06B Laboratory Manual For Infra

JMC Projects (I) Ltd.
Laboratory Manual
(For Infrastructure Projects)
Reference: Matrix of Documents, Rev no: 13,

Issued Date: 09th October 2010.
Management Representative: ______________________
JMC Projects (India) Limited

Registered & Corporate Office
A-104, Shapath-4
Opp. Karnavati Club
S.G. Road, Ahmedabad - 51
QUALITY POLICY
We, at JMC are totally committed to customers’
expectations in terms of quality of work and services.
We strive for excellence through continual
improvement in all areas of operations.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
1. Continual improvement in business processes to meet with ever

changing expectations of customer.
2. Complete projects within stipulated time schedule with desired
quality.
3. Enhance capabilities of our people through continuous training and
development programs at all levels.
4. Observe and adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety standards
with the goal as “Zero-Accident” on site.
5. Allocate and utilize financial and physical resources in the most
efficient & effective manner.
6. To develop our vendors and sub-contractors to enhance their
capabilities with a view to providing Quality services.
Suhas Joshi Hemant Modi

Managing Director Vice Chairman
Date : 9th July, 2008

Laboratory Manual
INDEX
Document No. Contents Page Number
QMP-LB-01 Scope 2
QMP-LB-02 Activity Flow Chart for Laboratory 1
QMP-LI- 01 Standard List Of Laboratory Equipments 1
QMP-LB-04 Standard List Of IS Code 1
QMP-LB-05 Calibration of Laboratory equipments 3
QMP-LB-06 Checking Procedure for Theodolite 1
QMP-LB-07 Temporary / Permanent adjustment of Theodolite 3
QMP-LB-08 Calibration Procedure for weight Batcher 1
QMP-LB-09 Calibration Procedure for Batching Plant 1
QMP-LI-16 Frequency of Calibration of Equipments 1
QMP-LI- 02 List of test to be carried our for various materials 2
QMP-LB-12 Determination of specific gravity 2
QMP-LB-13 Dry Density by Core Cutter Method 1
QMP-LB-14 Dry density using proctor apparatus 1
QMP-LB-15 Sieve Analysis of Aggregate 1
QMP-LB-16 Determination of silt content in sand 1
QMP-LB-17 Aggregate impact value 1
QMP-LB-18 Aggregate Crushing Value 1
QMP-LB-19 Flakiness Index 1
QMP-LB-20 Compression test of bricks 1
QMP-LB-21 Water absorption for bricks 1
QMP-LB-22 Compression test of blocks 1
QMP-LB-23 Water absorption for blocks 1
QMP-LB-24 Density of blocks 1
QMP-LB-25 Compressive strength test for concrete 1
QMP-LB-26 Slump test 1
QMP-LB-27 Fineness of Cement 2
QMP-LB-28 Standard Consistency of cement 1
QMP-LB-29 Setting time of cement 1
QMP-LB-30 Soundness of cement 2
QMP-LB-31 Compressive strength test of cement 2
QMP-LB-32 Checking procedure for leveling machine 1
QMP-LI- 03 Determination of Gradation / Sand Content (passing through 1
4.75 mm )
QMP-LI- 04 Determination of Gradation / Sand Content (Retained on 1
4.75 mm )
QMP-LI- 05 Determination of Liquid and Plastic Limits 3
QMP-LI- 06 Determination of CBR values of Soil 6
QMP-LI- 07 Determination of Water Absorption of Aggregates 2
QMP-LI- 09 Determination of softening point of bituminous material 2
QMP-LI- 10 Determination of marshal stability value 3
QMP-LI- 11 Tray test for control of rate of spread of binder 1
QMP-LI- 13 Determination of Stripping Value of Road Aggregate 1
Laboratory Manual
INDEX
Document No. Contents Page Number
QMP-LI- 14 Determination of Ductility of the bitumen 2
QMP-LI- 15 Field Density by Sand Replacement Method 2
QMP-LI- 17 Determination of Ten % fines value 1
QMP-LI- 18 Los Angeles Abrasion Value test 2
QMP-LI- 19 Elongation Index test 2
QMP-LI- 20 Specific Gravity Test for Bitumen 1
QMP-LI- 21 Viscosity test 2
QMP-LI- 22 Soundness Test for Coarse Aggregate 2
QMP-LI- 23 Binder Content for Paving Mixtures 1
QMP-LI- 24 Bitumen Mix Design Procedure 1
QMP-LI-25 Determination of Absolute Viscosity of Bitumen 2
QMP-LI-26 Determination of Elastic Recovery of modified bitumen 1
FCN-LB-01 Record of Calibration of Measurement & test equipments 1
FCN-LB-02 Record of Calibration of Batching Plant 1
FCN-LB-03 Record of Calibration of Weigh Batcher 1
FCN-LB-11 Record of Verification of Material used prior to inspection 1
FCN-LB-14 Record of verification of customer supplied product 1
FCN-LB-15 Rolling Margin of Steel 1
FCN-LB-16 Weekly Review Report 1
FCN-LI-17 Frequency of test / checks 5
FCN-LB-18 Material Submittal For Approval 1
FCN-LB-19 Analysis of Cost of Quality 1
FCN-LB-20 Standard Deviation 1
-- Sample Formats 21
FQM-XX-07 Communication Channel – QC 4
Doc. No. QMP-LB-01 (R1) Date: 18/03/2009 Page 01 of 02
Scope :-
This manual covers procedure to establish site laboratory, testing procedures, calibration
procedures, Steps for preparing PSQP, approved material list, sample approval, identifying
nonconforming material and its disposition, etc.
Establishing Site Laboratory :
1. Study the requirements related to testing equipments if given in tender by customer. If any
test equipment is not in our standard list, raise indent for the same.
2. Check the condition of lab. equipments received at site and arrange for minor purchase /
repair if require.
3. Install all equipments at appropriate location.
4. Display laminated work instructions for each test activity.
5. Provide instruction board to write lab test and sample to be collected from site.
6. Construct water tank to facilitate at least 126 cubes for 7 days and 504 cubes for 28 days test
or according to the no. of sample to be cast for entire site.
7. Maintain laboratory always clean and dust proof.
8. Collect printed stationery books from RO.
9. Establish filing system as required for inspection & testing.
10. Collect reference manuals and IS codes from RO.
11. Collect / carry out initial calibration reports for instruments.
Preparation of Quality plan / Approved Material List / Sample approval:
1. Prepare Project Specific Quality Plan. It shall include approved material source / brand
mentioned in contracts. It should cover frequency of check of each activity at various stage of
work. Procedure of site specific activities / general activities etc should be covered in PSQP.
For important / critical / special activities Method Statement to be prepared.
2. Visit all near by sources and collect / test samples for material approval.
3. Prepare the list of approved source of material based on test conformance.
4. Prepare approved brand list as mention in contract and include RO approved brand, which is
not specified in contract document, for approval from client.
5. Collect sample of all approved material progressively and keep it in identified sample room /
laboratory.
6. Collect literature /catalogues for special materials / construction chemicals, etc,.
Mix Design:
1. Identify grades of concrete for which mix design is required and collect related data from the
tender specifications / IS codes, etc.
2. Discuss about mix design establishment procedure with client / consultants.
3. Take trials at site for verification.
4. Establish mix design based on trial mix results.
Testing of Incoming Material :
1. When ever store receives any material , they will inform or send materials to laboratory. Store
person will get concurrence for visual or instant check based on the test report / visual
inspection by QC staff.
2. Signature for Quality check shall be done randomly on material receipt which is to be used
for project site. Brand material like steel, cement etc. shall be checked with approved brand
list and manufacturer test results. In case of not receipt of any TC, it shall be got tested at
external / internal laboratory for verifying its conformance.
Regular Material Test / Identify nonconforming materials
1. Plan and display test status on instruction board daily for monitoring purpose.
2. Carry out building materials tests as per the set frequency.
3. Follow all test procedure / instruction given in display and manual.
4. Display the status of test to identify the approved materials at site and store by means of using
display board like ‘MATERIALS TO BE TESTED’ / ‘REJECTED’ or ‘SCRAP’ , If there is
no such display it means that material lot is approved for use.
5. Collect and send samples to external laboratory if testing facility is not available for some
materials at our site laboratory.
6. Collect information about quantity of material received from the store and conduct test as per
the established frequency.
7. Inspect and collect test report or conduct test for special work vendors’ material purchased by
them.
8. Conduct test for construction activities like concreting, filling etc.
9. Conducting tests for raw material of intermediate product ( like RMC ) supplied by the
suppliers on random basis.
In case of failure of any grade of concrete cube results
1. Incidences of cube failures for any kind of grade of concrete must be highlighted immediately
and action for expert opinion / NDT must be initiated within 24 hours for applicable
component of structure. Incidence of cube failure shall be informed to Regional head & MR
without fail within 24 hours.
2. After 3rd recurring failures of test results of compressive strength of cubes, production of that
grade of concrete shall be immediately suspended and thorough investigation of the case shall
be started immediately. The production shall be started only after resolving the problems.
Activity Flow Chart for Laboratory
Receipt of Lab Equipment
Source Approval for Bldg Prepare approve material /

Material Brand list – by study of tender
documents / client approval
Mix Design / Job Mix

Formula (Out side / Internal)
as approved by client
Calibration of lab.
Equipments / Measuring
equipments after receipt
Material Receipt by Testing of incoming material

Store dept
Sampling / Testing of
materials receipt at site as
per set frequency
Identify Non conforming

material & maintain trace
ability at site in case of any
non conformance / Inform to
store dept for action
Doc. No. QMP-LI-01 (R2) Date: 09/10/2010 Page 01 of 01
Standard List of Laboratory Equipment
Sr. Name of Equipment

No.
1 Electronic Balance – Capacity 10 Kg , Accuracy – 1 gm
2 Platform Balance – Capacity 100 Kg , Accuracy – 50 gm
3 Concrete Cube Moulds (30 Nos.) with tamping rod Size – 150 mm X150 mm
4 Vicat Apparatus
5 Mortar cube moulds (9 Nos.) with base plates – Size 70.6 mm X 70.6 mm
6 Aggregate impact test apparatus
7 Aggregate Crushing test apparatus – 150mm dia
8 Measuring cylinder – 1000 ml
11 Flakiness index gauge
12 Slump Cone apparatus with measuring rod
13 Sieves for Coarse Aggregate – G.I. 18” dia. (63 mm, 50 mm, 40 mm, 31.5 mm, 25 mm, 20
mm, 16 mm, 12.5 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm, 6.3 mm, 4.75 mm, 2.36 mm)-Set of 13
14 Sieves for Fine Aggregate – Brass sieve (4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300
micron, 150 micron, 75 micron, lid & pan) - Set of 8.
15 Pycnometer bottle
16 Electric Oven O/S M.S. & I/S Aluminum - Size – 18” X 18”
17 Cube testing machine - Capacity 100 M.T.
18 Thermometer 00 -- 250 0 C
19 G.I. Tray – 45cm X 45cm
20 G.I. Tray – 45cm X 60cm
21 Dolly & Rammer
22 Core cutter -03 Nos.
23 Procter compaction mould with light rammer of 2.4 Kg
24 Vernier caliper – 200 mm X 0.02 mm
25 Wire Gauge
26 Le –Chatelier’s mould – (Optional)
27 Vibrating machine for cement cube moulds – ( Optional)
28 90 micron sieve for cement test
29 Standard liquid limit device
30 Moisture meter
31 CBR Value apparatus with accessories
32 Penetration apparatus with accessories
33 Ring and ball Apparatus with accessories
34 Marshal stability value apparatus with accessories
35 Pesky Martens closed tester
36 Water bath
37 Briquette mould
38 Sand replacement test apparatus with accessories
39 Dial Gauges
40 Riffler
STANDARD LIST OF IS CODES AT SITES
18th September 2010
Sr. Code No. Name of IS Code Year Rev. Amen-

No. No. dment
No.
1. IS 383 Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural 1970 2 -
sources for concrete
2. IS 456 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice 2000 4 3
3. IS 516 Method of tests for strength of concrete 1959 - 2
4. IS 1077 Common burnt clay building bricks – Specification 1992 5 1
5. IS 1199 Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete 1959 - -
6. IS 1489 Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1 Flyash 1991 3 5
(PART - 1) based
7. IS 1542 Specification for sand for plaster 1992 2 -
8. IS 1786 High strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete 2008 4 -
reinforcement- Specification
9. IS 2212 Code of practice for brickworks 1991 1 -
10. IS 2250 Code of Practice for Preparation and Use of Masonry 1981 1 -
Mortars
11. IS 2386 Methods of Test for Aggregates for Concrete - Part I : 1963 - 3
(PART-1) Particle Size and Shape
12. IS 2386 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete Part 3 Specific 1963 - -
(PART-3) gravity, density, voids, absorption and bulking
13. IS 2386 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete Part 4 1963 - 3
(PART-4) Mechanical properties
14. IS 2386 Methods of Test for Aggregates for Concrete - Part V : 1963 - -
(PART-5) Soundness
15. IS 2386 Methods of test for aggregates for concrete : Part 6 1963 - 2
(PART-6) Measuring mortar making properties of fine aggregates
16. IS 2502 Code of Practice for Bending and Fixing of Bars for 1963 - -
Concrete Reinforcement
17. IS 2720 Methods of Test for Soils - Part 29: Determination of Dry 1975 1 -
(PART-29) Density of Soils In-place by the Core-cutter Method
18. IS 3495 Methods of tests of burnt clay building bricks: Part 1 1992 3 -
(PART-1 to 4) Determination of compressive strength Part 2
Determination of water absorption Part 3 Determination of
efflorescence Part 4 Determination of warpage
19. IS 3535 Methods of sampling hydraulic cement 1986 1 -
20. IS 4082 Recommendations on stacking and storage of construction 1996 2 -
materials and components at site
21. IS 4926 Ready-Mixed Concrete - Code of Practice 2003 2 1
22. IS 8112 Specification for 43 grade ordinary Portland cement 1989 1 9
23. IS 9103 Concrete Admixtures - Specification 1999 1 2
24. IS 10262 Guidelines for concrete mix design proportioning 2009 - -
25. IS 12269 Specification for 53 grade ordinary Portland cement 1987 - 9
Note : These codes are available at all sites. Additional project specific codes are issued from
Regional / Head Office as per requirement.
Calibration of Laboratory Equipment
The calibration of equipments means comparison of the accuracy of the equipments with the
approved standards. This includes validation.
The calibration of equipments to be done in-house is:
• Compression testing machine
• Weigh Batcher
• Oven, etc.
The equipments to be used for the purpose of calibration will be vernier callipers, measuring tape,
thermostat, calibrated weights, etc. These equipments must be calibrated against National Indian
standards which in turn will calibrate equipments at various sites.
The equipments which require calibration from outside agency are as under :
• Weights
• Proving ring / Dial gauges
The external agencies which will carry out calibration are Bureau of weights and measures,
ERDA, NPL & other government authorised laboratories.
1. IS 516
Cube moulds - 15x15x15 cm3

Height & distance + 0.2 mm, angle 90o + 0.5o
Internal plane face variation - + 0.03 mm
Tamping bars - 16mm dia & 0.6mm long & bullet pointed
Testing machine - metal bearing plates < 6.5mm > 19mm thk (10x10cm2)
2. IS 2386 (Part 3)
Pycnometer - Capacity 0.5 to 1 kg jar
Accuracy + 0.5 ml , 6mm dia hole at apex
3. IS 1199
Slump cone - Bottom dia - 20 cm
Top dia - 10 cm
Height - 30 cm
Thick - at least 1.6 mm
Tamping rod - 16mm dia & 0.6m long rounded at one end
4. IS 2386 (Part 1)
Thickness gauge
Length Depth Length Depth
100 33.90 50 10.80
90 27.00 40 8.55
80 19.50 35 6.75
70 16.95 25 4.89
65 13.50
1.6 mm thick sheet rolled over 8 mm dia handle
5. IS 5640
Aggregate Impact Value
Total wt not more than 60 kg not less than 45 kg. Machine with metal base - weighing 22 to 30
kg, Cylindrical steel cup (internal dimension) - 6.3 mm thk, 102 mm dia, 50mm deep
Hammer - 13.5 to 14 kg
100 mm dia
50 mm long
2 mm chamber
Drop height - 380 + 5.0 mm
Cylindrical measure - 75mm dia, 50 mm deep
Tamping rod - 10 mm dia, 230 mm long
6. IS 9198
Compaction rammer
Light rammer - 2.6 kg + 25 gm fall height - 310 + 0.5 mm
Heavy rammer - 4.9 kg + 50 gm fall height - 450 + 0.5 mm
Mould for modified proctor test - 100 mm dia & 1000 cm3, 150 mm dia & 2250 cm3
7. IS 10080
Mortar cubes - 70.6 mm x 70.6 mm
Tamping rods - 10 mm dia, 600 mm long, Hemispherical tip with 10mm dia
8. IS 2720 (Part 29)

Core cutter - 130 mm long,
10 cm dia - internal diameter
3 mm thickness
Dolly - 2.5 cm high
100mm internal diameter
108 mm dia
115 mm dia
Rammer - Staff length - 900 mm
Height - 75 mm
Diameter - 140 mm
9. Balance Sensitivity
Tolerance
10 kg - 100 gm
1 kg - 1 gm
250 gm - 0.01 gm
10. IS 9376 - Aggregate crushing value
Cylindrical cell
Internal dia - 150 mm +/- 0.5 mm
Height - 130 to 140 mm
Wall thickness - 15 mm ( min )
Plunger
Dia. Of piston - 148 +/- 0.5 mm
Dia of stem - 100 to 145 mm
Height - 100 to 115 mm
Depth of piston - 25 mm
Dia of hole - 20 mm
11. IS 5513
Vicat apparatus
Needle for determining initial setting time

Dia - 1.13 mm +/- 0.05 mm
Effective length – 50mm +/- 1 mm
Needle for determining final setting time
Dia - 1.13 mm +/- 0.05 mm
Effective length – 30 +/- 1 mm
Circular cutting edge – 5 +/- 0.1 mm
Plunger dia – 10 +/- 0.05 mm
Vicat mould – internal dia – 70 +/- 5 mm at the top

- 80 +/- 5 mm at the bottom
height – 40 +/- 0.2 mm
Thickness of the mould – min. 4 mm
12. Oven : Oven is used at site for drying purpose only , So No calibration / Validation is
required.
CHECKING PROCEDURE FOR THEODOLITE :
HORIZONTAL CIRCLE CHECK AS UNDER:
1. Set circle reading 0 - degree, 0 - minute, 0 - second.

