| IS Code | Title | Purpose | Key Tests / Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 4031 | Methods of Physical Tests for Hydraulic Cement | To determine the physical properties of cement |
• Fineness (Blaine & sieve) • Setting time (initial/final) • Soundness (Le Chatelier/autoclave) • Compressive strength of cement mortar cubes • Consistency of standard cement paste • Heat of hydration (part 9) • Specific gravity |
| IS 516 | Methods of Tests for Strength of Concrete | To evaluate compressive, flexural, and tensile strength of concrete |
• Compressive strength test (cube) • Flexural strength test (beam) • Split tensile strength • Modulus of elasticity • Creep and shrinkage test • Durability checks |
| IS 10082 | Specification for Vibration Machine for Cement Mortar Cubes | Defines the specifications for vibration machine used to prepare mortar cube specimens |
• 12000 ± 400 vibrations/min • Table size approx. 380 x 260 mm • Fixed amplitude, rigid base • Timer-operated system for uniformity |
| IS 10086 | Specification for Moulds for Use in Tests of Cement and Concrete | Standardizes dimensions, materials, and construction of testing moulds |
• Cube moulds (50mm, 70.6mm, 100mm, 150mm, etc.) • Cylinder and beam moulds • Made of cast iron, steel, gunmetal • Tolerance: ±0.02 mm for metric size • Machined faces and base plates |
