Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes, Part III: Tamil Nadu State, Section 3: Engineering Properties of Stone Aggregates 1980 Edition
The IS 7779 Part III Section 3 (1980) outlines the engineering characteristics of stone aggregates found in Tamil Nadu, India. It provides critical information on properties such as density, water absorption, crushing strength, abrasion resistance, and durability. This guideline supports engineers and construction experts in choosing suitable stone aggregates based on regional availability and tested attributes.
The IS 7779 Part III Section 3 (1980) outlines the engineering characteristics of stone aggregates found in Tamil Nadu, India. It provides critical information on properties such as density, water absorption, crushing strength, abrasion resistance, and durability. This guideline supports engineers and construction experts in choosing suitable stone aggregates based on regional availability and tested attributes.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Civil Engineering Professionals
Construction Site Supervisors
Materials Analysis Laboratories
Geological Experts
Structural Design Engineers
Officials from Public Works Departments
Suppliers of Aggregates
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Engineering characteristics of stone aggregates
✓Density and specific gravity measurements
✓Water absorption properties
✓Crushing resistance and strength assessment
✓Abrasion durability
✓Durability and soundness evaluations
✓Types of stones available in Tamil Nadu
✓Categorization of stone aggregates
✓Testing procedures as per IS 2386 parts III, IV, and V
✓Criteria for selecting aggregates for construction
✓Data sourced from Tamil Nadu Public Works Department
✓Standardized formats for reporting and rounding of results
Structure
Table of Contents
1Scope of the Standard
2Results of Testing
3Classification System for Stone Aggregates
4Physical Characteristics
5Mechanical Attributes
6Tests for Soundness
7Stone Availability in Tamil Nadu
8Testing Methodologies
9Presentation and Rounding of Test Data
10Cross-References to Related Indian Standards
11Measurement Units and Symbols Used
12Additional Notes and Amendments
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