broken brick (burnt clay) fine aggregates for use in lime mortar
1986 Edition

IS 3182 Scope and Core Specifications

This code specifies requirements for broken brick fine aggregates intended for lime mortar applications. The main parameters and test standards include:

Additional Details:

• Test results should be rounded according to IS 2-1960.
• Testing procedures follow IS 2386 parts 1, 2, and 3.
• Water soluble matter is assessed following IS 3068 Appendix B.

Testing Process Flowchart:

flowchart TD
    BBFA[Broken Brick Fine Aggregate] --> SG[Specific Gravity Test]
    BBFA --> CS[Clay & Silt Content Test]
    BBFA --> PSD[Particle Size Distribution (<75 μm)]
    BBFA --> WSM[Water Soluble Matter Test]
    SG --> IS2386P3[IS 2386 Part 3]
    CS --> IS2386P2[IS 2386 Part 2]
    PSD --> IS2386P1[IS 2386 Part 1]
    WSM --> IS3068B[IS 3068 Appendix B]

These requirements ensure the aggregate’s suitability for lime mortar as per IS 3182.

IS 3182 General Quality Parameters for Broken Brick Fine Aggregates

1. Rounding of Test Results (Clause 0.4)

• Final test outcomes must be rounded in accordance with IS 2-1960.
• The number of significant figures in results should match those in the standard.

2. Grading Requirements (Clause 3.1, Table 1)

3. Quality Characteristics & Limits (Clause 3.2, Table 2)

Summary:

• Grading, deleterious material content, and specific gravity tests adhere to IS 2386 Parts 1, 2, and 3.
• Ensure all grading and quality thresholds conform to the tables above.
• Rounding of results should follow IS 2-1960.

flowchart TD
    BBFA[Broken Brick Fine Aggregate] --> GR[Physical Grading per Table 1]
    BBFA --> QL[Quality Limits per Table 2]
    GR --> SA[IS 2386 Part 1 - Sieve Analysis]
    QL --> CS[IS 2386 Part 2 - Clay & Silt]
    QL --> SG[IS 2386 Part 3 - Specific Gravity]

IS 3182: Physical Criteria for Broken Brick Fine Aggregate

1. Particle Size Distribution (Clause 3.1 & Table 1)

The fine aggregate must comply with the following sieve analysis percentages:

• Note: All aggregate must pass 100% through the 4.75 mm sieve (Clause 2.2).

2. Physical Characteristics (Clause 3.2 & Table 2)

3. Rounding Off (Clause 0.4)

• Test outcomes should be rounded as per IS 2-1960, maintaining the same significant digits as specified.

Grading Curve Representation

graph LR
A[4.75 mm] --> B[2.36 mm]
B --> C[1.18 mm]
C --> D[0.60 mm]
D --> E[0.30 mm]
E --> F[0.15 mm]
F --> G[0.075 mm]

This ensures the particle size distribution aligns with quality requirements.

References:

• IS 2386 Parts 1, 2, 3 (Aggregate testing methods)
• IS 3068 Appendix B (Water soluble matter test)
• IS 2-1960 (Rounding off rules)

Sampling Guidelines per IS 3182

• Sampling should be conducted as outlined in IS 2430:1969 related to common burnt clay bricks.
• Aggregate sampling and testing should follow procedures in IS 2386 series.

Table: Essential Requirements for Broken Brick Fine Aggregate (Clause 3.2)

Notes:

• Final test data should be rounded according to IS 2-1960, preserving the specified precision.
• Proper sampling guarantees representative material for conformity testing.

flowchart TD
    Sampling[Sampling as per IS 2430:1969] --> AggSampling[Aggregate Sampling]
    AggSampling --> Testing[Tests per IS 2386 Parts 1, 2, 3]
    Testing --> Evaluation{Evaluate Characteristics}
    Evaluation --> SG[Specific Gravity 2.4 - 2.7]
    Evaluation --> CS[Clay & Silt ≤ 5%]
    Evaluation --> Fines[Finer Material ≤ 15%]
    Evaluation --> WSM[Water Soluble Matter ≤ 1%]

This procedure ensures adherence to IS 3182 quality standards.

IS 3182 Testing Protocols and Specifications

1. Rounding of Results (Clause 0.4)

• Test results should be rounded in accordance with IS 2-1960.
• Maintain the number of significant figures consistent with the standard’s specified values.

