Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy
Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy
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