What are the standard codes used for test procedures for in-situ testing of various construction materials?
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AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, A building code is reference material to regulate the activities of construction in our country. The building codes include various information which is based on administrative regulations.
According to the ACI, the building code is reference material for local laws relating to the buildings how to design for belt expression li by keeping the measure of safety and quality aspects for the final structure. Refer attached image for various definitions and values.
Komal Bhandakkar
Komal Bhandakkar
IS code for various building construction materials are given below;
Soumyadeep Halder
These standards contain guidelines for testing cement, concrete, concrete admixtures, additives, soil, rock, steel, and aluminum.
cement- IS 650 – 1991, IS 14032 – 1988
sand/aggregate- IS 2386 (Part I To VIII) 1963
soil – IS 3495 (Parts I TO iv) 1976
bricks- IS: 2720 (Part. XIII) 1986, IS:2720 (Part.30) 1980