2. Testing Requirements for Broken Brick Fine Aggregate (Clause 3.2, Table 2)

3. Reference Standards for Testing

• IS 2386 Part 1: Particle size and shape analysis
• IS 2386 Part 2: Detection of deleterious materials and organic impurities
• IS 2386 Part 3: Specific gravity, density, voids, absorption, bulking
• IS 3068 Appendix B: Water soluble matter test for broken brick aggregates
• IS 418 Part 1: Specifications for wire cloth test sieves

Testing Workflow Diagram:

flowchart TD
    Sample[Sample Collection] --> ParticleSizeTest[Particle Size Test (IS 2386 Part 1)]
    ParticleSizeTest --> ClaySiltTest[Clay & Silt Test (IS 2386 Part 2)]
    ClaySiltTest --> SpecGravityTest[Specific Gravity Test (IS 2386 Part 3)]
    SpecGravityTest --> WaterSolubleTest[Water Soluble Matter Test (IS 3068 App B)]
    WaterSolubleTest --> ComplianceCheck[Compare Results with Limits]
    ComplianceCheck -->|Pass| Accept[Accept Material]
    ComplianceCheck -->|Fail| Reject[Reject Material]

These test protocols ensure the broken brick fine aggregate meets IS 3182 standards.

IS 3182 Compliance Requirements for Broken Brick Fine Aggregates

Rounding of Test Data (Clause 0.4)

• Test values must be rounded following IS 2-1960 guidelines.
• The number of significant figures must correspond to those in the standard.

Particle Size Distribution (Clause 3.1, Table 1)

Quality Parameters (Clause 3.2, Table 2)

Important Considerations:

• Testing must conform to IS 2386 Parts 1, 2, and 3.
• All test results, post rounding, must fall within prescribed limits.
• Sieve sizes and passing percentages are critical for grading control.

flowchart TD
    Sample[Aggregate Sample] --> SieveTest[Test Sieve Analysis]
    SieveTest --> GradingCheck{Pass % within limits?}
    GradingCheck -->|Yes| PassGrade[Grading Passed]
    GradingCheck -->|No| FailGrade[Grading Failed]
    Sample --> QualityTests[Specific Gravity, Clay, Fines, Water Soluble Tests]
    QualityTests --> QualityCheck{Within Limits?}
    QualityCheck -->|Yes| PassQuality[Pass Quality]
    QualityCheck -->|No| FailQuality[Fail Quality]

IS 3182 References to Related Standards

IS 3182 incorporates references to other Indian Standards for various requirements and methodologies:

• Rounding Off Test Values: As per IS 2:1960, all test results must be rounded to match the significant figures of the values specified in IS 3182.

• Updated Standards:

  • Replace IS 2430:1969 with IS 2430:1986
  • Replace IS 1077:1986 with IS 1077:1992

Reference Table:

Summary Flowchart:

flowchart LR
    IS3182[IS 3182] --> RoundOff[IS 2:1960 - Rounding Rules]
    IS3182 --> Sampling[IS 2430:1986 - Sampling Methods]
    IS3182 --> CementSpec[IS 1077:1992 - Cement Specifications]

Always ensure the latest IS codes are referred to for accurate compliance.

Overview of Annexures and Appendices in IS 3182

Table 2: Essential Requirements for Broken Brick Fine Aggregate (Clause 3.2)

Relevant Testing Standards:

• IS 2386 Parts 1, 2, 3 (1963): Aggregate testing methods for particle size, deleterious substances, and specific gravity
• IS 3068 (1986) Appendix B: Water soluble matter testing for broken brick aggregates

Notes:

• These annexures define critical quality control parameters to be met for use in lime mortars.
• Compliance ensures the durability and performance of lime concrete using broken brick aggregates.

flowchart TD
    BBFA[Broken Brick Fine Aggregate] --> SG[Specific Gravity (2.4-2.7)]
    BBFA --> CS[Clay & Silt ≤ 5%]
    BBFA --> Finer75[Finer than 75 μm ≤ 15%]
    BBFA --> WSM[Water Soluble Matter ≤ 1%]
    SG --> IS2386P3[IS 2386 Part 3]
    CS --> IS2386P2[IS 2386 Part 2]
    Finer75 --> IS2386P1[IS 2386 Part 1]
    WSM --> IS3068B[IS 3068 Appendix B]

This summary provides quick reference for annexure requirements.