Frequently Asked Questions for Test Samples
 
     
 

Admixtures
Q: What is the minimum amount of admixture to be sent for a test?
A: One liter.

Aggregate Test
Q: What is the minimum sample size required for fine aggregate (sand)?
A: 20 kg.

Q: What is the minimum sample size required for coarse aggregate?
A: 50 kg.

Q: What is the minimum sample size required for Los Angeles Abrasion
A: 30 kg.

Clay Bricks
Q: What is the sample size required for test to BS or SS?
A: 40 pieces.

Cement
Q: Sample size required for test to BS or SS:
A: 10 kg.

Hardened Concrete (Physical Test)
Q: What are the diameters available for coring services?
A: 50mm to 300mm (at 25mm intervals).

Q: What are the dimension requirements for core tests?
A: Sample sizes required are listed in the table on the right:
Diameter (mm) Length (mm)
150 250
100 200
75 150

Q: What is the diameter of core sample required for the water absorption test?
A: 75 mm.

Q: What is the sample size required for rapid chloride permeability test?
A: 150 mm in diameter and 50 mm thick.

Q: What is the sample size required for compression strength test of pre-cast concrete paving blocks?
A: 16 pieces per set.

Soil
Q: What is the sample size required for lab test of dry density and moisture content retention?
A: 30 kg.

Q: What is the sample size required for lab test of liquid limit, plastic limit & plasticity index?
A: 5 kg.

Tiles
Q: What is the minimum number of specimens required for ceramic floor and wall tiles test?
A: 80 pieces.

Q: What is the minimum number of specimens required for clay roofing tiles and fittings test?
A: 20 pieces.

 

 

 
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