IS 4926 : 2003 ARART ATE car ormre—Ofe afear (gent grerr ) Indian Standard READY-MIXED CONCRETE — CODE OF PRACTICE (Second Revision ) ICS 91,100.30 © BIS 2003 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN. 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 ‘May 2003, Price Group 8Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee, CED 2 FOREWORD This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Cement and Conerete Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council. This standard was first published in 1968. The fist revision of the standard was brought out in 1976, In the first revision the major modifications included inerease in the time limit for supply of ready-mixed concrete by half an hour in order to make the standard more practicable and permitting use of fly ash. This second revision is being brought out to incorporate modifications found necessary based on the experience zzained with the use ofthis standard and specially inthe context of recent developments in this field in the country. The significant modifications included are as follows 4) Rationalization of definitions and addition of definitions for more terms, 'b) Requirements for materials brought in line with IS 456:2000 ‘Plain and reinforced concrete—Code of practice’ ©) Minimum testing frequencies introduced for aggregates and water. 4) Basis of supply modified to bring it in line with IS 456-2000 “Plain and reinforced concrete —Code of practice’. ©) Transportation time made uniform to 2h. 4) Requirement of temperature of concrete deleted. 2) Sampling procedure has been modified. bh) Tolerance limits for workability have been modified. i) A clause on non-compliance has been included. k) A detailed clause on production and delivery including plant safety and maintenance and environmental considerations has been included m) A detaited clause on quality control has been included. 1) A detailed clause on order processing and training has been included. »p) Detailed provisions on calibration and weighing equipment accuracy has been introduced as Annex E. For effective implementation of the provisions ofthe standard, it may be desirable that the ready-mixed concrete plants operate their system under a thied party certification scheme to ensure operation of a well structured system. and to build confidence in the users of such concrete. ‘The composition of the Committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given at Annex H. For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result ofa test shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2:1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard,Is 4926 : 2003 Indian Standard READY-MIXED CONCRETE— CODE OF PRACTICE (Second Revision ) 1 SCOPE This standard covers the requirements for the production and supply of ready-mixed concrete. It does not cover the placing, compaction, curing or protection of concrete after delivery. 2. REFERENCES. The standards given in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A. 3 TERMINOLOGY 3.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply. 3.1 Agitator —Truck mounted equipment designed to agitate concrete during transportation to the site of | delivery. 3.2 Batch — Quantity of concrete mixed in one eyele of operations of batch mixer or the quantity of concrete conveyed ready-mixed in a vehicle or the quantity discharged during 1 min from a continuous 3.3 Characteristic Strength —The value of strength of concrete below which not more than $ percent of the population of all possible strength measurements of the specified concrete are expected to fall. 3.4 Conerete—A mixture of aggregate, cement and ‘water with or without admixtures andor additions and. including entrapped or entrained air, forall uses but excluding all mortars other than for use as floor or roof sereeds, 3.5 Density of Fresh Concrete—Mass of a quantity, ‘of compacted fresh concrete divided by its volume, expressed in kg/m’ in accordance with 1S 1199. 3.6 Designed Mix—Mix. for which the purchaser is responsible for specifying the required performance and the producer is responsible for selecting the mix proportions to produce the required performance. 3.7 Free Water-Cement Ratio—Ratio of ‘the mass of free water (that is excluding the water absorbed by the aggregate in a saturated surface dry condition) to the mass of cement including mineral additives as per 4.3 in a conerete mix. 3.8 Grade of Conerete—Numerical value of characteristic compressive strength of 150 mm cube of concrete at 28 days, designated by °M’ followed by this strength value in N/mm? characteristic compressive strength 3.9 Minimum Cement Content —The minimum mass of coment including mineral additives as per 4.3, required by the purchaser tobe present, in unit volume of specified mix (see also Note 2 under Table S of IS 456). 3.10 Preseribed Mix — Mix for which the purchaser specifies the proportions of the constituents and is responsible for ensuring that these proportions will produce a conerete with the performance required. 3.11 Producer —Person or authority entering a ‘contract to supply ready-mixed concrete, 3.12 Purchaser—Person or authority entering a ‘contract to buy ready-mixed concrete. 3.13 Ready-Mixed Concrete—Conecrete mixed in a Stationary mixer in a central batching and mixing plant or ina truck-mixer and supplied in the fresh condition tothe purchaser either atthe site or into the purchaser's vehicles. 3.14 Truck-Mixer —A mixer generally mounted on a self-propelled chassis, capable of mixing the ingredients of conerete and of agitating the mixed concrete during transportation, 4 MATERIALS. 4.1 Selection and Approval of Materials Materials used should satisfy the requirements for the safety, structural performance, durability and appearance ofthe finished structure, aking full account of the environment to which it will be subjected. The selection and use of materials shall be in accordance with IS 456. Materials used shall conform to. the relevant Indian Standards applicable. Where materials, are used which are not covered by the provisions ofthe relevant Indian Standard, there should be satisfactory data on their suitability and assurance of quality control. Records and details of performance of such materials. should be maintained. Account should be taken of possible interactions and compatibility betweenIS 4926 : 2003 materials used. Also, prior permission of the purchaser shall be obtained before use of such materials. 4.2 Cement —Cement used for concrete shall be in accordance with the requirements of IS 456. 4.3 Mineral Admixtures— Use of mineral admixtures shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of | 18456, 4.4 Aggregates— Aggregates used for concrete shall be in accordance with the requirements of IS 456. Unless otherwise agreed testing frequencies for aggregates shall be as given in Annex B. 4.5 Chemical Admixtures 4.8.1 Use of chemical admixtures shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of IS 456. 4.5.2 It shall be the responsibility of the producer to establish compatibility and suitability of any admixture with the other ingredients of the mix and to determine the dosage requited to give the desired effect. 4.8.3 Admixtures should be stored in a manner that prevents degradation of the product and consumed within the time period indicated by the admixture supplier. Any vessel containing an admixture in the plant or taken to site by the producer shall be clearly ‘marked as to its content. 