Point sighted ‘x’ approx. 30 meters away from instrument.
2. Telescope reversed, point sighted ‘y’ approximately 15 meters away from the instrument.
3. Alidade rotated through 180 degree 0 - minute, 0 - second sighted point ‘x’
again.
4. Telescope reversed, it automatically sighted point ‘y’. Error - nil.
VERTICAL CIRCLE CHECK AS UNDER
1. Sighted telescope at a clearly defined object. ( Point ‘x’ approximately 30 meters away
from the instrument )
2. Vertical circle reading was 90 degree, 0 - minute, 0 - second.
3. Reversed telescope, rotated Vertical circle through 180 degree, sighted same point.
Vertical circle reading was 270 degree 0 - minute, 0 - second, hence error - nil.
CHECK BY INCLUDED ANGLES OF A TRIANGLE
1. Set Theodolite at point ‘A’ of a triangle.

2. Sight point ‘B’ & set reading of horizontal plate to 0 ° 0 ′ 0 ″.
3. Rotate Theodolite to point ‘C’. Measure included angle ‘A’
Lets call it ∠ A.
4. Set Theodolite at point ‘B’ of the triangle.
5. Sight point ‘A’ & set reading of horizontal plate to 0 ° 0 ′ 0 ″.
6. Rotate Theodolite to point ‘C’. Measure included angle ‘B’.
Lets call it ∠ B.
7. Same way measure angle ‘C’. It is ∠ C.

8. Now ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C should be 180 ° 0 ′ 0 ″.
9. Tolerance of 1 least count of Theodolite can be allowed. So, in case of 20 second
Theodolite
∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C ≅ 180 ° 00 ′ 00 ″ +/_ 00 ′ 20 ″.
= 179 ° 59 ′ 40 ″ to 180 ° 00 ′ 20 ″
in case of 1 second Theodolite

∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C ≅ 180 ° 00 ′ 00 ″ +/_ 00 ′ 01 ″.
= 179 ° 59 ′ 01 ″ TO 180 ° 00 ′ 01 ″
TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS OF THEODOLITE
There are three temporary adjustments of a Theodolite as follows:

1. Setting up the Theodolite as follows:
2. Leveling up
3. Elimination of parallax
1. Setting up
This adjustment includes the following 2 operations
a. Centering the Theodolite over a station

b. Approximately leveling it by the tripod legs only
To setup the instrument over a station:
i. Place the instrument over the station by spreading the legs of the tripod well apart, in such
a way that the telescope is at a convenient height, the plumb bob is approximately over
the station mark and the leveling head is approximately in level.
ii. Lift the instrument bodily without disturbing the relative positions of the legs and move it
so that the plumb bob hangs about 2 cm above and within 1 cm horizontally of the station
mark.
iii. Now, to bring the plumb bob exactly over the station mark and to approximately level the
instrument, move each leg radially as well as circumferentially. Press the legs firmly into
the ground.
iv. The instrument is said to be centered over the station when the plumb bob hangs exactly
over the station mark. If the instrument has a shifting head, the plumb bob should hang
about 2 to 3 mm above the station mark.
2. Leveling up
Leveling up the instrument means to level it accurately with reference to the plate levels
by means of leveling screws so that the vertical axis is truly vertical. Leveling up is done
as follows;
i. Turn the instrument about one of its axes so that the longer plate level is parallel to any
pair of leveling screws. The other plate level will then be parallel to the line joining the
third screw and the mid point of the line joining the first pair.
ii. Bring the bubble to the center of its run by turning both the leveling screws uniformly.
iii. Similarly, bring the other bubble to the center of its run by turning the third leveling
screw.
iv. Repeat the process until both the bubbles are exactly centered.
v. Now rotate the instrument about the vertical axis through a complete revolution. If the
plate levels are in correct adjustment each bubble will remain in the center of its run. The
vertical axis will be then truly vertical.
3. Elimination of parallax
The parallax is said to be eliminated if the image formed by the objective lies in the plates
of the cross hairs. It is done in two steps as follows:
i. By focusing the eye piece.

The object of focusing the eyepiece is to make the cross hairs distinct and clear. To focus
the eyepiece directs the telescope towards the sky or holds a piece of white paper in front
of the object glass. Now move the eye piece in and out until the cross hairs are seen quite
distinctly and clearly.
ii. By focusing the object glass

The object of focussing the object glass is to bring the image of the object formed by the
object glass in the plane of the cross hairs. To focus the object glass directly the telescope
towards the object and turn the focussing screws so that the image appears sharp and clear
lying in the plane of cross hairs.
PERMANENT ADJUSTMENT OF THEODOLITE
1. To make the axis of each plate level perpendicular to the vertical axis.
Test.
Rotate the instrument about the vertical axis until each level tube is parallel to a pair of
opposite leveling screws. Center the bubbles by means of leveling screws. Rotate the
instrument end for end (by 180 degree) about the vertical axis. If the bubble remains
centered the axis of each plate level is perpendicular to the vertical axis.
Correction.
If the bubbles do not remain centered, then bring them half way back by means of
adjusting screws. Level the instrument again and repeat the process to verify the result.
2. To make the line of collimation at right angles to the horizontal axis.
Test.
Level the instrument and sight on a point A about 200 m away with the telescope normal .
By clamping both the horizontal motions of the instrument, plunge the telescope and set
another point B on the line of collimation and about the same distance away on the
opposite side of the instrument. Unclamp the upper motion, rotate the instrument end for
end about the vertical axis, and again sight at A with the telescope inverted. Clamp the
upper motion. Plunge the telescope as before. If B is on the line of collimation, then the
line of collimation is at right angle to the horizontal axis.
Correction.
If B is not on the line of collimation then set a point C on the line of collimation beside B.
Mark a point D one quarter of the distance from C to B and adjust the cross hair ring until
the line of collimation passes through D.
3. To make the vertical cross hair lie in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal
axis
Test.
Sight the vertical cross hair on the well-defined point at a distance of 60 m approximately.
Clamp both the horizontal motion of the instrument and swing the telescope through a
small vertical angle, so that the point traverses the length of the vertical cross hair . If the
point appears to move continuously on the hair, the cross hair lies in a plane
perpendicular to the horizontal axis.
Correction.
If the point appears to depart from the cross hair, loosen the two adjacent capstan screws
and rotate the cross hair ring in the telescope tube until the point traverse the entire length
of the hair. Now tighten the two screws.
4. To make the line of sight coincide with the optical axis:
Test.
Set two pegs, one about 10 m and the other about 100 m from the instrument. Clamp the
vertical motion and take a rod reading on the distance point, and without disturbing the
vertical motion read the rod on the near point. Plunge the telescope, rotate the instrument
about the vertical axis and set the horizontal cross hair at the last rod reading with the rod
held on the near point. Sight to the distant point. If the first and last reading on the distant
rod is the same, the line of sight coincides with the optical axis.
Correction.
If the first and last readings are not the same, then move the horizontal cross hair by
means of the upper and lower adjusting screws until it has apparently traversed over
several times the apparent error. Repeat the process, gradually reducing the movement of
the cross hair as the rod reading to the distant point approach each other, until by
successive approximations the error is reduced to zero.
5. To make the vertical circle read zero when the telescope bubble is centered.
Test.
This adjustment is only for those transits which have fixed vertical verniers, with the plate
bubbles centred, centre the telescope bubble and read the vernier of the vertical circle.
Correction.
If the vernier does not read zero, loosen it and move it until it reads zero. Care should be
taken that the vernier will not bind on the vertical circle as the telescope is rotated about
the horizontal axis.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR WEIGH BATCHER
1. Clean weigh bucket properly.
2. Check weigh batcher is leveled.

The lever would rest at the zero mark in the perfect horizontal level. Of lever does not
remain against the zero mark, check the level of the unit by placing spirit level on the
frame.
3. Put known weight of 50 kg ( calibrated ) in the weigh bucket.
4. Note down the reading on the lever arm by adjusting the indicator (jockey weight) to set
lever arm horizontally.
The difference between the actual weight noted down & 50 kg should not be more
than 1 % of 50 kg i.e. 500 gms.
5. In case of more variation bring it with in limit ( i.e. 1 % of the weight ) by adjusting nuts
provided in the weigh batcher.
6. The weigh batcher then shall be checked for least count by putting known weight
equal to its least count.
7. The weight batcher shall also be tested for sensitiveness by adding equal loads of 5 kg
and then ascertaining that an additional load equals to this weight i.e. correctly indicated.
8. Check the calibration up to the weight equal to normally put for a batch of cement ( i.e.
approx. 150 – 200 Kgs. )
9. Carry out the same procedure for both the weight bucket and lever system.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR BATCHING PLANT
BHAI BATCHING PLANT
Weighing system of aggregate, sand and cement is cumulative in weigh hopper and reading
display through dial gauge. Water is measured through in line water meter.
1. Clean the weigh hopper and ensure the knife edges and levers are free from cement, dust etc.
Ensure that the weigh hopper is resting on the knife edges freely and no external supports.
2. Read the dial gauge and set to zero.
3. Place the standard weigh of 50 kgs x 2 Nos and read the dial gauge and record the same.
4. Add the standard weights in the same denomination up to the required cumulative weight and
record the dial gauge readings.( loading )
5. Remove the weights of same denominations one by one and record the reading up to zero.
( unloading )
6. The setting of correct weighment can be adjusted by the adjusting screw provided in the rear
of the dial gauge.
OTHER BATCHING PLANTS
Weighing system is independent for aggregate & sand in skip cum weigh hopper, cement in
cement weigh hopper on the top of plant and water in weigh hopper on the top of plant.
All the weigh hoppers are resting on the load cells separately and the reading will be displayed in
the Electronic Panel Board inside the operating cabin.
1. Clean the weigh hopper and ensure that the same rests freely on the load cells.
2. To have visual check on load cells and ensure that the position and electrical connections
are intact.
3. Energies the electronic control panel inside the operating cabin.
4. Place the standard weights of 50 kg x 2 nos in the skip cum weigh hopper for sand &
aggregates and read the display in the Electronic Panel. (loading)
5. Add the standard weights in the same denominations up to the required weights for
aggregates and sand and record the readings.
6. The correct weighment setting can be adjusted from the Electronic Control Panel Chord
by feather touch operations of the relevant keys on the respective panel.
7. Remove the weights of same denominations one by one and record the readings up to
zero. ( unloading )
8. Repeat the same procedure for cement and water separately with 20 kgs and 10 kgs
standard weight respectively.
9. The weighment display as per the standard weights kept in the concerned weigh hopper
should be within the tolerance limit. If erratic display is shown even after resetting, it is
to be taken up and rectified by the manufacturer.
FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENTS
Sr. Name of the equipment Elements for Calibration Frequency of calibration

No. calibration Agency
1 Theodolite Vernier plates Site Yearly or change of site
2 Leveling Instrument - Site Yearly or change of site
3 Measuring Weights Weighing capacity External Yearly or change of site
agency
4 Cube testing machine Pressure/ load gauge HO/RO Yearly or change of site
5 Batching plant Dial gauge / load Site Monthly or change of
shell site
6 Weigh Batcher Weighing scale Site Monthly or change of
site
7 Hot Mix Plant Temperature Meter Site Monthly or change of
site
8 Batch Mix Plant Dial gauge / load Site Monthly or change of
shell site
9 Weigh Bridge Standard Weights Site Monthly or change of
site
Note: These frequencies are indicative. In case of intermediate deviations or repairs,

immediate calibration shall be undertaken
List of test to be carried out for various materials
Sr. Material List of tests

No.
1 Soil 1) Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content
by proctor test if applicable
2) Field density by core cutter test if applicable
3) Specific gravity if applicable
4) Determination of gradation / sand content
5) Determination of liquid and plastic limits
6) Determination of CBR values of soils
7) Field density by sand replacement method
2 Coarse Aggregate 1) Specific gravity if applicable
2) Fineness modulus
3) Crushing value
4) Impact value
5) Flakiness Index
6) Water absorption if applicable
7) Striping value
3 Fine aggregate 1) Fineness modulus / gradation
2) Silt content
3) Bulkage if applicable
4) Specific gravity if applicable
4 Bricks 1) Dimension
2) Compressive strength
3) Water absorption
5 Concrete 1) Slump Value
7 Cement 1) Fineness
2) Standard consistency
3) Setting time
4) Soundness
8 Steel 1) Rolling margin
2) Elongation (external agency )
3) Ultimate tensile strength (external agency )
4) Proof stress (external agency )
5) Bend test if applicable (external agency )
6) Rebend test if applicable (external agency )
9 Bitumen 1) Absolute viscosity
2) Softening Point
3) Marshal stability value
4) Rate of spread of binder/emulsion
5) Elastic recovery of modified bitumen
6) Ductility
10 W.B.M. 1) Gradation
2) Density
11 D.B.M. 1) Density – Void analysis
2) Marshal stability value of bituminous mix
12 Others 1) Checking of Surface
2) Tray test for control of rate of spread of binder
This list is tests, which are carried out generally; actual test requirement should be decided by site
QC engineer as per project requirement.
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Determination of specific gravity
Ref. : IS 2386 (PART III), 1963
Purpose : To find out specific gravity of aggregate
Aggregate between 40 mm & 10 mm
Salient features of apparatus :
(a) Balance, capacity of not less than 3 kg with least count of 0.5 g
(b) Oven
(c) Glass vessel or jar of 1.5 litre capacity
(d) Tray
Procedure :
(a) Screen the sample on 10 mm IS sieve, wash it thoroughly to remove fine

particles of dust.
(b) Immerse the sample in glass vessel for 24 +/- ½ hours between 220 to 320 C.
(c) Soon after immersion and again at the end of the soaking period, gently rotate
the vessel in clockwise and anticlockwise direction, so that air entrapped in or
bubbles on the surface of the aggregate gets removed.
(d) Overfill the vessel by adding water and slid glass disc over the mouth.
(e) Dry the vessel from the outside and weigh (weight A).
(f) Empty the vessel. Refill it with only water. Slid the glass disc in position as
before. Wipe out water from outside wall of vessel and weigh (weight B).
(g) Difference in temperature in vessel during 1st and 2nd weightings should not be
more than 20 C.
(h) Surface dry the aggregates using dry cloths. When it appears that aggregate
are completely surface dry, take weight (weight C)
(i) Place the aggregate in the oven in shallow tray, at a temperature of 1000 to
1100 C for 24 +/- ½ hours. Cool them and weigh (weight D)
Calculation : Specific Gravity G = D / (C – (A – B))

Aggregate smaller than 10 mm
(a) Balance, capacity of not less than 3 kg with least count of 0.5 g
(b) Oven
(c) Pycnometer bottle
(d) Glass vessel or jar of 1.25 to 1.50 litre capacity
(e) Tray
Procedure :
(a) Take sample of about 1 kg (10-4.75 mm ) or 500 g (finer than 4.75

mm). Place in the tray and immerse in water at temperature of 220-
320 C for 24 +/- ½ hours.
(b) After immersion, gently agitate with rod to remove entrapped air
bubbles on the surface of aggregate.
(c) Drain the sample carefully thru a filter paper. Return any material
retained on filter paper to the sample. Expose the aggregate
including any solid matter retained on the filter paper to evaporate
moisture. Stir the sample at frequent intervals. Weight the
saturated and surface dry sample. (weight A)
(d) Place the aggregate in pycnometer which filled with water.
Eliminate any trapped air by rotating pycnometer on its side,
covering hole of apex with finger.
(e) Top up pycnometer with water so that surface of the water in the
hole should be flat. Wipe out water from outside of pycnometer
and weigh (weight B)
(f) Empty the contest of pycnometer in to tray, take care that all the
aggregate are transferred. Refill pycnometer with water to the same
level, wipe out water from outside of pycnometer and weigh
(weight C). Difference in temperature of water in the pycnometer
during 1st and 2nd weighing should be more than 20 C.
(g) Drain water from sample thru filter paper. If any material retained
on filter paper, return to sample. Place the sample in oven at a
temperature of 1000 to 1100 C for 24 +/- ½ hours. Stir occasionally
them to facilitate drying. When cooled in air tight container, weigh
(weight D)
Calculation : Specific Gravity G = D / (A – (B – C))

Dry Density By Core Cutter Method
Ref. : IS 2720 (PART XXIX), 1975
Purpose : To find out the dry density of compacted soil in field.
Salient Features Of Apparatus :
(a) Dolly : Inner Diameter : 100 mm

Outer Diameter : 115 mm
Height : 25 mm
(b) Cutter : Inner Diameter : 100 mm

Outer Diameter : 106 mm
Height : 130 mm
(c) Rammer : Length : 900mm

Diameter : 140mm
Procedure :
(a) Find the volume in cm3 and weight of the cutter in gs.
(b) Expose about 30 cm2 of ground area and level it.
(c) Put the dolly on the top of the core cutter and drive assembly into
the soil with the help of the rammer until top of the dolly protrudes
about 1.5 cm above the surface. Detach the core cutter from the
surrounding soil.
(d) Trim flat end of the cutter.
(e) Keep some representative specimen of soil for moisture content

determination.
(g) Find out dry density by using the following formula :
γb
DRY DENSITY γ d = ------------
1+ω
Where :
γ b = Bulk Density
ω = Moisture Content
Dry density using proctor apparatus
Ref. : IS 2720 (PART VII-1980/VIII-1983)
Purpose : To find out moisture- density relationship of soil .
(a) Mould for compaction: Diameter : 100 mm

Height : 127.3 mm
(b) Rammer : Diameter : 50 mm
Length : 310 mm
Weight : 2.60 kg + 25 g
(light)
4.90 kg + 50 g
(heavy)
Procedure :
(a) Weigh 5 kg of air dried soil sample .
(b) Add 10% water less than estimated optimum moisture content
(O.M.C.) in the soil.
(c) Keep in air tight container for 16 hours.
(d) Fill the soil in mould in three layers.
(e) Each layer should be compacted with 25 blows with the help of
rammer dropped from height 310 mm (light) / 450 mm (heavy).
(f) Remove the collar and trim off the surplus soil.
(g) Weigh the mould and calculate bulk density.
(h) Repeat the procedure with addition of 2% more water up to the

estimated value of O.M.C.
(i) Calculate dry density and draw a curve showing the relationship
between moisture content and dry density.
(j) Mark the points of maximum dry density (M.D.D.) and O.M.C. on
the curve.
Sieve Analysis Of Aggregates
Ref. : IS 2386 ( PART I) , 1977
Purpose : To determine the gradation of aggregates / fineness modulus of

aggregates.
Procedure :
(a) Prepare the sample for testing from a larger sample by quartering
or by mean of the sample divider.
(b) Weigh the air dried sample and successively sieve on the
appropriate size starting with the largest.
(c) Shake each sieve separately over a clean tray until not more than a
trace passes.
(d) Brush lightly with a fine camel hair brush on the 150μ (micron)and
75μ sieves to prevent blocking of the apertures.
A typical format for tabulating the result is given below:
IS. Sieve size Retention % Cumulative Cumulative

weight in g Retention % retained % passing
63 mm
40 mm
20 mm
10 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 μ
300 μ
150 μ
PAN
Sum of cumulative % retained

