IS 2541 : 1991 Code of practice for preparation and use of lime concrete

1 Scope

This standard covers the preparation and use of lime concreteand includes requirements for materials, method of preparation,laying and finishing of concrete for different purposes.

Note : Lime pozzolana mixture concrete have been excluded fromthe review of this standard as it is covered in IS 5817 : 1970.

2 References

IS 269 : 1989 33Grade ordinary Portland cement

IS 383 : 1970Coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources forconcrete

IS 712 : 1984Building limes

IS 1344 : 1981Calcined clay pozzolana

IS 1635 : 1975 Codeof practice for field slaking of building lime andpreparation of putty

IS 2250 : 1981 Codeof practice for preparation and use of masonrymortars

IS 2686 : 1977 Cinderas fine aggregates for use is lime concrete

IS 3068 : 1986 Brokenbrick (burnt clay) coarse aggregates for use inlime concrete

IS 3182 : 1986 Brokenbrick (burnt clay) fine aggregates for use in limemortar

IS 3812 : 1981 Flyash for use as pozzolana and admixture

IS 5817 : 1970 Codeof practice for preparation and use oflime-pozzolana mixture concrete in buildings and roads

IS 6508 : 1988Glossary of terms relating to building lime