4.5.4 When offering or delivering a mix to a purchaser it should be indicated if such a mix contains an admixture or combination of admixtures or not. The admixtures may be identified generically and should bbe declared on the delivery ticket, 4.5 The amount of admixture added toa mix shall be recorded in the production record. In special circumstances, if necessary, additional dose of admixture may be added at project site to regain the workability of concrete with the mutual agreement between the producer and the purchaser. 4.6 Water 4.6.1 Water used shall be in accordance with the requirements of IS 456, Unless otherwise agreed, the testing frequencies for water shall be as given in Annex B. 4.6.2 The use of re-cycled water is encouraged as long, as concrete of satisfactory performance can be produced and steps are taken to monitor the build up of chlorides in any recirculated water and that any subsequent adjustments to the mix design are made to ensure that any overall limit on chloride contents is satisfied. The addition of any recycled water shall be monitored and controlled to meet these requirements, 4.6.3 The total amount of water added to the mix shall be recorded in the production record. The water content of concrete shall be regulated by controlling its ‘workability or by measuring and adjusting the moisture contents of its constituent materials. The producer's production staff and truck-mixer drivers shall be made aware of the appropriate responses to variations in concrete consistence of a particular mix caused by normal variations in aggregate moisture content or ‘grading 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 5.1 Basis of Supply 5.1.1 Ready-mixed concrete shall be supplied having the quality and in the quantity in accordance with the requirements agreed with the purchaser or his agent. Notwithstanding this, the conerete supplied shall generally comply with the requirements of 18.456, 5.1.2 All.concrete will be supplied and invoiced in terms of cubic metres (full or part) of compacted fresh concrete. All proportioning is to be carried out by mass except water and admixture, which may be measured by volume. ‘5.2 Transport of Concrete 52.1 General 5.2.14 Ready-mixed concrete shall be transported from the mixer to the point of placing as rapidly as practicable by methods that will maintain the required ‘workability and will prevent segregation, loss of any constituents or ingress of foreign matter or water. The concrete shall be placed as soon as possible after delivery, as close «s is practicable to is final position toavoid rehandling or moving the concrete horizontally by vibration. If required by the purchaser the producer can utilize admixtures to slow down the rate of ‘workability loss, however this does not remove the need. for the purchaser to place the conerete as rapidly as, possible. The purchaser should plan his arrangements 50 as to enable a full load of concrete to be discharged within 30 min of arrival on ste. 5.2.1.2 Conerete shall be transported in a truck-mixer unless the purchaser agrees to the use of non-agitating vehicles. When non-agitating vehicles are used, the ‘mixed concrete shall be protected from gain or loss of water. 5.2.2 Time in Transport 5.2.2.1 The general requirement is that concrete shall be discharged from the truck-mixer within 2 h of the time of loading. However, a longer period may be permitted if retarding admixtures are used or in cool humid weather or when chilled concrete is produced. 5.2.2.2 The time of loading shall start from adding the mixing water to the dry mix of cement and aggregate or of adding the cement tothe wet aggregate whichever, is applicable.5.3 Ready-mixed concrete plant shall have test facilites at its premises to carry out routine tests as per the requirement of the standard. 6 SAMPLING AND READY-MIXED CONCRETE, TESTING OF 6.1 Point and Time of Sampling For the assessment of compliance of ready-mixed cconerete, the point and time of sampling shall be at discharge from the producer's delivery vehicle or from the mixer to the site or when delivered into the purchaser's vehicle. It is critical that the sampling procedure and equipmentused enables as representative a sample as possible to be taken of the quantity of concrete delivered (see Annex C). The sampling may be carried out jointly by the purchaser and the supplier with its frequency mutually agreed upon. However, it will not absolve the supplier of his responsibility from supplying concrete as per the requirements given inthis standard or otherwise agreed to where so permitted in the standard, 6.2 Workability 6.2.1 The test for acceptance is to be performed upon the producer's delivery vehicle discharge on site or ‘upon discharge into the purchaser's vehicle. discharge from the producers’ vehicle is delayed on site due to lack of preparedness on behalf of the purchaser then the responsibility passes to the purchaser after a delay of more than 30 min, ‘The workability shall be within the following limits on the specified value as appropriate #25 mm or + 1/3 of the specified value, whichever is less. Slump Compacting factor : + 0.03, where the specified value is 0.90 or greater, + 0.04, where the specified value is less than 0.90 but more than 0.80, and +£0.05, where the specified value is 0.80 or less. Flow table test may be specified for concrete, for very high workability (see IS 9103). Acceptance criteria, for spread (flow) are to be established between the supplier and the purchaser. 6.3 Specified Strength 6.3.1 Compliance shall be assessed against the requirements of IS 456 or other agreed Indian Standard. ‘The purchaser may perform his own sampling and testing or may enter in to an arrangement with the producer to provide his testing requirements. IS 4926 : 2003 6.3.2 Unless otherwise agreed between the partes involved, the minimum testing frequency tobe applied by the producer inthe absence of a recognized ready mixed concrete industry method of production control, should be one sample for every 50 my of production or every 50 batches, whichever isthe greater frequency. Three test specimens shall be made up foreach sample for testing at 28 days (see also IS 456). In order to get a relatively quicker idea of the quality of concrete, optional test on beams for modulus of rupture at 72:£2 h or at 7 days or compressive strength test at 7 days may be carried out in addition to 28 days compressive strength test. For this purpose the value should be arived at based on actual testing. Inall cases 28 days compressive strength shall alone be the criteria for acceptance or rejection of the concrete. 6.3.3 The purchaser shall inform the producer if his requirements for sampling and testing are higher than ‘one sample every 50 m? or $0 batches, whichever is the greater frequency. 6.4 Additional Compliance Criter ‘Any additional compliance criteria shall be declared to the producer by the purchaser prior to supply and shall be mutually agreed upon in terms of definition, tolerance, frequency of assessment, method of test and. significance of result, 6.5 Non-Compliance ‘The action to be taken in case of non-compliance shall bbe declared and mutually agreed upon. 7 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE, PURCHASER 7.1 The purchaser shall provide to the producer the details of the concrete mix or mixes required by him and all pertinent information on the use ofthe conerete and the specified requirements. Prior to supply taking place, its recommended that a meeting isheld between the purchaser and the producer. Its objective to clarify ‘operational matters, such as notice to be given prior to delivery, delivery rate, the name of the purchaser's authorized representative who will coordinate deliveries, any requirements for additional services such as pumping, on site testing or training, ete 7.2 Designed Mixes Where the purchaser specifies a designed mix to be supplied itis essential that all relevant information is conveyed to the producer. In order to assist in this, the format given in Annex D may be completed and forwarded to the producer at the time of enquiry . 17.3 Prescribed Mixes 7.3.1 The concrete mix shall be specified by its constituent materials and the properties or quantitiesTS 4926 : 2003 of those constituents to produce a concrete with the required performance. The assessment of the mix proportions shall form an essential part of the ‘compliance requirements. The purchaser shall provide the producer with all pertinent information on the use ‘ofthe concrete and the specified requirements, In order to assist in this, the format given in Annex D may be followed with suitable modifications as applicable to prescribed mixes. 8 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PRODUCER, 8.1 When requested, the producer shall provide the purchaser with the following information before any ‘concrete is supplied! a) Nature and source of each constituent material, 'b) Source of supply of cement, and ©) Proposed proportions or quantity of each constituent/m’ of fresh concrete. 8.2 When requested, the producer shall provide the purchaser the following information on admixtures: a) Generic type(s) ofthe main active constituent(s) inthe admixtures ) Whether or not the admixture contains chlorides and ifso, the chloride content of the admixture expressed as a percentage of chloride ion by mass of admixture; ©) Whether or not the admixture leads to the entrainment of air when used at the adopted dosage: 4d) Where more than one admixture is used, confirmation of their compatibility: and ©) Initial and final setting time of concrete when admixture is used at adopted dosage (tested as per 1S 8142). 9 PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY 9.1 Plant and Equipment 9.1.4 Materials Storage and Handling 9.4.4.4 Cement Separate storage for different types and grades of ‘cement shall be provided, Containers may be used to store cements of different types provided these are emptied before loading a new cement. Bins or silos shall, bbe weatherproof and permit free flow and efficient discharge ofthe cement. Each silo or compartment of a silo shall be completely separate and fitted with a filter ‘or alternative method of dust control. Each filter or dust control system shall be of sufficient size to allow delivery of cement to be maintained at a specified pressure, and shall be properly maintained to prevent undue emission of coment dust and prevent interference with weighing accuracy by build up of pressure. ‘Cement shall be stored and stacked in bags and shall be kept free from the possibility of any dampness or moisture coming in contact with them and where ‘cement can be stored and retrieved without undue ‘damage to the bags. The bags are to be protected from ‘becoming damp either from the ground or the weather. ‘The cement is to be used in the order it is delivered (see also 1S 4082). In case, the cement remains in storage for more than 3, ‘months, the cement shall be retested before use and shall be rejected if it fails to conform to any of the requirements given in the relevant Indian Standard, 91.2 Dry pulverized fuel ash and other mineral admixtures Suitable separate arrangement for storage of pulverized. fuel ash silica fue, metakeotin, rice husk ash, ground, ‘granulated blast furnace slag such as for cement, shall bbe provided, in the plants utilizing these materials. 9.1.1.3 Aggregates (coarse and fine) ‘Stockpiles shall be free draining and arranged to avoid contamination and to prevent intermingling with adjacent material. Handling procedures for loading and unloading aggregates shall be such as to reduce segregation to a minimum. Provision shall be made for separate storage for each nominal size and type of aggregate and the method of loading of storage bins shall be such as to prevent intermingling of different sizes and types. Fine aggregates shall be stacked in a place where loss due to the effect of wind is minimum (see also 1S 4082 and IS 456). 9.1.14 Water ‘An adequate supply shall be provided and when stored. on the plant such storage facilities shall be designed to minimize the risks of contamination, 9.1.1.5 Chemical admixtures ‘Tanks or drums containing liquid admixtures shall be clearly labelled for identification purposes and stored insuch a way to avoid damage, contamination or the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight if applicable). Agitation shall be provided for liquid admixtures, which are not stable solutions. 9.1.2 Batching Plants and Batching Equipment Hoppers for weighing cement, mineral admixtures, aggregates and water and chemical admixture (i measured by mass) shall consist of suitable containers freely suspended fromaseale or other suitable load- measuring device and equipped with a suitable discharging mechanism. The method of contol ofthe loading mechanism shall be such that, asthe quantity required in the weighing hopper is approached, the material may be added at a controllable rate and shut off precisely within the weighing tolerances specifiedin Annex E. The weighing hoppers for cement, mineral admixtures aggregate shall be capable ofeceiving their rated load, without the weighed material coming into contact with the loading mechanism, Where the rated capacity ofa batching plant mixing cycle is less than 2.0 m, additional precautions shall be taken to ensure thatthe correct number of batches are loaded into the truck mixer. The weighing hoppers shall be constructed 0s o discharge efficiently and prevent the build up of materials. A tare adjustment, up to 10 percent of the nominal capacity of the weigh scale, shall be provided on the weighing mechanism so thatthe scale can be adjusted o zero at least once each day. Dust seals shall be provided on cement hoppers between the loading mechanism and the weigh hopper, and shall be fitted so as to prevent the emission of cement dust and not to affect weighing accuracy. The hopper shall be vented to permitescape of air without emission ‘of cement dust. Vibrators or other attachments, where fitted, shall not affect the accuracy of weighing. There shall be sufficient protection to cement and aggregate weigh hoppers and weighing mechanisms to prevent interference with weighing accuracy by weather conditions or external build-up of materials. Where chemical admixture dispensers are used, they shall be capable of measurement within the tolerances in Annex E and a calibrated container or weigh scales, shall be provided to check the accuracy of measurement at least once a month, ‘Where a continuous mixer with ribbon loading is used, the batching procedure specified by the manufacturer ‘of the plant shall be followed. Each control on the batching console and weigh-dial or display shall be clearly labelled with its function and where concerned with the batching of materials, the material type, ‘When more than one type or grade of cement is being used, the weighing device and discharge screw or other parts of the transfer system shall be empty before changing from one type of cement to another. When pulverized fuel ash and other mineral admixtures are batched through the cement weigh system, the weighing device and discharge screw or other parts of the transfer system shall be empty when the weighing, system has returned to zero reading or completed the batch, Where a backweigh system is utilized to weigh materials a system shall be in place so as to prevent ‘materials being loaded during the process of weighing. 