The concept of quality in context of building industry can be considered to have evolved through

five stages:

Documentation, Inspection, Quality Control During Execution, Quality Assurance & Total Quality
Management.

Quality Control (QC):

The operational techniques and activities (such as reviewing checking, inspecting testing, etc) that are
used to fulfill requirements for quality in construction works. In simple words QC is the process of
inspecting the construction site to identify and correct defects.Quality Control ensures that workers,
operators, and management correctly respond to the specified QA standards.

What is QC in construction?

In construction, quality control refers to the processes and procedures that are involved to ensure that
all materials and completed projects meet high standards and criteria that are put in place during the
planning stages of the process

Quality control in project sites

Construction quality control is a process that should be integrated into every construction project
regardless to its size and refined as lessons are learned over time. When done well, the result of this
effort is an improvement in first-time quality, which means less rework and higher profits for your
company.

Quality Control Laboratory for civil construction work

Quality Control Laboratories and civil construction work always go hand in hand and such laboratories
are integral elements of all major construction project sites. A typical Quality Control Laboratory meant
primarily for concreting, routine soil tests etc. in an Indian construction project site may have most or all
of the following items in addition to other project specific items which could vary from project to
project:

1. IS Sieve Sets: 80mm, 63mm, 50mm, 40mm, 31.5mm, 25mm, 20mm, 16mm, 12.5mm, 10mm, 6.3mm,
4.75mm, 2.36mm, 1.18mm, 600micron, 300micron, 150micron, 75micron & 125mm pan.

2. Balance: Digital balance of 10kg capacity with LC of 1gm & Balance with LC of 1mg. A physical balance
with larger capacity also might often prove to be handy.

3. Standard WeightBoxes.

4. Electric oven.
5. Standard cube moulds – 150mm size.

6. Standard cube moulds – 70.60mm size.

7. Cube crushing machine with 2 dial gauges & brick plate attachment.

8. Vicat Apparatus.

9. English type trowel.

10. Slump cone with tamping rod.

11. Core cutters with collars.

12. Standard Proctor Test Apparatus.

13. Modified Proctor Test Apparatus.

14. Casagrande apparatus.

15. Mortar testing apparatus (Penitrometer).

16. Sand replacement method apparatus.

17. Digital thermometer – 200C & ordinary thermometer-50C.

18. Pycnometer.

19. Specific gravity bottol-50ml capacity.

20. Digital type Hygrometer.

21. Screw gauge.

22. Spatula.

23. Digital stop watch.

24. Digital Vernier Calliper.

25. Moiture meter.

26. Standard steel tapes.

27. Measuring cylinders- 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1000ml.

28. Standard sand of grades- I, II & III.

29. Los Angeles Abrasion

Testing apparatus.

30. Standard cylindrical measure with plunger for Aggregates Crushing Value test.

31. Standard Impact Testing Machine, 75mm dia. Cylindrical measure & tamping rod for Aggregates
Impact Value test.
32. Compaction Factor testing apparatus.

33. Rebound Hammer testing apparatus (Schmidt Hammer) for NDT on concrete strength.

34. Le-Chatelier apparatus for determining soundness of cement.

What are IS codes

The IS stands for the Indian Standard Code, which is a series of standards established by the Bureau of
Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure the quality and safety of products and services in India. These codes
cover a wide range of industries, including construction, engineering, electrical, and many more.

The Bureau of Indian Standards publishes these codes for the harmonious development of the activities
of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods. These codes are prepared after extensive
research done across the country by reputed construction companies and organizations.

Why are IS Codes Important?

IS codes are important because they provide a benchmark for quality in the construction industry.

The use of IS codes ensures that the construction work is carried out in a consistent and standardized
manner. This helps to minimize the risk of errors and mistakes and ensures that the projects are
completed on time and within budget. The use of IS codes also helps to maintain the safety and health of
workers and the public.

Indian standard codes are list of codes used for civil engineers in India for the purpose of design and
analysis of civil engineering structures such as buildings, dams, roads, railways, and airports.

IS: 456 – code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

IS: 383 – specifications for fine and coarse aggregate from natural sources for concrete.

