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Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

1) CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

1 Testing of material for Mix Design.
2 Conventional/Pumpable Concrete Mix Design up to M30 grade

3 Conventional/Pumpable Concrete Mix Design M35 to M 50

IS 10262 &
4 Conventional/Pumpable Concrete Mix Design M55 to M 80 DOE Method

5 Site based mix design

6 Design based Trials
7 Self Compacting Concrete
8 Dry lean concrete (DLC) IRC SP 049
9 Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) IRC:47
10 Workability with Strength for 7, 28 days (3 cubes each) IS 9103

11 Mortar Mix Design for plaster and brickwork.

Mix Designs with high volume replacement

12 Fly Ash replacement up to 25%

13 GGBS replacement up to 35% IS 10262 &
DOE Method
14 Fly Ash replacement above 25%
15 GGBS replacement above 40%
Retention Mix designs
16 Up to 60 minutes
17 61 minutes and above
18 Fly Ash Bricks Mix Design -
19 Paver blocks mix design -
20 Cement and admixture compatibility trial with -
Marsh Cone
21 Initial and Final Setting Time of Concrete. IS 1199 Part 7, IS 8142,
IS 9103
 Significance

Concrete mix design helps Optimising

quantity of cement maintaining
workability and strength of the concrete
without compromising the durability of
concrete.

Durable bricks
Durable pavers
Quality check

Helps in identifying the compatibility of

admixture with cement
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2) STEEL - (PHYSICAL TEST)

Sr. No. Particulars Time Frame Significance

1 Tensile Strength & Percentage Elongation Mechanical properties indicate the quality
2 Weight per Meter* of steel to be used in buildings. The
sample must meet the requirements as
3 Rebend Test (135 / 157.5 )
o o
stated in the respective IS clauses
4 Bend Test (180 ) o

5 For all tests as mentioned above

6 50 coupons for reinforcement steel 2 days
100 coupons for reinforcement steel
200 coupons for reinforcement steel
7 Splice bar Tensile & Elongation To check the strength of the joining.

3) STRUCTURAL STEEL -PHYSICAL TEST : (Angle, channel, I beams, Flats, box sections, Plates etc.)
Sr. No. Particulars Time Frame Significance

1 Tensile Strength & Percentage Elongation 4 days

2 Weight per Meter *
3 180 Bend Test
0

4 For all tests as mentioned above

Mechanical properties indicate the quality
Charpy Impact Test - V Notch (Ambient Temperature to -100 of steel sections to be used in buildings.
°C)
A) Sample preparation
5 5 days
B) Testing at room temperature
C) Testing at 0 to -100 C
o 0

4) ALUMINIUM STEEL SECTION - PHYSICAL TEST :

1 Gauge Thickness 2 Days To check quality and conformity of the
material with standard.
2 Weight per Meter 2 Days
3 Tensile Strength & Percentage Elongation 2 Days
4 Coating Thickness 2 days
5 Chemical analysis 4 days
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5) BINDING WIRE TEST :

1 Gauge Thickness 1 meter
2 Weight per Meter 1 meter
3 Tensile Strength & Percentage Elongation 1 meter
4 Zinc Coating 1 meter
5 Chemical analysis 1 meter
6) SEVEN WIRE (PLY) STRAND FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE -PHYSICAL TEST:
1 0.2 % Proof Load
2 Breaking Strength
3 Percentage Elongation
4 Average Dia of Surrounding Wire
5 Diameter of Centre Wire
6 Gauge Length
7 Lay Length 1.8 meter (2 Nos) (up to
15.2 mm)
8 Nominal Area of Strand
9 Nominal Diameter
10 Nominal Mass per Length
11 Percent difference in diameter of centre wire and
surrounding wire
12 Chemical analysis
7) STEEL -CHEMICAL TEST:
1 Chemical analysis of mild & Reinforcement Steel. 100 mm bar length
Chemical analysis of mild & stainless steel by optical
2 emission spectrometer for elements C,S,P, Mn, Cu, Ni etc. 100 mm section length

8) CONCRETE TEST :
1 Compressive Strength of Cube (Minimum 450/- per sample ) 3 Nos.