FINENESS MODULUS =
100
Determination of silt content in sand
Purpose : To determine the silt content in sand.
Procedure :
(a) Fill the jar with 100ml water.
(b) Add to it 3 - 4 tablets of NaOH and prepare NaOH solution.
(c) Add sample of sand in the measuring jar up to height of 100 ml

approximately .
(d) Fill the jar with additional 100ml water.
(e) Stir the contents in the jar thoroughly and allow it to settle for 10 -
15 minutes.
(f) Measure the height of sand layer (d1) and height of silt layer (d2) in
the jar.
Calculation :
d2
Silt content ( % ) = x 100
d1
Note : In case of non availability of NaOH, only water is used in the test and the soil
solution is allowed to settle for 2 - 3 hours
Aggregate impact value
Ref. : IS 2386 (PART IV), 1963

Purpose : To determine the aggregate impact value.
Preparation of test sample :
(a) Take a sample of aggregate passing through 12.5 mm is. sieve and
retained on a 10 mm sieve.
(b) Dry the aggregate sample in an oven for a period of four hours at a
temperature of 100oC to 110oC and then cool it.
(c) Fill the measure in three layers and tamp each layer by 25 strokes
of tamping rod.
(d) Determine net weight of aggregate (A) in the measure.
Test procedure:
(a) Place the test sample in the cup.
(b) Compact the sample by subjecting it to 25 strokes with a tamping

rod.
(c) Compact the sample by subjecting it to 15 blows of hammer at an

interval of not less than one second. raise the hammer 380 mm
above the upper surface of the aggregate and allow it to fall freely
on to the aggregate.
(d) Remove the crushed aggregate from the cup.
(e) Sieve the aggregate on the 2.36 mm sieve.
(f) Weigh the aggregate passing through sieve (B).
(g) Weigh the aggregate retained on the sieve (C).
(h) Discard the result if the total weight (B + C) is less than the initial
weight (A) by more than one gram and make a fresh test sample.
repeat the test twice.
Calculation:
Aggregate Impact Value (%) = B x 100
A

Aggregate Crushing Value
Ref. : IS 2386 (PART IV)
Purpose : To determine crushing value of aggregate.
Significance : The aggregate crushing value gives relative measure of the

resistance to crush under a gradually applied compressive load.
Definition : It is defined as the ratio of the weight of fines to the total sample
weight expressed as a percent when tested as per the IS procedure.
Apparatus : Steel cylinder with open ends, Cylindrical measure, Steel tamping
rod, Balance, Compression testing machine
Preparation of Sample:
(a) Take a sample of about 6.5 kg aggregate for 150 mm diameter
cylinder and 1 kg for 75 mm diameter cylinder, passing through
12.5 mm and retained on 10 mm sieve for 20 mm down aggregate
& passing through 6.3 mm sieve and retained on 4.75 mm sieve for
10 mm down aggregate, to provide two test samples.
(b) Dry the aggregate at the temperature of 100oC to 110oC and then
cool at room temperature.
(c) Fill up the cylindrical measure in three equal depth layers by
tamping each layer 25 times by tamping rod.
(d) Take weight (A) of aggregate sample.
Procedure:
(a) Add the test sample in three layers. Compact each layer by 25
strokes of tamping rod.
(b) Level the surface of the aggregate and insert the plunger.
(c) Place the apparatus with the test sample and plunger in position
between the platens of the testing machine.
(d) Apply uniform load, so that load is reached in 10 minutes. The
total load shall be 40 tonnes for 20 mm down aggregate and 10
tonnes for 10 mm down aggregate.
(e) Release the load and remove the whole material from the cylinder.
(f) Sieve the material on 2.36-mm sieve for 20 mm down aggregate
and on 1.18-mm sieve for 10 mm down aggregate.
(g) Take weight (B) of material passing through is. 2.36 mm sieve for
20 mm down aggregate and 1.18 mm sieve for 10 mm down
aggregate.
Calculation:
B
AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE (%) = ---------------- x 100
A
NOTE: IN ALL THESE OPERATIONS TAKE CARE TO AVOID LOSS OF THE FINES. MAKE TWO SETS
.
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Flakiness Index
Ref : IS 2386 (part-1)
Purpose : To determine the Flakiness index of the coarse aggregate.
Significance : Coarse aggregate having more flaky particles will adversely affect
the strength of concrete.
Definition : The flakiness index of the aggregate is the percentage by Weight

of particles in it, whose least dimension (thickness) is less than
three-fifth of their mean dimension.
Apparatus : Balance, Metal Gauge, Sieves Set
Procedure :
a) Take a sample of about 3 Kg.
b) Divide the sample into four quadrants.
c) Select two opposite quadrants and sieve them through the sieves
arranged in the following order 63 mm, 50 mm, 40 mm,31.5 mm,
25 mm, 20mm, 16mm, 12.5 mm, 10 mm, 6.3 mm.
d) Take the aggregate sample sieved through 63 mm and retained on
50 mm sieve. Find the weight W1 gm.
e) Pass that sample through 63-50 mm size of thickness gauge.
f) Find the weight of the aggregate passing through the respective
slot ( i.e. through 63 – 50 mm ) of the gauge w1 gm
g) Repeat the same procedure with 50-40 mm, 40 – 25mm, 31.5 -25
mm, 25-20 mm, 20-16 mm, 16-12.5 mm, 10-6.3 mm size of the
thickness gauge.
Observation table ( As per clause 4.5 & Table V of IS 2386 – Part I )
Size of aggregate(I.S sieve) Individual weight (W) Weight of aggregate (w)
retained between sieves (gm) passing through respective
slot of the gauge (gm)
63 mm- 50 mm W1 = w1 =
50 mm- 40 mm W2 = w2 =
40 mm- 25 mm W3 = w3 =
31.5 mm- 25 mm W4 = w4 =
25 mm-20 mm W5 = w5 =
20 mm-16 mm W6 = w6 =
16 mm-12.5 mm W7 = w7 =
12.5 mm- 10 mm W8 = w8 =
10.0 mm- 6.3 mm W9 = w9 =
Calculation : ( w1+w2+w3+……… ) X 100
Flakiness index = ( W1+ W2+ W3+ ……)
Compression test of bricks
Ref. : IS 3495 (PART I), 1992
Purpose : To determine the compressive strength of bricks.
Salient features :
(a) Compression testing machine
(b) The compression plate which shall have a ball seating in the form
of portion of a sphere , the center of the plate , shall be used.
Preparation of sample :
(a) Grind the uneven bed faces to provide two smooth and parallel
faces.
(b) Immerse the sample in water at room temperature for 24 hours.
(c) Remove the sample from water and drain out any surplus water at
room temperature.
(d) Fill the frog and all the voids in the bed face flush with cement
mortar .
(e) Store under the damp jute bags for 24 hours followed by
immersion in clean water for 3 days.
Procedure :
(a) Place the sample with flat faces horizontal and mortar filled face
facing upwards between two 3mm thick plywood sheet and
carefully centered between plates of testing .
(b) Apply load axially at a uniform rate of 14 n/ mm2 / 140 kgf / cm2
per minute till the sample fails.
(c) Note the maximum load at failure.
Calculation :
Compressive strength (N / mm2) / ( kgf / cm2)
= maximum load at failure in N or kgf

average net area of two faces under compression in mm2 or Cm2
Water absorption for bricks
Ref : IS 3495 (PART II), 1992
Purpose : To determine water absorption of bricks.
Salient features :
(a) Balance : Capable of weighing 0.1 % of mass of the sample
(b) Oven
Sample preparation :
(a) Dry the sample in the oven at room temperature of 105o C to 115o
C till it attains substantially constant mass.
(b) Cool the sample at room temperature and record its weight (M1).
Procedure :
(a) Immerse dried sample completely in clean water at a room

temperature of 27o C + 2 o C for 24 hours.
(b) Remove the sample from water and wipe out any traces of water
with a damp cloth.
(c) Weigh the sample up to 3 minutes and records its weight (M2).
Calculation :
Water Absorption = M2 - M1 x100

M1
COMPRESSION TEST OF BLOCKS
Ref : IS 2185 (PART I), 1979
Purpose : To determine the compressive strength of blocks.
Salient Features :
(a) Compression testing machine
(b) The compression plate which shall have a ball seating in the form
of portion of a sphere, the center of the plate , shall be used.
Capping Of Sample :
(a) Prepare neat paste of high strength gypsum plaster having
compressive strength of not less than 25 N/mm2 at 2-hour age.
(b) Coat the sample with oil and spread water evenly over it.
(c) The capping surface must be rigid and plane within 0.075 mm in
40 cm.
(d) Form a rectangular mould on the casting surface plate consisting of

four 25 mm square steel bars .
(e) Bring in contact the surface of the sample to be capped with the
capping paste, hold the sample with its axis at right angles to the
capping surface and press the paste firmly in single motion. The
thickness of the cap will not be more than 3 mm. Allow the cap to
age for two days.
Procedure :
(a) Place the sample with the centroid of their bearing surface aligned
Vertically with the center of thrust of the bearing block of testing
machine.
(b) Apply load up to one-half of the expected load and uniformly
increase the load at a convenient rate.
(c) Note the maximum load at failure.
Calculation :
= maximum load at failure in N or kgf

average net area of two faces under compression in mm2 or cm2
WATER ABSORPTION FOR BLOCKS
Ref : IS 2185 (PART I), 1979
Purpose : To determine water absorption of blocks.
Salient Features :
(a) Balance
(b) Oven
Procedure :
(a) Completely immerse the test sample in clean water at a room

temperature of 27o C + 2 o C for 24 hours.
(b) Remove the sample from water and wipe out any traces of water
with a damp cloth.
(c) Record its weight (M2).
(d) Dry the sample in the oven at temperature of 100o C to 115o C for
not less than 24 hours till it attains substantially constant mass.
(e) Weigh the sample immediately and record its weight (M1).
Calculation :
Water Absorption = M2 - M1 x100

M1
DENSITY OF BLOCKS
Ref. : IS 2185 (PART I), 1979
Purpose : To determination the density of block
Procedure :
1. Select three blocks at random.
2. Dry the samples to constant mass in a suitable oven heated to

approximately 100oC.
3. After cooling the blocks to room temperature, measure the dimensions

of each block in centimeters (to the nearest millimeter) and the overall
volume computed in cubic centimeters.
4. Weigh the blocks in kilograms (to the nearest 10 g) and calculate the
density of each block.
Calculation :
Mass of block in kg
Density = ----------------------------------- x 106 kg/m3
Volume of specimen in cm3
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Compressive strength test for concrete
Ref. : IS 516, 1959
Purpose : To find out the compressive strength of concrete.
Salient features of apparatus:
(1) Compression testing machine: Capacity
(2) Specimen : Dimensions : 150 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm.
Procedure for preparing cube specimen:
a) Cube moulds should be 15 X 15 X 15 cm made of steel or cast Iron.

b) Clean the mould, assemble and give thin coat of mould release oil to the inner
surfaces.
c) Fill the concrete in three layers, each roughly one-third of the height of mould.
d) Tamp each layer thirty five times with a 16 mm dia tamping rod.
e) Take care to distribute the tamping in a uniform manner. The rod while
tamping should penetrate in to the layer below.
f) Use trowel to remove air bubbles from the concrete and finish the top surface
of concrete properly. Mark proper identification on the top surface by nail or
by marking pen after it dries.
g) Remove cubes from the moulds after 12 hours and place in the designated
curing tank. Pl. make sure edges of the cubes are not broken while handling.
Procedure :
(a) Remove the cubes from water after curing period.
(b) Place the cube in the compression testing machine in such a way
that the load can be applied to the faces other than the top and
bottom of the cube as cast.
(c) Apply the load gradually without any shock at a rate of 31.50 t per
minute until cube fails to take any more load.
Calculation:

Failure load in N or kgf
=
Surface area of cube in mm2 or cm2
Slump test
Ref. : IS 1199
Purpose : To find out the workability of fresh concrete.
(a) Mould Top diameter : 100 mm

Bottom diameter : 200 mm
Height : 300 mm
Thickness : 1.6 mm
(b) Tamping rod Diameter : 16 mm

Length : 600 mm
Shape : rounded at one end
Procedure :
(a) Fill the mould in four layers.
(b) Tamp each layer 25 times with the rounded end of the tamping rod.
(c) The tamping should be uniformly distributed and for the second
and subsequent layers, tamping rod shall penetrate in to the under
lying layers.
(d) Strike off the top level of concrete by trowel and tamping rod.
(e) Remove the mould in vertical direction.
(f) Measure the difference in level between the height of mould and
that of the highest point of the subsided concrete.
(g) This difference in height in mm is recorded as the slump of

concrete.
Fineness of Cement
Ref : IS 4031 – Part - 1
Purpose : To Determine the Fineness of Cement
Significance : The Fineness of Cement has an important bearing on the rate of

hydration and hence on rate of gain of strength and rate of
evolution of heat. Finer cement offers a greater surface area for
hydration and hence the faster and greater the development of
strength.
Definition : The area of cement particles of particular cement weight.
Apparatus : (a) IS sieve no. 9 (90 micron)

(b) Pan
(c) Balance & Weights
Procedures : (1) Disturb the sample of cement by shaking for 2 min to break
down the air set lumps. Wait 2 min.
(2) Stir the resulting powder gently using a clean dry rod in
order to distribute the fines throughout the cement.
(3) Fit the pan under the sieve.
(4) Weigh correctly 10 g of cement (W1) gm.
(5) Take sample on an IS 90 micron Sieve.
(6) Break down the air set lumps.
(7) Fit the lid over the sieve. Sieve the sample giving circular
and vertical motion continuously until no more fine
material passes through it.
(8) Weigh the residue left on sieve (W2).
(9) Calculate the mass in percentage, R1, of the quantity first
placed in the sieve.
(10) Clean the pan. Repeat the whole procedure using a fresh
10g sample to obtain R2.
(11) Then calculate the residue of the cement R as the mean of
R1, and R2, as a percentage.
(12) When the results differ by more than 1 percent absolute,
carry out a third sieving and calculate the mean of the three
values.
Calculation : Fineness of Cement, R = (W2/W1) x 100

Observation Table :
Sample Wt. of Sample Wt. of the Residue Percentage Residue Average

W1 (gm) W2 (gm) (W2/W1) x 100 Percentage
1
2
3
Frequency : For each batch received at site

Standard Consistency Of Cement
Ref : IS 4031 - Part-4

Purpose : To determine standard consistency for finding initial and final
setting time of Ordinary Portland Cement.
Apparatus : (a) Vicat apparatus, (Mould dia.: 80 mm, Height: 40 mm)
(b) Weights & Balance
(c) Trowel
(d) Plunger (10mm dia. & 50 mm long)
Significance : It is a parameter which is used to find out initial & final setting
time and soundness of cement. This gives percentage of water
required to produce a cement paste of standard consistency.
Procedure : (1) Take about 400 gm of cement and prepare a paste with a
weighed quantity of water. (Say, 25% to 35% by weight of
cement)
(2) The paste must be prepared in a standard manner and filled in
to the vicat mould within 3 to 5 minutes.
(3) After completely filling the mould, shake the mould to expel
air.
(4) A plunger attached and brought down to touch the surface of
the paste in the test block and quickly released allowing it to
sink in to the paste by its own weight.
(5) Take the reading by noting the depth of penetration of the
plunger.
(6) Similarly, conduct trials with higher and higher W/C ratio till
such time the plunger penetrates for a depth of 5 to 7 mm
from the bottom.
(7) That particular percentage of water which allows the plunger
to penetrate only to a depth of 5 to 7 mm from the bottom is
known as the percentage of water required to produce a
cement paste of standard consistency.
(8) This percentage is usually denoted as `P’
Observation Table :
Weight of Percentage of water by Penetration
Cement Weight of Cement of Plunger, mm
400 gm 24%
400 gm 25%
400 gm & so on.
400 gm
400 gm
400 gm
Range : General range of standard consistency is 25% to 35%.

