Sr. No.
Material to be Tested
Test to be Conducted
Requirements
1.
Construction Water
Potability, Sulphates, Chlorides
As per Requirements of IS: 456 which shall be done at the start of project or change of source.
2.
Cement

As per respective IS codes for OPC, PPC, PSC and for Grades 43/53
a
Physical
Strength, Finesses, Initial/ Final setting time, Standard Consistency, Soundness by Le-Chatelier method. 
For every batch if MTC is not available at Random frequency.
b
Chemical
Loss of Ignition, Insoluble residue.
In case cement is old for new brand along with above test.
3
Reinforcement (Steel)

For respective IS codes for Fe: 415/500/550
a
Physical
Yield Stress/ UTS, Elongation, bend-rebend, weight per meter
At Given frequency  
b
Chemical
% of Carbon, Sulphur, Phosphorus  
For new manufacturer or problem in physical tests
4
Structural Steel


a
Physical
Yield Stress/ UTS, Elongation, bend-rebend, weight per meter
At Given frequency  
b
Chemical
% of Carbon, Sulphur, Phosphorus  
For new manufacturer or problem in physical tests
c
Weld Tests
Butt full strength, water absorption, Density.
At Given frequency
5
Concrete Admixtures
Compatibility with cement- Marsh Cone Testing.
New admixture or admixture is giving performance problems.
6
C.C. Block/ Paver Blocks
Compressive strength, water Absorption, Density
At Given frequency
7
Aggregate


a
Physical
Routine tests
If specified by Client
b

Abrasion value
Critically for Road Works
8
Concrete
Mix Design
At start of Project and/or change of cement


Non Destructive Tests like Ultra Sonic or Rebound Hammer
When Cube strengths are below acceptance criteria or as required by consultant.
9
Soil
Max dry density and water content relationship (Proctor Test)
As start activities and change of source.


Gradation, plastic Limit, Liquid Limit
As Required


Soluble Sulphates contents 
As Required
10
RCC Pipes NP (Non- Pressure Class)
Three edge test, water absorption
As Required (Normally test setup available with manufacturer)
11
Galvanized Steel
Zinc coating thickness
As Required