2 Compressive Strength (Using coupon system)

Compressive Strength by using coupons 3 Nos.
Compressive Strength by using coupons 3 Nos.
3 Compressive strength by accelerating curing 3 Nos.
4 Compressive Strength of Cylinder 1 No.
5 Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylinder 1 No.
6 Flexural Test on Concrete beam 3 Nos.

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Sr. No. Particulars Sample size required

9) CONCRETE TEST (CHEMICAL)

1 pH of concrete 5 kg
 5 kg
2 Chloride
3 Sulphate
10) Masonry Block
1 Compressive strength of masonry block 8 Nos.

2 Water absorption of masonry block 3 Nos.

3 Dimension Test of masonry block 20 Nos.

4 Density Test of masonry block 3 Nos.
5 Moisture Movement of Masonry Block 3 Nos
6 Drying Shrinkage Test of masonry block 3 Nos.
11) CELLULAR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE (CLC) :
1 Compressive strengths 8 Nos
2 Density of the blocks 3 Nos.
3 Water absorption 3 Nos.
4 Dimension Test 20 Nos.
5 Moisture Movement of Masonry Block 3 Nos.
6 Drying Shrinkage Test 3 Nos.
12) PAVEMENT BLOCK
1 Water absorption 3 Nos.

2 Compressive strength 8 Nos.

3 Split Tensile Strength 8 Nos.

4 Flexural Strength 8 Nos
5 Abrasion Resistance 8 Nos
6 Dimensions 8 Nos.
7 Thickness of wearing layer 8 Nos
8 Plane area of paving block 8 Nos
9 Arris/ Chamfer 8 Nos
10 Aspect Ratio 8 Nos
11 Ratio of Wearing face area and plan area 8 Nos

DUROCRETE TESTING SCOPE LIST

Sr. No. Particulars Sample size required

13) AUTOCLAVED AEARATED CONCRETE BLOCKS (AAC) :

1 Sample preparation charges Per set

2 Dimension analysis & Visual Inspection 24 Nos.

3 Density of the blocks * 3 Nos. (9 specimens to be
drawn from 3 samples)
4 Compressive strengths 12 Nos (36 cubes to be
drawn from 12 samples)
5 Moisture Content 12 Nos (36 cubes to be
drawn from 12 samples)
6 Drying Shrinkage 3 Nos.
7 Thermal Conductivity 3 Nos.
14) CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF AAC & CLC BLOCKS..
1 Silica (SiO )
2 100 gm
2 Iron Oxide as Fe O
2 3 100 gm
3 Aluminium Oxide as Al O
2 3 100 gm
4 Calcium Oxide (CaO) 100 gm
15) JOINTING MORTAR TEST
1 Water Demand *
2 Flow Rate in mm
3 Final setting time
4 Pull off test 28 Days
(Including preparation charges in lab testing )
5 Split Tensile test 28 Days (Including preparation charges)

6 Compressive strength ( 28 days) 1 sealed bag / Loose sample

7 Flexural Strength (28 Days) -15 Kg

8 Drying Shrinkage
9 Loose Bulk Density
10 Wet density
11 pH Value
12 Coal Content
13 Pot life (Working life)
 Significance

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard.

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard.

To check the compliance with code and

durability requirements for reinforced
steel.

Compressive strength indicates the quality

of material used for concrete

Low Flexural strength results in

cracks and disintegration.

Significance

To check the quality of concrete

 To check the quality of concrete

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard.
Higher absorption leads to wall
seepages
To check quality and conformity of the
material with standard.

To check quality and conformity of the

blocks with standard.

Higher water absorption results in

seepages
Low strength results in cracks &
disintegration under load.

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard.

Significance

To check quality and conformity of the

blocks with standard.
To check the chemical parameters of
blocks.