Frequency : Every batch received at site.
Setting Time Of Cement

Ref : IS 4031 - Part 5
Purpose : To determine initial and final setting time of Cement.
Significance : This test gives a judgement about the available time for
transportation placing of concrete, commencement of curing and
stripping.
Apparatus : (a) Vicat apparatus, (Mould dia.: 80 mm, Height: 40 mm)

(b) Weights & Balance
(c) Trowel
(d) Initial & Final setting time needle
(e) Time Watch
Procedure : (1) Take 400 gm of cement and 85% water required for making
cement paste of normal consistency.
(2) The paste shall be gauged and filled into the vicat mould in
specified manner within 3-5 minutes.
(3) Start the time watch the moment water is added to the cement.
The temp of water and that of the test room at the time of
gauging temperature shall be within 27 +/- 2 °C.
(4) When the needle for Initial setting time, brought in contact
with the top surface and released quickly, fails to penetrate the
paste block for 5 to 7 mm measure from the bottom of the
mould is taken as Initial setting time.
(5) When the needle for Final setting time, placed gently on the
surface makes an impression on the paste but the circular
cutting edge of the attachment fails to do so, is taken as Final
setting time.
Observation Table :
Weight of Cement Water Initial Setting Time Final setting

gm gm Minute Time Minute
Limit : As per IS 269-1989, 8112-1989, 12269-1987, 1489 (Part 1)-1991,

(1) Initial setting time not less than 30 minutes.
(2) Final setting time not more than 600 minutes.
Frequency : For every batch received at site
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Soundness Of Cement
Ref : IS 4031 - PART- 3
Purpose : To determine the soundness of Ordinary Portland Cement
Significance : It is essential that the cement paste, once it has set, does not undergo
large changes in volume, i.e., there should not be appreciable expansion,
which under conditions of restraint could result in disruption of hardened
cement paste. By soundness test this property of volume change can be
checked.
Apparatus : (a) Weighing balance & weights

(b) Le-Chatelier moulds
(c) Vicat apparatus
(d) Plunger
(e) Trowels, Tray, Time Watch
(f) Water bath
(g) Glass sheets and oil
Procedure: (1) Take 400 gm of cement and find its standard consistency.
(2) Place the lightly oiled Le-Chatelier mould on a lightly oiled glass
sheet.
(3) Prepare a cement paste formed by gauging cement with 0.78 times
the water required to give a paste of standard consistency.
(4) Fill the Le-Chatelier mould with this cement paste made in Step 3
of procedure.
(5) Cover the mould with another piece of lightly oiled glass sheet.
(6) Place a small weight on this covering glass sheet and immediately
submerge the whole assembly in water at a temperature of 27 +/- 2
°C and keep it there for 24 hours.
(7) Measure the distance between the indicators to the nearest 0.5mm.
Submerge the mould again in water at temperature of 27 +/- 2 °C.
(8) Bring the water to boiling temperature in 25 to 30 minutes and
keep it boiling for 3 hours.
(9) Remove the mould from water, allow it to cool and measure the
distance between the indicators. The difference between these two
measurements, i.e., in step (7) & step (9) of procedure indicates the
expansion of cement.
Observation table:
Sr. No. Distance between Distance between Expansion

indicators after indicators after final = (3) – (2)
initial submergence submergence in
in water for 24 boiling water for 3
hours at 27 +/- 2 °C hours and cooling
(mm) (mm) (mm)
(1) (3) (4)

(2)
Limit : Maximum expansion 10 mm.
Frequency :For every batch received
Note :
( as per the same IS) In the event of cement failing to meet the test for soundness,
a retest may be made after aeration. For this purpose, spread out the cement in a
layer of 75 mm thickness and store it for 7 days in an atmosphere maintained at
27 +/- 2 °C and relative humidity of 50 to 80%. Retest this cement as per the
above procedure.
Compressive Strength Test Of Cement
Ref : IS 4031 - PART - 6
Purpose : To determine the compressive strength of cement.
Significance : Compressive strength of cement helps in determining grade of cement,

in
calculations of mix designing proportioning of concrete etc.
Apparatus : (a) Vibration machine

(b) Poking rod
(c) Cube mould of 70.6 mm size
(d) Gauging Trowel
(e) Balance, Weights & Tray
(f) Graduated glass cylinder
Procedure : (1) Take cement 200 gm, standard sand 600 gm and water = ( P/4 + 3.0)
percent of combined mass of cement and sand, where P is the
percentage of water required to produce a paste of standard
consistency determined as described in IS:4031 (PART IV)-1988.
(2) Place mixture of above cement and sand (1:3) on a tray, mix it dry
with a trowel for one minute and then with water ( as per step (1) of
procedure) until the mixture is of uniform colour.
Note : The time of mixing shall in any event be not less than 3 minutes and should the
time taken to obtain a uniform colour exceed 4 minutes, the mixture shall be rejected and
the operation repeated with a fresh quantity of cement, sand and water.
(3) Properly oil the interior faces and bottom of mould which should be
water tight.
(4) Place the assembled mould on the table of vibration machine and hold
it firmly in position by means of a suitable clamp. Attach a hopper of
suitable size and shape securely at the top of the mould to facilitate
filling and this hopper shall not be removed until the completion of
vibration period.
(5) Immediately after mixing the mortar as in step (2) of procedure, place
the mortar in the cube mould and rod with the poking rod 20 times in
about 8 seconds to ensure elimination of entrapped air to prevent
honey combing. Place the remaining quantity of mortar in the hopper
of the cube mould and rod again as done for the first layer.
(6) Compact the mortar by vibration machine for 2 minutes at the
specified speed of 12000 +/- 400 vibration per minute.
(7) At the end of vibration remove mould together with the base plate
from the machine and finish the top surface of the cube in the mould
by smoothening the surface with the blade of trowel.
(8) Keep the filled mould in moist cloth for 24 hours after completion of
vibration.
(9) At the end of this period remove them from the mould and
immediately submerge in clean fresh water.
(10) Test sets of three cubes for compressive strength at 3,7 & 28 days in
compression testing machine. The cubes shall be tested on their sides
without any packing between the cube and the steel platens of the
testing machine. Load shall be steadily and uniformly applied at
the rate of 35 N/mm2 per minute.
(11) The load when the cube fails shall be noted and divided by cross
sectional area of the cube and record the results.
Observation table:
Sample no Date of casting Date of testing Days Strength in Average

kg/cm2 or strength
N/mm2
1 3
2 3
3 3
4 7
5 7
6 7
7 28
8 28
9 28
Limit : Minimum compressive strength in N/mm2 for different types of cement at

different ages:
Age in days 33 grade 43 grade 53 grade

3 16 N/mm2 23 N/mm2 27 N/mm2
7 22 N/mm2 33 N/mm2 37 N/mm2
28 33 N/mm2 43 N/mm2 53 N/mm2
Frequency: For every batch received at site

CHECKING PROCEDURE FOR LEVELING MACHINE :
1. Set leveling machine at location point ‘A’ & level it perfectly.
2. Take reading at temp or Permanent Bench Mark & shift the reading at location X &
Y.
3. Set Level machine at ‘B’ & ‘C’ and verify the level of ‘X’ & ‘Y’ with respect to the
concerned bench mark.
4. Level at ‘X’ & ‘Y’ should match while taking readings from ‘A’ , ‘B’ & ‘C’ Points.
5. Deviation of level from each level station should be with limit of (+) / (-) 5 mm
(Acceptable limit) .
6. If it is more than acceptable limit , it shall be get repaired by Specialize Agency and
recheck for accuracy.
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Determination of Gradation / Sand Content*

(Sieve analysis of soil passing through 4.75mm IS sieve and retained on 75 micron IS
sieve)
Ref : IS 2720 Part 4
Purpose : To find out Gradation of sample
Signification : Grain size distribution analysis express quantitatively the

proportion by mass of the various sizes of particles present in the
soil
Apparatus : a. Balance
b. IS Sieves 2mm IS sieve, 425 micron IS sieve and 75 micron
c. Oven
d. Trays
e. Brushes
f. Mortar with a rubber covered pestle
g. Riffler
Reagent : Sodium Hexa meta phosphate
Procedure :
a) The soil sample collected from the field shall be prepared as follows
b) Take 200 gms of soil sample passing through 4.75mm IS sieve and shall be oven
dried at 105oc to 110oc
c) The Soil is spread out in the large tray and covered with water
d) Two grams of hexameta phosphate per letre of water is added to soil
e) The mix should be thoroughly stirred and left for soaking
f) The soil soaked specimen should be washed thoroughly over the nest of sieves
2mm, 425 micron and 75 micron IS sieves
g) Washing shall be continued until the water passing each sieve is substantially
clean.
h) The fraction retained on each sieve should be emptied carefully without any loss of
material in separate trays . Ovens dry those samples at 105oc to 110oc and each
fraction weighted separately and masses are recorded
Observation Table
I.S. Sieve Size Wt. Of soil Individual % of Cumulative % Percent Finer
retained on soil retained on of soil retained
each sieve each sieve
Determination of Gradation*
(Sieve Analysis retained on 4.75mm IS Sieve)
Purpose : To find out Gradation of Sample
Significance : Grain size distribution analysis expresses quantitatively the

proportions by mass of the various sizes of particles present in the
soil.
Apparatus : A. Balance
B. Sieves 100mm IS sieve, 75mm IS sieve, 19mm IS sieve and
4.75mm IS sieve
C. Rubber pestle and mortar
Procedure :
a) The soil sample collected from the field shall be prepared
b) Take about 60 kgs of soil sample
c) Sieve the soil sample through the sieves 100mm, 75mm, 19mm and 4.75mm
successively
d) Shake each sieve separately over a clean tray until not more than a trace passes
Brush lighting on the sieves to present blocking of the apertures
e) The weight of the material retailed on each sieve shall be recorded
Observation Table
I.S. Sieve Size WT of soil Individual % of Cumulative % % of passing

retained on soil retained on of soil retained
each sieve (gm) each sieve
Determination of Liquid and Plastic Limits*
Ref : IS 2720 (Part V)
Purpose : To find Plasticity Index of soil
Significant : Liquid limit and plasticity indexes are two important properties for
the identification and classification of fine-grained soil.
Definitions : i. Liquid limit may be defined as the minimum water content at

which the soil will flow under the application of very small
shearing force
ii. Plastic limit may be defined as the minimum moisture
content at which the soil remains in a plastic state
iii. Plasticity index is defined as the numerical difference
between liquid and plastic limit
iv. Plasticity is a property for clayey soils which may be
explained as the ability to undergo changes in shape without
rupture.
Apparatus : i. Standard liquid limit device
ii. Standard grooving tools
iii. Spatula
iv Evaporating dish
iv. moisture containers
v. balance
vi. Oven
vii. Grounded glass plate
Procedure : i. Take 120g of dry pulverized soil sample passing 425 micron
IS sieve
ii. Mix thoroughly with distilled water in the evaporating dish to
form a uniform thick paste
iii. Adjust the liquid limit device to have a free fall of cup
through 10mm
iv. Place a portion of the paste in the cap above the lowest spot
and squeeze down with the spatula to have a horizontal
surface
v. The specimen is to be trimmed by firm strokes of spatula in
such a way that the maximum depth of soil sample in the cup
is 10mm
vi. Divide the soil in the cup along the diameter through the
center line of the can
vii Give firm strokes of the grooving tool so as to get a clean
sharp groove
viii Rotate the crank at the rate of two revolutions per second so
that the cup is lifted and dropped
ix. Continue the operation till the two halves of soil cake come
into contact at the bottom of the groove along a distance of
about 10mm
x Record the number of blows
xi. Dry the container in the oven for 24 hrs and determine the
dry weight on the next day
xii. Calculate moisture content of the soil
xiii. Repeat the operation for at least three more times with
slightly increased moisture contents each time and note down
the blows so that there are at least four uniformly distributed
readings in number of blows between 10 and 40 blows
Calculations
(Weight of Container + (Weight container +
1. Moisture Content : weight of wet sample) weight of dry sample)
(Weight of container + (Empty weight of container
weight of dry sample)
Flow curve is to be plotted by taking the no of blows in the log scale on the x –
axis and moisture content in arithmetic scale on the y axis
2. Moisture content corresponding to 25 blows is to be noted down from the flow
curve and round it off to nearest whole number, that is the liquid limit of the soil.
Procedure for Plastic Limit :
i. Take 20 gms of dry, pulverized soil passing 425 micron sieve

ii. Mix the soil thoroughly with distilled water in evaporating dish till the soil paste
is plastic enough to be easily moulded with fingers
iii. Form a small ball with the fingers and roll it between fingers and the ground glass
plate to thread
iv. The rate of rolling should be between 80 and 90 strokes per minute (count a
stroke as one complete motion of hand forward and back to the starting position)
v. Continue the rolling till the diameter of the thread is 3mm
vi. Now the soil is kneaded together to a hall and rolled again to inform thread
vii. This process of alternate rolling and threading is continued until the thread
crumble under pressure required for rolling and the soil can no longer be rolled
into a thread
viii. If the crumbling starts at a diameter less than 3mm, the moisture content is more
than plastic limit.
ix. If the crumbling starts at a diameter greater than 3mm, the moisture content is less
than plastic limit
x. Obtain the thread which starts crushing at 3mm dia under normal rolling
xi. Place that thread in the moisture container immediately lid placed and find its
weight
xii. Keep the container in the oven for 24 hrs
xiii. Find the dry weight of the soil along with container
xiv. The above procedure is repeated to get atleast three consistent values of the
plastic limit
Calculation
Plasticity Index IP = Liquid Limit – Plastic Limit – IP= Wl-WP
Observation Table
Sample No. Sample I Sample Sample III Sample IV Sample V

II
Wt. Of moisture container
(W1)
Wt of container + Wet soil
(W2)
Wt of container + Dry soil
(W3)
Moisture Content
(W2 – W3)
= x 100
(W3 –W1)
No. of Blows (L-L)
Dia of thread at the time
crumbling (P.L)
Liquid Limit < 25%

Limits : Plastic Limit <6%
Determination of CBR values of Soil*
Purpose : To measure resistance of a material to penetration of standard

plunger under controlled density and moisture conditions
Significance : The CBR value of soil gives index of its strength
Definition : California Bearing Ratio (CBR) expressed in percentage of force

per unit area required to penetrate a soil mass with a circular
plunger of 50mm dia at the rate of 125mm/min to that required for
corresponding penetration in a standard material
Apparatus : i Moulds with base plate, stay Rod and wing nut
ii Collar
iii Spacer disc
iv Metal Rammer
v Expansion measuring apparatus
vi. Weights
vii Loading machine : With a capacity of at least 5000 kg and
equipped with a movable head or base which enables the
plumber no penetrate into the specimen at a deformation rate
of 1.25mm/min
viii Penetration Plunger
ix Dial Gauge
x Sieves-47.5 mm sieve and 19mm IS sieves
xi Mixing bowl, straight edge, scales, soaks tank or oven, filter
paper, dishes and calibrated measuring jar
Preparation of Test specimen
1. Undisturbed specimen
ii. Fit the mould with a steel cutting edge of150mm internal diameter and push the
mould as gently as possible into the ground
iii. Remove the mould by under digging when the mould is sufficiently full of soil
iv. The top and bottom surfaces are trimmed to required length of specimen ready for
testing
v. Determine the density and moisture content of the soil
Remouded Sample :
i. Take about 5.5 kg soil passing through 19mm IS sieve

ii. Find maximum dry density and OMC of the soil
iii. Mix the soil sample with water thoroughly
iv. Water added should be equal to optimum moisture content of that type of soil
v. Clamp the mould with extension collar attached, to the base plate
vi. Place the disc of coarse filter paper on the top of the spacer disc
vii. The soil water mixture shall be compacted in to the mould
Procedure for compaction
a. Take five or more 2.5 kg samples of air dried soil passing the 19 mm IS sieve.
b. The sample shall each be mixed thoroughly with different amount of water to
give a suitable range of moisture
c. The mould of 1000 cm3 capacity with case plate attached shall be weighed to the
nearest 1 gm
d. Place the mould on the solid base
e. Compact the moist soil in 5 layers of approximately equal mass, each layer
should be given 25 blows from the 4.9 kg rammer dropped from a height of
450mm above the soil
f. The extension removed and the compacted soil shall be leveled off carefully to
the top of the mould by means of straight edge
g. The mould and soil weighted to nearest 1gm
h. Find the weight of moisture container (W)
i. Take the representative soil of each sample in moisture container and weigh it
(Ws1)
j. Keep the moisture container in the oven for 24 hours
k. Find the weight of soil along with container (Ws2)
l. Moisture content : (Ws1-Ws2)x100/(Ws2-W)
viii. Any hole that may then develop on the surface of the compacted soil by the
removal of coarse material ,shall be patched with smaller size material
ix. Remove the perforated base plate and spacer disc
x. Find the mass of the mould and compacted soil
xi. Place the coarse filter paper on the perforated base plate, the mould and the
compacted soil shall be inverted and the perforated base plate clamped to the
mould with the compacted soil in contact with the filter paper.
Test for Swelling
i Place a filter paper over the specimen
ii. Place the adjustable stem and perforated plate on the compacted soil specimen in
the mould
iii. Weights to produce a surcharge equal to the weight of base material and
pavement to the nearest 2.5 kg shall be placed on the compact soils specimen
iv. The whole mould and weights shall be immerged in the tank of water allowing
free access of water to the top and bottom of the specimen
v. The tripod for the expansion measuring device shall be mounted on the edge of
the mould and the initial dial gauge reading recorded
vi. Keep this set up for 96 hours
vii. Note the reading every day against the time of reading
viii. A constant water level shall be maintained in the tank throughout the period
ix. At end of soaking period, the change in dial gauge shall be noted, the tripod
removed and the mould taken out of the water tank
x. To free water collected in the mould shall be removed and specimen allowed to
drain downwards for 15 minutes
xi. The surface for specimen should not be disturbed while removing from water
xii. The weight the perforated plate and the top filter paper shall be removed
xiii. Find the weight of mould with soaked soil sample
Penetration Test:
i Keep the mould containing the specimen with the base plate in position on the
lower plate of test machine
ii Place the surcharge weight sufficient to produce an intensity of loading equal to
the weight of the base material and pavement on the specimen
iii Place the 2.5 kg annular weight on the soil surface to prevent upheaval of soil in
the hole of surcharge weight prior to seating the penetration plunger after which
the remainder of the the surcharge weights shall be placed
iv. The plunger shall be seated under a load of 4 kg so that full contact is established
between the surface of the specimen and the plunger
v. The load and deformation gauges be set to zero
vi. Load shall be applied to be plunger into the soil at the rate of 1.25mm per minute
vii. Note down the reading of the load a penetrations of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 4.0, 5.0,
7.5, 10.00 and 12.5mm
Note : The maximum load and penetration shall be recorded if it occurs for a
penetration of less than 12.5 mm
viii. Raise the plunger and detach the mould from the loading equipment
ix. Take about 20 to 50gms of soil from the top 30mm layer of the specimen and find
out its moisture content
APPENDIX A
(Clause 6.1) - IS : 2720 (Part 16) – 1987
CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO TEST
SPECIMEN DATA
PROJECT :
SAMPLE NO. : TEST NO :
SOIL IDENTIFICATION : DATA :
CONDITION OF SPECIMEN AT UNDISTURBED / REMOULDED /
TEST : SOAKED / UNSOAKED
TYPE OF COMPACTION Static / Dynamic Compaction
Light/Heavy Compaction
Soil Fraction above 20mm replaced ------kg.
Water Content Before After Test

soaking field Top Center Bottom
Can No.
Wt of can + wet soil (g)
Wt of can + dry soil (g)
Wt of water (g)
Wt of drg soil (g)
Water content (%)
Condition of Specimen Before Soaking After Soaking

Wt of mould + soil (kg)
Wt of mould (kg)
Wt of soil (kg)
Volume of the specimen (cc)
Bulk density (g/cc)
Average water content (%)
Dry density (g/cc)
APPENDIX B
(CLAUSE 6.2)
SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY
CALIFORMIA BEARING RATIO TEST
PENETRATION DATA
Surcharge weight used = kg
Test 1 Test 2
Penetration Load measuring Load Load measuring Load (kg)
Device Reading (kg) Device Reading
CBR of specimen at 2.5 mm penetration =

