IS 3115 : 1992 Specification for lime based blocks

1 Scope

This standard covers dimension, quality and strength requirementof lime based blocks (both hollow and solid) used for walls,internal partitions and filler walls.

2 References

List of Referred Indian Standards

IS 269 :198933 grade ordinary Portland cement

IS 383 :1971 Coarse and fineaggregates from naturalsources for concrete

IS 455 :1989Portland slag cement

IS 712 :1984Building limes

IS 1344 :1981Calcined clay pozzolana

IS 1489 : Parts 1 & 2 : 1991 Portland pozzolanacement

IS 2185 : Part 1 :1979 Concretemasonry units : Part 1 Solid andhollow concrete blocks

IS 2686 :1977Cinder aggregates for use in lime concrete

IS 3068 :1986Broken brick (burnt clay) coarse aggregatesfor use in lime concrete

IS 3812 :1981Fly ash for use as pozzolana and admixture

IS 3952 :1988Burnt clay hollow bricks for walls andpartitions

IS 4098 :1983Lime pozzolana mixture