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard specifications
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Code

16) TILE ADHESIVE PHYSICAL TESTING

1 Water Demand *
2 Final Setting Time
3 Open time
4 Adjustability
5 Tensile Adhesion 28 Days Room Temperature
6 Tensile Adhesion 28 Days Wet Condition
7 Shear Strength 28 Days Room Temperature
8 Shear Strength 28 Days ( 7 Days Room IS 4031, IS 15477 &
Temperature + 21 Days Water) BS/EN 1015-12
9 Shear Strength 28 Days ( 14 Days Room Temperature +
14 Days Oven)
10 Pull out Test
11 Sample Preparation Charges
12 Loose Bulk Density
13 Wet density
14 Pot life (Working life)
17) READY MIX PLASTER PHYSICAL TESTING
1 Water Demand *
2 Final Setting Time
3 Pull Off Test (28 Days) in lab
4 Loose Bulk Density
5 Pot Life
6 Flow Rate in mm
IS 2250, IS 4031, BS/EN
7 pH value 1015-12, IS 2386 Part-1
& 2, IS 383
8 Sieve Analysis
9 Wet Density
10 Compressive Strength Test (28 Days)
11 Flexural Strength Test (28 Days)
12 Drying Shrinkage Test
13 Coal Content
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

18) WALL PUTTY TEST

1 Water Demand *
2 Wet Density
3 Sieve Analysis on 150 Micron
4 Tensile adhesion Strength 28 days
IS 4031 - Part 5, BS EN 1015,
5 Water Resistivity ASTM C -1660,
6 Consistency ASTM 531
 IS 4031 - Part 5, BS EN 1015,
ASTM C -1660,
ASTM 531

7 Final Setting time

8 Compressive Strengths (28 days)
9 Pull off testing (28 days) in lab
19) BRICKS TEST ( BURNT CLAY & FLY ASH)
1 Water Absorption

2 Compressive Strength

IS 3495 Part 1, 2 & 3, IS

3 Efflorescence Test 12894, IS 1077

4 Dimension Analysis

5 Density Test
6 Drying Shrinkage (Fly ash Bricks only)
20) NATURAL BUILDING STONE
1 Preparation Charges

2 Dry & Wet Compressive Strength (6 Core) 50mm X

50 mm x 50 mm.
3 Specific gravity and water absorption IS 1121 Part I, IS 1122 & IS
1124
4 Porosity
5 Density of Rock
6 10% Fines Value
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

21) CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF STONE/ROCK.

1 Silica (SiO2)
2 Iron Oxide as Fe2O3
3 Aluminium Oxide as Al2O3 IS 4032
4 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
5 Preparation Charges
22) HYDRAULIC CEMENT (PHYSICAL TEST)
1 Standard Consistency *
2 Fineness by Blain's Air permeability
3 Fineness by Dry sieving
4 Soundness by Le Chatelier's Apparatus
IS 4031 (part 1, 3, 4, 5 &
5 Soundness by Autoclave 6)
6 Initial and Final Setting Time
7 Density of cement *
8 Compressive strength (3 cubes each ) 3,7 & 28
day
23) HYDRAULIC CEMENT (CHEMICAL TEST)
1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Silica (SiO )
2

3 Ferric Oxide (Fe O )

2 3

4 Aluminium Oxide (Al O )

2 3

IS 4032
 5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
6 Sulphate (SO )
3 IS 4032
7 Loss on Ignition (LOI)
8 Insoluble Residue (IR)
9 Chlorides (Cl)
10 Free lime
11 Alkalies as Na O
2

24) CEMENT COMPOSITE PANEL TEST:

1 Fire Rating NA
2 Water Absorption
3 Acoustic Test
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

25) PULVERISED FUEL ASH ( FLY ASH) -PHYSICAL TEST

1 Consistency *
2 Fineness Blaine Air permeability
3 Fine ness by dry sieving
4 Fineness by wet sieving
5 Soundness by Le Chatelier's Apparatus
IS 1727
6 Initial setting time
7 Final Setting Time
8 Specific gravity *
9 Lime Reactivity
10 Compressive Strength (3 cubes each-7,28,90)
26) PULVERISED FUEL ASH ( FLY ASH)- CHEMICAL TEST
1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Silica (SiO )
2

3 Ferric Oxide (Fe O )

2 3

4 Aluminium Oxide (Al O )

2 3

5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)

IS 1727
6 Sulphate (SO )
3

7 Loss on Ignition (LOI)

8 Insoluble Residue (IR)
9 Chlorides (Cl)
10 Alkalies as Na O
2

27) GGBS (GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG) - PHYSICAL TEST

1 Standard Consistency*
2 Density*
3 Initial Setting Time
4 Final Setting Time
5 Soundness By Le-Chateliers Apparatus
IS 16714, IS 4031
6 Retained on 45 micron wet sieve
7 Fineness By Dry Sieving
8 Fineness By Blain's Air Permeability Method
9 Compressive Strength 3, 7 & 28 days
 10 Slag Activity Index (7 & 28 days)
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