CBR of specimen at 5.0 mm penetration =
CBR of specimen = percent
Expansion Ratio
Surcharge Weight used (kg) =
Period of soaking (days) =
Initial height of specimen, h (mm) =
Initial dial gauge reading, ds (mm)=
Final dial gauge reading, dt(mm) =
dt – ds
Expansion Ratio = x 100 =
h
Remarks
Calculations:
df – ds
Expansion Ratio = x 100 =
H
Where df = final dial gauge reading in mm
ds = Initial dial gauge reading in mm

h = Initial height of specimen in mm
Load Penetration Curve:
i The load penetration curve shall be plotted

ii Due to surface irregulation if the initial portion of the curve is convex downward
a correction is to be applied
iii. The correction is applied by drawing a tangent to the point of greatest slope end
then transposing the axis of the load so that zero penetration is taken as the point
where the tangent cuts the axis of penetration
iv. The corrected load penetration curve would then consists of the tangent from the
new origin to the point of tangency on the re-sited curve and then the curve it self.
California Bearing Ratio :
California Bearing Ration :( Ptx100)/Ps
Where
Pt = Corrected unit (or total) test load corresponding to the chosen penetration from the
load penetration curve
Ps = Unit (or total) standard load for the same depth of penetration as per Pt take from the
table penetration depth
Mm unit standard load Total standard load

Kg cm2 kg
2.50 70 1370
5.00 105 2055
Determination of Water Absorption of Aggregates*

Purpose : To determine the water absorption by aggregates
Significance : Water absorption gives an idea of strength of rock. stones having
more water absorption are more porous in nature and considered as
unsuitable.
Apparatus : i A balance of capacity about 3 kg to weight accurate to

0.5gm and of such a type and shape so as to permit weigh of
sample container when suspended in water
ii. Thermostatically controlled oven to maintain temp of 100°c
to 110°c
iii. A wire basket of not more than 6.3mm mesh
iv. Container for filling water and suspending the basket
v. An air tight container of capacity similar to that of the
basket
vi. A shallow tray and two dry absorbent clothes each not less
than 75 cm to 45 cm
Procedure : i. Take about 2 kg of sample
ii. Wash the sample in wire basket and in distilled water at a
temperature between 22°c and 32°c so that a cover of
atleast 5cm of water above the top of the basket
iii. Place the drained sample in wire basket and immerse in
distilled water at a temperature between 22°c and 32°c so
that a cover of atleast 5 cm of water above the top of the
basket
iv. Immediately after immersion the entrapped is removed
from the sample by lifting the basket containing it 25mm
above the base of the tank and allowing to drop 25 times at
the rate of above one drop per second
v. Keep the basket and the aggregate completely immersed in
water for a period of 24+1/2 hours
vi. Weigh the basket and sample while suspended in water at
temp of 22°c to 32°c (w1g)
vii. Remove the basket and aggregate from water and allowed
to drain for a few minutes
viii. Transfer the aggregate to one of the dry absorbent clothes
ix. The empty basket is then returned to the of water jolted 25
times and weighted in water (w2g)
x. Aggregates placed on the absorbent clothes are surface
dried till no further moisture could be removed by this
xi. Transfer the aggregates to another dry cloth and spread

them in layer
xii. Cover the aggregates and allow them to dry for atleast 10
minutes until the aggregates are completely surface dry
xiii. The surface dried aggregates is then weighted (w3g)
xiv. Place the aggregate in a shallow tray and keep the tray in
oven maintained at temp of 100°c for 24 hours
xv. It is then removed from the oven, in an air tight container
and weighted (w4)
Observation Table
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3

1. Wt. Of saturated aggregates
suspended in water with the
basket w1g
2. Wt. Of basket suspended in
water w2g
3. Wt of saturated aggregate in
water (W1-W2) = W2g
4. Wt of Saturated surface dry
aggregate in W3g
5. Wt. Of oven dried
aggregates(W4g)
Calculation
Water absorption = Percent by weight of water absorption in terms of oven dried weight
of aggregates
(W3-W4)x100/W4
Limit:
1% to 2% for Road Surfacing. Up to 4% for base course. Less than 0.6% is desirable for
bituminous construction. Maximum water absorption allowed 10% as per IRC
Determination of softening point of bituminous material*
Ref : IS 334
Purpose : To determine the softening point of bituminous material
Significance : The determination softening point helps to know the temperature

up to which & bituminous binder should be heated for various road
use applications
Definition : Softening point is the temperature in at which a standard ball

passes through a sample of bitumen in a mould and falls through a
height of 2.5 cm when heated under water or glycerin at specified
conditions of test.
Apparatus : i. Ring and Ball apparatus

ii. Thermometer
iii. Bath
iv. Stirrer
Procedure :
Preparation of Test Sample
i. Heat the material to a temperature between 75°c – 100°c above its softening point
ii. Stir until, it is completely fluid and free from air bubbles and water
iii. Place the rings, previously heated to a temperature approximating to that of the
molten material on a metal plate which has been coated with moisture of equal
parts of glycerin and destrine
Test Procedure
i. Assemble the apparatus with the rings, thermometer and ball guides in position
ii. Till the bath with distilled water to a height of 50mm above the upper surface of
the rings. The starting temperature may be kept 5°c
Note : Use glycerin in place of water if the softening point is expected to be above 80°c :
The starting temperature may be kept 35°c)
iii. Apply heat to the bath and stir the liquid so that the temp rises at a uniform rate of
5 + 0.5°c per minute
iv. As the temp increases the bituminous material systems and the ball since through
the ring, carrying portion of the material with it.
v. Note down the temperature when any of the steel ball with bituminous coating
touches the bottom plate
vi. Record the temperature when the second ball also touches the bottom plate
vii. The average of the two reading to nearest 0.5° c is reported as the softening point
Precautions:
I. Distilled water should be used as heating medium

II. During the conduct of test the apparatus should not be subjected to vibrations
III. The unit of the thermometer should be at about the same level as the rings
Observation Table :
1 2
Temperature When the ball touches bottom °C
Average softening point of bitumen /tar =

Determination of marshal stability value*

Ref : A STMD – 1559
Purpose : To determine the density – voids analysis for the given
bituminous mixture
1. To determine strength (Marshall’s Stability Value) and
flexibility (flow value) for the given bituminous
mixture.
2. To determine the suitability of the bituminous mixture
to meet the specified criteria for the surface course.
Significance :
1. The test procedure is used in designing and evaluating
bituminous paving mixes.
2. To determine the strength and flexibility of mixture.
Definition : Marshall Stability of mixture as defined as the maximum

load carried by a compacted specimen at standard test
temperature of600C. The temperature represents the
weakest condition for a bituminous pavement in used.
Apparatus :
1. Specimen mould assembly comprising mould cylinders
10cm diameter by 7.5cm height, base plate and
extension collars.
2. Specimen extractor for extracting the compact
specimen from the mould.
3. A suitable bar is required to transfer load from the
extension collar to the upper proving ring attachment
while extracting specimen.
4. Compaction hammer having a flat circular tamping face
4.5kg sliding weight constructed provide free fall 45.0
cm.
5. Compaction pedestal consisting of a 20 x 20 x 45 cm
wooden block capped with a 30 x 30x 2.5 cm M.S.
Plate to hold the moved assembly in position during
compaction. Mould holder is provided consisting of
spring tension device designed to hold compaction
mould in place on the compaction pedestal.
6. Breaking head : The breaking head consists of upper
and lower cylindrical segments or test heads having an
inside radius curvature of 5cm. The lower segment is
mounted on a base having two perpendicular guide rods
which facilitate insertion in the holes of upper test
segment.
7. Loading machine
8. Oven
9. Mixing apparatus
10. Water bath
11. Thermometers of range up to 2000C with sensitivity of
2.50C
12. Containers, mixing and handling tools
Procedure :
A. Preparation of Test Specimen
i. Take 1200g of aggregates blended in the desired
proportions.
ii. Heat the aggregates in the oven to the mixing temperature.
iii. Add bitumen at the mixing temperature to produce
viscosity of 170 centistokes at various percentage both
above and below the expected optimum content.
iv. Mixture materials in a heated pan with heated mixing roots.
v. Return the mixture to the oven and reheat it to the
compacting temperature (To produce viscosity of 280 ± 30
centistokes)
vi. Place the mixture in a heated marshal mould with a collar
and base.
vii. Spade the mixture around the sides of the mould.
viii. Place fitter portion under the sample and on top of the
sample.
ix. Place the mould in the Marshal Compaction Pedestal.
x. Compact the material with 75 blows of the hammer, insert
the sample, and compact the other face with the same
number of blows.
xi. After compaction, insert the mould with the collar on the
bottom, remove the base and extract the sample by pushing
it out the extractor.
xii. Allow the sample to stand for a few hours to cool.
xiii. Find the mass of the sample.
Test :
i. Specimens are heated to 600 ± 10 (37.80 + 10C for
specimens for which tar has been used in place of bitumen),
either in a water bath for 30-40 minutes or in an oven for
minimum of two hours.
ii. Remove the specimen from the water bath (or oven) and
place in the lower segment of the breaking head.
iii. Place the upper segment of the breaking head on the
specimen and place the complete assembly in position on
the testing machine.
iv. Place the flow meter over one of the post and adjust it to
read zero.
v. Apply a load at rate of 50mm per minute until the
maximum load reading is obtained.
vi. Record the maximum load in Newtons. At the same time
obtain the flow as recorded on the flow meter in units of
mm.
Observation table :
Sample 1 Sample 2
Mass of aggregates in mixing pan = 1200g
Mass of bitumen added = g
Bitumen content = %
Mixing temperature – aggregates =
Bitumen =
Compacting Temperature = C0
Number of blows with hammer per face =
Mass of specimen in an ‘Wa’ =
Mass submerged ‘Ww’ =
Volume of specimen (V) = cm3
Designs of compacted mixture ‘d’ = g/cm3
Specific Gravity of Mixture = 100
----------------------------- = g / am3
(% of Bitumen / Sp. Gr. Of Bitumen) + ( % of Aggregate /
Sp.gr.of aggregate
Volume of Bitumen VB = Bitumen content x Density (d)
------------------------------------------ = %
Sp. Gr. Of Aggregate
Volume Aggregates (VA) = (100 – Bitumen Content) x Density (d)
-------------------------------------------------
Sp. Grating of Aggregate
Voids in mineral aggregate V.M.A. = 100 – VA
Voids in mixture = VM = 100 – (VB + VA)
Voids filled with bitumen = V.F.B. = 100 x VB / V.M.A.
Measured stability =N
Flow value = mm.
Limits:
Marshal Stability Value Kg = 900
Marshall flow Value, 0.25 mm= 2 to 4
Voids in total mixture VV % = 3 to 5
Voids in mineral aggregates = 65 to 75
Tray test for control of rate of spread of binder*
Ref. : SP11
Significance : It gives a measure of variation in rate of spread along the

road and a good approximation to average rate of spread
Apparatus light metal trays of siz20cm x 20cm and 36cm deep.
Procedure : A. Longitudinal Distribution

i. Find the weight of light metal trays
ii. Place them at internals along the road in the path of the
binder, distribution between the wheel trays.
iii. After the distribution has passed, the trays are removed and
wrapped in weighed sheets of paper.
iv. Find the weight of trays filled with binder
B. Transverse Distribution
i. Find the weight of light metal trays.
ii. Place them at internals in the bath of binder distributor
between the wheel trays.
iii. Collect the binder sprayed over each 5cm of the width of
spray bar.
iv. Weigh the trays with binder.
Observations :
A B C D E
Weight of Tray
Weight of Tray +
binder
Weight of Binder
Calculation :
Rate of Application = WT of Binder
---------------------
Area of Tray
Note : Minimum of 5 trays is to be used
Limits : ± 10 percent of specification (longitudinal distribution)

± 20 percent of specification (transverse distribution)
(not counting the extreme 15cm at either side of spreader area)
Determination of Stripping Value of Road Aggregate*
Ref : IS 6241
Propose : This test is conducted to determine the effect of moisture upon the
adhesion of the bituminous film to the surface provides of
aggregates
Signature : This test is of significant value to suitability of the two materials

i.e. bitumen and aggregates
Apparatus : 1. Thermostatically controlled water bath

2. Breakers of capacity 500 ml
Procedure : 1. Obtain the material that passes through 25mm sieve and is
restrained on 12.5mm sieve
2. Dry, clean and heat the binder and aggregate to 150-175°c
and 120-150°c respectively and mix with 5% binder by
weight of aggregate
3. After complete coating, allow the mixture to cool at room
temperature in clean dry beaker
4. Add distilled water to immerge the coated aggregates
5. Cover the beaker and keep it undisturbed in thermostatic
water bath at a temperature of 40°c for a period of 24 hours
6. Estimate the extent of stripping by visual examination
while the specimen is still under water and expressed as the
average percent area of aggregate surface UN coated
Precautions : i. The aggregates should be thoroughly dried before mixing

with binder.
ii. Distilled water should be used for the test
iii. Mix up the two separate samples should be uniform
Observation Table
Average Stripping Value = %
Limits : Maximum Stripping Value – 25%

Doc No. QMP-LI-14 (R0) Date : 01/09/2003 Page 01of 02
Determination of Ductility of the bitumen*

Ref : IS 1208
Purpose : To measure adhesive property of bitumen and its ability to stretch
Significance : Binder material having insufficient ductility gets cracked when
subjected to repeated traffic loads and it provides previous
pavement surface
Definition : Ductility of a bituminous material measured by the distance in
centimeters to which it will elongate before breaking when two
ends of standard briquette specimen of the material are pulled apart
at a specified speed and at specified temperature.
[
Apparatus : i. Briquette mould

ii. Water
iii. Testing machine
iv. Thermometer
Procedure : i. Melt the bituminous test material completely at a
temperature of 75°C to 100°C above the approximate
softening point until it becomes thoroughly fluid.
ii. Strain the fluid through IS sieve 30
iii. After stirring the fluid, pour it in the mould and place it on
a grass plate.
iv. In order to prevent the materials under test from sticking,
coat the surface of the plate and interior surfaces of the
sides of the mould with mercury or by a mixture of equal
parts of glycerin, and dextrin.
v. After about 30-40 minutes, keep the plate assembly along
with the sample in a water bath. Maintain the temperature
of the water bath at 27°C for half an hour.
vi. Remove the sample and mould assembly from the water
bath and trim the specimen by leveling the surface using a
hot knife.
vii. Replace the mould assembly in water maintained at 27 °C
for 80 to 90 minutes.
viii. Remove the sides of the mould.
ix. Hook the clips carefully on the machine without catching
any initial strain.
x. Adjust the pointer to read zero.
xi. Start the machine and pull two clips horizontally at speed
of 50mm per minute.
xii. Note the distance at which the bitumen thread of specimen
breaks.
xiii. Record the observation in the Performa and complete the

ductility value. Report the mean of two observations,
rounded to nearest whole number as the ‘Ductility Valve’.
Precautions : i. The plate assembly upon which the mould MS plate

shall be perfectly flat and level so that the Bottom
surface of the mould touches it throughout.
ii. In filling the mould, care should be taken not to
disarrange the parts and thus distort the briquette
and to see that no air pockets shall be within the
mould sample.
Observations : i. Bituminous grade =

ii. Power temp °C =
iii. Test Temp °C =
iv. Period of cooling, minutes =
a. In air
b. In Water bath trimming
c. In water bath trimming

a. Initial Reading
b. Final Reading
c. Ducting = b-a cm
Ductility Value =
Limits : Source of paving Minimum ducting

Bitumen and penetration value in cms.
Grade
Assam Petroleum A25 5
A35 10
A45 12
A65,A90 & A200 15
Bitumen from sources other

Then Assam Petroleum S35 50
S45, S65 and S90 75
Field Density by Sand Replacement Method*

Purpose : To determine field density of soils containing coarse grained
particles
Apparatus : i. Sand pouring cylinder
ii. Metal tray with hole
iii. Tools for leveling and excavating
iv. Container
v. Calibrating container
vi. Plane surface i.e. A glass for Perspex plate
vii. Balance
viii. Sand: Dry and clean test sand of uniform gradation, passing
1.0mm and retained on 0.6mm
Procedure : Calibration of Apparatus
i. Clean and dry test sand passing 1.0mm sieve and retained on
0.6mm sieve is collected in sufficient quantity (about 15 kg)
ii. Remove the top cap of sand pouring cylinder and close the
shutter
iii. Fill the cylinder with dry test sand up to about 10mm from the
top and the cap is replaced
iv. Weight of the cylinder with the sand is determined W1
v. Place the sand pouring cylinder over the calibration cylinder,
open the shutter and allow the sand to flow in to the
calibration cylinder and close the shutter
vi. Place the sand pouring cylinder on a clean plane surface (glass
or Perspex plate)
vii. Open the shutter and keep it open till the sand fill up core
fully and there is no visible moment of sand as seen from the
top of the cylinder by removing the cap.
viii. Close the shutter remove the cylinder
ix. Weigh sand which occupied the cone(W2gm)
x. Refill the sand pouring cylinder find the weight w1
xi. Place the cylinder centrally on top of the calibrating container
and open the shutter
xii. When the sand fills up the calibrating container and cone
completely and there is no movement of sand, close the
shutter
xiii. Find the weight of sand pouring cylinder and remaining
sand(W3gm)
xiv. Repeat the above procedure 3 times and determine mean
values of W2 and W3
xv. Find the weight of the sand required to fill the calibrating
container up the top level
xvi. Find the volume of the calibrating container (v) b measuring

the internal dimensions (diameter and weight) or by filling
with water and weighting
xvii. From the weight of the sand Wa and its volume V in the
calibrating container determine the density of sand.
Measurement of field density
i. Th site where the field density is to be conducted is cleaned and leveled using a
scraper for an area of about 450mm square
ii. The metal tray with Central hole is placed on the prepared surface
iii. Using this central hole as pattern the soil/material is excavated using a trowel up
to a depth of 150mm
iv. Remove the loose material and collect it carefully in a metal container
v. Find the weight of metal container with soil W
vi. The sand pouring cylinder is refilled with sand such that its weight W1
vii. The metal tray with central hole is removed and the sand pouring cylinder is
placed centrally over the excavated hole
viii. The shutter is opened till the sand fills the excavated hole and the cone completely
and there is no further movement of sand in the cylinder
ix. The shutter is closed and the cylinder is weighted W4 gm
x. Find the weight of sand filling the excavated hole alone Wb
xi. Find the moisture content of the soil
Doc. No. QMP-LI-17(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 01 of 01
Determination of Ten Percent Fines value
Ref : IS -2386 (PART IV)
Purpose : To determine the ten percent fines value of aggregates by crushing

machine apparatus.
Apparatus : Steel Cylinder with open ends, Cylindrical Measure, Steel Tamping
rod, Balance, Compression Testing machine.
Procedure :
1. The aggregate passing 12.5mm IS sieve and retained on 10mm IS
Sieve is selected for test. The aggregate should be in surface-dry
Condition before testing. The aggregate may be dried by heating at
a temperature 100 to 110 deg 'C' for a period of 4hours and is
tested after being cooled to room temperature.
2. The Cylindrical measure is filled by the test sample of aggregate in
three layers of approximately equal depth, each layer being tamped
25 times. The same sample poured in to the cylinder with three
equal layers, each layer being tamped 25 times. The test sample in
the cylinder with the plunger in position is placed in the
compression-testing machine. The load is applied at a uniform rate
so as to cause a total penetration of the plunger of about 20mm for
normal crushed aggregates in 10 minutes. But for rounded or
partially rounded aggregates, the load required to cause a total
penetration of 15mm is applied where as for honeycombed
aggregate like expanded shale or slag that for a total penetration of
24mm is applied in 10 minutes. After the maximum specified
penetration is reached, the load is released and the aggregate from
the cylinder is sieved on a 2.36mm sieve. The fines passing this
sieve are weighed and are expressed as a percentage by weight of
the test sample. This percentage normally falls in the range of 7.5
to 12.5.
3. But if it does not fall in this range, the test is repeated with
necessary adjustment of the load
4. Two tests are carried out at the load ' X tones' ,Which give the
percentage fines between 7.5 to 12.5 and let the mean of the
percent fines be 'Y' for calculating the load required for ten percent
fines.
Calculation :
Load for 10 Percent fines = (14 x X) / (Y+4)
NOTE: The 10 Percent fines value of DL/GSB should be more than 50 KN