9.1.3 Measurement of Materials Cement and mineral admixture materials shall be :measured by mass in a hopper or compartment separate IS 4926 : 2003 from those used for other materials and on a scale of appropriate sensitivity, measurement being taken from azeroreading. Aggregates shall be measured by mass, allowance being made for the free moisture content of the aggregates. The added water shall be measured by volume or by mass. Any liquid chemical admixture (or paste) shall be measured by volume or by mass and. any solid admixture by mass. When weighing materials, ‘any build up in the hopper during the day must be tared out or allowed for in the batch weights. After measurement all materials shall be discharged into the ‘mixer without loss. The accuracy of the measuring equipment shall be within 2 percent of the quantity of cement and mineral admixtures being measured and within + 3 percent of the quantity of aggregate, chemical admixture and. water being measured. The plant operator shall be provided with a clear display of the quantities of ‘materials to be batched for each mix and batch size and with information identifying the display to be selected. for each designed and prescribed mix to be produced. Analogue scale displays for the weighing of cement, mineral admixtures, aggregates and water shall be readily discernable from the operating position. For digital readouts the numerals shall be readily discernable from the operating position Fully automatic production systems shall be fited ‘with control equipment to allow the correct operation of the plant to be monitored during weighing and batching. Automatic control systems on batching plants shall not commence batching until ll hoppers have been emptied and/or tared and the scales zeroed unless such systems are designed to take account of build up in their programming, All scales shall be tested and calibrated as per ‘Annex E. 9.14 Mixing Oud 11 Washing out water Before loading concrete materials or mixed concrete into either a stationary mixer or truck mixer any water retained in the mixing drum for washing out purposes shall be completely discharged. 9.1.42 Stationary or central mixers Stationary mixers shall not be loaded in excess ofthe ‘manufacturer's rated capacity. The mixing time shall bbe measured from the time all the materials required for the batch, including water, are inthe drum ofthe mixer. The mixing time shall not be less than that recommended by the manufacturer. Where a continuous mixing plant is used the complete mixing time shall be sufficient to ensure that the conerete is of the required uniformity1S 4926 : 2003, 9443 Truck misers When a truck mixer is used for the partial or complete mixing of concrete, mixing shall be con’“dered to commence from the moment when all the materials required for the batch, including water, are in the rotating drum of the mixer. Truck mixers or agitators shall not be loaded in excess of the manufacturer's rated capacity. In order to produce a satisfactory mix, and where there is no data available to establish different period and speed of revolutions, mixing shall continue for not less than 60 revolutions of the truck mixer drum ata rate of not less than 7 revolutions‘min, AMl completely truck mixed ‘concrete shal be visually inspected for uniformity prior to leaving the plant. When a truck mixer or agitator is used for transporting, ‘concrete which has been mixed before leaving the plant, the concrete shall be agitated during transit and re-mixed atthe site for atleast 2 min so that the concrete is ofthe required uniformity. Where water is added to the concrete in the truck mixer through the truck mixer water meter and when such ‘water is being accounted for in the total water within the mix, it shall be ensured that the truck mixer water meter is in operational condition and properly calibrated. Where a water meter is not available, water ‘must be measured in a suitable container before being added to the truck mixer. 9.1.44 Condition of mixers Stationary and truck mixers shall be maintained in an efficient and clean condition with no appreciable build up of hardened concrete or cement in the mixing drum, oon the mixing blades, or on the loading hopper or discharge chutes. When, due to wear the height or depth of the mixing blades or paddles is less than two-thirds of the original, the blade or paddles shall be renewed or replaced, 9.1.5 Notwithstanding the requirements regarding mixing prescribed in the relevant clauses of this standard, it shall be ensured that stationary or central mixers and truck mixer shall be comply with performance criteria of mixing efficiency test as per IS 4634. Mixing efficiency test shall be performed at least once in a year. 9.2 Plant Safety and Maintenance Atall times, all guardrails and machinery guards shall be fixed securely in position and walkways kept clean and tidy with clear access. All plant and equipment shall be maintained in a clean and efficient working condition and regular, routine maintenance checks shall, be carried out as detailed in Annex F. Check lists, including weekly, monthly and quarterly routines, shall, be prepared to cover general storage, handling, batching, mixing and transporting plant, as well as the routine maintenance recommended by manufacturers for specific items of equipment. ‘The name and/or position ofthe person responsible for ensuring that the ‘maintenance schedules are carried out shall be included fon each checklist and a provision made for their signature ‘The supplier shall provide suitable communication system between batching plants, transit mixers and the delivery site so as to ensure the compliance of service criteria agreed to with the purchaser/user. 9.3 Environmental Considerations ‘The design, management and operation of a ready- ‘mixed conerete plant should be with due regard forthe environment. The broad criteria given in 9.3.1 1093.10 should be bome in mind when establishing a ready- ‘mixed concrete plant (where in the following the term minimize is used it is understood to mean to reduce to the lowest realistic level using technologies which are proven, reasonable and economic). 9.3.1 External Appearance ‘The producer should endeavor to ensure that plant operations are landscaped and screened from the surrounding industrial, commercial, residential or rural community so that impact on the environment is minimized, 93.2 Plan, Office Buildings and Staff Facilities ‘The producer shall ensure that plant buildings are suitably maintained, kept clean and that all required records are appropriately kept. 9.3.3 Traffic Control and Cleanliness ‘The producer should ensure that traffic routes will be chosen to avoid sensitive areas where practicable and to minimize fuel consumption. Vehicles should be ‘maintained in a clean condition and action should be taken to minimize the incidence of concrete spillage ‘on public highways. 