28) GGBS (GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG) - CHEMICAL TEST

1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Silica (SiO )
2

3 Ferric Oxide (Fe O )

2 3

4 Aluminium Oxide (Al O )

2 3

5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)

6 Sulphate (SO )
3
IS 4032, IS 16714
7 Loss on Ignition (LOI)
8 Insoluble Residue (IR)
9 Chlorides (Cl)
10 Sulphide sulphur (S)
11 Manganese Oxide (MnO)
12 Alkalies as Na O
2

29) UGGBS (ULTRAFINE GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG)- PHYSICAL TEST
1 Standard Consistency*
2 Density*
3 Retained on 45 micron Wet sieve
4 Moisture Content IS 16715, IS 4031
5 Fineness By Blain's Air Permeability Method
6 Compressive Strength 3, 7 & 28 days
7 Slag Activity Index (7 & 28 days)
30) UGGBS (ULTRAFINE GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG) - CHEMICAL TEST
1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Silica (SiO )
2

3 Ferric Oxide (Fe O )

2 3

4 Aluminium Oxide (Al O )

2 3

5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)

6 Sulphate (SO )
3
IS 4032, IS 16715
7 Loss on Ignition (LOI)
8 Insoluble Residue (IR)
9 Chlorides (Cl)
10 Sulphide Sulphur (S)
11 Manganese Oxide (MnO)
12 Alkalies as Na O
2

Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

31) MICRO SILICA- PHYSICAL TEST

1 Standard Consistency*
2 Density*
3 Retained on 45 micron sieve
IS 15388, IS 1727
4 Moisture Content
5 Fineness By Blain's Air Permeability Method
 IS 15388, IS 1727

6 Slag Activity Index 7 Days

32) MICRO SILICA - CHEMICAL TEST
1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Silica (SiO )
2

3 Ferric Oxide (Fe O )

2 3

4 Aluminium Oxide (Al O )

2 3

5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)

6 Sulphate (SO )
3
IS 15388, IS 1727
7 Loss on Ignition (LOI)
8 Insoluble Residue (IR)
9 Chlorides (Cl)
10 Sulphide Sulphur (S)
11 Manganese Oxide (MnO)
12 Alkalies as Na O
2

33) GYPSUM AND PLASTER OF PARIS (PHYSICAL TEST)

1 Consistency
2 Purity
3 Final Setting time
4 Compressive strength (5 cubes each ) 1 & 7
days
IS 2542 : Part 1 : Sec 1 to 12,
5 Loose bulk density IS 2542 : Part II : Sec
1 to 8, IS 2547 : Part I, IS
6 Transverse Test (Flexural test) 2547 : Part II
7 Dry Density
8 Dry Sieving
9 Soundness
10 Pull Out Strength
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

34) GYPSUM AND PLASTER OF PARIS (CHEMICAL TEST)

1 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2 Sulphates (SO )
3

3 Loss on ignition (LOI)

4 Free lime IS 2542 Part-1, IS 2542
Part-2 IS 1288
5 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
6 Insoluble Residue
7 pH Value
35) GYPSUM PLASTER BOARD
1 Dimension Analysis
2 Moisture content
3 Water Absorption IS 2542 Part-1, IS 2542
Part-2 IS 1288
4 Modulus of rupture in Dry Condition
5 Density
36) GROUT TEST (PHYSICAL TEST)
1 Soundness by Autoclave
 2 Compressive Strength 7 & 28 days
3 Drying Shrinkage
4 Final Setting Time
5 Wet Density
6 Loose Bulk Density
BS EN 1015
7 Sieve Analysis
8 Water Demand
9 Pot life (Working life)
10 Pull out Test (28 days) including preparation
charges
11 Flexural Strength Test (28 days)
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

37) FINE AGGREGATE ( NATURAL AND CRUSHED SAND)

1 Sieve analysis & fineness modulus

2 Material Finer than 75 Micron

3 Specific gravity and water absorption

IS 2386 Part - 1, 2, 3 & 4

4 Bulk density
5 Moisture Content
6 Silt Content By Sedimentation Method
38) COARSE AGGREGATE- PHYSICAL TEST
1 Sieve analysis
2 Specific gravity and water absorption
3 Bulk density

