to reach
constant length; and
k) Any deviation from the standard test method.
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ANNEX A
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee, CED 02
Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (Grace Villa, Kadamankulam Shri Jose Kurian (Chairman)
P.O., Thiruvalla 689 583)
ACC Ltd, Mumbai Shri Rajesh J. Modi
Dr Manish V. Karandikar (Alternate)
Ambuja Cements Limited, Ahmedabad Shri Umesh P. Soni
Shri Sukuru Ramarao (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 & Technology Promotion Shri C. N. Jha
Council, New Delhi
Cement Manufacturers’ Association, Noida Shri Rakesh Bhargava
Dr S. K. Handoo (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri D. K. Garg
Shri Naveen Kumar Bansal (Alternate)
Central Soil and Materials Research Station, Director
New Delhi Shri U. S. Vidyarthi (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, Shri Samir Surlaker
Mumbai Shri Nilotpol Kar (Alternate)
CSIR ‒ Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Shri S. K. Singh
Shri Subhash Gurram (Alternate)
CSIR ‒ Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Shri Rakesh Kumar
Shri V. V. L. Kanta Rao (Alternate)
CSIR ‒ Structural Engineering Research Centre, Dr K. Ramanjaneyulu
Chennai Dr P. Srinivasan (Alternate)
Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi Shri Laxman Singh
Shri Vijay Shankar (Alternate)
Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Shri S. S. Kohli
Science 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 Anirwan Sengupta (Alternate)
Hindustan Construction Company Limited, Mumbai Shri Satish Kumar Sharma
Shri Mukesh Valecha (Alternate)
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Representative
Limited, New Delhi
Indian Association of Structural Engineers, Shri Mahesh Tandon
New Delhi Shri Ganesh Juneja (Alternate)

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Organization Representative(s)
Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai Shri Vivek Naik
Secretary General (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Dr Shashank Bishnoi
Dr Dipti Ranjan Sahoo (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Dr Devdas Menon
Dr Manu Santhanam (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee Dr V. K. Gupta
Dr Bhupinder Singh (Alternate)
Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi Shri S. K. Nirmal
Shri R. V. Patil (Alternate)
Military Engineer Services, Engineer-in-Chief’s Maj Gen S. K. Srivastav
Branch, Army HQ, New Delhi Shri Man Singh (Alternate)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Y. Balakrishna
New Delhi Shri Sanjeev Kumar (Alternate)
National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Shri V. V. Arora
Ballabgarh Dr S. K. Chaturvedi (Alternate)
National Test House, Kolkata Shri D. V. S. Prasad
Dr Somit Neogi (Alternate)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai Shri Arvind Shrivastava
Shri Raghupati Roy (Alternate)
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited, Mumbai Shri Pranav Desai
Shri Ravindra Khamparia (Alternate)
Public Works Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Superintending Engineer
Chennai Executive Engineer (Alternate)
The India Cements Limited, Chennai Representative
The Indian Hume Pipe Company Limited, Mumbai Shri P. R. Bhat
Shri S. J. Shah (Alternate)
The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata Dr H. C. Visvesvaraya
Shri S. H. Jain (Alternate)
The Ramco Cements Limited, Chennai Shri Balaji K. Moorthy
Shri Anil Kumar Pillai (Alternate)
Ultra Tech Cement Ltd, Mumbai Shri Surya Valluri
Dr M. R. Kalgal (Alternate)
Voluntary Organization in Interest of Consumer Shri M. A. U. Khan
Education, New Delhi Shri B. Mukhopadhyay (Alternate)
In personal capacity [B-803, Oberoi Exquisite, Shri A. K. Jain
Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai]
In personal capacity (36, Old Sneh Nagar, Shri L. K. Jain
Wardha Road, Nagpur)
In personal capacity (EA-92, Maya Enclave, Shri R. C. Wason
Hari Nagar, New Delhi)
BIS Directorate General Shri Sanjay Pant, Scientist ‘F’ and Head (Civil Engineering)
[Representing Director General (Ex-officio)]

