| Title |
Specification for Cement Concrete Flooring Tiles |
Methods of Testing Burnt Clay Building Bricks |
| Scope |
Defines requirements for plain and colored cement concrete flooring tiles |
Provides standard testing methods for physical properties of burnt clay bricks |
| Material |
Cement, sand, and aggregates |
Burnt clay |
| Key Requirements |
- Water absorption ≤ 10%
- Compressive strength ≥ 32 N/mm²
- Wear resistance ≤ 2 mm
- Dimensional tolerance
|
- Dimension check
- Water absorption test
- Efflorescence test
- Compressive strength test
|
| Test Methods |
IS specifies tests for water absorption, transverse strength, and wear resistance |
Tests as per IS 3495 Parts 1 to 4 |
| Applications |
Residential, commercial, and industrial flooring |
Testing of bricks for structural masonry construction |
| Referenced Standards |
IS 383, IS 269, IS 456 |
IS 1077, IS 3495 |
