IS 516 : 1959 Method of test for`strength of concrete

UDC 666.97 : 620.17 CED 2
Reaffirmed 2018

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers tests for the determination ofcompressive strength, flexural strength and modulus of elasticityof cement concrete.

2 References

IS 269 : 1958Specification for ordinary, rapid-hardening and low heatportland cement

IS 383 : 1952Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from Naturalsources for concrete

IS 455 : 1953Specification for portland blastfurnace slag cement

IS 456 : 1957Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete forgeneral building construction

IS 460 : 1953 Specification for test sieves

IS 1199 : 1959Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete