compaction mould assembly for light and heavy compaction tests for soils

IS 10074 - Introduction: Key Specifications & Tables

1. ISI Certification Mark (Clause 5.1.1)

• Products marked with ISI signify compliance with Indian Standards.
• Marking governed by Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act.
• Ensures quality via inspection, testing, and continuous conformity checks.

2. International System of Units (SI Units)

3. Derived Units

4. Materials of Construction (Clause 2.1, Table 1)

IS 10074 - Scope: Key Specifications & Tables

Scope: Covers materials, dimensions, and marking of compaction mould assemblies used in soil testing.

1. Marking (Clause 5.1.1)

• Equipment may bear the ISI Certification Mark.
• ISI Mark ensures compliance with Indian Standards via inspection, testing, and quality control.

2. Materials of Construction (Clause 2.1, Table 1)

3. Dimensions of Moulds (Clause 127.3, Table 4)

All dimensions in millimeters.

4. Base Plate Dimensions

• Square Base Plate

• Circular Base Plate

IS 10074 - Materials for Compaction Mould Assembly

Key Materials & Specifications (Clause 2.1, Table 1)

* Leaded tin bronze ingots and castings

• Brass ingots and castings
  § Cold rolled carbon steel sheets

Dimensions of Moulds (Clause 127.3, Table 4)

Additional Notes

• Stay rods and wing nuts are chromium and cadmium plated respectively for corrosion resistance.
• Base plates may be square or circular with specific hole sizes (Ø 8.5 mm) and tapped holes (M8).
• Marking with ISI Certification Mark ensures compliance with quality and inspection standards.

Summary Diagram of Mould Assembly Materials

graph TD
    Mould -->|Copper alloy| Copper
    Collar -->|Brass| Brass
    BasePlate -->|Mild steel, Cadmium plated| MildSteel
    StayRods -->|Mild steel, Chromium plated| MildSteel
    WingNuts -->|Cast/Forged steel, Cadmium plated| Steel

For detailed manufacturing and testing, refer to the respective IS codes cited.

IS 10074 - Types and Dimensions of Compaction Mould Assembly

Types:

• Type 1: Smaller mould, nominal dimension A = 100 ± 0.4 mm
• Type 2: Larger mould, nominal dimension A = 150 ± 0.4 mm

Key Dimensions (in mm):

Holes and Threads:

• 2 holes, diameter Ø 8.5 mm
• 2 tapped holes, M8

Materials (per Clause 2.1):

Notes:

• All dimensions are nominal unless specified.
• Tolerances follow IS: 2102-1969.
• Figures 1 to 6 in IS 10074 detail exact shapes and assembly.

graph TD
  A[Compaction Mould Assembly]
  A -->|Type 1| B[Dimensions: A=100±0.4mm]
  A -->|Type 2| C[Dimensions: A=150±0.4mm]
  B --> D[Holes: 2x Ø8.5mm, 2x M8 tapped]
  C --> D
  A --> E[Materials

IS 10074 - Construction Key Specifications for Compaction Mould Assembly

1. Types and Dimensions (Clause 3.1 & Clause 127.3)

• All dimensions in millimetres.
• Tolerances per IS 2102-1969 unless otherwise specified.

2. Base Plate Dimensions

• Square Base Plate

• Circular Base Plate

• Holes: 2 holes Ø 8.5 mm, 2 tapped holes M8.

3. Materials of Construction (Clause 2.1)

Summary

• Two types of moulds with precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Base plates available in square and circular forms with specified hole sizes.
• Materials chosen for durability and corrosion resistance with plating.
• Follow IS

IS 10074 - Marking: Key Specifications & Requirements

Clause 5.1 - Marking on Equipment:

• Equipment must be clearly and indelibly marked with:
  • Manufacturer's name or registered trademark
  • Type of material used
  • Date of manufacture

Clause 5.1.1 - ISI Certification Mark:

• Use of ISI mark is governed by Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act.
• ISI mark assures compliance with the standard under strict inspection and quality control.
• Continuous ISI surveillance ensures conformity.

Summary Table for Marking Requirements

Related Material Specifications (Clause 2.1 - Table 1)

Units & Symbols (SI Units from IS 10074)

flowchart TD
    A[Equipment] --> B[Marking]
    B --> C[Manufacturer Name/Trademark]
    B --> D[Material Type]
    B --> E[Date of Manufacture]
    B --> F[ISI Certification Mark (optional)]

Note: For detailed marking format and ISI licensing, consult the Indian Standards Institution directly.

IS 10074 Key References: Formulas, Tables & Specifications

1. Marking (Clause 5.1.1)

• Equipment may carry the ISI Certification Mark, ensuring compliance to IS standards with continuous ISI inspection and quality control.

2. International System of Units (SI Units)

3. Materials of Construction (Clause 2.1, Table 1)

4. Mould Dimensions (Clause 127.3, Table 4)

IS 10074 Key Annexures, Tables & Figures Summary

Annexures & Figures Overview

• Marking (Clause 5.1.1):
  Equipment may bear the ISI Certification Mark ensuring compliance with ISI quality control and inspection.

• SI Units Table:
  Standard units for length (m), mass (kg), time (s), electric current (A), temperature (K), luminous intensity (cd), amount of substance (mol), plane angle (rad), solid angle (sr), and derived units like force (N), energy (J), power (W), pressure (Pa), etc.

Materials of Construction (Table 1, Clause 2.1)

Dimensions of Mould Assembly (Clause 127.3)

• Base Plates (Square & Circular):