4 Flakiness Index

5 Elongation Index IS 2386 Part - 1, 2, 3 & 4

6 Crushing Value

7 Impact Value

8 10 % Fines Value
9 Abrasion value (Loss Angles)
39) COARSE AND FINE AGGREGATE (CHEMICAL TEST)
1 pH
2 Sulphates
3 Chlorides
4 Organic Impurities
5 Deleterious material IS 2720 Part-26, 27/IS 2386
6 Soundness test (For 5 cycles) Part-2, 5, 7/IS 4032
A) By Sodium Sulphate solution
B) By Magnesium Sulphate solution
7 Alkali Aggregate Reactivity
8 Silt Content By Sedimentation Method
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Code

40) CERAMIC / VITRIFIED TILE TEST- PHYSICAL TEST

1 Dimensions and Surface Quality
i) Deviation in Length , Width, Thickness
ii) Surface Straightness
iii) Warpage
iv) Rectangularity
v) Centre Of Curvature
vi) Flatness

2 Water Absorption IS 13630 - Part - 1, 2, 3,

5, 6, 9 & 13

3 Modulus of Rupture / Breaking Strength

4 Crazing Resistance
5 Scratch Hardness (Mohs scale)

6 Bulk Density
7 Moisture Expansion Using Boiling Water
8 Resistance to Thermal Shock
41) CERAMIC / VITRIFIED TILE- CHEMICAL TEST
1 Stain and Chemical Resistance of Unglazed /
Glazed Tiles
i) Stain Resistance
ii) Household Chemicals
iii) Swimming pool salts IS 13630 (Part -8/7 )
iv) Acid Resistance
v) Alkali Resistance
42) MOSAIC AND CHEQUERED TILES
1 Water Absorption

2 Wet Transverse Test

IS 1237:1980 &
3 Dimension - Length, Width, Thickness IS 13801
4 Resistance to Wear
5 Perpendicularity
6 Flatness of the Tile Surface
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

43) MARBLE AND GRANITE

1 Dimension Analysis
2 Moisture Content
3 Dry Density
4 Porosity
5 True Specific Gravity

IS 1122, IS 1124, IS
1121 : Part 2 & IS
 6 Apparent Specific Gravity
7 Water absorption
8 Modulus of rupture in Dry & Wet Condition IS 1122, IS 1124, IS
1121 : Part 2 & IS
9 Compressive Strength (For thk. Above 50 mm) 1706
10 Resistance to Wear
11 Moh's Scratch Hardness
12 Stain Resistance
13 Household Chemicals
14 Swimming pool salts
15 Acid Resistance
16 Alkali Resistance
44) DOOR SHUTTER TEST
1 Shock resistance test
2 Misuse test
3 Slamming test
4 Screw Holding Power test IS 4020 - (Part1 to 16)
5 End Immersion Test
6 Knife Test
7 Glue Adhesion Test
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

45) PLYWOOD TEST

1 Density & Moisture Content

2 Adhesion Of Plies

3 Nail & Screw Holding Power

4 Water resistance test

IS 1734 : Part 1 to 20
5 Glue Shear Strength

6 Tensile Strength Along The Grain & Across The

Grain
7 Modulus of Rupture

8 Knife Test

46) WOOD TEST

1 Density & Moisture Content

2 Screw and nail withdrawal test

IS 11215, IS 1708 :
Parts 1 to 18
 IS 11215, IS 1708 :
3 Water Absorption test Parts 1 to 18

4 Ash Content

47) PRECAST CONCRETE KERBS, CHANNELS, OTHER PRECAST FITTINGS

1 Dimension Analysis

2 Bending Strength / Compressive Strength

IS 5758
3 Water Absorption test

Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

48) PAINT TEST

1 Condition in can
2 Thinning
3 Application
4 Recoating
5 Mass per Litre
6 Opacity
7 Drying Time IS 15489, IS 101 Part-
8 Consistency 1, 3, 4, Sec-1, 7
9 Finish
10 Colour
11 Fastness to light QUV*
12 Resistance to alkalinity
13 Temperature stability -50C
14 Temperature stability +600C
49) POWDER COATING TEST
1 Thickness / Coating test IS 13871
50) ADMIXTURE PHYSICAL TEST
1 Workability
2 Setting Time
3 Bleeding
4 Water Content IS 1199 Part-1, 2,4, 7 -
5 Compressive Strength Sec - 1
6 Flexural Strength
7 Drying Shrinkage
8 Air Content
51) ADMIXTURE CHEMICAL TEST
1 pH
2 Density
3 Ash Content
IS 9103, IS 6925
4 Chlorides