93.4 Site Safety ‘The producer shall provide working conditions which hhave regard to the health and safety of employees. 938 Air Pollution ‘The producer should utilize appropriate technology to prevent or minimize dust emissions in line with local (national regulations. 9.3.6 Noise And Vibration ‘The producer should take steps to ensure that plant and vehicle noise are minimized through plant design, the use of appropriate technology and the location of the plant.9.3.7 Water Management The producer should take action to improve effluent quality where necessary and reduce volumes of discharge. He should aim to minimize water usage and wastage and to meet national and local regulations concerning effluent discharges. 9.3.8 Fuel, Oi! and Chemical Spillage ‘The producer should take appropriate measures to prevent pollution of surrounding surface and ‘groundwaters from accidental effluent discharges and fuel, oil or chemical spillage. 9.3.9 Waste Management ‘The producer should introduce processes and working. practices that minimize the production of waste, Where waste cannot be avoided, to provide environmentally sound treatment and disposal, or find markets for its 9.3.10 Training TThe producer should undertake to train employees to be aware of the responsibility to the environment, he should give a high priority to site care and good housekeeping and to encourage participation in the local community 94 Delivery Ticket Immediately before discharging the concrete at the point of delivery the producer or his representative shall provide the purchaser witha preprinted delivery ticket for each delivery of conerete on which is printed, stamped or written the minimum information detailed in Annex G. The delivery ticket will form the basis of invoicing. 10 QUALITY CONTROL Quality control of ready-mixed concrete may be divided into three components, forward control, immediate control and retrospective control 10.1 Forward Control Forward control and consequent corrective action are essential aspects of quality control. Forward control includes the following, 10.1.1 Control of Purchased Material Quality ‘A control system shall be operated to provide assurance that all materials purchased for and used in the production of conerete conform to the Indian Standards, ‘agreed with the material supplier and the requirements of the producer's mix design methodology and quality, control procedures. This may include visual checks, sampling and testing, certification from material suppliers and information from material suppliers. Is 4926 : 2003 10.1.2 Control of Materials Storage Materials shouldbe stored in such a way as to prevent the risk of contamination. The producer should utilize suitable transfer and feed systems. Aggregate storage areas should be free draining, Measures should be taken to prevent freezing or excessive solar heating of aggregates. Admixtures shouldbe clearly identified and protected from sunlight (where applicable) andthe risk ‘of contamination 10.1.3 Mix Design and Mix Design Modification The producer shall maintain a record ofall ‘and modifications current on the plant. designs 10.1.4 Plant Maintenance ‘The producer shall be able to demonstrate that a documented plant maintenance procedure is in place. Regular plant inspections should be carried out with faults reported and rectified 10.1.5 Transfer and Weighing Equipment The producer shall be able to demonstrate that a documented calibration procedure is in place. Calibration records should contain details of any corrective action required, the date of the next calibration, confirmation that any required corrective action has taken place and the signature of the designated manager for that plant. The producer shall also maintain a daily production record for that plant, including details of which customers were supplied, ‘Which mixes were supplied and which delivery dockets were dispatched. There should be a record of what materials were used for that day’ production including water and admixture. The use of electro-mechanical ‘weighing and metering systems, that is, load cells, low meters, magmeters, ete, is preferable over purely ‘mechanical systems, thats, knife edge and lever systems, 10.1.6 Plant Mixers and Truck-Mivers Plant mixers where present and truck-mixers used shall be in an operational condition and shall be purchased from a supplier of proven experience and quality. The producer should ensure that regular maintenance is performed as per requirements. 10.2 Immediate Control Immediate control is concerned with instant action to control the quality of the concrete being produced or that of deliveries closely following. It includes the production control and product control. 10.2.1 Production Control 10.2.1.1 The production of concrete at each plant shall bbe systematically controlled. This is to ensure that all the concrete supplied shall be in accordance with these requirements and with the specification that has formedthe basis of the agreement between the producer and, purchaser. 10.2.1.2 Each load of mixed concrete shall be inspected before dispatch and prior to discharge. Alternatively systems may be incorporated into the plant or truck- mixerto allow the correlation of a particular parameter to concrete workability (thus removing the need to visually inspect at the plant) as long as the producer documents the validity of such a system in the form of ‘a method statement or procedure. 10.2.1.3 The workability of the concrete shall be controlled on a continuous basis during production and any corrective action necessary taken. 10.2.1.4 For each load, written, printed or graphical records shall be made of the mass of the materials batched, the estimated slump, the total amount of water added to the load, the delivery ticket number for that load, and the time the concrete was loaded into the truck. 10.2.1.5 Regular routine inspections shall be carried out on the condition of plant and equipment including delivery vehicles. 10.2.1.6 No additional water, other than the amount required to produce the specified workabitity, shall be added to the truck mixer drum before discharge unless specifically requested and signed for by the purchaser. 10.2.2 Product Control 10.2.2.1 Concrete mixes shal be randomly sampled and tested for workability, and where appropriate, plastic density, temperature and air content. Where significant variations from target values are detected, corrective action shall be taken, 10.2.2.2 It is important to maintain the water cement ratio constant at its correct value. The amount of added water shall be adjusted to compensate for any observed variations in the moisture contents in the aggregates, Suitable adjustments should also be made in masses of the aggregates due to this variation (see 1S 456). Any change in water content due to change in aggregate grading shall be taken care of by forward control by suitable modifications to mix design. 10.2.2.3 When the assessment of moisture content is carried out continuously using a suitable instrument a system shall be provided to indicate the necessary changes in added water for changes in moisture content. 