Doc. No. QMP-LI-18(R0) Date : 09/12/2006 Page 01 of 02
Los Angeles Abrasion Value Test

Ref. : IS 2386 (PART IV)
Purpose : To determine the aggregates abrasion test by Los Angles Abrasion

method.
Significance : The Los Angeles Abrasion test gives relative measure of the
resistance to abrasion under traffic load.
Apparatus : Los Angeles Abrasion Machine , Weight Balance , Sieves
Procedure:
a) Clean aggregates dried in an oven at 105 - 110 deg 'C' to constant
weight, confirming to any one of the grading A to G, is used for test.
The grading or gradings used in the test should be nearest to the
grading to be used in the construction. Aggregates weighing 5 Kg for
gradings A,B,C or D and 10Kg for gradings E,F or G may be taken
as test specimen and placed in the cylinder. The abrasion charge is
also chosen, depending on the aggregate and is placed in the cylinder
of the machine. The cover is then fixed dust-tight. The machine is
rotated at a speed of 30 to33 revolutions per minute.
b) The machine is rotated for 500 revolutions for gradings A,B,C and D
for gradings E,F, and G ,it shall be rotated for 1000 revolutions. The
machine should be balanced and driven in such a way as to maintain
uniform peripheral speed.
c) After the desired number of revolutions, the machine is stopped and
the material is discharged from the machine taking care to take out
entire stone dust. Using a sieve of size 1.70mm IS sieve, the material
is first separated into two parts and the finer portion is taken out and
sieved further on a 1.70mm IS sieve. The portion of material coarser
than 1.70mm size is washed and dried in an oven at 105-110deg'C' to
constant weight and weighed correct to one gram.
Calculation :
(W1-W2)
Los Angles Abrasion Value = -------------- x 100
W1
Where W1 = Original Weight of the sample

W2= Weight of aggregate retained on 1.70mm IS Sieve
(W1-W2)= Loss in Weight due to wear.
Results : The result of the Los Angeles Abrasion Value is expressed as

percentage wear and the average value of three tests.
Limits : Los Angeles Abrasion for road aggregates = Maximum 40 %
Doc. No. QMP-LI-18(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 02 of 02
Weight in grams of each test sample in size range,mm Abrasion charge

Grading
Number of
Spheres
4.75
80 to 63 to 50 40 25to 20 to 12.5 10 to 6.3 to weight of
to
63 50 to40 to25 20 12.5 to10 6.3 4.75 charge,gm
2.36
A - - - 1250 1250 1250 1250 - - - 12 5000+/-25

B - - - - - 2500 2500 - - - 11 4584+/-25
C - - - - - - - 2500 2500 - 8 3330+/-20
D - - - - - - - - - 5000 6 2500+/-15
E 2500 2500 5000 - - - - - - - 12 5000+/-25
F 5000 5000 - - - - - - 12 5000+/-25
G 5000 5000 12 5000+/-25
Doc. No. QMP-LI-19(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 01of 02
Elongation Index Test (Shape Test)

Ref : IS 2386 (part-1)
Purpose : To determine the Elongation index of the coarse aggregate.
Significance : Coarse aggregate having more Elongation particles will adversely

affect the strength of concrete.
Definition : The Elongation index of the aggregate is the percentage by Weight

of particles whose greatest dimension(length) is greater than one
and four-fifths times their mean dimension.
Apparatus : Balance, Metal Gauge, Sieves Set.
Procedure :
h) Take a sample of about 3 Kg.
i) Divide the sample into four quadrants.
j) Select two opposite quadrants and sieve them through the sieves
arranged in the following order 63 mm, 50 mm, 40 mm,31.5 mm, 25
mm, 20mm, 16mm, 12.5 mm, 10 mm, 6.3 mm.
k) Take the aggregate sample sieved through 63 mm and retained on 50
mm sieve. Find the weight W1 gm.
l) Pass that sample through 63-50 mm size of thickness gauge.
m) Find the weight of the aggregate passing through the respective slot (
i.e through 63 – 50 mm ) of the gauge w1 gm
n) Repeat the same procedure with 50-40 mm, 40 – 25mm, 31.5 -25
mm, 25-20 mm, 20-16 mm, 16-12.5 mm, 10-6.3 mm size of the
Length gauge.
Observation table ( As per clause 5.5 & Table V of IS 2386 – Part I )
Size of aggregate(I.S sieve) Weight of each fraction of Weight of aggregate (w)
aggregate passing and retained retaining through respective
(gm)) slot of the gauge (gm)
63 mm- 50 mm W1 = w1 =
50 mm- 40 mm W2 = w2 =
40 mm- 25 mm W3 = w3 =
31.5 mm- 25 mm W4 = w4 =
25 mm-20 mm W5 = w5 =
20 mm-16 mm W6 = w6 =
16 mm-12.5 mm W7 = w7 =
12.5 mm- 10 mm W8 = w8 =
10.0 mm- 6.3 mm W9 = w9 =
Calculation : ( w1+w2+w3+……… ) X 100

Elongation Index = ( W1+ W2+ W3+ ……)
Doc. No. QMP-LI-19 (R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 02of 02
Combined Flakiness &Elongation Index:
To determine this combined proportion, the flakey stone from a representative sample
should first be separated out. Flakiness index is weight of flakey stone metal divided by
weight of stone sample. Only the elongated particle is separated out from the remaining
(non flakey) stone metal. Elongation index is weight of elongated particles divided by total
non - flakey particles. The value of flakiness index and elongation index so found are
added up.
Note:
(i) Combined Flakiness and Elongation Index for Bituminous and Non-bituminous
Mixes = Max .30%
(ii) Flakiness Index for concrete Mixes = Max. 35%
Doc. No. QMP-LI-20(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 01of 01
SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST FOR BITUMIN
Ref : IS: 1202 – 1978
Purpose : To determine the specific gravity of the bitumen by specific

gravity bottle.
Apparatus : Pycnometer / Specific gravity bottle –(50 ml capa), Weight balance
Procedure :
• The specific gravity bottle is cleaned, dried and weighed along with
the stopper. It is filled distilled water, stopper placed and the same is
kept in water container for at least half an hour at temperature 27 deg
'C' +/-1deg'C'. The bottle is then removed and cleaned from out side.
The specific gravity bottle containing distilled water is now weighed
• The bituminous material is heated to a pouring in the above empty

bottle taking all the precautions that it is clean and dry before filling
sample materials. The material is filled up to the half taking care to
prevent entry of air bubbles. To permit an escape of air bubbles, the
sample bottle is allowed to stand for half an hour at suitable
temperature cooled to 27 deg 'C' and then weighed. The remaining
space in the specific gravity bottle is filled with distilled water at 27
deg 'C', stopper placed and is placed in water container at 27deg 'C'.
The Bottle containing bituminous material and remaining water is
removed, cleaned from outside and is again weighed.
Calculation:
Specific Gravity = Wt of bituminous material / Wt.of equal volume

of water at 27 deg 'C'
= (C - A) / (B -A) - (D -C)
Where A = Wt.of the sp.gravity bottle.

B = Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle filled with distilled water.
C= Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle about half filled with
bitumen.
D = Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle about half filled with
bitumen and distilled water.
Limits: Specific Gravity of Bitumen at 27 deg 'C' is Minimum 0.99.

QMP-LI-21(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 01of 02
VISCOSITY TEST
Ref : IS :1206 – 1978
Purpose : To determine the viscosity of bitumen by Tar Viscometer.
Apparatus : Tar Viscometer with 4mm and 10mm orifices - The apparatus
consists of main parts like cup, Water bath, Sleeves, Stirrer,
receiver and thermometers etc
Procedure :
• The tar cup is properly leveled and water in the bath is heated to the
temperature specified for the test and is maintained thought the test.
Stirring is also continued.
• The sample material is heated at the temperature 20deg 'C'. above
the specified test temperature , and the material is allowed to cool.
During this the material is continuously, stirred.
• When material reaches slightly above test temperature, the same is
poured in the tar cup, until the leveling peg on the value rod is just
immersed.
• In the graduated receiver (Cylinder), 25ml of mineral oil or one
percent by weight solution of soft soap is poured. The receiver is
placed under the orifice.
• When the sample material reaches the specified testing temperature
within +/- 0.1 deg 'C' and is maintained for 5minutes, the valve is
opened.
• The stopwatch is started, when cylinder records 25ml. The time is
recorded for flow up to a mark of 75ml.(i.e,50ml of test sample to
flow through the orifice.
Results: The time in seconds for 50 ml of the test sample to flow through
the orifice is defined as the viscosity at a given test temperature.
Limits :
Orifice Viscosity range,
Type of material Test temp, 0 'C'
size ,mm sec
A35 & S35 10mm 60 deg 'C' 90 -100
A45 & S45 10mm 60 deg 'C' 80 - 90
A55 & S55 10mm 60 deg' C' 70 - 80
A65 & S65 10mm 60 deg' C' 60 - 70
A90 & S90 10mm 60 deg' C' 50 - 60
A200 & S200 10mm 60 deg' C' 40 - 50
Cut Back-RC,MC&
4mm 25 deg' C' 25 - 75
SC Grade-0
Grade -1 4mm 25 deg' C' 50 - 150
Grade -2 10mm 25 deg 'C' 10 -.20
Grade -3 10mm 25 deg C' 25 - 75
Grade -4 10mm 40 deg 'C' 14 - 45
Grade -5 10mm 40 deg 'C' 60 - 140
QMP-LI-21(R0) Date: 09/12/2006 Page 02 of 02
Required Viscosity
Knoen Sec. Sec Sec Sec. Sec.
Sec.
Viscosity C.S.Vk 0Engler Redw- STV STV Saybol Saybol
Redw-I
II 10mm 4mm Univ. Furol
Centi Stock Vk 1 0.132 4.1 0.41 0.0025 0.076 4.7 0.47
0Engler 7.58 1 31.1 3.11 0.019 0.576 35.63 3.563
Sec. Redw-I 0.244 0.0322 1 0.1 0.00061 0.0185 1.12 0.112
Sec.Redw-II 2.44 0.322 10 1 0.0061 0.185 11.2 1.12
Sec. STV 10mm 400 52.8 1640 164 1 30.4 1880 188
Sec. STV 4mm 13.2 1.74 54.1 5.41 0.033 1 62.04 6.024
Sec. Saybol
0.213 0.028 0.873 0.0873 0.00053 0.0162 1
Univ. 0.1
Sec. Saybol
2.13 0.28 8.73 0.873 0.0053 0.162 10
Furol 1
Doc. No. QMP-LI-22 (R0) Date : 09/12/2006 Page 01 of 02
Soundness Test on Coarse Aggregates
Ref. : IS 2386 (PART V)
Purpose : Determination of the soundness of aggregates
Apparatus : Sieves, Containers, Temperature Regulation, Balances, Drying Oven.
Reagents : Sodium Sulphate Solution, Magnesium Sulphate Solution
Procedure :
(a) Saturated solution of sodium sulphate(the anhydrous Na2SO4 or the
crystalline Na2 SO4 10H2O) is prepared in water at a temperature of 25
to 30 deg 'C'. The solution is maintained at a temperature of 27 deg 'C'
+/- 2 'C' and stirred at frequent intervals, until it is used. At the time of
using the solution should have a specific gravity of not less than 1.151
and not more than 1.171, and discolored solution should not be used. It
may be necessary to use less than 420 g of anhydrous salt or 1300g of
the crystalline decahydrate salt per liter of water.
(b) Alternatively saturated solution of magnesium sulphate may be prepared
by dissolving either anhydrous (MgSO4) or crystalline (MgSO4 7H2O)
magnisium sulphate. At the time of using, the solution should have a
specific gravity of not less than 1.295 and not more than 1.308.Not less
than 400g of the anhydrous salt or 1600g of the crystalline heptahydrate
may be used per liter of water.
(c) The specimen of coarse aggregate for the test may be prepared after
removing the fraction finer than 4.75mm IS sieve. The sample should be
of such a size that it would yield not less than the following amounts of
the different sizes, which should be available in amount of 5 percent or
more.
(i) 20mm to 10mm - 1000g
10mm to 4.75mm - 300g
Consisting of 20 to 12.5mm - 67%
12.5 to 10mm - 33%
(ii) 40mm to 20mm - 1500g
Consisting of 40 to 25mm - 67%
25 to 20mm - 33%
(iii) 63mm to 40mm - 3000g
Consisting of 63 to 50mm - 50%
50 to 40mm - 50%
(v) 80mm and large sizes by
20mm spread in sieve size, Each fraction- 3000g
Doc. No. QMP-LI-22 (R0) Date : 09/12/2006 Page 02 of 02
(d) The sample of coarse aggregate should be thoroughly washed and dried
to a constant weight at 105 to 110 deg 'C' and is separated to different
size ranges, as given above, by sieving. The proper weight of the sample
for each fraction is weighed and placed in separate containers for the
test. In the case of fraction coarser than 20mm,the particles are also
counted. The samples are immersed in the prepared solution of sodium
sulphate or magnesium sulphate for 16 to 18 hours in such a manner that
the solution covers them to a depth of at least 15mm.The containers are
kept covered to reduce evaporation and during the period of immersion,
the temperature of the solution is maintained at 27 deg 'C' + / - 1deg'C'.
(e) After the immersion period, the aggregates are removed from the
solution, drained for about 15minutes,and placed in the drying oven
maintained at a temperature of 105 to 110 deg' C'.The samples are dried
to a constant weight at this temperature by checking the weights after 4
hours up to 18 hours. When the successive weights differ by less than
1g,it may be considered that constant weight has been attained and then
it may be allowed to cool to room temperature. Then the aggregates are
immersed in the prepared solution, for the next cycle of immersion and
drying. The number of cycles of alternate immersion and drying are
minimum 5 for road aggregates.
(f) Each fraction of aggregate is examined visually to see if there is any
evidence of excessive splitting or disintegration of the grains. A
combined sieve analysis of all the materials subjected to the above test
cycles, may also be carried out to note the variation from the original
grain size distribution of the sample.
Limits : Loss with Sodium Sulphate - 5Cycles (Max 12%)

Loss with Magnesium Sulphate - 5Cycles (Max 18 %)
Binder Content of Paving Mixtures
Ref : SP (IRC) : 11 -1976

Purpose : To determine the binder content in the mix by cold solvent extraction.
Apparatus : Centrifugal extraction machine electrically operated, balance -15
Kg capacity - sensitivity 0.1 gm, Cold solvent - Commercial grade of
Benzene, Filter Paper - Wat 60, Oven.
Procedure :
•A representative sample about 1000gm is exactly weighed and placed in
the bowl of the extraction apparatus and covered with commercial grade
of benzene .Sufficient time (not more than 1hour)is allowed for the
solvent to disintegrate the sample before running the centrifuge.
• The filter paper of the extractor is dried, weight and then fitted around
the edge of the bowl. The cover of the bowl is clamped tightly. A
beaker placed under to collect the extract.
• The machine is revolved slowly and then gradually increases the speed,
maximum of 3600 rpm. This speed is maintained till the solvent ceases to
flow from the drain. The machine is allowed to stop and 200ml of
Benzene is added and the above procedure is repeated. A number of
200ml solvent additions (not less than three)are used till the extract is
clear and not darker than a light straw colour
• The filter paper removed from the bowl, dried in air then in oven to
constant weight at 115 deg 'C' and weighted the fine materials that might
have passed through the filter paper are collected back from the extract
preferably by centrifuging. The material is washed and dried to constant
weight as before. The percentage of binder in the sample is calculated as
below.
Calculation :
Percentage of binder = W1- (W2+W3)/W1 x 100
Where W1= weight of sample

W2=Weight of the sample after extraction
W3=Increase in weight of the filter paper
Procedure for Bitumen Mix design
• Selection the aggregates to be employed in the Mix.