Member Secretaries
Shrimati Divya S.
Scientist ‘C’ (Civil Engineering), BIS
and
Shri Milind Gupta
Scientist ‘C’ (Civil Engineering), BIS

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Concrete Subcommittee, CED 2:2

Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (Grace Villa, Kadamankulam P.O., Shri Jose Kurian (Convener)
Thiruvalla 689 583)
ACC Limited, Mumbai Shri Prahlad Mujumdar
Shri Anil Kulkarni (Alternate)
Ambuja Cement Limited, Ahmedabad Shri Umesh P. Soni
Shri Sukuru Ramarao (Alternate)
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, Mumbai Shri Manish Mokal
Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Bengaluru Shri Avinash D. Shirode
Shri K. K. Meghashyam (Alternate)
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai Shri L. R. Bishnoi
Shri Sourav Acharya (Alternate)
Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, Shri Pankaj Gupta
New Delhi
Bureau of Design for Hydel and Irrigation Project, Bhopal Shri S. K. Khare
Shri Bhagwati Prasad Gupta (Alternate)
Bureau Veritas India Ltd, Mumbai Representative
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Shri D. K. Garg
Shri Rajesh Khare (Alternate)
Central Soil & Materials Research Station, New Delhi Shri Rajeev Kumar
Shri Raj Kumar (Alternate)
Civil-Aid Technoclinic Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru Shri M. S. Sudarshan
Shri R. Nagendra (Alternate)
Creative Design Consultants and Engineers Pvt Ltd, Shri Aman Deep
Ghaziabad
CSIR ‒ Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Dr Rajesh Deolia
Shri H. C. Arora (Alternate)
CSIR ‒ Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Shri J. B. Sengupta
Shri Satish Pandey (Alternate)
CSIR ‒ Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai Dr B. H. Bharath Kumar
Dr P. Srinivasan (Alternate)
Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Shri S. S. Kohli
Science and Technology, New Delhi
Elkem South Asia Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai Shri Brajesh Malviya
Shri Surendra Sharma (Alternate)
Engineers India Limited, New Delhi Shri Rajanji Srivastava
Shri Anurag Sinha (Alternate)
Gammon India Limited, Mumbai Shri Sudeesh Rajendran
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, Mumbai Shri Satish Kumar Sharma
Shri Khatarbatcha Jimmetain (Alternate)
Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai Shri K. C. Tayade
Secretary General (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Dr B. Bhattacharjee
Dr Shashank Bishnoi (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur Dr Sudhir Mishra

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Organization Representative(s)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Dr Manu Santhanam
Dr Radhakrishna G. Pillai (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee Representative
Indian Society of Structural Engineers, Mumbai Shri D. S. Joshi
Shri Hemant Vadalkar (Alternate)
Irrigation and Power Research Institute, Amritsar Chief Engineer (Research)
Research Officer (Alternate)
Larsen and Toubro Limited, ECC Division, Chennai Dr B. Sivarama Sarma
Shri S. Manohar (Alternate)
Military Engineer Services, Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Maj Gen S. K. Srivastav
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), New Delhi Shri Man Singh (Alternate)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi Shri A. K. Pathak
Shri A. K. Pandey (Alternate)
NBCC (India) Limited, New Delhi Shri H. S. Yadav
Shri Arun Kumar Sharma (Alternate)
National Council for Cement & Building Materials, Shri V. V. Arora
Ballabgarh Shri P. N. Ojha (Alternate)
National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal Dr C. B. Kameswara Rao
Dr D. Rama Seshu (Alternate)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai Shri Arvind Shrivastava
Shri N. M. Rao (Alternate)
Pidilite Industries Limited, Mumbai Representative
Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturers’ Association, Shri Vijaykumar R. Kulkarni
Mumbai Shri Srirang Sondur (Alternate)
Research, Design & Standards Organization (Ministry of Joint Director Standards (B&S)/CB-I
Railways), Lucknow Joint Director Standards (B&S)/CB-II (Alternate)
Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Mumbai Shri Girish Bonde
Shri D. N. Vishwanath (Alternate)
Tandon Consultants Pvt Limited, New Delhi Shri Mahesh Tandon
Shri Vinay Gupta (Alternate)
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, Mumbai Shri S. N. Diwakar
Shri Manos Kumar De (Alternate)
Ultra Tech Cement Ltd, Mumbai Dr V. Ramachandra
Dr A. K. Singh (Alternate)
Water Resource Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Shri S. K. Khare
Mumbai Shri B. P. Gupta (Alternate)
In personal capacity (452 Sector 14, Sonipat, Haryana) Shri R. K. Jain
In personal capacity (36, Old Sneh Nagar, Shri L. K. Jain
Wardha Road, Nagpur)
In personal capacity [B-803, Oberoi Exquisite, Shri A. K. Jain
Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai]
In personal capacity (EA-92, Maya Enclave, Shri R. C. Wason
Hari Nagar, New Delhi)
In personal capacity (M1 F1 VGN Minerva Apartments, Dr C. Rajkumar
Guruswamy Road, Nolambur, Chennai)