10.3 Retrospective Control Retrospective control is concerned with those factors that influence the control of concrete quality that can not be assessed at the time of production. Retrospective control may cover any property of materials or concrete, such as aggregate grading, slump, or air content, but is particularly associated with 28-day cube strength because by its very nature it is not a property which can be measured ahead of, or at the time of, manufacture, 10.3.1 Mix Performance ‘The producer shall be responsible for ensuring that suitable control procedures are in place to ensure the following. 10.3.1.1 Designed mixes ‘A quality control system shall be operated to control the strength of designed mixes to the levels required in accordance with 3.4 and 3.8 and shall be based on random tests of mixes which form the major proportion, of production. The system shall include continuous analysis of results from cube tests to compare actual with target values together with procedures for ‘modifying mix proportions to correct for observed differences. Compressive strength testing shall be carried outusing a machine that meets the requirements of IS 14858, 10.3.1.2 Prescribed mixes Periodic and systematic checks shall be made to ensure that the cementitious material contents of prescribed ‘mixes comply with their mix descriptions. 10.3.2 Stock Control of Materials ‘The producer shall operate a materials stock control procedure to enable verification of total quantities used and to confirm that only approved materials have been received. 10.3.3 Complaints ‘The producer shall have a procedure in place to enable the diagnosis and correction of faults identified from ‘complaints. 11 ORDER PROCESSING ‘A competent person to interpret the specified requirements and relate these to mix design criteria shall systematically review specification and orders supplied by the purchaser. These shall be formally recorded together with any modification to the specification resulting from subsequent agreed documentation to ensure that the plant operator is given the correct instructions for batching and mixing. ‘When mixes or materials are offered as alternatives to requested mixes or where there is no specification supplied by the purchaser, orders whether received verbally or in writing, shall be agreed with the purchaser and the fact recorded. Alternatives to the mix description or compliance requirements in the purchaser's specification shall be clearly identified in the quotation. 12 TRAINING 12.1 All personnel concerned with production, deliveryand the function of the producer's quality system shall have received training appropriate to the duties they perform 12.2 The testing of materials, proportioning of mixes and the production of concrete together with all its control testing shall be under the overall supervision of an experienced concrete technologist. 12.3 Operator who have received proper instructions ‘on the equipment in use and who are able to comply with the required accuracy of batching shall produce concrete, 13 RECORDS. Records shall be maintained by the producer to provide confirmation of the quality and quantity of concrete produced, The records shall be retained forthe purposes Is 4926 : 2003 of these requirements for a period of at least one year. They shall cover the following aspects 4) Production and delivery: 1). Batching instructions, 2). Batching records, 3) Delivery tickets, and 4) Equipment calibration and plant main- tenance. 'b) Materials and production control: 1) Conerete production and materials purchase, usage and stocks, and 2) Certificates or test results for materials. ©) Production quality control: Control test results ANNEX A. (Clause 2) LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS 1S No. Title 383: 1999, Coarse and fine ageregates from natural sources for concrete~ Specification (1hird revision) 456 : 2000 Plain and reinforced concrete— Code of practice (fourth revision) 1199: 1959 Methads of sampling and analysis of concrete 4082: 1996 Recommendations on stacking and storage of construction materials and ‘components at site (seeondrevision) IS No. Title 4634: 1991 Methods for testing performance of batch-type concrete mixers (frst revision) 8142: 1976 “Method of test for determining setting time of concrete by penetration resistance 9103: 1999 Conerete admixtures—Specifi- cation (frst revision) 14858:2000 Compression testing machine used for testing of conerete and mortar— Requirements,IS 4926 : 2003 ANNEX B (Clauses 4.4 and 4.6.1) MATERIALS TESTING REQUIREMENTS B-1 AGGREGATES Aggregates shall be tested at a minimum frequency indicated by the high or low test rates given below: Minimum Test Frequencies St Apeeome Tire oF dsarsae “camen of Normal Requirement for se Frere? pce Properties Montorng ‘oma Pavamtir andtigh Tea Row and ow Tet Monitrng and are {ow Tes fate a o ” © © 3) Grading Sanaiine Welty Monthy Las ests Comte = singesized Conform to 383 tredWeckly—— Wecly Monthy orepesentive Monthly aloes i) Patil Desty Last resus ven ly Westy 3 monthly Sot sure doy Alt pe Weekly Fron | 004 ‘went Weekly 3 monthly iy Abortion ties Weekly 3imonhly Last det 0.08 percent 19) tk Density Last rests eos ates Monthy monly + 75kpm Compacted Apes Monty Sony 75k9im" 9 ns 9 Sand Weekly Monty Last 10 eats Comer Coane Monthy Simonly 75 percent snaximom allowed wa Conse Asspeiied Asses = ipo Vale wi) 10% Fines Come Yewy veay = vil) Platine comse 2 Westy monty Lat ess conform toxoid 2) Choi Ayres Weekly émomhly Latent Content £001 percent 10 Araemate Come = Yeuy/ - Aosion Ve Source change os amles Sito Xi) Sous Fine an = Yeaiys Come Source change wi) Potent Fine nd 5 yeu Conse = Source chanee eoeanhy sii Peoprapie attores = Syenly : Desc (GenerB-L.1 The high or low test rates apply in accordance with the following conditions: a) High test rate 1) To establish the typical characteristics of an aggregate, and 2) When significant changes in properties occur outside the tolerances for low test rates given, b) Low test rate 1) When the typical characteristics of the aggregate have been established, and. 2) When subsequent tests lie within the tolerances for low test rates given, The results of all valid tests shall be plotted on calendar charts, tabulated or recorded in computerized systems. The results shall be compared with identified tolerances and corrective action taken when these are exceeded Ts 4926 : 2003 B2 WATER ‘The minimum testing frequencies shall be as follows: 8) Mains Water—Water samples are taken from all sources of supply and tested for pH, chlori ion content, sulfate content and any other parameters in accordance with IS 456. The initial test rate shall be weekly until six results are obtained. Three monthly samples shall then be taken and compared against the average of the original six. Significant deviation shall require further investigation. Non mains Water—A sample shall be taken annually for routine records however if the chloride ion content is above 0.01 percent then the interval of testing shall be reduced to 3 monthly. ») ANNEX C (Clause 6.1) SAMPLING OF CONCRETE allow at least the first one-third of a m' of concrete to be discharged prior to taking any samples. Take atleast 4 incremental samples from the remainder of the load " avoiding sampling the last cubic metre of concrete Thoroughly re-mix this composite sample either on a ‘mixing tray or in the sampling bucket and proceed with the required