5 Solid Content
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Code
52) WATER TEST FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSE
1 Total Hardness
2 pH
3 Sulphates (as SO3)
4 Chlorides (as Cl)
5 Alkalinity IS 3025
6 Acidity
7 Total Suspended Solids
8 Organic Content
9 Inorganic Content
53) WATER TEST FOR DRINKING PURPOSE

1 Water Test for Drinking Purpose IS 3025

54) CONCRETE DURABILITY TEST

1 Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) ASTM C 1202-19
2 Water Permeability of Concrete (WP) EN 12390 Part 8
3 Initial Surface Absorption Test (ISAT) BS 1881 Part 208
4 Water absorption (WA) BS-1881
5 Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) ASTM C 469
6 Drying Shrinkage IS 1199
7 Moisture Movement IS 1199
55) GRANULAR SUB BASE (GSB) / WMM / BACKFILLING TEST:
1 Gradation
2 Water Absorption
3 Wet Impact Value
4 Proctor Density Test
5 Atterberg limits MORTH Sec-400, IS 2386
Part- 2, 3, 4 / IS
6 Deleterious Constituents 2720 Part- 5, 8, 16
7 Soaked C.B.R.
8 Impact Value Test
9 Crushing Value
10 10 % Fines
Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference
Code

56) SOIL TEST

1 Field density/ In-situ bulk Density
a) By Sand Replacement Method
b) By Core Cutter Method.
2 Specific Gravity
3 Bulk density
4 Moisture content
5 Shrinkage Limit
6 Grain Size Analysis by Sieving
7 Free Swell Index
8 Atterberg's Limit & Plasticity Index (LL & PL)
 9 Classification of Soil as per
a) If Grain size & Atterberg's
limit requested.
b)Grain size & Atterberg's limit's mandatory
IS 2720 : Part 2, 3, 5,
10 Standard Proctor Compaction Test 6, 7, ,8, 13, 16, 28,
29, 31 & 40
11 Modified Proctor Compaction Test

12 Soil Investigation (Bore Hole)

Direct shear test (6X6X2.5cm)
a) Unconsolidated undrained
13 b) Consolidated undrained
c) Consolidated drained
d) Additional each cycle
14 Laboratory CBR (California Bearing Ratio)
a) Soaked
b) Unsoaked
15 On Site CBR (California Bearing Ratio)
a) Soaked
b) Unsoaked
Notes :

Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

57) SOIL TEST (CHEMICAL) SOIL CONTAMINATION TEST.

1 pH
2 Sulphate
3 Chlorides
4 Calcium Carbonates
5 Total Soluble Solids
6 Organic Matter
7 Colloidal silica IS 2720 Part - 21, 22,
23, 25, 26 & 27,
8 Arsenic
9 Calcium Hardness
10 Magnesium Hardness
11 Oil & Grease
12 Magnesium as Mg
13 Calcium as Ca
58) GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY
1 Geotechnical investigation of the site using various soil IS 1498, IS 2720 ,
exploration technics IS 2131, IS 9143,
IS 8764, IS 1124

59) EARTH RESISTIVITY TEST - WENNER METHOD

 Mobilization of testing equipment's, accessories,
personnel, etc. to site, and demobilization of the same
after completion
of work. Including lodgings & Boarding for staff including
1 residential charges
IS 15736

2 Earth Resistivity Test (Wenner Method)

3 Submission of Report
60) EARTH RESISTIVITY TEST - Schlumberger method
Mobilization of testing equipment's, accessories,
personnel, etc. to site, and demobilization of the same
after completion
1 of work. Including lodgings & Boarding for staff including
residential charges IS 15736