• Selection the Grading of aggregates to be used in the mix.
• Determine the proportion of each aggregate required to produce the design grading.
• Determine the specific gravity of the asphalt cement and blended aggregate.
• Prepare the trial specimens with varying asphalt contents.
• Determine the specific gravity of each compacted specimen.
• Calculate the percentage air voids (Vv), Void in mineral aggregate(VMA) and
percent voids fill with Bitumen(VFB).
• Make stability tests on specimens and determine the stability value and flow value
for each test specimen.
• Select the optimum bitumen content (OBC)from the data obtained.
• Check the values of stability, flow, percent of air voids, voids in mineral aggregate
and void filled with bitumen with the design requirements/specifications the design
may be repeated if necessary after altering the gradation so as to fulfill the design
requirements.
Determination of Absolute Viscosity of Bitumen
Ref : IS 1206 (Part II)-1978
Purpose : To determine of absolute viscosity of bitumen and cut-backs by

vacuum capillary viscometer at any specified temperature.
Apparatus : 1. Capillary type viscometer (Cannon-Manning Vacuums viscometer OR

Asphalt Institute vacuum viscometer OR Modified Koppers vacuum
viscometer)
2. Thermometer (0-1250 C)
3. Bath
4. Vacuum System
5. Timing device being read up to half a second
Procedure :
1. Calibrate the viscometer :
a. Charge a clean dry viscometer by pouring the reference material to within ±
2 mm of fill line E.
b. Place charged viscometer in the bath. Maintain within ± 0.10 C. Establish a
30 ± 0.05 cm vacuum in the vacuum system and connect it to the
viscometer.
c. After 30 ± 5 minutes, start the flow of liquid by opening the stop cock in the
line leading to the vacuum system.
d. Measure to within 0.5 second the time required for the leading edge of the
meniscus to pass between timing marks F & G. Also measure to within 0.5
second the time required for the leading edge of the meniscus to pass
between timing marks G & H.
e. Calculate calibration factor K for each bulb as K = V / t, where,
i. K = viscometer bulb calibration factor poises/s at 30.0 cm Hg,
ii. V = absolute viscosity of reference material at calibration
temperature in poises and
iii. t = flow time in seconds
2. Preparation of the sample :

a. Heat the sample to a temperature not more than 600 C for the tars and
pitches and not more than 900 C for bitumen above their app. Softening
point temperature until it has become sufficient fluid to pour.
b. Transfer about 20 ml into a suitable container and maintain it to temperature
of 135±5.50 C stirring occasionally to prevent local overheating and allow
entrapped air to escape.
c. Charge viscometer by pouring the prepared sample to within ±2 mm of fill
line. Place the charge viscometer in an oven or bath maintained 135±5.50C
for a period of 10±2 minute to allow large air bubbles to escape.

3. Testing :
a. Maintain the bath at the test temperature within ±0.10C.
b. Place the charge viscometer vertically in the water-bath using holder such
that uppermost timing mark is at least 2 cm below the surface of bath liquid.
c. Establish a vacuum of 30±0.05 cm of mercury in the vacuum system and
connect it to the viscometer with the valve close.
d. After the viscometer has remained in the bath for 30±5 minutes, open the
valve and allow the asphalt to flow in the viscometer. Measure to within
±0.5 second the time required for the leading edge of the meniscus to pass
between successive pairs of timing marks.
e. After completion of test, remove viscometer from the bath and place it in an
inverted position in an oven maintained at 135±50C until asphalt passes thru
the viscometer.
4. Calculation :
Calculate absolute viscosity to three significant figures, by formula,
Viscosity in poises = K x t, where,
K = selected calibration factor in poise per second and
T = flow time, in seconds.
Determination of Elastic Recovery of modified bitumen
Ref : IRC:SP:53-1999
Purpose : To assess degree of bitumen modification and to optimize dose of

polymeric additive in bitumen
Apparatus : Ductility machine, Thermometer, Scissors, Scale of accuracy +/- 1

mm
Procedure :
1. Prepare test specimen as per IS 1208. Elongate the test specimen at
deformation rate to a rate of 5 +/- 0.25 cm/minute.
2. Cut the specimen immediately into 2 halves using the scissors. Keep
the specimen in the water bath in undisturbed condition for 1 hours.
3. Move the elongated half of the test specimen back in to position near
the fixed half of the test specimen so the two pieces of modified
bitumen just touch. Record the length of combined specimen as X.
Calculation :
Elastic Recovery % = ((10-X)/10) x 100

FORMATS
Doc. No : FCN-LB-01 (R0) Date : 18/02/2003 Page 01 of 01
RECORD OF CALIBRATION OF MEASURING AS WELL AS TEST EQUIPMENT
Site :______________________
Sr. Name of Equipment Date of Calibration Reference Initials of officials

No. Equipment I.D. No. calibration agency Equipment present
used for
calibration
Last Due Company Client
CALIBRATION REPORT FOR BATCHING PLANT

SITE:
JMC CODE NO :
PLANT MAKE :
DATE OF CALIBRATION :
READINGS :
SENSOR / GAUGE FOR :
Applied load Dial gauge/Panel Average Applied load Dial gauge/Panel Average
In kg display reading in kg In kg display reading in
kg
Loading Unloading Loading Unloading
Remark, if any : __________________________________________________________
CALIBRATED BY WITNESSED BY
CALIBRATION REPORT FOR WEIGH BATCHER
SITE:
JMC CODE NO :
PLANT MAKE :
DATE OF CALIBRATION :
READINGS :
Applied load Lever arm reading Average Applied load Lever arm reading Average
In kg in kg In kg in kg
Loading unloading loading unloading
5 100
10 110
15 120
20 130
25 140
30 150
35 160
40 170
45 180
50 200
60
70
80
90
Remarks, if any : ________________________________________________________
CALIBRATED BY WITNESSED BY
RECORD OF VERIFICATION OF MATERIAL USED PRIOR TO INSPECTION
Sr. Date Identification Lot Quantity Quantity Balanced Remarks Initials of Initials of Initials of
No. mark No. received consumed Quantity (conforms or non inspecting Client / vendor (in
before conforms) official Consultant case of return
of material)
RECORD OF VERIFICATION OF CUSTOMER SUPPLIED PRODUCT
Name of work :________________________________

Client/Customer :________________________________
Material :
Sr. Date of Batch No. / Quantity Source of Test Result of test Validity up to Remarks
No. Receipt Lot No. Certificate ( Approved / (Date)
(In House / unapproved )
Laboratory)
ROLLING MARGIN OF STEEL
Name of the site ______________________
Date Sr / Description Challan Length Actual Actual Theoretical Difference Initials Remarks
Sample No. (m). wt. wt. wt. %
No. (kg.) (kg/m) (kg/m) JMC Consultant
/ Client
WEEKLY REVIEW REPORT (QA/QC)

Client : Site:
Consultants: Period:
Sr Description Approx. No. of Pass Fail Action taken on
No Qty. Test (N.C.) control of N.C.
Received
(I) Material
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description Approx. Description of Action taken on control of

Qty. Non N.C.
Executed Conformity
(II) Workmanship
1
2
3
4
5
6
Customer Complaints
Description with date Action Taken with date
Identified ISO system discrepancies:

Description Action to be taken
(III) Summary of pending / unresolved QC issues:

(IV) Requirement of technical assistance
(V) Activities to start within fortnight :
Prepared by Checked by Reviewed by
(QA / QC Engr.) (Project Incharge) (RO – QA Incharge )

Date: Date: Date:
Note: Please attach extra sheets, wherever necessary
Doc. No : FCN-LI-17 (R2) Date : 09/10/2010 Page 01 of 05

Frequency of Test / Checks
Sr. Title Doc. No. Frequency of Test / Check Relevant IS
No. Codes
1. Soil / Borrow Material IS 2720
a) Core cutter test / Sand FCN-LB-05 • At every 100 m2 of compacted area for small plinth
Replacement test filling
• At every 500 m3. of compacted earth filling for mass
filling work
b) Standard Proctor Test FCN-LB-06 • Once for each source of earth
c) Sand Content test FCN-LI-01 • Two tests per 3000 cum of soil
d) Plasticity test FCN-LI-01 • Two tests per 3000 cum of soil
e) CBR Test FCN-LI-01 • One test per 3000 cum of soil
f) Density Test FCN-LI-01 • 2 tests per 3000 cum of soil
g) Moisture Content test FCN-LI-01 • One test per 250 cum of soil
h) Grading test FCN-LI-01 • One test per 1500 cum of soil
i) Free Swell Index -- • One test per each sample
2. Coarse Aggregate / Fine Aggregate for concreting
a) Specific gravity FCN-LB-04 • Once or Charge in source IS 2386
b) Bulkage of Sand - • In monsoon/Rainy season when concreting is done by
volumetric batching this test is to be performed daily
and necessary Bulkage corrective to be applied
c) Dry/Loose Bulk density - • As and when required
d) Silt content in Sand FCN-LB-07 For each source
e) Aggregate impact value FCN-LB-08 • If the source explored between 501-1500 cum take one
f) Sieve analysis of gross sample at each 100 cum.
aggregate • If the source explored between 1501-5000 cum, take
g) Aggregate crushing value one gross sample at each 200 cum.
h) Flakiness Index Thickness
Test
i) Water Absorption FCN-LI-04 • One set of 3 representative specimens for each source

Sr. Title Doc. No. Frequency of Test / Check Relevant IS
No. Codes
3. G.S.B.
a) Gradation • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
b) Density • One test per 500 sqm & One test means three
-- samples
c) Atterberg limits for material • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
Passing through 425 micron
d) Moisture content prior to • One test per 250 cum of aggregate
compaction
4. W.M.M.
b) Density • One test per 500 sqm & One test means three
samples
c) Aggregate Impact value test • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
--
d) Flakiness & Elongation Index • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
e) Atterberg limit of portion of • One test per 100 cum of aggregate
aggregate passing through
425 micron sieve
5. Bricks IS 3495-1992
a) Visual Check • Total 20 Nos. of Bricks to be selected from three trucks
--
b) Dimensioned Check (i.e.; 6 to 7 bricks from each Truck)
c) Water absorption FCN-LB-09 • For each source Random 3 Nos. to be tested from 20
d) Compressive strength Nos. of bricks as selected in 6 (i) & 6(ii)
6. Bitumen IS 73-2006
a) Rate of spread of Binder , FCN-LI-05 • One test per 500 sqm and not less than two tests per
Aggregate & Bitumen content day
b) Temperature of Bitumen FCN-LI-06 • Minimum Half hourly

Sr. Title Doc. No. Frequency of Test / Check Relevant IS Codes
No.
6. Bitumen (Continued)
a) Softening point • For each lot
b) Absolute viscosity • For each lot
c) Ductility • As directed by Engineer In charge
d) Elastic recovery of modified • As directed by Engineer In charge
bitumen
7. W.B.M.
b) Impact value • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
--
c) Flakiness & Elongation Index • One test per 200 cum of aggregate
d) Atterberg limit • One test per 25 cum of binding material
8. D.B.M.
a) Marshal Stability Value • For each 400 tonnes of mix produced, a set of 3
Marshall specimens to be prepared and tested of
stability, flow value,density and void content subject
-- to a minimum of two sets being tested per plant per
day
b) Extraction value • As directed by Engineer In charge
c) Gradation test • As directed by Engineer In charge
d) Density for compacted layer • One test per 250 sqm
9. Surface Evenness record FCN-LI-07 • As directed by Engineer In charge
10. Cement
i. Fineness of cement Manufacturer • For each batch received at site IS4031(P-1)-1996
ii. Standard consistency of Test certificate IS4031(P-4)-1996
cement or
iii. Setting time Outside laboratory IS4031(P-5)-1996
iv. Compressive strength or IS4031(P-6)-1996
v. Soundness FCN-LB-12 IS4031(P-3)-1996

Sr. Title Doc. No. Frequency of Test / Check Relevant
No. document
11. Reinforcement Steel IS 1786-2008
i. Rolling margin FCN-LB-15 • One sample for each lot received at site
• One sample consists of 03 Nos. of bars of at least 0.5m
length
ii. Tensile Test Manufacturer Test • If MTC is received, one sample for receipt of five
iii. Elongation Certificate or Test consecutive lots of each category at site.
iv. Bend – Rebend test Report from outside • One sample consists of 3 Nos. of bars of at least 1m
laboratory length
• If MTC is not received, one sample for each lot
received at site.
• One Sample consists of 03 Nos. of bars of at least 01 m
length.
12. Structural Steel IS 2062-2006
i. Rolling Margin FCN-LB-15 • One sample for each lot received at site
• One sample consists of 03 Nos. of bars of at least 0.5m
length
ii. Tensile test Manufacturer Test • If MTC is received, one sample for receipt of five
iii. Elongation Certificate or Test consecutive lots of each category at site.
iv. Bend – test Report from outside • One Sample consists of 03 Nos. of sections of at least
laboratory 01 m length
• If MTCs are not received, one sample for each lot
received at site.
• One sample consists of 03 Nos. of section of at least 1
m length.
Sr. Title Doc. No. Frequency of Test / Check Relevant

No. document
13. Concrete IS 456-2000
i. Slump Test FCN-LB-10 • For each concrete cube set
ii. Compressive strength • The cube samples shall be taken for each grade of
concrete for following daily concrete quantity
Qty. of concrete in Cum Number of Samples
(Daily)
1-5 1
6-15 2
16-30 3
31-50 4
51 and above 4 plus one additional for each
50 cum. of concrete
• One sample consists of six nos of cubes. Three for 7
days and three for 28 days strength. However where 7
days strength is not required the sample size may be
reduced to three nos of cubes for 28 days strength only.
• Standard deviation to be taken every month
• The frequency is to maintain for initial period, till
consistent results are obtained. It may be reduced as per
engineer in charge’s discretion
14. Calibration of test equipment FCN-LB-01 • As per frequency set in Laboratory Manual
15. Inspection and test status FCN-CC-01 • Daily Refer QMP-CN-03
16. Control of nonconforming FCN-CC-03 • On occurrence of Nonconformity Refer QMP-NP-01
product
17. Weekly review report FCN-LB-16 • To be Submitted to RO QA/QC – Weekly
MATERIAL SUBMITTAL FOR APPROVAL
PROJECT :
_______________________________________________________________________
FROM : JMC Projects ( India ) Ltd. Sample No. :
TO : Date :
DESCRIPTION
Material ( Sample / Catalogue ) : ____________________________________________
Drawing / Specification / Reference : _________________________________________
Location of use __________________________________________
Manufacturer : _________________________________________
Local Availability _________________________________________
Date of Requirement at site : ________________________________________
Test Report if applicable : _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Name : Sign :
Comments of Client’s Rep. : ________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Approved / Rejected :_____________________________________________________
Name : Sign :
Doc. No : FCN-LB-19(R0) Date : 09/12/2006 Page 01 of 01
ANALYSIS OF COST OF QUALITY

Client : Site :
Consultant : Period :
Sr.No Parameters Jan Feb Mar Apr May Cumulative
1 Prevention Cost
1.1
1.2
2 Appraisal Cost
2.1
2.2
3 Internal Failure
3.1
3.2
4 External Failure
4.1
4.2
5 Total COQ (1+2+3+4)

6 Total Work Done
7 % COQ = 5/6 x 100
8 Total Failure Cost (3+4)
9 % Failure Cost = 8/6 x 100
Prepared by Checked by
QC Engineer Project In-charge

Doc. No : FCN-LB-20(R0) Date : 18/03/2009 Page 01 of 01
Standard Deviation
Project
Duration : From : To:
Sample Crushing Avarage. deviation square of deviation

number strength (x) Strength (x - x ) ( x - X )2
kg/cm2 x = ∑x / n
n = Total no of samples
Average Strength = x = Total Crushing Strength

Total Sample Number
Standard Deviation = σ = ( X - x )2
n–1
Coefficient of variation (%) = Standard Deviation /Average Strength X 100
Prepared by
QC Engineer
SAMPLE
FORMATS
Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY

IS 2386 (PART III) -1969
Date of receipt : _______________ Date of testing :___________
Room temp : _______________ Material : ______________
Aggregate between 40 mm & 10 mm
Sample No. I II III

Weight of glass jar + plate + Sample + Water (A), g
Weight of glass jar + plate + Water (B), g
Weight of saturated surface dried aggregate (C), g
Weight of oven dried aggregate (C), g
Specific Gravity at room temperature

D
G= C - (A - B)
Aggregate smaller than 10 mm
Sample No. I II III

Weight of saturated surface dried aggregate (A), g
Weight of pycnometer + sample + water (B), g
Weight of pycnometer + water (C), g
Weight of oven dried aggregate (C), g

D
G= A - (B - C)
Checked by Tested by
QC Engineer/Site In-charge QC Lab In- charge
Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
DRY DENSITY TEST BY CORE CUTTER METHOD

IS 2720 (Part XXIX), 1975
W1 = Weight of cutter, g ω = Moisture content, %
W2 = Weight of soil and cutter, g γb = Bulk density, g/cm3
W3 = Weight of soil, g γd = Dry density, g/cm3
W4 = Weight of crucible, g V = Volume of cutter, cm3
W5 = Weight of crucible with wet soil, g
W6 = Weight of crucible with dry soil, g
Sample Date Location W1 W2 W3 = W 2 - V γ b = W3 W4 W5 W6 ω (% ) = γd = γb Tested Checked

No. W1 g V W5 - W6 x 100 1+ω by by
g g cm3 g / cm3 g g g W6 -W4 g / cm3
Note : This is a sample format to be maintained in the register

Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
PROCTOR COMPACTION TEST

IS 2720 {Part VII-1980/VIII-1983}
Date : ______________
Source : _______________________________________
Supplier : ______________________________________
Volume of mould (Vm) ______________________
Weight of rammer, kg ______________________
Fall of rammer, mm ______________________
Sample No. I II III IV V VI
Weight of mould + compacted soil, g (W)
Weight of mould, g (Wm)
Weight of compacted soil, g, Wc = W - Wm
Moisture content, ω (%) ( known )
Wet density, g / cm3 γb = Wc

Vm
Dry density, g / cm3 γd = γb
1+ω
_________________________ __________________
QC Engineer/ Site In - charge QC Lab In - charge
Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
FINENESS MODULUS OF SAND

IS 383, 1970
Date of receipt : _______________ Date of testing :________________
Source of sand : _______________ Location of
Name of Supplier : _______________ unloaded material :________________
Weight of sample : _______________ g
Sieve size Weight of sand retained Individual % of sand Cumulative % % Passing

on each sieve (Retained on each sieve) of sand
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 μ
300 μ
150 μ
Pan
TOTAL :
F. M. of sand = Total / 100 = ___________ ZONE:
DETERMINATION OF SILT CONTENT IN SAND

IS 383, 1970
Sample No. 1 2 3
Height of sand layer (d1)
Height of silt layer (d2)
Silt content (%) = d2 x 100

d1
Sample approved / rejected :

Action taken, if any :
Tested by Checked by
QC Lab In- charge QC Engineer/Site In-charge Client/Consultant

Project : ______________________
Client : ______________________ Consultant : ______________________
FINENESS MODULUS OF COARSE AGGREGATE