IS: 2386 – methods of tests for aggregate for concrete. (nine parts)

IS: 2430 – methods of sampling.

IS: 4082 – specifications for storage of materials.

IS: 2116 – permissible clay, silt and fine dust contents in sand.

IS: 2250 – compressive strength test for cement mortar cubes.

IS: 269-2015 – specifications for 33, 43 and 53 grade OPC.

IS: 455 – specifications for PSC (Portland slag cement).

IS: 1489 – specifications for PPC (Portland pozzolana cement).

IS: 6909 – specifications for SSC (super-sulphated cement).

IS: 8041 – specifications for RHPC (Rapid Hardening Portland cement)

IS: 12330 – specifications for SRPC (sulphate resistant Portland cement).

IS: 6452 – specifications for HAC for structural use (high alumina cement).

S: 3466 – specifications for masonry cement.

IS: 4031 – chemical analysis and tests on cement.

IS: 456; 10262; SP 23 – codes for designing concrete mixes.

IS: 1199 – methods of sampling and analysis of concrete.

IS: 516BXB JWJJS– methods of test for strength of concrete.

IS: 13311 – ultrasonic testing of concrete structures.

IS: 4925 – specifications for concrete batching plant.

IS: 3025 – tests on water samples

IS: 4990 – specifications for plywood formwork for concrete.

IS: 9103 – specifications for concrete admixtures.

IS: 12200 – specifications for PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) water bars.

IS: 1077 – specifications for bricks for masonry work.

IS: 5454 – methods of sampling of bricks for tests.

IS: 3495 – methods of testing of bricks.

IS: 1786 – cold-worked HYSD steel rebars (grades Fe415 and Fe500).

IS: 432; 226; 2062 – mild steel of grade I.

IS: 432; 1877 – mild steel of grade II.

IS: 1566 – specifications for hard drawn steel wire fabric for reinforcing concrete.

IS: 1785 – specifications for plain hard drawn steel wire fabric for prestressed concrete.

IS: 2090 – specifications for high tensile strength steel bar for prestressed concrete.

IS: 2062 – specifications for steel for general purposes.

IS: 226 – specifications for rolled steel made from structural steel.

IS: 2074 – specifications for prime coat for structural steel.

IS: 2932 – specifications for synthetic enamel paint for structural steel.

IS: 12118 – specifications for Polysulphide sealants

LIST OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(A) Cement
1. Specification for 33,43,53 Grade ordinary Portland cement IS 269 – 2015

2. Specification for Rapid hardening Portland cement IS 8041 – 1990

3. Specification for Portland Pozzolona cement IS 1489 (part 1&2) 1991

4. Methods of physical test for hydraulic cement IS 4031 – 1988

5. Method of chemical analysis of hydraulic cement IS 4032 – 1985

6. Method of sampling for hydraulic cement IS 3535 – 1986

7. Standard sand testing of cement IS 650 – 1991

8. Specification for 43 Grade OPC… IS 8112 – 2013

9. Specification for 53 Grade OPC… IS 12269-1987

(B) Coarse / Fine Aggregate

1 Specification for coarse and fine aggregate IS 383-2016

2 Methods of test for aggregate for concrete particle size and shape IS 2386 (Part I) 1963

3 Methods of test for aggregate for concrete estimation of deleterious materials and organic impurities.
IS 2386 (Part II) 1963