2 Earth Resistivity Test (Schlumberger Method)

3 Submission of Report
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Code

61) PLATE LOAD TEST -

1 Mobilization of PLT set up along with necessary
equipment ,Gauges, Tools etc. to site, and
demobilization of the same after
completion of work
IS 1888, IS-9214, DIN
2 Plate Load Test on Soil ( IS-1888, IS-9214) 18134
3 Plate Load Test on Soil ( DIN-18134 Code )
4 Submission of Report
Note :

62) NON - DESTRUCTIVE TEST ( NDT )

1 Ultrasonic Concrete Testing
i) For Columns, Beams & Footing IS 516 Part-5/Sec-1

ii) For Slab

2 Mechanical Sclerometer Test ( N Type proceq rebound Hammer)

i) For Columns, Beams & Footing IS 516 Part-5/Sec-4

ii) For Slabs

Notes :

3 Carbonation Test IS 516 Part-5 / Sec-3

4 Half-Cell Potentiometer Test IS 516 Part-5 / Sec-2

63) REBAR LOCATION ( PROFOMETER SCANNING)

 1 Scanning for location of rebar. BS 1881 Part-204

Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

64) CONCRETE CORE TEST

1 Compressive Strength of the Concrete Core
(Including cutting charges)
2 Core Testing excluding cutting IS 516 Part-4
3 Concrete Core refilling

4 Modulus of Elasticity of the concrete cylinder IS 516 Part-8/Sec-1

Notes :

65) PILE INTEGRITY TEST

1 Pile integrity testing by low strain surface impact
method

2 Pile Dynamic Test IS 2911 : Part 4, IS

14893, ASTM D5882 &
ASTM D4945
3 Pile Load Test

Notes :

66) SLAB LOAD TEST

1 Slab load test IS 456

Notes :

Sr. No. Particulars Test Method/ Reference

Code

67) FLAT JACK TEST

1 Flat Jack test IS 13946 : Part 4

Notes :

68) STRUCTURAL STEEL NDT

1 Ultrasonic thickness gauge test

ASTM A435/A435M ,
ASTM A898/A898M
 2 Thickness Gauge Test
ASTM A435/A435M ,
3 Dye-Penetration Test ASTM A898/A898M

4 Magnetic Particles Test

5 Liquid Penetration IS 3658

6 Visual Inspection IS 13015

7 Radiography ASME Sec - 5

Notes :

69) PULL OUT TEST

1 Texture Pull Out Test - On site BS EN 1015 Part- 12/IS
11309
2 Gypsum Pull Out Test - On site
3 Plaster Pull Out Test
4 Rock Anchor Pull Out Test - On site
5 Plaster Pull Out Test
Notes :
 Significance

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard specifications

To check quality and conformity of the

mortar with standard specifications

Significance

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard specifications
 To check quality and conformity of the
material with standard specifications

Absorption result in cracks in

plaster and seepages
Low strength results in wastage
during handling, affects load carrying
capacity
Leads to lime patches on walls after
painting, affects
aesthetics
To check the dimensional quality of
the bricks.
An indicator of quality of concrete.

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Indicates load bearing capacity of

natural building stone.

Indicates quality of rock.

Significance

To check the chemical parameters of

stone.

Quick indicator of quality of cement.

Unsound cement indicate overall

inferior quality & lack of
dimensional stability after setting

Good indicator of quality of

cement.

Classification of cement in to grades

for mix design.

Quick indicator of quality of cement.

 Quick indicator of quality of cement.

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard specifications

Significance

To check the overall quality of the fly ash

being used in the concrete production.

To check the overall quality of the fly ash

being used in the concrete production.

To check the overall quality of the GGBS

being used in the concrete production.
 being used in the concrete production.

Significance

To check the overall quality of the GGBS

being used in the concrete production.

To check the overall quality of the UGGBS

being used in the concrete production.

To check the overall quality of the UGGBS

being used in the concrete production.

Significance

To check the overall quality of the Micro

Silica being used in the concrete
production.
 production.

To check the overall quality of the Micro

Silica being used in the concrete
production.

Indicate workability and hardness of

Gypsum Plaster

Significance

To check the overall quality of the gypsum

being used.

To check the overall quality of the gypsum

board used.
To check the overall quality of the Grout
being used.

Significance

For proportioning of ingredients of

concrete mix.
Higher fine content increase water
demand for concrete.
Classify the type of aggregate & to
check the porosity.
Conversion weight to volume
For proportioning of ingredients of
concrete mix.