IS 2386 (Part I)
Date of receipt :___________ Date of testing :___________

Name of supplier : __________ Location of unloaded material:____________
Source of aggregate : __________ Weight of sample : _________________ g
Type of aggregate : ___________ (40mm down / 20mm down / etc.)
Sieve size Weight of aggregate Individual % of aggregate Cumulative % of % Passing

retained on each sieve (Retained on each sieve) aggregate
80 mm
63 mm
40 mm
20 mm
16 mm
12.50 mm
10.00 mm
04.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18mm
600μ
300μ
150μ
TOTAL :
F. M. of coarse aggregate = TOTAL / 100 = ___________
AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE TEST

IS 2386 (Part IV)
Sample No. I II Average
Weight of oven dry sample (A)
Weight of fraction of sample passing 2.36 mm I.S. sieve (B)
% of finer sample B/A x 100
AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE TEST

IS 2386 (Part IV)
Weight of oven dry sample (A)
Weight of fraction of sample passing 2.36 mm I.S. sieve (B)
% of finer sample B/A x 100

FLAKINESS INDEX (THICKNESS) TEST OF COARSE AGGREGATE
IS 2386 (Part I)
Size of aggregate(I.S sieve) Individual weight (W) Weight of aggregate (w)

retained between sieves (gm) passing through respective slot
of the gauge (gm)
63 mm- 50 mm W1 = w1 =
50 mm- 40 mm W2 = w2 =
40 mm- 31.5 mm W3 = w3 =
31.5 mm- 25 mm W4 = w4 =
25 mm-20 mm W5 = w5 =
20 mm-16 mm W6 = w6 =
16 mm-12.5 mm W7 = w7 =
12.5 mm- 10 mm W8 = w8 =
10.0 mm- 6.3 mm W9 = w9 =
Calculation :
( w1+w2+w3+……… )
Flakiness index = ____________________ X 100
( W1+ W2+ W3+ ……)
Sample approved / rejected : ________________________________________________
Action taken, if any : ____________________________________________________
______________________ ________________
Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
COMPRESSION TEST FOR BRICKS

IS 3495 (Part I), 1992
Name of supplier : __________ Location of
Brand name : __________ unloaded material :__________________
Sample Nos Maximum load at failure Average area Compressive strength

(N or kgf) ( mm2 or cm2 ) (N/ mm2 or kgf / cm2)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Limit = compressive strength should be more than 35 kg/cm2
WATER ABSORPTION FOR BRICKS

IS. : 3495 (PART II) , 1992
Sample Nos Weight of dry brick (M1) Weight of wet brick W.A(%)(M2 - M1)/ M1x
(M2) 100
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Limit: W.A. should be less than 20 %

Sample approved / rejected :
Action taken, if any :

Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

IS 516, 1959
Date : __________
Location ( Description of concreting) : _________________________________________
Sr. Location Grade of Slump Date of Due date of testing Compressive Average strength Remarks
No concrete (mm) casting strength
(N / mm2) (N / mm2)
or ( kgf / cm2) or ( kgf / cm2)
7 days 28 days 7 days 28 days 7 days 28 days
Client/Consultant QC Engineer/Site In-charge QC Lab In- charge
Note : This is a sample format to be maintained in the register

TEST REPORT OF CEMENT

SAMPLE NO: DT. OF RECEIPT:
NAME OF SITE: DT. OF TESTING:
BATCH NO: BRAND NAME: GRADE:
SR. TEST RESULT REF. LIMITS REMARKS

NO. I.S.
NO
A. FINENESS TEST 4031 Not more than 10 %
% Residue on I.S. 90 Micron Sieve (I)
B. SETTING TIME TEST 4031
Initial Setting time (Minutes) (V) Not less than 30 minutes
Final Setting time (Minutes) Not more than 600 minutes
C. SOUNDNESS TEST 4031
Expansion in Le-Chatelier test (mm ) (III) Not more than 10 mm
D. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST 4031 33 Grade 43 Grade 53 Grade
( N / MM 2 ) (VI)
16 23 27
at 3 Days
at 7 Days 22 33 37
at 28 Days
33 43 53
Action taken in case of Non conformity:
( QA /QC ENGINEER ) TESTED BY

Project :
Client :
Consultant :
TEST REPORT FOR SOLID/HOLLOW BLOCK

IS 2185 (Part 1 & Part 2)
Date of receipt : Category of Blocks : A/B/C/D
Name & Supplier : Size of the Block :
Date of testing :
Location of unloaded material:
[A] DENSITY TEST
S.N. Wt. [Kg.] Volume [m3] Density [Kg./m3]

1.
2.
3.
Avg.
[B] WATER ABSPTION TEST :
S.N. Wt. of dry block [M1] Wt. of wet block[M2] Water absorption
[(M2-M1) /[M1 X 100]
1.
2.
3.
Avg.
[C] STRENGTH TEST :
S.N. Max. load at failure[ kg. ] Avg. area [ cm2 ] Comp. Strength
[ kg./cm2 ]
1.
2.
3.
Avg.
________________ ______________________ ______________

Client Q.C. engg. / Site in charge Q.C. lab. in charge
CHARACTERISTICS OF BORROW MATERIALS
Grading % passing through P.I. Proctor CBR Lab compacted soil Recorded by
Km. in which material is used
value Density
Natural Moisture content

Location of Borrow area
Delirious content
Send content %
Sr.
No. 4.75 200 150 75 Moisture
mm 600 mic mic mic mic % Ref Gm/cc Ref % Ref Density content JE/AE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Test Frequency: For Gradation, Plasticity Index and standard Proctor test 1-2 test per 8000 M3
CBR (on a set of 3 specimens) one test per 3000 M3
Deleterious constituents – as required , Natural Moisture content – one test per 250 M3 of soil
COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS EARTHWORK/GRAVEL/MOORUM

Layer from bottom
LOCATION WITHIN KILOMETERS Recorded by

Lab OMC
Remarks
Lab DD
S K
No M
0 to 0.1 0.1 to 0.2 0.2 to 0.3 0.3 to 0.4 0.4 to 0.5 0.5 to 0.6 0.6 to 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 to 0.9 0.9 to 1 JE AE EE
MC DD Ref
%C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Ref: Reference of observation sheet number (page) and

Legend: observation No.
MC : Percentage moisture content at the time of compaction
DD: Dry density achieved in GM/CC
%C : Percentage Compaction
BRICK CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUB BASE AND BASE COURSE
LOCATION WITHIN KILOMETERS Recorded by

Location KM / m
0 to 0.2 0.2 to 0.4 0.4 to 0.6 0.6 to 0.8 0.8 to 10 0 to 0.2 0.2 to 0.4 0.4 To 0.6 0.6 to 0.8 0.8 to 1 JE AE EE
Layer number
from bottom
S
N
% Ref % Ref % Ref % Ref Ref Kg / Ref Kg/ Ref Kg/ Ref Kg Ref Kg/ Ref
Remarks
o
cm cm cm /cm cm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Ref : reference of observation sheet number (page) and observation No.

MC: Percentage moisture content at the time of compaction
DD: Dry Density achieved in GM/CC
%C: percentage Compaction
AGGREGATE CHARACTERISTICS FOR BITUMINOUS COURSES
S. Location Type of GRADING % PASSING THROUGH IS SIEVE

No Km/m aggregate 20 12.5 10 6.3 4.75 2.36 1.7 600 300 180 150 75 Ref Agg. Flakiness Water Stripping Recorded Remarks
Impact Index absorption value by
Value
MM MM MM MM MM MM MM Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic % Ref % Index % Ref % Ref JE AE EE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
RATE OF SPREAD OF BINDER, AGGREGATE & BITUMEN CONTENT FOR BITUMINOUS WORK
S. Location Test Results

No. Km/m 0 to 0.1 0.1 to 0.2 0.2 to 0.3 0.3 to 0.4 0.4 ot 0.5 0.5 to 0.6 0.6 to 0.7 0.7 to 0.8 0.8 to 0.9 0.9 to 1.0
B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref B A Bc Ref
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
TEMPERATURE RECORD FOR BITUMEN WORK
Time continuous Temperature Recorded by

S. No. Date Km/m minimum half TA TB TM TL TR JE AE EE Remarks
hourly
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Legend:
TA = Temperature of aggregate
TB = Temperature of bitumen at the time of tack coat
SURFACE EVENNESS RECORD
Grate Camber Recorded by

Location State of
S. No. Date at .6 left From at .6 From Left Center Right JE AE EE Remarks
Km/m Work
edge right edge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Project :
Client :
Consultant :
TEST REPORT FOR 10 % FINE VALUE
IS 2386 (PART IV)
Date of receipt : Date of testing :

Name of Supplier : Location of unloaded material:
Source of Aggregate : Type of Aggregate:
Sample No. I II
Weight of Sample
Load in Tonnes (X)
% Weight fine passing through 2.36 mm sieve
Mean Value % Fines (Y)
Load Required for 10 % Fines = (14 x X) / (Y + 4)
Average Value
Client /Consultant Q.C. engineer / Site in charge Q.C. lab. in charge

ELONGATION INDEX (LENGTH) TEST OF COARSE AGGREGATE
IS 2386 (Part I)

Type of aggregate : ___________
Size of aggregate(I.S sieve) Weight of each fraction of Weight of aggregate (w)

aggregate passing and retaining through respective
retained (gm) slot of the gauge (gm)
63 mm- 50 mm W1 = w1 =
50 mm- 40 mm W2 = w2 =
40 mm- 31.5 mm W3 = w3 =
31.5 mm- 25 mm W4 = w4 =
25 mm-20 mm W5 = w5 =
20 mm-16 mm W6 = w6 =
16 mm-12.5 mm W7 = w7 =
12.5 mm- 10 mm W8 = w8 =
10.0 mm- 6.3 mm W9 = w9 =
Calculation :
( w1+w2+w3+……… )
Elongation Index = ____________________ X 100
( W1+ W2+ W3+ ……)
Sample approved / rejected : ________________________________________________
Action taken, if any : ____________________________________________________
______________________ ________________
Project : _______________________________________
Client : _______________________________________
Consultant : _______________________________________
DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY FOR BITUMIN
IS: 1202 – 1978
Date of receipt : _______________ Date of testing :___________
Room temp : _______________ Material : ______________
Sample No. I II III

Wt.of the sp.gravity bottle (A)
Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle filled with distilled water (B)
Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle about half filled with bitumen (C)
Wt. Of the sp.gravity bottle about half filled with bitumen

and distilled water (D)

(C - A)
G= (B - A) - (D - C)
Note : Specific Gravity of Bitumen at 27 deg 'C' is Minimum 0.99
______________________ ________________
Project : ______________________
DETRMINATION OF AGGREGATE ABRASION VALUE
IS 2386 (Part IV)

Type of aggregate : ___________ (40mm down / 20mm down / etc.)

WI= Original Weight of the sample
W2= Weight of aggregate retained on 1.70mm IS Sieve
(W1-W2)= Loss in Weight due to wear
( W1-W2)
Los Angles Abrasion Value = -------------- x 100
W1
Limits: Los Angeles Abrasion for road aggregates = Maximum 40 %
______________________ ________________
Project : ______________________
DETRMINATION OF BINDER CONTENT OF PAVING MIXTURES
SP (IRC): 11 -1976

Source of Sample : __________ Weight of sample : _________________ g
Sample No. I II III Average
W1= weight of sample
W2=Weight of the sample after extraction
W3=Increase in weight of the filter paper
Percentage of binder = W1- (W2+W3)/W1 x 100
______________________ ________________
Doc. No. - FQM-XX-07 (R0) Date : 09/10/2010 Page 01 of 04
Communication channel
Sr
Description Doc. No Frequency Originator Recipients Remarks
No
Weekly Review Report Regional ISO
1 FCN-LB-16 Weekly QA-QC Engineer
(QA/QC) Coordinator/MR
Cost Of Quality Analysis Regional ISO
2 FCN-LB-19 Monthly QA-QC Engineer
with MRS Coordinator / MR
Batching Plant Output Regional ISO
3 -- Fortnightly QA-QC Engineer
Report Coordinator / MR
Regional ISO
4 Rolling Margin Statement FCN-LB-20 Monthly QA-QC Engineer
Coordinator / MR
Attendance of participants
5 FCN-JJ-01 Monthly QA-QC Engineer Training Dept HO
in Training Program
6 Training Calendar -- Monthly QA-QC Engineer Training Dept HO
If any NCP is
found, same to
Inspection & Test Status be reported to
7 FCN-CC-01 Daily QA-QC Engineer --
(Bldg. Wise Bifurcation) Team leader /
AE / Project
In charge
Compliances
are to verify by
Control of Non Conforming Team Leader / AE / QA-QC
8 FCN-CC-03 After finding NCP QA-QC Engineer
Product Supervisor Engineer /
Project In
charge
Project Performance Regional ISO
9 FCN-CC-04 Monthly QA-QC Engineer
Review Formats – I, II Coordinator/MR
Regional ISO
Record of Process Project Manager/QA-
10 FCN-XX-01 Monthly Coordinator/Project
Parameter for site. QC Engineer
Head/MR
Sr
Description Doc. No Frequency Originator Recipients Remarks
No
Client/Consultant/
QA-QC
11 Pour Card / FCN-BB-03 Each Pour JE/AE/PE
Engineer/QS
Engineer
Compliances
After receiving
are to
any complaint /
reflected by
instruction from
concerned
client / Project Incharge / At the end of
Customer Complaints/ person & to
12 FCN-BB-04 consultant QA-QC Engineer / Project, Register to
Instruction Register be verify by
through different Team Leader be sent to MR
QA-QC
mode like written
Engineer /
IOC / Verbal /
Project
MOM etc.
Incharge
As per due date If any NCP is
QA-QC Engineer ---
Compressive Strength of of testing found, same
13 Concrete. Sample Format to be reported
MR (Only in case
(Cube Register) to Project In
Fortnightly QA-QC Engineer of cube failure or
charge
grade above M-40)
SN Description Doc. No Frequency Originator Recipients Remarks

Regional ISO
14 Standard Deviation FCN-LB-20 Monthly QA-QC Engineer
Coordinator/MR
Material Testing
a. Specific Gravity Sample Format
b. Dry Density by core cutter Sample Format
c. Proctor Compaction test Sample Format
d. Fine Aggregate test Sample Format
e. Coarse Aggregate test Sample Format
f. Brick Test Sample Format
g. Cement Test Sample Format
h. Solid / Hollow Block Sample Format
i. Steel Rolling Margin Sample Format
j. Borrow Material Characteristic FCN-LB-15
If any NCP is
k. Compaction Characteristic Earth Sample Format
found, same
work/gravel/murum Sample Format
15 As per PSQP QA-QC Engineer ----- to be reported
l. Brick Characteristics for sub base Sample Format
to Project In
& Base Course
charge
m. Aggregate Characteristic for Sample Format
bituminous work
n.10 % Aggregate Fine value Sample Format
o.Elongation index for Coarse Sample Format
Aggregate
p.Bitumen Spec. Gravity Sample Format
q.Aggregate Abrasion value Sample Format
r. Binder Content of Paving Sample Format
Mixtures
SN Description Doc. No Frequency Originator Recipients Remarks
Calibration Report
If any NCP is
a. Record of calibration of FCN-LB-01
found, same
measuring as well as test
to be reported
16 equipment As per due date. QA-QC Engineer -----
to Project In
b.Batching Plant FCN-LB-02
charge
c. Weigh Batcher FCN-LB-03
Record of Verification
a. Material used prior to
Inspection FCN-LB-11
b.Customer Supplied
If any NCP is
Product FCN-LB-14
found, same
c. Surface Evenness
17 As per PSQP QA-QC Engineer ----- to be reported
Record Sample Format
to Project In
d.Temperature record for Sample Format
charge
Bituminous work
e. Rate of spread of binder, Sample Format
Aggregate & Bitumen
content.

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JMC Projects (I) Ltd.

Reference: Matrix of Documents, Rev no: 13,

Management Representative: ______________________

JMC Projects (India) Limited

1. Continual improvement in business processes to meet with ever

Suhas Joshi Hemant Modi

Date : 9th July, 2008

Doc. No. QMP-LB-01 (R1) Date: 18/03/2009 Page 01 of 02

Establishing Site Laboratory :

Preparation of Quality plan / Approved Material List / Sample approval:

Doc. No. QMP-LB-01 (R1) Date: 18/03/2009 Page 02 of 02

Testing of Incoming Material :

Regular Material Test / Identify nonconforming materials

In case of failure of any grade of concrete cube results

Doc. No. QMP-LB-02 (R0) Date: 18/02/2003 Page 01 of 01

Activity Flow Chart for Laboratory

Receipt of Lab Equipment

Source Approval for Bldg Prepare approve material /

Mix Design / Job Mix

Material Receipt by Testing of incoming material

Identify Non conforming

Doc. No. QMP-LI-01 (R2) Date: 09/10/2010 Page 01 of 01

Standard List of Laboratory Equipment

Sr. Name of Equipment

18th September 2010

Sr. Code No. Name of IS Code Year Rev. Amen-

Calibration of Laboratory Equipment

Cube moulds - 15x15x15 cm3

8. IS 2720 (Part 29)

10. IS 9376 - Aggregate crushing value

Needle for determining initial setting time

Plunger dia – 10 +/- 0.05 mm

Vicat mould – internal dia – 70 +/- 5 mm at the top

CHECKING PROCEDURE FOR THEODOLITE :

HORIZONTAL CIRCLE CHECK AS UNDER:

1. Set circle reading 0 - degree, 0 - minute, 0 - second.

4. Telescope reversed, it automatically sighted point ‘y’. Error - nil.

VERTICAL CIRCLE CHECK AS UNDER

2. Vertical circle reading was 90 degree, 0 - minute, 0 - second.

CHECK BY INCLUDED ANGLES OF A TRIANGLE

1. Set Theodolite at point ‘A’ of a triangle.

7. Same way measure angle ‘C’. It is ∠ C.

in case of 1 second Theodolite

TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS OF THEODOLITE

There are three temporary adjustments of a Theodolite as follows:

a. Centering the Theodolite over a station

To setup the instrument over a station:

i. By focusing the eye piece.

ii. By focusing the object glass

PERMANENT ADJUSTMENT OF THEODOLITE

2. To make the line of collimation at right angles to the horizontal axis.

4. To make the line of sight coincide with the optical axis:

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR WEIGH BATCHER

1. Clean weigh bucket properly.

2. Check weigh batcher is leveled.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR BATCHING PLANT

BHAI BATCHING PLANT

OTHER BATCHING PLANTS