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Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy

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<strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Assurance</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Rural</strong> <strong>Roads</strong><br />

3 <strong>Quality</strong> Control Tests<br />

3.1 Tests prior to construction.<br />

The tests / checks to be carried out prior to construction are indicated in Table 600.6.<br />

TABLE 600.6: QUALITY CONTROL TESTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION<br />

S.No. Material Test / Check Frequency<br />

1. Bricks a) Colour and Dimensional check 3 samples at random at source<br />

b) Water absorption<br />

(IS:3495 Part 2) procurement<br />

3 samples at source or after<br />

c) Efflorescence (IS:3495 Part 3)<br />

samples at random, at source<br />

In case of doubt, at source3<br />

d) Compressive strength<br />

(IS:3495 Part 1)<br />

2. Cement a) Setting time of cement 3 samples of same type and grade<br />

(IS:4031 part 5) of cement.<br />

3. Lime Purity (IS:1514) One test <strong>for</strong> each lot<br />

4. Sand (Natural and crushed stone) a) Gradation (IS: 2115) 3 samples <strong>for</strong> each source of<br />

b) Deleterious material and supply If in doubt, one test<br />

organic impurities<br />

(IS: 2386 Part 2)<br />

5. Water Normally potable water is good Samples taken at each source<br />

enough. If impurities are present tested at an approved test house<br />

test as per IS:3025 (parts 17, 24, 32)<br />

3.2. Tests during construction<br />

The tests to be carried out during construction are indicated in Table 600.7<br />

*Refer to hand feel tests also.<br />

TABLE 600.7: QUALITY CONTROL TESTS DURING CONSTRUCTION<br />

S.No. Material / Work Test / Check Frequency<br />

1. Bond and Plumbness English bond, verticality by For each course<br />

Plumb bob<br />

2. Laying in Mortar Laying in full bed of mortar with - do -<br />

proper lapping<br />

3. Individual Course Height of course and Joint thickness - do -<br />

(IS:2212)<br />

4. Top of coping (If provided) Sloping to drain off water Daily<br />

5. Mortar <strong>for</strong> Joints* a) Mix proportions (Control on quantity<br />

of cement/lime by weight)<br />

Each batch<br />

b) Consistency and water retentivity<br />

(IS:2250)<br />

As required at close interval<br />

c) Compressive Strength (IS:2250) 3 samples of cubes where specified<br />

6. Arches(Additional Tests) a) Dimensions of abutment-pier <strong>for</strong><br />

multiple arches (IS:2118)<br />

Regularly<br />

b) Centering <strong>for</strong> arch For each span<br />

c) Compaction and thickness of filling<br />

material over crown and haunches<br />

Regularly<br />

d) Thickness of Joints Regularly

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