4 Methods of test for aggregate for specific gravity, density, voids, absorption and bulking IS 2386 (Part
III) 1963

5 Methods of test for aggregate for Mechanical properties. IS 2386 (Part IV) 1963

6 Methods of test for aggregate Soundness IS 2386 (Part V) 1963

7 Methods of test for aggregate measuring mortar making properties of fine aggregates.IS 2386 (Part VI)
1963

8 Methods of test for aggregate for alkali-aggregate reactivity IS 2386 (Part VII) 1963

9 Methods of test for aggregate for petrographic examination IS 2386 (Part VIII) 1963

( C ) Bricks
1 Method of sampling of clay building bricks IS 5454 – 1978

2 Method of test for burnt-clay building bricks. IS 3495 (Parts I TO iv) 1976

3 Common burnt clay building bricks. IS 1077 – 1992

(D) Masonry Mortar
1 Specification for sand for masonry mortars. IS 2116 – 1980

2 Code of practice for preparation and use of masonry mortar IS 2250 – 1981

€ Cement Concrete
1 Specification for coarse and fine aggregate. IS 383 – 1970

2 Specification for compressive strength, flexural strength IS 516 – 1959

3 Code of Practices for plain and reinforced concrete etc. IS 456 – 2000

4 Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete IS 1199 – 1959

5 Recommended Guide Lines for Concrete Mix Design IS 10262 – 1982

(F) Curing Compound

1 Standard test method for water retention & daylight reflection test on concrete. ASTM-C-156809

2 The standard method of test for the effect of organic materials in fine aggregate on strength of mortar.
ASTM-C. 87-69

3 Standard specification for liquid membranes forming compounds. ASTM C. 309-89

(G) PVC Water Stops

1 Code of practice for the provision of water stops. IS 12200 – 1987

2 Procedure for Testing Parts of IS 8543-19

3 Standard Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Plastics. ASTM : D 638-1991

4 Standard Test Methods for Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension. ASTM : D 412-1992

(H) HYSD BARS

1 Specifications for HYSD bars. IS 1786 – 1985

2 Specification for Mild Steel and Medium Tensile steel bars. IS 432 (P II) 1966

3 Method for Tensile testing of steel wires. IS 5121 – 1972

4 Hard drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement. IS 1566 – 1982

5 Method for Tensile testing of Steel products IS 1608 – 1972

6 Code of practice for bending & fixing of bars for concrete reinforcement IS 2502 – 1963

Pre cast R.C.C. Pipes

1 Specifications for pre cast concrete pipes. IS 458 – 1988
2 Methods of Tests for concrete pipes. IS 3597 – 1985

(G) soil
1 Preparation of dry sample (soil) IS:2720 (Part .I) 1983

2 Determination of water content (moisture content) IS:2720 (Part .II) 1973

3 Determination of specific gravity of fine-grained soil IS: 2720 (Part. III) 1980 Sect/1

4 Determination of specific gravity of fine, medium & coarse-grained soil. IS: 2720 (Part. III) 1980 Sect/2

5 Grain size analysis IS:2720 (Part.4) 1985

6 Determination of Liquid and plastic limit IS:2720 (Part.5) 1985

7 Determination of shrinkage factors IS: 2720 (Part. VI) 1987

8 Determination of water content – dry density relation using light compaction. IS: 2720 (Part. VII) 1980

9 Determination of water content – dry density relation using heavy compaction.IS:2720 (Part.8) 1983

10 Determination of water content – dry density relation using constant wt. soil method. IS:2720 (Part
IX) 1971

11 Determination of Unconfined compressive strength IS: 2720 (Part. X) 1991

12 Determination of shear strength parameters(tri-axial) with out measurement of pore pressure

parameters(Tri-axial compaction) IS:2720(Part. XI) 1971

13 Determination of shear strength parameters (Tri-axial compaction)IS: 2720 (Part. XII) 1981

14 Direct shear test IS: 2720 (Part. XIII) 1986

15 Determination of Density Index (R.D) of cohesionless soil.IS:2720 (Part.14) 1983

16 Determination of consolidation properties IS:2720 (Part.15) 1986

17 Determination of permeability IS:2720 (Part.17) 1986

18 Determination of dry density of soils, in place by the sand replacement method. IS:2720 (Part.28)
1974

19 Determination of dry density of soils, in place by the core-cutter method.IS:2720 (Part.29) 1975

20 Laboratory vane shear test. IS:2720 (Part.30) 1980

21 Determination of the density in place by the ring and water replacement method.IS:2720 (Part.33)
1971

22 Determination of free swell index of soils IS: 2720 (Part. XI) 1977

23 Measurement of swelling pressure of soils. IS: 2720 (Part. XII) 1978

24 Classification and identification of soils for General Engineering purposes.IS:1498 1970

25 IS 13270:2013 covers fibers intended for use in fiber-reinforced concrete, in all types of concrete and
mortar, including sprayed concrete, flooring, precast, in