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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 110 064)
ACC Limited, Mumbai Shri Avijit Chaubey
Shri Prahalad Majumdar
AIMIL Ltd, New Delhi Dr V. M. Sharma
Bureau Veritas India Limited, Bengaluru Representative
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
Construction Diagnostic Centre Pvt Ltd, Pune Shri Ravi Ranade
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 S. Bhaskar
Dr P. Srinivasan (Alternate)
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, Mumbai Shri Satish Kumar Sharma
Shri Mukesh Valecha (Alternate)
Hydraulic & Engineering Instrument, New Delhi Representative
Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai Shri Ashok Kumar Tiwari
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Dr Shashank Bishnoi
Dr Supratic Gupta (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Dr Radhakrishna G. Pillai
Dr Ravindra Gettu (Alternate)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, ECC Division, Chennai Shri B. Sivarama Sarma
Shri S. Manohar (Alternate)
National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Shri V. V. Arora
Ballabgarh Shri Puneet Kaura (Alternate)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai Shri Arvind Shrivastava
Shri A. K. Laharia (Alternate)
RDC Concrete (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Anil Banchhor
Shri Navneet Nair (Alternate)
Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturers’ Association, Shri Vijaykumar R. Kulkarni
Mumbai Shri N. G. Muralidharan (Alternate)
Stedrant Technoclinic Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru Dr R. Nagendra
Shri Sunil V. Sonnad (Alternate)
Unique Lab India, Surat Shri Hitesh Desai
In personal capacity (50 Mangla Apartments Kalkaji, Dr S. C. Maiti
New Delhi)
In personal capacity (Type IV/17, President’s Estate, Shri K. H. Babu
New Delhi)
In personal capacity (Grace Villa, Kadamankulam P.O., Shri Jose Kurian
Thiruvalla 689 583)
In personal capacity (624, Ranisatinagar, Lane 6, Dr P. S. Gahlot
Ladhimarg, Ajmer Road, Jaipur)

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b) The apparatus details have been modified and elaborated, and the figures of the revised apparatus have been
incorporated.
c) A clause on check of precision has been introduced to ensure accuracy of measurements.
d) Guidance has been included for selecting the appropriate method of compaction based on slump of concrete.
e) A clause has been introduced outlining the precautions to be taken during the transport of specimens to
the testing lab.
In the formulation of this standard, assistance was derived from ISO 1920-8 : 2004 ‘Testing of concrete — Part 8:
Determination of drying shrinkage of concrete for samples prepared in the field or in the laboratory’.
The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex A.
In reporting the result of a test or analysis made in accordance with this standard, is to be rounded off, it shall
be done in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’.
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