testing,4926 : 2003, ANNEX D (Clauses 7.2 and 7.3.1) CONCRETE MIX INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER RMC : _ Contractor Site MIX CODE Grade (Nimm?) (Characteristic strength) Minimum Cement Content (kg/m) Mineral Additives (Pulverized fuel ash/Stag/Others) ke/m’) Maximum Free Water -Cement Ratio Nominal Maximum Agaregate Size ‘Cement Type and Grade (if preferred) Target Workabilty (Slump(mm)] Target Workabilty at Site Maximum Temperature of Concret| atthe Time of Placing Class of Sulphate Resistance Gt applicabie) Exposure Condition (if applicable) Class of Finish (ifapplicable) Mix Application Method of Placing Any Other Requirements (Early strength workability retention, permeability testing, chloride content restriction, ‘maximum cement content, ete) Conerete Testing (Frequency) Material's Testing (any non- routine requirements) Alternatives to be Offered: YES/NO Method of Curing to be Used by Contractor Quantity(en") [NOTE — Additional proforma for further information may be used, such as for specific est rates 1 be achieved for concrete or raw ‘tril. exact method statements ofthe contractors propose site practic. 2IS 4926 : 2003 ANNEX E (Clauses 9.1.2 and 9.1.3) CALIBRATION AND WEIGHING EQUIPMENT ACCURACY E-1 The following limits shall apply to all ready-mixed concrete plants: a) The accuracy, sensitivity and arrangement ofthe weighing devices shall be such as to enable the materials to be batched within the following tolerances: 1) Cement, mineral admixtures Within +2 percent of the quantity of the constituent being measured Within #3 percent ofthe quantity of the constituent being measured 2) Aggregate, chemical admixtures and water b) Analogue scales shall have scale increments not exceeding 5 kg for cement and mineral admixtures, 25 kg for aggregate and 2 kg for water. «©) Preset controls shall be calibrated in increments not exceeding 5 kg for cement and mineral admixtures, 10 kg for aggregate and 2 kg for water. 4d) For continuous mixer plants calibration shall be in increments not exceeding 0kg/m’ for cement and mineral admixtures, 25kw/m’ for aggregates and 10 Wim! for water €) Digital readouts shall have a scale increment not exceeding 2 kg for cement and mineral admixtures, 10 kg for aggregate and I for water. 1) Atthe time of installation, or reconditioning, the accuracy of the indicated mass at any point on the scale shall be within 0.25 percent of the full scale reading. 8) Atany other time during operation the accuracy shall be within 0.50 percent of the full scale reading. 1h) Chemical Admixture dispensers shall have scale increments not exceeding: Range of scale Scale increment inkg/l inkg/l 01-05 0.01 05-10 0.02 10-100 02 more than 10.0 04 }) All weighing and measuring equipment shall be tested and calibrated over its full working range at the following intervals: 1) Mechanical / knife edge systems 2) Electrical / load cell systems At least once every two months ‘At least once every three months Adequate and identified facilities shall be provided for the application of the tet loads. k) In the case of batch weighing systems testing and calibration shall be based on the application test loads to the weigh hoppers. ‘m) Checks on continuous weigh systems shall be ‘based on comparison of preset quantities with those actually produced. 1) Toachieve the required accuracy of calibration, ‘a minimum of 00 kg of stamped weights are required, except that for low capacity scales an acceptable limit on the total mass of calibration weights would be 20 percent of the scale capacity. p) When calibration of weighing equipment is carried out all personnel involved should be competent and fully trained, the procedures shouldbe fully documented, and special attention should be paid to the health and safety aspects of the procedure.IS 4926 : 2003 ANNEX F (Clause 9.2) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS FOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT F-1 STORAGE AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT Weekly Routine: a) Check area under plant for spillage and trace ») Clean-up yard, checking that all drains and traps are clear, ©) Maintain settlement pits, recyclers and wash down areas in efficient working order. 4) Check all storage bins and doors for efficient operation @) Check conveyors, boom scrapers and bucket elevators for free running and wear, and adjust as necessary. 1) Routine checks and servicing on loading shovels 2) Routine checks and servicing on compressors. hh) Report any defects. F.2 BATCHING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT Daily Routine 4) Adjust tare weights and clean weigh dials (if applicable). +) Ensure weighing hoppers empty properly. ©) Washout central mixer drum or pan. Weekly Routine: a) Maintain all hoppers and doors in clean and efficient working order. 'b) Check centraf mixer blades, paddles or arms for wear and tightness and adjust as necessary, ©) Remove any cement or concrete build up in the 4) Shack out cement silo filter sock (if applicable) ‘and maintain in efficient working order. ) Check dust seals on cement hoppers for wear. 1) Clean knife edges or load cells on weighing equipment. 8) Check calibration of moisture meter if applicable. fh) Check oil levels on air line lubricators. 3) Drain water traps on air lines. ) Check rams and airlines for leaks, 'm) Check pipework for leaks and wear. 1) Check wiring and electrical apparatus for correct ‘operation and over heating, ) Routine greasing of bearings and gears. 4) Routine checks and servicing on central mixers. 1) Report any defects. Monthly Routine: a) Check calibration of all weigh scales. b) Check calibration of water meter. ©) Check calibration of admixture dispenser. Quarterly Routine: 4) Inspection and testing of all weigh scales over their complete operational range. by Routine oil changes in gearboxes and oil baths. F-3 TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT—MIXER AND AGITATOR UNITS Daily Routine: ‘Wash out truck mixer drum. ‘Monthly Routine: a) Check mixer unt for blade wear. ') Check operation of revolution counters, if fitted. ©) Check calibration of truck mixer water meter. 4) Report any defects. [NOTE —The producers shall be responsible For maintaining all ‘vehicle chasis in accordance with the relevant laws if ready- ‘mined conerete i tobe transported on the pubic highways.IS 4926 : 2003 ANNEX G (Clause 9.4) DELIVERY TICKET INFORMATION G-1 The following information shall be included in the delivery ticket to accompany the load to the purchaser: a) Name or number of the ready-mixed concrete depot. ') Serial number of the ticket. ©) Date. 4) Truck number. @) Name of the Purchaser. ) Name and location of site. ) Grade or mix description of the concrete h) Specified target workability, {)) Minimum cement content (if specified). I) Type of cement and grade (it specified). 'm) Maximum free water-cement ratio (ifspecified). 1) Nominal maximum size of ageregate. ) Generic type or name of any chemical and ‘mineral admixtures included. 15 ©) Quantity of concrete in m*, 1) Time of loading. 5) Signature of the plant operator. 1) A statement warning the purchaser of the precautions needed to be taken-when working ‘with cement and wet concrete. G-2.0n site the following information will be added a) Time of arrival on ste ') Time when discharge was completed. ©) Any water/admixture added by the supplier to meet the specified workability. 