Helps proportioning of ingredients

Helps classification of materials
Helps conversion of weight to volume

Flaky/ Elongated aggregate

increase specific surface area & W/
C ratio.

Determines resistance of
aggregates to gradual Load.
Determine resistance to sudden impact
or shocks.
Indicates resistance to crushing

To check the overall contribution of

S & Cl to the concrete by means of
aggregates.

To check organic impurity.

To check coal and lignite content.

To check the durability of the

aggregates.
 Significance

Irregular and non uniform dimensions

affect aesthetic view.

High value indicate poor quality

control during manufacturing of tiles.

Low modulus of rupture leads in cracking

of floor
tiles under load condition
To assess the resistance to crazing.
To assess the resistance to
scratching.
To check quality and conformity of
the material with standard specifications

To check resistance to acid, alkali and

stain.

To check the porosity of the tiles

Low Wet transverse strength will result in
cracking of floor tiles
under load conditions

To check quality and conformity of the

material with standard specifications

Significance

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard
To check quality and conformity of
the material with standard
specifications

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard
specifications

Significance

To determine an indicator of
the properties of timber species

To estimate the tenacity with

which the bonding material holds
the adjacent plies
The Nail and Screw holding
capacity of plywood
To determine water resistance
capacity of plywood
To check quality and conformity of
the material with standard
specifications

To check the quality of wood

 To determine water resistance
capacity of wood
Characteristic property of wood

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard
specifications

Significance

How much water it needs for

thinning
Application behaviour
Softening of earlier Coat
Density of paint, quality
Hiding pawer
Drying time for hardening
Condition and quality
Uniformity
Matching
Stability outdoor
Stability against alkalise
Stability
Stability

To determine thickness

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard
specifications

Indicates acidic or basic behaviour

Indicates thickness of admixture
To ensure consistence quality
Indicates organic & inorganic content

Indicates % of corrosive agent

Significance
To indicate suitability of water for
construction purpose

To check quality and

conformity of the material with
standard specifications.

To check durability of concrete.

To check quality and conformity of

the material with standard
specifications.

Significance

Estimate compression index useful

for settlement analysis. Plastic limit is
required for making bricks, cement-
soil block foundation for structures.
To enable the identification and
classification of soil strata

Basis of comparison for field

compaction to produce a
strong, settlement free, and firm sub
grade.

To determine the shear parameters

of a soil with the help of shear box
test.

CBR determines the thickness

of different elements comprising a
pavement.

CBR determines the thickness of

different elements comprising a
pavement.

Significance

To check the extent of chemical

aggressiveness of soil

Geotechnical investigation for

strata verification and safe bearing
capacity at various
locations depths.
 The Wenner test involves placing four
equally spaced and in-line electrodes into
the ground. The two outer electrodes
inject current into the soil & two inner
electrodes measure voltage, which is then
used to calculate soil resistance.

The Schlumberger method was developed

to increase the voltage signal for the
earlier, less sensitive instruments, by
placing the potential probes closer to the
current probes.

Significance

To determine the SBC of soil strata.

Quality of concrete can be assessed in

terms of uniformity & integrity by
UPV tests.

In situ strength of concrete can also

be predicted by using advanced
statistical models.

To check the carbonated

Surface
To check the corrosion activity
To check the numbers of bars in
member and determine the concrete
cover to the steel.

Significance

Core tests are recommended by IS 456 :

2000 for acceptance of work in event of
failure of cube strength

Refilling extracted area with non

shrinkable grout. ( GP2 )
It indicates a material's resistance
to being deformed when a stress is
applied to it.

Integrity and continuity of concrete in pile

shaft can be assessed.
Overall quality of concrete pile
shaft can be judged.

To determine the impact loading

capacity of Pile .

This test uses only undrained strength for

the frictional behaviour between the pile
and the
soil

To determine the deflection of the

slab panel under defined load
pattern.

Significance

To check the bond strength of

mortar

The test is used established after

consideration of the importance of
the weld as well as the defect
identification capability and relative
cost of each method
 The test is used established after
consideration of the importance of
the weld as well as the defect
identification capability and relative
cost of each method

The test measures the force required

to pull out a previously cast in steel
insert with an embedded enlarged
end in the concrete