4) Any extra water/admixture added at the request of the purchaser of the concrete, or his representative, and his signature. €) Pouring location, £) Signature of the purchaser or his representative confirming discharge of the load.IS 4926 : 2003 ANNEX H ( Foreword) COMMITTEE COMPOSITION Cement and Conerete Sectional Committee, CED 2 Organisation 1 personal capacity (Chonda, a 15 Cross 63.64 ast Park Road. Malleswaram, Bangalore 360003) [8G, Shike Construction Technology Limited, Pane ‘Builders Associaton of India, Mumbai ‘iling Materials & Technology Promation Council New Delhi Cement Corporation of India Limited, New Deli Board of ieigation and Power, New Delhi Cental Building Research Insite, Roorkee Central Pubic Works Department, New Delhi ental Road Research Intute, New Dei Contra Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi Central Water Commission, New Det Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, Bangalore Engineerin-Chie's Branch, Aemy Headquarters, New Delhi Fly Ash Mission, Department of Science & Technology, ‘New Delhi Ganon india Limited, Mumbai ological Survey of Ini, Jaipur Geasim indasties Limited, Mumbai Gjrat Ambuja Cements Limited, Abmedabad Hospital Services Consultancy Corpo ion (india) Lt, Node ‘Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited, New Deli Indian Coneret Insitute, Mumbai Indian nstitate of Science, Bangalore Indian testitate of Technology, Roorkee Indian natitote of Tecnology, Kharagpur Indian Roads Congres, New Deli Institute for Solid Waste Research & Feological Balance, Vishakhapatnam Larsen a outro Limited, Mumb Maras Cements Lid, Chennat Minit of Road Transport Highways, New Det National Cuil for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh Represenarive(9) RHC. Vivesvanva (Chairman ) Sim GR. Braman ‘Secnerany ‘Sioa TN. Gora ‘Sim JK. PRasAn (Alerate) Siow Mass Kenta Sia LK. WATTAL(llernate) Mena SECRETARY rmecron(Cra.) (Alternate) DRCL. Vena Da BK. Rao (dlerate) Cue Bvcrera(Des.o) ‘Surenxrenonvc EN@NeEn(S8S) ( Alerate) Hea Diascron (Alternate) Dixecron ‘Siam PLL. Kasten (Alerate) Disucrox (CMDDXNAW) Devury Discrox (CMD) (NWAS) (Alternate) Su V. Batstanaseanan Siu RP. Svc (Alternate) ‘May Ge Yast Mausorea ‘Suki Manna PRAsaD(Alernae Dx Visa Kiar Siar Mast Marion (Alert) ‘Sia S.A. Reoot Siow M.U. Suan (Alera ) DaSS. AMETa De DK. Rat (Alternate) Sin AK. Jaw ‘Cou (Retired) Suoi Tarawa (Alernate) ‘Six JP. Desat ‘Siu BK. Ince (Allernate) ‘Sia. Satur Sing PK. Jaron (Alernate) Si V. Sunes ‘Sis V. Anu Kuna (Aliernate) Seu LN. Arve ‘Sim D-Smoavasan (Alienate) Pao TS, NAGARAE Paor AK. Jan Dr Ashox Kenan Gros DaSS. Seana Sho ARUL Kean StARwn (Alternate) Da N, Branenarioas ‘Siti N: KAUDAS (llernate) Sai CLV. Suseouwew Sis 8. CHowDATRY (Alternate) DEN, Baancatarapas Sim C.C. Buarracianya ‘Sim LK. Pave (Alierate) DaSC. Mam a (Shana) S. Lanse (Alternate) (Continued on page 17)(Continued rom page 16) Organization National Test House, Kolkata (OCI. India Linited New Delhi Pblie Works Department, Chennsi Research, Design & Standards Organization, Lucknow Sandor Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited. Dist, Narmada Structural Enginering Research Cente, Chena The Associated Cement Companies Limited, Mumba The india Cements Limited, Chennai “The Indian Home Pipe Company Limited, Mumbai “The lasttuton of Engineers (lai), Bangalore In personal capacity (P12, Naraina Vihar, New Dei) BIS Directorate General IS 4926 : 2003 Representative(s) ‘Sua DK. Kawesco Siu BR Mesa (Alernate) DkS.C. Anuiwauia ‘SurersTeNoINo Evcinsen (DEStoN) Execunve Enc (llernate) ‘Joner Deecron(S1OXB&S)CB- Joner Dacron S70V/B&S)/CBA (Alernte) (Cir Enc (Naveas Dan) ‘Sorennresoiso Encaecn ( liernate) ‘SiS, Gonataxnisioan Sku NP, Roaamane (Alermate) ‘Sua .N Tian Dr D. Gros (Alleraate) ‘Sia S, Gonnant Shou R ARUNACHALAM ( Allermate ) Sua PRC Naik Siow PD. Kezxan(Alierate ) De HC. Visvesvarava ‘Sia D.C ChaTunven (Alternate) Siar YR, Taxon ‘Sint S.K. Ja, Director and Head (Civ Engs) [Representing Director General (Ex-fficio)| Member Secretaries Si Sawsay Par Join Director (Civ Engg), BIS ‘Sit Atox KEsan Deputy Director (Ci Engg ). BIS Concrete Subcommittee, CED 2:2 Institute for Research, Development and Training of Construction Trae, Bangalore Lvilding Materials and Technology Promotion Council, "New Delhi Central Building Research Istiute, Roorkee Centra Pubic Works Department, New Delhi ‘Cental Road Reseach situs, New Delhi ‘Cental Soll & Materials Research Station, New Delhi Cental Water Commission, New Det ngincetsin-Chie's Branch, Army Headquarters, New Delhi Engineers Inia Limited, New Delhi Fly Ash Missi New Delhi Gammon India Limited, Mumbai Department of Science & Technology. Gras Industees Lad, Mumba Gujora Ambuja Cement Limited , Ahmedabad Indian Concrete ase, Chena Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur DN, Rachavesona (Convener) Si 3K, Pasa eB. K. Rao Si SP. Teams (Alienate) SuresTeson Evcaveck (Des.on ) xecunve Enaneen (Desc) Il (Alternate) DRS. Sina ‘Si Satanoen Kea (Aliernate) Dnccro SiN Chanonasenanan (Alienate) Dyascrox (C&MDD) Derury Dacerox (C&MDD)(Alernte ) DaSC.PaL Cox Sum Pa Alienate) Suni S.C. Sane Sin RP. Matorea (Allernae ) Dr Vinat Kua ‘Sua Mexest Marion (Alternate ) ‘Simi S.A. Repo. DRINK. Navan (Alternate) Sia AK Jan DRSB.Hecoe (Alternate) Sms 5. Desa ‘Sha BK Jace (Alternate) Paor MS. Suerry ‘Sua LN. Arte (Alera) Sux Misia (Continued on page 18)IS 4926 : 2003 (Continued from page 17) Organzation Indian tse of Technology, Kharagpur Indian Insttte of Teehaologs, New Delhi Ian Insitute of Teebnolony. Roorkee Indian Ready Mixed Concrete Associaton, Bangalore Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, New Delhi National Building Consicuction Corporation, New Delhi onal Council for Cement & Building Materials, Ballabgah acter Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai Public Works Department, Mumba esearch, Design & Standards Organization, Lucknow Strustural Engineering Reseach Centre, Chena Tandon Consltants Pvt Limited, New Delhi ‘he Associated Cement Company Limited, Thane Torte! Research Foundation in India, New Delhi tn personal capacity (12, Naraina Vihar, New Dei) In personal capacity 3S, Park Avenue, Arsamima, Naicher Sirect, Kuniamuthir, Combaore) tw persona capacity (36, Old Sek Nagar, Wardha Road Nagour) Representatives) Dr Aswox Kenak Gos kB Buarracnansee Dr Asis Kuna Ja Say Hans J. Foc Shaw M, Sassy Bawaoun (Alternate) Sim TB, Bavenee ‘Siu LK. Paney (Alienate) Sin V.V. Govns Rao Susu RP. Goat (Alternate) RSC. Mar Siu RC. WASON( Alernate ) Sin USP. Vena ‘Cur Enc & Jone Soran Sureanerinnc Enanaer (Alternate) Sow Drscron Staxoanas (BASYCBL Janer Dnscroa Stan anos (BASYCB-I (Alternate) Suni K Mase ‘Sh K, BaLASURAMANGAN (Allernat ) Sat Mats TaN ‘Si Vay Gurva(Alenate) Sm P Savas ‘Siu P. Basooraoivay (Alternate) Dx PC. Cuowowny Da CS. Vsivanaria(Alernate) Sim VR Tanta Da. Renunean ‘St Laur Kenan Jae Panel For Revision of IS 4926, CED 2:2/P4 In personal capacity (4-4/110 Konark Apartments, Kallayt "Evenson, Nev Delhi) Cental Public Works Department, New Delhi Indian Ready Mixed Concrete Associaton, Bangalore ERMC Read mis (India) Pt Lid, Navi Mumba The Associated Cement Co Lid, Mumbai De AK. Meuucx (Convener) ‘Se Vines Sian ‘Si K-Stnvasas (Alermate) ‘Sua Hass. Foes ‘Sim M. Sway BAnADUR (Alernate) ‘SP, Kneenoa Natt ‘Sim S.C. Scheva ‘Sia M. 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